Dallas, TX · Weekend of 2026-10-02
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Fair Fun, Rodeo Tour, and Pro Hockey in Dallas
Thunderstorms are in the forecast, but this weekend remains an epic stretch for local variety and events. Between the opening of the state fair at Fair Park and a busy slate of professional arena sports, there are high-signal options for both outdoor and indoor activities.
Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the weekend with temperatures ranging from 64 to 82 degrees. The best time for outdoor activities is early Sunday morning, which is forecast as the weekend's coolest overnight low.
If you only do one thing
State Fair of Texas is at Fair Park in Dallas. On the published calendar for this weekend. The listing puts you in the room at Fair Park. The strongest listed alternative is PBR Teams Series: Rattler Days at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth; its details are in the shortlist below.
Know before you go: Official parking $25/day; online tickets add a $2 fee; adults/seniors $20 (kids $10) after 5pm Fri-Sun.
The Shortlist
Fri 7:30 PM · Addison Improv · $27.69-$237.81
The comedian Ian Fidance performs a set at the Addison Improv with costs listed from $27.69 to $237.81.
Pro move: The Friday showtime is listed at 7:30 PM in Addison.
Fri 8:00 PM · American Airlines Center
The Dallas Stars take on the St. Louis Blues in a professional hockey matchup at the American Airlines Center.
Pro move: The game has a listed start time of Friday 8:00 PM.
Fri 8:00 PM · Bass Performance Hall (Fort Worth)
A performance of Casanova at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.
Pro move: The show is held at the Bass Performance Hall with a listed start of Friday 8:00 PM.
Fri 7:45 PM · Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)
A tour stop for the PBR Teams Series: Rattler Days featuring professional bull riding competition.
Pro move: The event is held in Fort Worth at Dickies Arena with a Friday start listed at 7:45 PM.
Fri 7:00 PM · Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium (Fort Worth)
The TCU Horned Frogs host the Cincinnati Bearcats in a collegiate women's soccer match.
Pro move: The match takes place at the Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium in Fort Worth.
Sat 12:00 PM · Arlington Improv
A magic and comedy performance designed for a variety of ages at the Arlington Improv.
Pro move: The Saturday performance has a listed start time of 12:00 PM.
Choose Your Mode
Family Fun
Jurassic Quest | Fort Worth Convention Center | Fort Worth, TX 2026 · Jurassic Quest brings a variety of dinosaur-themed activities to the convention center.
Outdoors
State Fair of Texas · The fair at Fair Park includes midway rides, livestock shows, and concerts.
Plan Ahead
Boz Scaggs (Tickets available for the performance at the Majestic Theatre Dallas.)
Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour (Check ticket availability for the tour stop at House of Blues.)
At the Movies
Ghost in the Cell · In a notorious prison, an invisible force begins killing inmates brutally, compelling enemy gangs and guards to work together.
Digger · The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.
Verity · Lowen Ashleigh is hired to ghostwrite novels for a bestselling author who is unable to finish them following an accident.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: Season 1 [Netflix] · This season covers the Lizzie Borden story and is currently the top trending title on Netflix.
#2 Crew Girl: Season 1 [Netflix] · The debut season of this series has reached the number two spot on the trending charts.
#3 Jo Koy: Blue in the Face [Netflix] · Comedian Jo Koy returns with a new special currently trending at number three.
Keep an eye on the local food safety advisories regarding fresh produce products as you navigate the weekend's crowds and arena schedules.
The fair is where the city and the country shake hands.
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