Fort Worth, TX · Weekend of 2026-10-16
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Weekend Game
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| Fort Worth, TX | Oct 16-18 |
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FRI
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69F
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SAT
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69F
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SUN
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76F
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Fair Finale, Preseason Hoops, and Stand-Up Comedy
The weekend's outlook is Great, featuring perfect outdoor potential and cool morning lows near 50 degrees. Highlights include the final days of the state fair and a packed slate of live sports and comedy throughout the metroplex.
Expect sunny skies through Sunday with highs reaching 76 degrees. Early Friday morning provides the weekend's best outdoor window, featuring the coolest overnight low of 50 degrees.
If you only do one thing
State Fair of Texas is at Fair Park in Dallas. It is about 33 miles from you. The final weekend of this run: State Fair of Texas closes Sunday, Oct 18. The listing puts you in the room at Fair Park. The strongest listed alternative is Carlos Mencia at Addison Improv in Addison, listed from $31.40; its details are in the shortlist below. The strongest one-night alternative in this edition is Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven and Strauss with Daniel Hawkins at Morton Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas; this pick's case against it is that its run ends after this weekend.
Know before you go: Official parking $25/day; online tickets add a $2 fee; adults/seniors $20 (kids $10) after 5pm Fri-Sun; food and ride coupons are $1 each. · Runs rain or shine; coupon sales are final. · Open 10am-10pm Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm Sun-Thu; last entry 9pm; free same-day re-entry with a hand stamp on your way out; bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks (no glass).
The Shortlist
Fri 7:00 PM · American Airlines Center (Dallas)
The Dallas Mavericks host the Atlanta Hawks for preseason basketball at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Pro move: Arrive for the start time listed at Friday 7:00 PM.
Fri 7:30 PM · Addison Improv · $31.40-$260.06
Comedian Carlos Mencia performs live stand-up sets at the Addison Improv in Addison.
Pro move: Tickets are stated at $31.40 to $260.06.
Fri 7:00 PM · Punch Line Irving
A live theater podcast taping featuring Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and a special guest at Punch Line Irving.
Pro move: The performance is listed at Friday 7:00 PM.
Sat 1:30 PM · Cowtown Coliseum
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo visits Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.
Pro move: The event starts at Saturday 1:30 PM.
Sat · Gerald Ford Stadium (Dallas)
Collegiate football at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas as the SMU Mustangs face the Virginia Cavaliers.
Pro move: Specific showtimes were unconfirmed at press time.
Choose Your Mode
Outdoors
State Fair of Texas · The state fair offers midway rides and livestock shows through its final day this Sunday.
Family Fun
Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends · Children can meet Thomas the Tank Engine at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.
Night Out
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven and Strauss with Daniel Hawkins · The Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents works by Beethoven and Strauss in Dallas.
Sporty
TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Texas Tech Red Raider Womens Volleyball · TCU Horned Frogs host Texas Tech for collegiate volleyball in Fort Worth.
Weekend at a Glance
Fri + Sun · Stockyards Championship Rodeo [Family]
Sat 12:00 PM · Family Magic & Comedy for All Ages [Family]
Sun 7:30 PM · Carlos Mencia [Arts]
Plan Ahead
Dying Fetus w/ Sanguisugabogg (Check ticket availability for this performance at The Bomb Factory.)
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour (Tickets on sale for this upcoming tour stop at American Airlines Center.)
At the Movies
Street Fighter · Action and fantasy collide as estranged fighters Ryu and Ken are recruited for a new combat mission.
Whalefall · A diver searching for his father off the California coast faces a life-threatening struggle after being swallowed by a whale.
Sense and Sensibility · A romantic drama exploring themes of love and sisterhood.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 A Different World: Season 1 [Netflix] · Follow the lives of students at Hillman College in this classic sitcom spin-off.
#2 East of Eden: Limited Series [Netflix] · A limited series adaptation of the classic drama exploring family legacy.
#3 Wonka's The Golden Ticket: Season 1 [Netflix] · Bakers compete for the ultimate prize in this series inspired by the world of Wonka.
#4 The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14 [Netflix] · Amateur bakers face new challenges in the fourteenth collection of this popular competition.
Enjoy the crisp autumn weather and the fair's final stretch. See you next week.
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