Fort Worth, TX · Weekend of 2026-10-09
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Rivalry Football, Midway Rides, and Arena Comedy
The metroplex enters a busy stretch defined by fair midway rides and stadium rivalry sports under sunny skies. Enjoy the clear weather as temperatures remain consistent through Sunday.
Sunny conditions persist all weekend with afternoon highs reaching 83 to 85 degrees. The best outdoor window is early Friday morning, which features the weekend's coolest overnight low of 64 degrees.
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 John Mulaney: Mister Whatever at Will Rogers Auditorium 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 · Will Rogers Auditorium
A comedy performance by John Mulaney at Will Rogers Auditorium.
Pro move: Plan for arrival before the 7:30 PM listed start time.
Sat 2:30 PM · Cotton Bowl Stadium (Dallas)
The Red River Rivalry football game between Oklahoma and Texas at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas.
Pro move: The venue is located in Dallas, so budget time for the trip to Fair Park.
Fri 7:30 PM · Addison Improv · $31.40-$260.06
Comedian Michael Yo performs a set at the Addison Improv in Addison.
Pro move: Tickets are listed between $31.40 and $260.06.
Sat 2:00 PM · Addison Improv · $12.86-$74.66
A magic and illusion show designed for all ages at the Addison Improv.
Pro move: Cost for this afternoon set ranges from $12.86 to $74.66.
Fri 9:30 PM · Arlington Improv
A stand-up comedy performance by Zainab Johnson at the Arlington Improv.
Pro move: The set is listed for Friday at 9:30 PM.
Choose Your Mode
Sporty
TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Arizona Wildcats Womens Volleyball · Watch collegiate women's volleyball as TCU faces Arizona at the Schollmaier Arena.
North Texas Mean Green Football vs. UNC Charlotte 49ers Football · Attend a football game between North Texas and UNC Charlotte at DATCU Stadium in Denton.
Night Out
Stars of Texas Music Festival - Saturday - with Brad Paisley · A music festival appearance featuring Brad Paisley at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis.
Winston Hodges · Enjoy a late-night comedy set from Winston Hodges in Irving.
Family Fun
Day Out With Thomas (TM) · A themed railroad experience in Grapevine at the Museum of the American Railroad.
Home Depot Kids Workshop Free [Preschool/Elementary] · A free workshop for preschool and elementary children to build wood projects.
Weekend at a Glance
Sat 1:30 PM · Stockyards Championship Rodeo [Sports]
Sat 2:30 PM · Oklahoma Sooners Football vs. Texas Longhorns Football [Sports]
Dallas Farmers Market [Food]
Fri · Moon: Waning Crescent (5%), 10/09 [Outdoors]
Plan Ahead
CeCe Winans - COME WORSHIP! Tour (Tickets are available for the performance at Dickies Arena.)
Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour (Check availability for the Kacey Musgraves tour stop in Dallas.)
At the Movies
Other Mommy · A young girl forms a relationship with a sinister entity that looks like her mother.
The Social Reckoning · An engineer and a reporter go on a journey to expose internal secrets at a social media company.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East · A chef travels to the Middle East to support his family but finds his life intertwined with his manager's journey.
Vampire Carnival · A woman visiting a mysterious carnival is seduced into a world of pleasure and danger.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: Season 1 [Netflix] · A new seasonal look at the historical Lizzie Borden case.
#2 A Different World: Season 1 [Netflix] · The first season of the classic college-based comedy is now available for streaming.
#3 Wonka's The Golden Ticket: Season 1 [Netflix] · A competitive food and craft series based on the world of Willy Wonka.
Take advantage of the cooler morning low on Friday before the afternoon heat settles in. Have a safe and active weekend.
The fair is where the world comes together for a little while.
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