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
🌧️
68F
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SAT
☀️
68F
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SUN
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75F
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State Fair Finale, Preseason Hoops, and Live Comedy
The weekend brings sunny skies and cool morning lows, making it an excellent time to head outdoors. Enjoy the clear weather while temperatures stay mild through the evening.
Expect consistent highs near 68 to 75 degrees and lows between 48 and 55 degrees. Sunny skies will prevail through Sunday after a slight 15 percent chance of rain early on Friday. The best window for outdoor activities is early Saturday morning, the weekend's coolest overnight low at 48 degrees.
If you only do one thing
State Fair of Texas is at Fair Park in Dallas. It is about 34 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 Dallas Mavericks v Atlanta Hawks: Preseason at American Airlines Center in Dallas; 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 face the Atlanta Hawks in a preseason basketball match at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Pro move: The game is listed to begin at Friday 7:00 PM.
Fri 7:00 PM · Punch Line Irving
A live podcast taping of Funjelah featuring Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and a special guest at Punch Line Irving.
Pro move: Seating begins before the listed start time of Friday 7:00 PM in Irving.
Fri 7:30 PM · Addison Improv · $31.40-$260.06
Comedian Carlos Mencia performs a series of stand-up sets at the Addison Improv.
Pro move: Tickets for this engagement are listed between $31.40 and $260.06.
Sat 1:30 PM · Cowtown Coliseum
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo visits the Cowtown Coliseum for a Saturday afternoon session.
Pro move: The event is scheduled for Saturday 1:30 PM in Fort Worth.
Sat · Gerald Ford Stadium (Dallas)
The SMU Mustangs host the Virginia Cavaliers for a college football matchup at Gerald Ford Stadium.
Pro move: Specific showtimes were unconfirmed at press time for this Saturday game in Dallas.
Sun 1:00 PM · Museum of the American Railroad & Grapevine Vintage Railroad · $25.85-$29.85
Day Out With Thomas brings Thomas the Tank Engine to the Museum of the American Railroad and Grapevine Vintage Railroad.
Pro move: Admission is listed at $25.85 to $29.85 for the Sunday session.
Choose Your Mode
Sporty
TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Baylor Bears Womens Volleyball · Catch local college volleyball as TCU hosts Baylor in Fort Worth.
Night Out
Evening Of Theatre And Music · Enjoy a mixed evening of theatre and music at the Bruton Theatre in Dallas.
Family Fun
Family Magic & Comedy for All Ages · The Arlington Improv hosts a magic and comedy show designed specifically for all ages.
Weekend at a Glance
State Fair of Texas [Outdoors]
Sat 4:00 PM · Marcus D. Wiley [Arts]
Sun 1:30 PM · Stockyards Championship Rodeo [Sports]
Sun 2:00 PM · Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven and Strauss with Daniel Hawkins [Music]
Plan Ahead
Dying Fetus w/ Sanguisugabogg (Tickets on sale now for the upcoming performance at The Bomb Factory.)
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour (Secure your seats early for the upcoming arena tour stop.)
At the Movies
Street Fighter · Estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters return to combat after Chun-Li recruits them for a critical mission.
LA BOLA NEGRA · The intertwined lives of three men across different eras are explored through themes of pain and legacy.
Whalefall · A diver searching for his father's remains off the California coast faces a life-threatening aquatic encounter.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 A Different World: Season 1 [Netflix] · Follow the lives of students at Hillman College in this classic spin-off series.
#2 East of Eden: Limited Series [Netflix] · Hidden desires come to light when two couples encounter a documentary filmmaker.
#3 Wonka's The Golden Ticket: Season 1 [Netflix] · A new seasonal competition begins in the quest for the legendary golden ticket.
Bundle up for the early Saturday low and make the most of the fair's final weekend. Have a safe and active couple of days.
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.
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