Downtown Denton Goes All In on Halloween for the Entire Month of October
Denton's monthlong Halloween celebration returns with storefront grants, a pumpkin patch at Quakertown Park, and visitors from across the country.
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One Site, Two Needs: How Denton Is Rethinking Its Biggest Bond Investment
Denton's city council is exploring co-locating the new South Branch Library and senior center to cut costs from its historic $219.4M bond package.
Sabor y Motor Fest Rolls Into Denton on October 4
Denton's Sabor y Motor Fest lands at 410 N. Bell Ave. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Here's what to know before you go.
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Rolling Art: How Denton's Art Car Alley Turns the Street Into a Canvas
The Greater Denton Arts Council's Art Car Alley brings wildly decorated vehicles to downtown Denton this October, free for all to attend.
Every Saturday This October, Denton's Producer-Only Market Keeps Downtown Humming
The Denton Community Market runs every Saturday through October, bringing local farms, artists, live music, and food trucks to downtown.
A Free Day of Blues at Quakertown: What to Know About Denton's 28th Annual Blues Festival
The 28th Annual Denton Blues Festival brings Mathias Lattin and a full day of live music, food, and family fun to Quakertown Park on Sept. 19.
Denton Parks & Trails: An Outdoor Guide
A local guide to Denton's best parks, trails, and outdoor spaces — from downtown greenways to lake-side wilderness.
After 35 Years, Denton's Arts & Jazz Festival Returns to Its Roots — With Room to Grow
The 35th Denton Arts & Jazz Festival moves to the North Texas Fairgrounds, bringing expanded capacity, better accessibility, and the same free admission.
The Denton Public Library's Faculty Lounge Series Returns — With a Fashion Historian Up First
Registration opens Sept. 17 for the library's Faculty Lounge lecture series, featuring Dr. Annette Becker, fashion historian and curator.
From Lewisville to Denton: Coral Reef Coffee Co. Finds a New Home on North Elm Street
Coral Reef Coffee Co. has relocated from Lewisville to 1807 N. Elm St. in Denton, sharing space with Bad Habits in a local shopping center.
October in Denton Is a Month-Long Affair: Inside the City's 31 Days of Halloween
Denton's city-wide Halloween program returns for October with pumpkin drops, spooky markets, outdoor movies, and more across seven themed categories.
A New $6 Million Preschool Just Opened on the TWU Campus — and It's Free
Texas Woman's University has opened a tuition-free, full-day preschool serving 120 children on its Denton campus this fall.
Six Stages, 3,000 Artists, No Admission Fee: What Makes the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Work
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival returns Sept. 11–13 to the North Texas Fairgrounds, bringing music, dance, crafts, and children's activities to the city.
Splash, Wag, and Give: Dog Days of Denton Turns a Pool Party Into a Playground Legacy
The 33rd Annual Dog Days of Denton returns Sept. 12, raising funds for the Lily Cantu Inclusive Playground at North Lakes Park.
Blues, Karaoke, and Community at Quakertown Park: Denton's September Tradition Rolls On
The Denton Blues Festival returns to Quakertown Park in September, a multi-day celebration of live blues music, arts, and community put on by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce.
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