Everything happening in Denton this fall — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: September 24, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.
Events The Knights of Columbus collect donations outside the church after every Mass to benefit individuals with intellectual and learning disabilities, including Special Olympics programs. Donations can also be made online.
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Faith The Knights of Columbus collect donations outside Saint Andrew Church after every Mass on this weekend to benefit organized groups serving the intellectually and learning disabled, including parish SPRED programs and Special Olympics. All funds (minus the cost of candy) go directly to these causes.
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Events Bishop Siemianowski will preside over the Mass formally installing Fr. Hank Lyons as pastor of Saint Andrew Parish. The community is invited to witness this important Catholic Church milestone.
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Events Immaculate Conception Catholic Church participates in the annual Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful public witness in which participants stand along a roadway holding pro-life signs. Open to parishioners and the broader community.
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Faith Bishop Siemianowski presides over the Mass formally installing Fr. Hank Lyons as pastor of Saint Andrew Parish, Denton. The entire community is invited to witness this important and unique custom of the Catholic Church.
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Faith Immaculate Conception Catholic Church participates in the national Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful public witness in which participants stand along a roadway holding pro-life signs. Open to parishioners and the broader Denton community.
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Family Bring your four-legged friend for a day of costume contests, agility exhibitions, live entertainment, vendor booths, and family fun at Denton's beloved annual dog celebration. A free community event at Quakertown Park.
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Events Theatre Denton stages this musical comedy adaptation of The Addams Family, following Gomez, Morticia, and their eccentric relatives through a night of humor and mischief. Performed in the remodeled Point Bank Auditorium at Denton's historic Campus Theatre.
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Events Serve Denton's annual fall fundraiser features bingo games, prizes, snacks, drinks, live music, and a costume contest. Proceeds support the nonprofit's work partnering with local organizations to assist people in need throughout the Denton community.
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Faith First Denton invites the entire community — all people, all ages, and families — to join a 48-hour continuous prayer vigil on campus. Participants can register for a time slot; the goal is uninterrupted prayer on behalf of the congregation and community.
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Shopping Vendors sell handmade items including baked goods, wreaths, jewelry, home decor, woodworking, crochet, and holiday items, along with beverages and face painting. A popular fall shopping event in the heart of downtown Denton.
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Faith Flourish is First Denton's community women's event combining friendship, worship, and the Word — open to all women in the Denton area at no cost and with no registration required (childcare registration available). Doors open at 6:30 PM for fellowship.
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Events Pop-punk tribute bands The Small Things (Blink-182) and The Troublemakers (Weezer) take the stage at The Lake Haus, a German-themed Texas fare restaurant and event venue. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
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Shopping Denton's historic downtown square hosts its seasonal fall antique and vintage market, with dozens of vendors offering collectibles, furniture, art, and unique gifts. A popular fall shopping destination for treasure hunters.
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Events Jazz trombonist Nick Finzer performs with his large orchestra ensemble at Harvest House in downtown Denton. Admission is free for this afternoon jazz concert.
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Family The Big Top Tent hosts Cirque du Horror, a family-friendly Halloween-themed musical blending live music, circus acts, and theatrical comedy. A signature feature of Denton's Day of the Dead Festival weekend.
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Family This multicultural, family-friendly street festival blends Día de los Muertos, Halloween, and harvest traditions with coffin races, a lantern-lit twilight parade, Cirque du Horror cabaret, a salsa cook-off, pumpkin patch, and local vendor booths. Admission to the festival footprint is free.
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Dining Queenie's, with Weber Ranch, hosts a Day of the Dead celebration featuring food, cocktails, live music, face painting, and a raffle. The event coincides with the coffin races nearby and includes spit-roast menu items and a magic performance on the Weber Ranch stage.
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Family Trinity UMC hosts a Trunk or Treat celebration as part of its fall pumpkin patch season. Proceeds benefit the church's youth, children's, and music ministries; open to the whole community.
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Faith Trinity UMC opens its grounds for a fall pumpkin patch through October 31, and hosts a Trunk or Treat celebration on October 24. Proceeds benefit the church's youth, children's, and music ministries; the community is welcome.
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Family The Emily Fowler Library hosts a dinosaur-themed story time with songs and dances, followed by an appearance from Rex, the library's resident Tyrannosaurus Rex mascot. Free and open to families.
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Events Presented by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce, this longstanding annual festival features live blues music performances, karaoke, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities across multiple days. A free community tradition in the heart of Denton.
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Shopping The Denton High School Choir's annual craft show features local artisan vendors selling handmade goods, gifts, and seasonal items. Proceeds support the DHS Choir program — a great spot for early holiday shopping.
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Sports The University of North Texas Mean Green play home football games at Apogee Stadium throughout the fall season. Check the UNT Athletics website for the full schedule and ticket information.
Visit Website → Events The Downtown Denton Foundation hosts one of its signature fundraising events in November, supporting public art, music, and the preservation of Downtown Denton's cultural heritage. Check the foundation's website for full program details.
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Sports The Denton Area Running Club hosts this annual holiday-season run through the gorgeous TWU campus and the historic Downtown Denton Square. A festive community race welcoming runners of all levels.
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Sports Hosted by the Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club, this annual pre-Thanksgiving bicycle rally offers five routes ranging from 8 to 68 miles through the scenic North Texas countryside. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Club community programs.
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Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Shopping The producer-only farmers and arts market continues through November with local farms, artists, food trucks, and live music every Saturday morning. A great spot for early holiday shopping and fresh local goods.
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Events Theatre Denton presents John Patrick Shanley's play Prodigal Son, following a young man from the Bronx who transfers to a New Hampshire private school. Multiple performances across two weekends.
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Shopping A producer-only art and farmers market featuring local farms, artists, food trucks, and live music every Saturday morning through late November. Stock up on fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, honey, and handmade goods from area vendors.
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Family Trinity UMC opens its grounds for a fall pumpkin patch with photo opportunities and pumpkins for purchase in a range of sizes; visitors may browse and take photos without buying. A Trunk or Treat celebration is also planned for Oct. 24 from 5–7 PM, with proceeds benefiting the church's youth, children's, and music ministries.
Visit Website → Faith St. Mark Catholic Church, serving the greater Denton area, hosts regular Masses, sacramental preparation, and parish fellowship events throughout the fall season. Visit the parish website for the current event calendar and bulletin.
Visit Website → Faith Saint Andrew Parish holds regular Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction following the 9:00 AM Monday Mass. Open to all parishioners and visitors seeking a time of prayer and worship before the Blessed Sacrament.
Visit Website → Faith As the fall semester begins, St. John Paul II University Parish resumes its full school-year Sunday Mass schedule across multiple campus locations, including UNT's Goolsby Chapel and TWU's historic Little Chapel in the Woods. All are welcome.
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Faith FUMC Denton, one of the city's historic downtown congregations, welcomes the community to its fall worship series with multiple Sunday services emphasizing an open and inclusive environment. Check the church website for service times and special fall programming.
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