Two Ways to Celebrate the Fourth in Denton This Year
Denton marks America's 250th with a morning parade through the historic Square and an evening fireworks show at North Texas Fairgrounds on July 4.
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Paddles Up: The Dragon Boat Festival Brings Racing and Community Spirit to Lake Lewisville This Weekend
The Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival lands on June 27, giving Denton County residents a vivid, water-bound celebration close to home.
Two Ways to Mark Independence Day in Denton This July 4
From a morning parade through the historic Square to an evening fireworks show at the North Texas Fairgrounds, Denton has a full Fourth of July.
Denton's Biggest Fourth Yet: Parade, Fireworks, and a Drone Show Mark the Nation's 250th
From the Yankee Doodle Parade down Elm Street to a drone show at Quakertown Park, Denton has a full July 4th lined up for 2026.
161 Years of Freedom: Denton's Juneteenth Week Brings Parades, Poetry, and Community to the Square
Denton's Juneteenth celebration runs June 17–20, 2026, with a freedom parade, financial workshops, storytime, and more.
Denton's Fourth of July 2026: A Parade Through the Square and Fireworks at the Fairgrounds
Denton marks America's 250th anniversary on July 4 with a downtown parade at 9 a.m. and fireworks at the North Texas Fairgrounds.
161 Years of Freedom: Denton Juneteenth Fills Fred Moore Park June 17–20
Denton's Juneteenth celebration returns to Fred Moore Park with a parade, poetry slam, kids' activities, and more across four days in June.
A Week of Music, Art, and Parade: Denton's Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Fred Moore Park
Denton's free Juneteenth celebration runs June 17–20 with a parade, gospel concert, art opening, financial workshop, and more.
Denton Marks 160 Years of Freedom With a Full Week of Juneteenth Celebrations
From Fred Moore Park to the Greater Denton Arts Council, the city's 2026 Juneteenth lineup spans parades, gospel, art, and community fellowship.
Denton Juneteenth 2026 Brings Four Days of Celebration to Fred Moore Park
Denton's Juneteenth festival returns June 17–20 at Fred Moore Park with a parade, gospel concert, poetry slam, softball, and more.
Denton's Juneteenth Week Brings History, Gospel, and Family Fun to Fred Moore Park
Denton's city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration runs June 16–20, 2026, with events across multiple venues honoring 160 years of freedom.
PRIDENTON's 2026 June Lineup Fills Downtown Denton With Chalk, Music, a Pool Party, and a Reverse Parade
From sidewalk chalk at the Courthouse lawn to the Night Out reverse parade at Quakertown, Denton's Pride month has a full calendar of free and low-cost events.
A Denton Memorial Day Weekend with Three Different Reasons to Stay Local
Memorial Day weekend in Denton brings a renaissance fair at the Civic Center, a fundraising crawfish boil at East Side with live music, and the Speedbump lil d local art studio tour — three formats running across the same long weekend.
Summer Unlocked Market Takes Over Andersons Eatery and Distillery on May 30
The Summer Unlocked Market lands at Andersons Eatery and Distillery on Saturday, May 30 at 1 p.m., layering a Denton vendor pop-up onto the distillery's existing food and drink operation.
Twilight Tunes Returns to the Denton Square for Seven Free Thursday Concerts Through June 18
Twilight Tunes — Denton's free Thursday concert series on the Square at 110 W. Hickory — runs from May 7 through June 18 with weekly 6:30 p.m. start times and a varied lineup of Texas-rooted acts.
Amplify Denton Filled the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center with Local Music to Fund the Year Ahead
Amplify Denton's free Saturday-night music and arts festival on April 18 paired indoor and outdoor stages with a silent auction and artist marketplace, raising money for local artists and community programming.
Denton County Master Gardeners Bring 8,000-Plus Plants to the Spring Sale on April 25
The Denton County Master Gardeners Association hosts its annual plant sale April 25, 2026, with more than 8,000 plants sourced and grown for North Texas conditions.
Rodeo Weekend and Community Health Fair Lead Denton's April Lineup
Denton residents have plenty to celebrate this April, from the Youth Fair 19 & Under Rodeo to the Community Health Fair, Pioneer Palooza celebrating UNT's 125th anniversary, and the Fantasy Costume Ball.
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Gets a New Home—And Earlier Dates
After 35 years, Denton's beloved arts festival moves to North Texas Fairgrounds for 2026 with a fresh September schedule.
Thin Line Fest 2026: Denton's Premier Documentary, Film & Music Festival Returns March 18-22
Thin Line Fest 2026 is back March 18-22 in downtown Denton. Free admission, five days of documentaries, live music, and photography in the historic Square.
Denton's Square Comes Alive in March: Music Venues, Markets, and Thursday Night Community
From Thursday Night Live to farmers markets, Denton's downtown generates weekend momentum. Here's where the action concentrates.
The North Texas Fair and Rodeo: Denton's August Tradition
Explore the 140-year history and contemporary traditions of Denton County's premier annual event.