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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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.
A local guide to Denton's most significant historic sites, museums, and landmarks — from the courthouse square to Goatman's Bridge.
From poolside story time to teen RPG nights, Denton Public Library is running an ambitious slate of free community programs all summer long.
The producer-only Denton Community Market runs every Saturday at Denton County Historical Park through summer 2026, with local farms, art, live music, and food trucks.
The Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival lands on June 27, giving Denton County residents a vivid, water-bound celebration close to home.
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.
From coworking spaces near the Square to quiet cafes on University Drive, here are the best spots to get work done in Denton, TX.
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.
From storytime in a splash pool to teen tabletop RPGs, Denton Public Library's summer programs go well beyond checking out books.
The library's Dragon's Den program gives teens ages 11–17 free access to tabletop RPGs including D&D every Tuesday this summer.
Denton Public Library partners with Parks & Recreation to host free storytime sessions inside the children's play pool at Water Works Park.
Make Music Day returns to Denton on June 21, 2026, joining 1,000+ cities worldwide for a free, all-skill-levels celebration of live music.
Denton's Juneteenth celebration runs June 17–20, 2026, with a freedom parade, financial workshops, storytime, and more.
A local guide to Denton's best dog parks, pet-friendly restaurant patios, grooming services, and community events for you and your pet.
The Denton Community Market runs every Saturday this summer at the Denton County Historical Park grounds, blending local farms, art, and live music.
On the summer solstice, Denton joins 1,000-plus cities worldwide for Make Music Day — a full day of free, live music at venues citywide.
Serve Denton brings dragon boat racing to Copperas Branch Park on June 27, blending athletic tradition with community fundraising.
Denton marks America's 250th anniversary on July 4 with a downtown parade at 9 a.m. and fireworks at the North Texas Fairgrounds.
Denton's Juneteenth celebration returns to Fred Moore Park with a parade, poetry slam, kids' activities, and more across four days in June.
Denton's free Juneteenth celebration runs June 17–20 with a parade, gospel concert, art opening, financial workshop, and more.
From Fred Moore Park to the Greater Denton Arts Council, the city's 2026 Juneteenth lineup spans parades, gospel, art, and community fellowship.
Denton's Juneteenth festival returns June 17–20 at Fred Moore Park with a parade, gospel concert, poetry slam, softball, and more.
Denton's city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration runs June 16–20, 2026, with events across multiple venues honoring 160 years of freedom.
The Downtown Denton Foundation's Twilight Tunes series brings free weekly concerts to the Courthouse lawn through June 18, spotlighting all-local acts.
The Denton Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge launched June 1. Here's how to sign up, what you can win, and where to go.
Denton Public Library kicked off its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge across all three branches on June 2, with programs running through the summer.
The Denton Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge invites readers of all ages to log books and earn prizes all summer long.
The Denton Community Market is back all summer long, filling the Historical Park grounds with local farms, artists, food trucks, and live music every Saturday.
The Downtown Denton Foundation's free weekly concert series wraps up June 18 on the Courthouse Square lawn with all-local blues, country, and indie rock.
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.
Denton's week-long Juneteenth celebration runs June 16–21, anchored by a gospel concert, an art exhibit opening, a parade, and a picnic for older adults.
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.
The free weekly Twilight Tunes concert series on the Denton Square brings Texas Bluescrew to the courthouse lawn Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. — the second of three May shows in the long-running summer series.
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 — 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.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar — the Japan-based conveyor sushi chain — opens its first Denton location with a May 3 soft open and May 15 grand opening, bringing one of the most distinct dining formats in the chain's North American expansion to the city.
Denton voters elected a new mayor, three council members, and two Denton ISD trustees in the May 2, 2026 joint general and special election. Jill Jester won Place 6 unopposed with 8,255 votes.
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's redeveloped Fine Arts Theatre is approaching its tentative April 2026 reopening as a multiuse venue for live performances, films, festivals, concerts, and private rentals — capping a long renovation timeline.
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.
Rose Costumes, the Denton costume shop founded in 1976, is celebrating 50 years in business from its fourth location on the Denton Square.
A fundraiser with flair — the Friends of the Denton Public Library invites residents to dress up for a fantasy costume ball supporting the city's library system.
The long-awaited Texas Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Denton moves toward an April 2026 reopening following cleanup and renovation work.
Amplify Denton Music and Arts Festival returns on April 18 with free admission, live performances from local musicians, and updates on the Texas Fine Arts Theatre's anticipated spring reopening.
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.
After 35 years, Denton's beloved arts festival moves to North Texas Fairgrounds for 2026 with a fresh September schedule.
Jupiter House, West Oak, Avoca, and The Brown Thumb define Denton's coffee culture. Local roasters and cafes that make the square a destination.
From renovated restaurants to relocated bookstores, Denton's business landscape is shifting in spring 2026.
Luxury apartments, a major retail center, and big-name arrivals signal Denton's continued growth in 2026.
With 55,000+ students at UNT and TWU, Denton exists at the intersection of young energy, artistic culture, and educational institutions shaping the entire city.
Your guide to spring outdoor activities in Denton: hiking at Clear Creek, kayaking at Ray Roberts Lake, and exploring 37 trails and 41 parks across Denton County.
A guide to dining and shopping on the historic Denton Square in 2026, featuring local restaurants, cafes, and the courthouse that's been the heart of downtown since the late 1800s.
A new undergraduate AI degree and the North Texas Promise program are making UNT a hub for next-generation tech talent. What it means for Denton students.
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.
From Thursday Night Live to farmers markets, Denton's downtown generates weekend momentum. Here's where the action concentrates.
A pharmaceutical manufacturing facility is opening on Shady Oaks Drive. Here's what radioligand therapy is and why it matters for Denton's economy.
Landmark's massive Hillwood development is reshaping the northern edge of Denton. Here's what Phase 1 brings and why it matters.
Mexican Oak is opening on the Denton Square, and the food and bar scene keeps shifting. Here's the current lay of the land.
Discover Denton's producer-only farmers market on the historic courthouse grounds.
Explore trails, nature education, and habitat restoration at this 2,900-acre preserve.
Explore the 140-year history and contemporary traditions of Denton County's premier annual event.
Explore Denton's thriving craft beer and spirits community that earned the city a 'Brew City' designation.
Discover trails, fishing, camping, and water recreation at this 29,000-acre lake and state park.
Explore how Denton became a nationally recognized music destination and continues to nurture local talent.
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