What and Where Is Main Street?

While Denton does not technically have a “Main Street”, it has been a Texas Main Street city since 1989. The Main Street Program is a worldwide program to revitalize downtown areas. Denton Main Street focuses on revitalization of the downtown Denton Central Business District.

The Denton Main Street Association (DMSA) is a 501(c) 6 non-profit organization made up of businesses and community members who preserve and market the downtown area through the combined efforts of public/private partnerships.

The Denton Main Street Association Board of Directors depends on volunteers and members to make it all happen in downtown. For more information on the Denton Main Street Program and membership in the association, see the “About” page.

Denton Main Street Association plans fun for downtown Denton

“Live, Work, Play” has been used to portray various places, but it describes downtown Denton now more than ever.  With many distinctive restaurants, unique shops and art galleries, abundant apartments, the historic courthouse square, and the A-train nearby, downtown Denton is the place to be.  And now, more than ever, is the time to be a part of Denton Main Street Association (DMSA).

DMSA promotes all of downtown Denton as a destination for both visitors and residents.  We do this, in part, by hosting and promoting special events like the popular Twilight Tunes Concert Series held on the Courthouse lawn Thursday evenings in May and June, the Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza in September, Wassail Fest during the annual Tree Lighting, and an Open House in the Spring and Fall, among other promotions held throughout the year.  We also have been working with other downtown businesses, organizations and events to spread awareness about other activities going on downtown.

Our current events are free to the public, so DMSA depends on members, volunteers and sponsors to make these events happen.  We need you! We have many levels of membership, beginning at a $25 level that includes a card for discounts at participating downtown merchants.  Other levels include several business exposure benefits.  For a full description of membership levels and the associated benefits, please visit the “About Us” and “Members” pages on this site where you can learn more and find an application with details.

Thank you and we hope you will take time to enjoy all that downtown Denton has to offer.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in downtown Denton

The calendar of activities in downtown Denton this holiday season is full, so come on down for some fun and make great holiday memories.  Denton’s annual Holiday Lighting Festival and the popular Wassail Fest are the highlight of the month, but don’t miss all the delicious dining, spectacular shopping, and entertaining arts and night life this season.

Below are also some dates of upcoming events with website information on where you can get more details.  Also, check out the calendar on the left side for special events held by various merchants and organizations in downtown.

December 2 (Friday night) –

Wassail Fest during Holiday Lighting Festival – Come out and taste some delicious, warm Wassail and vote for your favorite from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m..  Completed ballots are entered for door prize drawings. For a list of participating merchants and more information on Wassail Fest, please visit the Events page on this website.

For more information on the Holiday Lighting Festival, www.dentonholidaylighting.com.

December 8, 9,10.15,16,&17 -

DCT will present the Christmas comedy “Christmas Belles” at the Campus Theatre.  For more information, please visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com.

For more performing arts events in Denton this holiday season, visit www.dentonarts.com to see a complete calendar.

First Friday is every month, along with Gallery Night will be on Tuesday. Check out our calendar and our Events page on this website for more information on these and other events.

Shop. Dine. Be entertained!  Around the block, around the clock, there is always something happening in downtown Denton.

Visit www.dentonlive.com for a complete list of events happening all over Denton.