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.

Oct
13

Fall is fun in Downtown Denton

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The calendar of activities in downtown Denton is full the next two months with fall and holiday festivities, from the UNT Homecoming Parade to Holiday Lighting and Wassail Fest, with so much in between.  Below are some dates of upcoming events.  These events are presented by various organizations.  If you need more information on these events, please visit their websites for details.

October 22 –     UNT Homecoming Parade, 1 p.m. – Parade begins at UNT campus and comes down Hickory Street around the square back up Oak Street to the UNT campus.

PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THE UNT HOMECOMING GAME THE START TIME HAS MOVED UP TO 4 P..M.

For more information on the UNT Homecoming Parade, visit homecoming.unt.edu/.

October 28-29, 30 & Nov. 4-5, 6 – “Macbeth”, Shakespeare’s murderous tale of intrique and greed, is presented by the Denton Community Theatre at the Campus Theatre. For more information on the show and tickets, please visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com .

October 29 –     Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival on Industrial Street, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – A day of Halloween family fun with games, food, artists/crafters, and featured shows by Cirque de Horror at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m..  For more information on the Cirque du Horror show, visit www.cirqueduhorror.com.

Nov. 12 & 13 –  Holiday Open House Weekend – Denton Main Street Association merchants will open for extended hours to kick-off the holiday season offering refreshments, drawings and other specials during the weekend.  Stores open Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (store hours may vary).  For a list of participating merchants, please visit the Events page on this website.

November 18, 19, 20 - “Winnie the Pooh” is a treat for the whole family.  Come see this live show presented by Denton Community Theatre at the Campus Theatre.  For more information on the show and tickets, please visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com .

December 2 (Friday night) – Wassail Fest during Holiday Lighting Festival – Come out and taste some delicious, warm Wassail and vote for your favorite!  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.
Some on-going fall activities in downtown include the Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays through September/October, and the Community Market on Saturdays through October. First Friday is every month, along with Gallery Night will be on Tuesday. Check out our calendar and our Events page for information on the markets and special events.  Visit www.dentonlive.com for a complete list of events happening all over Denton.

Shop. Dine. Be entertained!  There is something happening in downtown Denton every week.

Sep
08

Fall has arrived in Downtown Denton

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This weekend’s fall festival kicks off a new season in downtown Denton. With the winds of change that have arrived there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in downtown again!  Come out Saturday, September 10th for to the Arts, Antiques & Autos from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m..  The festival showcases over one hundred classic cars, trucks and motorcycles on display, as well as fine artists and crafters, live music, antique appraisals and workshops, a kids’ zone, festival foods and fun.  It makes for a perfect outing in downtown Denton for all ages to enjoy!  For more information, visit the Events page on this website for a schedule and more. Festivities take place on the Denton County Courthouse lawn and around the Square, 110 W. Hickory Street.

 More fall activities in downtown include the Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays through September, and visit the Community Market on Saturdays through October. First Friday is every month, along with Gallery Night will be on Tuesday. Check out our calendar and our Events page for information on the markets and special events.  Visit www.dentonlive.com for a complete list of events happening all over Denton.

 Shop. Dine. Be entertained!  There is something happening in downtown Denton every week.

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