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Enter these Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza contests

The deadline for art entries in the Arts, Antiques & Autos Art Contest has been extended to Saturday, Aug. 31st.  The festival is Saturday, Sept. 14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the historic downtown Denton Courthouse-on-the-Square.  The winning entries will be on display in downtown from Sept. 6th to Sept. 14th.  See the entry forms on the Events page.

This year the Chalk Art Fest & Competition is coming back to the Arts,...


Arts, Antiques & Autos is here!

Come out to the Arts, Antiques & Autos Saturday, Sept. 14th!

The 14th annual Arts, Antiques & Autos is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there is so much to see and do. Check out all the details on the Events page of our site. And, catch the shuttle to the UNT football game!  See the map and schedule here. Come for the fun, stay for the day! 

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October is full of events in downtown Denton

Downtown is excited to welcome TWU and UNT parents for family weekend activities on October 12th. Have a great time shopping, dining and checking out the museums and galleries.  Downtown looks forward to seeing you again in future visits.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: 

Oct. 20th - Industrial Street International Pop Festival aka "Geezerpalooza (featuring 60s-70s tribute bands).  This event does not plan on closing streets, but may draw large crowds.

Oct. 26th - Denton's Day of the Dead Festival – Industrial Street area

Nov. 8th - 10th - Denton Main Street Association merchants be hosting the...


November is a month of special events in downtown Denton

November is a plentiful month for special events, so get ready for the festive fun in downtown Denton.  First Friday festivities start off the month on the evening of November 1st followed by the annual Holiday Open House Weekend on Nov. 8th - 10th, so bring your friends and family downtown for a great time.

Several locations in downtown are participating in this month's First Friday, including fun at the West Oak Street galleries with a Kids Reuse Art activity at SCRAP Denton and acoustic guitar music at A Creative Art Studio. Then stroll on over to the...


Downtown Holiday Open House November 8th - 10th

Be sure to come downtown this weekend on Nov. 8th, 9th and 10th for the Downtown Denton Holiday Open House Weekend where you can special promotions at 52 stores and restaurants. Shop, snack and stroll as you ready for the festive holiday season. For a full list of participants and those how will be open for the Sneek Peek on Friday evening, Nov. 8th, see the Events page on this website for full details, a participant list and times.

Bring a gently-used coat and have the chance to take a picture with Santa from 2 p.m. to 5...