Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Finds a New Home at the North Texas Fairgrounds This September
The beloved Denton Arts & Jazz Festival shifts to a new venue and September dates for 2026, running September 11–13 at the North Texas Fairgrounds.
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28 Years of the Blues: What Makes Denton's Annual Festival at Quakertown Park Worth Understanding
The Denton Blues Festival returns Sep 19 at Quakertown Park for its 28th year, presented by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce.
Every Thursday This Fall, Free Live Music Returns to the Denton Courthouse Lawn
Twilight Tunes brings free outdoor concerts to the Denton County Courthouse Lawn each Thursday this fall. Here's what to know before you go.
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Seeds, Soil, and Shared Knowledge: How UNT's New Community Seed Library Is Taking Root in Denton
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A Denton Square Landmark Comes Back to Life: The Texas Fine Arts Theatre Returns with 70mm Film
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35 Years of Free Music: The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Returns to the Fairgrounds This September
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival marks its 35th anniversary Sept. 11–13 at the North Texas Fairgrounds, free and open to all.
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Denton, TX
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Denton's Most-Visited Library Branch Is Getting a Rebuild — and Its Smallest Is Already Transforming
Voters approved nearly $50 million for a new South Branch Library while the North Branch's Forge Makerspace gets a $50,000 upgrade.
28th Annual Denton Blues Festival Returns to Quakertown Park on September 19
The Denton Black Chamber of Commerce brings 12-plus hours of blues, hip-hop, R&B, and family activities to Quakertown Park on September 19.
98 Years of Sawdust and Starlight: The North Texas Fair and Rodeo Closes Out Its 2026 Run This Weekend
The 98th North Texas Fair and Rodeo wraps up August 30 at the Fairgrounds on Carroll Blvd., bringing rodeo, livestock, and live country music to Denton.
The 98th North Texas Fair & Rodeo Rides Into Denton Starting Friday
The 98th Annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo opens Aug. 21 at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., bringing PRCA rodeo, bull riding, and ranch competition to Denton.
Denton's Free Courthouse Lawn Concerts Keep Drawing Crowds Every Thursday Night
Twilight Tunes returns each Thursday evening to downtown Denton's Courthouse Lawn, offering free live music through summer 2026.
Denton's Faculty Lounge Lecture Series Brings UNT Professors to Your Public Library
Local professors visit Denton Public Library for free hour-long talks on rotating topics. Here's what to know before you go.
A New School Year Takes Root Across Denton ISD
Denton ISD's 2026–27 school year launched August 13, built on a calendar shaped by teachers, parents, and administrators working together.
Denton Young Professionals Head to Andy B's Tonight for a Networking Night Built Around Fun
The Denton Young Professionals group hosts a casual networking night at Andy B's on August 20, bringing local peers together without the stiff formality.
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