Can you believe that next week is Halloween? That means we are rounding out October and heading full force in to what we hope will be an actual fall season. Temperatures seem to have broken (finally) and it is Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival weekend - what more could you possibly want?

Although there are tons of events happening in Denton this week (and every week), we chose what we think are the 10 best events that give you a full taste of what Denton has to offer. If you have an event that you think might add some robust flavor in the future, please direct that to sara@wedentondoit.com.

Check out the Bayless-Selby house after dark with the special Park After Dark event. Illustration by Joe Duncan.

Wednesday, October 21st

Lecture Series: Shaun Treat Presents “Denton Ghost Stories” | Courthouse on the Square Museum | 12pm | FREE
If you have not had the opportunity to hear town historian Shaun Treat speak, please take this opportunity. Not only is this lecture series free to the public, you can catch it on your lunch break (if you work in Denton).

Back to the Future II Movie Night | Courthouse Lawn | 7pm | FREE
’all! You can finally use that meme about Back to the Future this year! This event should be a no-brainer. Our friends at COLLAGE bring you another movie night on the courthouse lawn - absolutely free. Grab a blanket and a cup a coffee, and as long as the Cubs don’t actually win the world series, we aren't complaining.

Thursday, October 22nd

Boo at the U | TWU | 5:30pm
For the cost of one canned good per person, you can come to Texas Women’s University to participate in a community wide trunk-or-treat event. There will be a haunted house, carnival activities, train rides, and candy! You had us at candy.

Saturday, October 24th

Coffee with Our Lady Leaders | Zera Coffee | 9am
Have you ever wanted to know more about what it is like to be a woman in an elected office position? Join local ladies Keely Briggs, Kathleen Wazny, Mia Price, Dorothy Adkins, Pete Kamp, Barbara Burns as they discuss what it is like to be a woman an elected office position.

Day of the Dead Festival | Downtown Denton | 11am
Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival is finally upon us! This family friendly, free event takes place in the heart of downtown and includes the 3rd annual coffin races, a twilight parade, tons of great music, and the thrilling Cirque du Horror show. If you haven’t seen the decor around downtown or at the Greater Denton Arts Council yet, be prepared to feast your eyes!

Mural Painting with Warren Lunt | The Bearded Monk | 4pm |
Veteran mural artist, Warren Lunt will be creating a 70-foot long, 16-foot high mural at the newly opened Bearded Monk. (ps, y’all - WE HAVE A GROWLER BAR IN DOWNTOWN). This will be one of the most anticipated murals in Denton this year!

Park After Dark | Downtown | 7pm | FREE
With tours starting every 20 minute and lasting up until 9pm, you won’t want to miss your chance to peep around the Bayless-Selby house, after dark. If you’ve visited before, you probably have already been a little spooked inside the building, so - why not go after the suns set? Brush up on some good ol’ Denton history in the form of ghost stories while having a family-friendly evening of frightful fun.

First Annual Psychic Fair | Denton Unitarian | 12pm | $25
It’s October, the fall air is hitting your face, and what's that? What’s that on your mind? You want to what? Find out “more” about yourself? Shoot, head on over to Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (no, it's not a theme park) to get your life questions answered. Please let us know your experience.

Sunday, October 25th

"Arts & Craft Beer" Backyard Market | Eastside Drafthosue | 2pm
That Matty Sallack is at it again, boy. October’s installment of “Arts & Craft Beer” Backyard Market encourages Dentonites to come, drink beer, and probably purchase handmade goodies from our wonderful local vendors. Come to think of it, I am overdue for some Salted Sanctuary!

Tuesday, October 27th

Low Cut Connie | Dan’s Silverleaf | 8pm | $10-15
Y’all. Just go to this. We promise it will be amazing. If you missed their show earlier in March, .. you seriously missed out. But, Low Cut Connie is gracing Denton with their presence again - so, now’s your chance.

March 26, 2018

EVEN MORE DENTON WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to revisit some of the amazing Denton ladies who have been town saviors, trailblazers, hellraisers, social activists, and pioneers. Heck, over at TWU is the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame and the archives for the WWII WASP Archives, so you know there are stories a’plenty to tell. Here are a few more of our local favorites, including a 1920’s newspaper publisher, a tiny songstress with a big voice, and a political crusader.

It's Time For Taste of North Texas

Once a year in Denton, many of our local restaurants and bars get together for a good cause and make their food and drinks available for roughly the price of a single restaurant meal. This year’s event will feature around 35 participants, including a great mix of established Denton institutions (hi, Beth Marie’s!) and places that are new to Denton.

February 19, 2018

2018 DENTON MINI MAKER FAIRE

What image pops into your head when someone uses the word “maker”?

The images that tend to appear in the mind—not to mention Google’s image search—involve wires and circuit boards. As important as those skills and the people who enjoy them are, they only represent one type of maker. Many skills can fall under the maker umbrella, whether it’s programming robots to make pancakes or turning a bicycle wheel into a musical instrument. Artists, scientists, crafters, and engineers can all be considered makers. If you can take a set of materials and transform them into something cool, you are welcome in the maker community!

December 1, 2017

DO THE DENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL LIKE A PRO

One of our favorite holiday traditions, the Holiday Lighting Festival, is this weekend. The annual free event features music, food, performances, a toy drive, and various other holiday activities. Happening simultaneously to the Holiday Lighting Festival is Wassail Weekend. Dozens of local shops extend their hours and welcome patrons to sample their wassail, a hot cider-like beverage. Wassail Weekend On Friday evening the Downtown Denton square will be shut down to traffic to make way for wassail-guzzling pedestrians to walk around and enjoy all of the festivities. You'll find us circled 'round the tree like the Whos down in Whoville, holding hands and singing with joy. We're not sure who the Grinch is in this situation, though.

If you plan on coming out to sample the wassail and find the joy of the holiday in your cold, black heart, here are our tips and tricks to making sure you get to squeeze as much holiday cheer out of the event as possible.

November 9, 2017

THE MANY FACES OF DENTON'S FINE ARTS THEATER

There’s been a lot of buzz around the recent arrival of the oft-rumored Fine Arts Theater hitting the real estate market, with a hefty pricetag in the ballpark of $1.5 million. Owned by the McBride family since 1983 with high hopes of renovation, there were overtures in 2014 and then renewed interest in 2016 but alas… it has never come to pass. A recent episode of the Politically Denton podcast explored some of the backstory and future possibilities, but I figured it would be a hoot to have a look back at the history of this iconic spot from back in the day.

November 7, 2017

THE BEST THANKSGIVING WE EVER HAD

Ever been to a pop-up dinner? More over, ever heard of a pop-up dinner? The events are normally one-offs in which facilities become restaurants for one night only and feature special food prepared by up and coming chefs. Pop-up dinners are gaining in popularity across the country and you have a chance to check one out in Denton this week! On November 9th at Denton County Brewing Company there will be a pop-up dinner featuring the food of Chef Chad Kelley from Barley and Board that will be paired with beers selected by Seth Morgan of Denton County Brewing Company. Read on to find out more info on this great Denton dining opportunity.

November 1, 2017

DENTON STARTUP WEEKEND 2017

Entrepreneur. It’s kind of a dumb word if you think about it, and to most people (especially students) it carries some buzzwords with it that seem very business-y. When I first heard “entrepreneur," I thought to myself, “That’s for people in the college of business.” It never really struck me as, “I’m an entrepreneur,” even though looking back on my life, I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was a kid. Everything from trading Pokémon cards, making beaded bracelets and necklaces, and burning CDs for friends before we learned we probably shouldn’t were all entrepreneurial endeavors that were abundant in my youth (as they probably were in yours).

That’s the thing, though. Being an entrepreneur isn’t about putting on a suit jacket or making apps. It’s about making a living doing something you love, while making sure other people love it too (that’s what we call customer validation). And this is one of the things I learned going through Startup Weekend.

Click through to read more about the upcoming Startup Weekend taking place in Denton, TX.

October 31, 2017

STOKE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Since opening in August of 2016, Stoke, Denton’s entrepreneur center and co-working space, has provided space for local businesses, entrepreneurs, freelance workers, and remote workers. The center has also hosted a variety of educational, professional networking, and social events. There has been formal and informal mentoring for new entrepreneurs and collaboration between several of the businesses located at Stoke. All of these things have provided great benefit to Denton’s tech and business communities, allowing them to contribute more to the Denton community and economy.

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