08/06/2026
🍂✨ Fall is the perfect season to Discover Denison! From wine walks and music festivals to family-friendly traditions and spooky Halloween fun, there's something happening almost every weekend. Mark your calendars for these can't-miss events:
🌿 Nature Programming at Eisenhower State Park | Fridays & Saturdays
Connect with nature through ranger-led hikes, wildlife programs, educational presentations, and family-friendly outdoor activities at Eisenhower State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife.
🍎 Downtown Denison Farmers Market | Saturdays through October 3
Shop fresh produce, homemade goods, artisan products, and local crafts every Saturday morning in the 700 block of Main Street.
🛍️ Shop, Sip & Stay (Tax-Free Weekend) | August 8
Celebrate Tax-Free Weekend with Downtown Denison, Inc. by shopping, sipping, and supporting the local businesses that make our downtown one of a kind.
📜 Ike's History Festival | September 4–5
Step back in time at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site and explore over a dozen historic sites with reenactors, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
🍷 T.V. Munson Wine Walk | September 5
Sip local wines while exploring historic Downtown Denison and touring the T.V. Munson Vinita House during this annual event hosted by Downtown Denison TX from 11 AM–5 PM.
🇫🇷 Bonjour, Denison! French Market | September 5
Experience a taste of France at the Katy Depot and Plaza with French-inspired vendors, live artist demonstrations, music, food, wine, and specialty treats from 2–7 PM. Makewild Markets Marina Fox Designs
🎶 Rhythm & Rails Music Festival | September 12
Downtown Denison transforms into a walkable music festival with multiple stages, live performances, food, drinks, and entertainment throughout the day.
🍁 Harvest Sweets & Styles | September 12
Enjoy fall fashion, seasonal treats, festive drinks, and shopping at participating downtown businesses during this annual event hosted by Downtown Denison, Inc.
🎉 Main Street Block Party | September 12
Celebrate the completion of the D3 streetscape project with Split Window Studios & The Studio on Main at their community block party beginning at 7 PM.
🎸 Charlie Willie Fest | September 12
Spend the evening at the North Texas Regional Airport enjoying live music, with Jason Boland & The Stragglers headlining the festival.
🎃 Pumpkin Grove Festival | September 26
Celebrate the season at Eisenhower State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife with a fall festival featuring family activities, games, and autumn fun from 10 AM–3 PM.
🎉 First United Bank 39th Annual Fall Festival presented by Sparklight | October 3
Hosted by the Denison Chamber, enjoy Denison's largest festival featuring vendors, food trucks, live music, shopping, and family fun from 9 AM–4 PM.
🚓 National Night Out | October 6
Meet local first responders, enjoy demonstrations, games, and family activities with the Denison Texas Police Department and Denison Fire Rescue.
🎂 Eisenhower's Birthday Celebration | October 10
Honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower with a sunrise ceremony at the Eisenhower Monument followed by special events at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site.
🧟 Zombie Pub Crawl | October 31
Dress in your best zombie attire and join Downtown Denison, Inc. for an unforgettable Halloween-themed pub crawl from 2 PM–11:45 PM.
👹 Monsters on Main | October 31
Bring the family downtown for trick-or-treating, costume contests, and Halloween fun along Main Street. Downtown Denison TX
🌹 Día de los Mu***os Festival | November 7
Celebrate Día de los Mu***os with the Denison Arts Council, featuring live entertainment, cultural performances, art, and a vibrant parade of giant puppets.
🎃🍷 Whether you're here for history, live music, shopping, seasonal festivals, or Halloween fun, there's no better place to experience fall than Denison. Start planning your autumn adventure today!
