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10/22/2026

Coffin races, colorful costumes, and a weekend full of Denton tradition! 💀🧡

Denton's Day of the Dead Festival returns October 23–25 with a celebration of community, creativity, and remembrance in downtown Denton.

Join the fun on Saturday, October 24, from 11 AM –9 PM for coffin races, live music, cultural performances, a costume contest, and the Twilight Lantern and Costume Parade! Make a weekend of it with Cirque du Horror performances Friday through Sunday and the Pinebox Derby on Sunday.

Gather your crew and come celebrate in the Halloween Capital of Texas! 🎃

Explore the full schedule: https://www.discoverdenton.com/events/annual-events/dentons-day-of-the-dead-festival/

10/20/2026

10/15/2026

Another weekend in the Halloween Capital of Texas! 🎃 Which events are you attending? Find even more at the link in our bio. 🔗

10/08/2026

It's weekend #2 in the Halloween Capital of Texas! Find even more events at the link in our bio. 👻 ✨

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

October is here, and Denton is getting into the spirit! 🎃 Kick off your first weekend in the Halloween Capital of Texas with First Friday and local markets to pumpkin patch fun, and Graveyard Tales!

Looking for more things to do? Check the link in our bio for more events! 🔗

🌧️ All events are weather permitting. Check each event’s social media or website for updates before heading out.

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10/01/2026

Tomorrow, the Halloween Capital of Texas comes alive 🎃What’s your first stop?

09/24/2026

What’s going on in Denton 👀🎃

09/24/2026

Spooky season: loading... ⏳ Enjoy some early Halloween-themed events this weekend, plus live music, markets, and so much more!