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Annual Events
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SPECIAL EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 17
Cultural Exploration: Hispanic Heritage
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a keynote speaker, entertainment, and activities for children. MLK Jr. Rec Center | 10 a.m.-noon Free to attend
OCTOBER 15 Cultural Exploration: Día de los Muertos
Celebrate the history of Día de los Muertos with a community ofrenda, music, and fun activities. MLK Jr. Rec Center | 10 a.m.-noon Free to attend
OCTOBER 15 Halloween Harvest
Enjoy a costume contest, pumpking carving contest, and best decorated vehicle contest. Join in S’mores and Stories at 7:30 p.m. S’more kits are $3 per kit. Denia Rec Center | 4-8 p.m. Free to attend
OCTOBER 22 Community Tree Giveaway
KDB’s annual Tree Giveaway providing 700 native or adapted trees to Denton residents. 8 a.m.-noon Free; Required registration opens Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
OCTOBER 22 Howl-O-Ween Carnival
Enjoy free carnival games, a free goodie bag, face painting, bounce houses, low-priced concessions, and a costume contest. Denton Animal Shelter will be there for a special adoption drive! MLK Jr. Rec Center | 10 a.m.-noon Free to attend
OCTOBER 22 Halloween Haunted House
Relive classic horror movies at our haunted house—guaranteed to have you screaming with fun and terror! MLK Jr. Rec Center | 6-9 p.m. Admission $5
OCTOBER 28 Movie in the Park Featuring Hocus Pocus
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy food, trucks, and desserts. Popcorn, soda, and glow items will also be available for purchase. Quaktertown Park | 7 p.m. Free to attend
OCTOBER 28 Halloween Tennis Fun
Come out and enjoy a fun filled event with games such as Scoop it Up, Monkeys and Bananas, and Tennis Stroke Spell Out. 1 boy, 1 girl and 1 family will be selected as winners. Goldfield Tennis Center Court 08 | 6-7:30 p.m. Free to attend
NOVEMBER 5 Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting
Celebrate Texas Arbor day with Denton Parks and Recreation and Keep Denton Beautiful by planting trees in a Denton Park. 8 a.m.-noon Free to attend
NOVEMBER 14 Letters from Santa
Add a little extra magic with a letter from the Santa himself. A few days before the big night, children will receive a personalized letter postmarked from the North Pole. Registration must be received by November 14 Fee $2
DECEMBER 3 Cookies & Cocoa
Drive thru for a holiday treat at the Civic Center. You will be able to pick up Cookies & Cocoa! Civic Rec Center | 4-8 p.m. Free to Attend
DECEMBER 10 Breakfast with the Grinch
Enjoy a wonderful wintry breakfast with the Grinch. Photos, crafts, carnival games, and more! MLK Jr. Rec Center | 10 a.m.-noon Admission $5 and Registration is required
DECEMBER 17 Wreaths Across America
Join the City of Denton for a wreath-laying ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery at 11 a.m. to remember, honor, and teach about our veterans. Oakwood Cemetery| 11 a.m.
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FOURTH OF JULY JUBILEE
Quakertown Park The 2022 Hot Dog Eating Contest was part of the annual Independence Day celebrations in Downtown Denton. Competitors attempted to down 20 hot dogs in 10 minutes while being cheered on by North Lakes Recreation Center staff Brad Groves, Alicia McDaniel, and Mia Macy.
YAPPY HOUR AT THE PARK
North Lakes Dog Park The community came together at the first Yappy Hour at the Park on June 10. Dentonites and their dog-friends celebrated their shared interests while enjoying pupsicles, treats, and cold drinks.
SUMMER JOBS = SUMMER FUN
Water Works Park Lifeguards smile for a selfie during the summer aquatics season. Looking to join in the fun next year? Seasonal jobs will be posted in January 2023 at www.dentonjobs.com!
SUPER SUMMER CAMP
Various Locations Whether it is all-day, half-day, sports, or S.T.E.A.M... camps provide play, education, and childcare for many residents during summer break! To learn more about childcare, see page 25.
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