upcoming special events

APRIL 5

Emily Frenkel Quilt Talk

Emily Frenkel will present her quilt “The 1922 Displacement of the Town of Quaker, in Denton, TX” to the Visual Arts Society of Texas at their April meeting.

Patterson-Appleton Arts Center | 6:45 p.m.

Free to attend

APRIL 6

Quakertown Quilt Public Exhibition

This is an unusual, but also unusually compelling project. Emily Frenkel took it upon herself to stitch a quilt that is a map of Quakertown as it existed. She will be displaying the quilt at the library and will also be giving a talk at VAST, that we may also include in the calendar.

Emily Fowler Central Library | 7-9 p.m.

Free to attend

APRIL 6

Teen Twilight Egg Hunt

Enjoy candy, prizes and a fun night with friends. Event begins at 7 p.m. with outdoor games, food trucks and more. Registration for the hunt begins at 7:45 p.m. and the outside hunt begins at 8 p.m. or sunset. Teens need to bring a flashlight and basket or bucket to participate.

Denia Rec Center| 7-9 p.m.

Free to attend

APRIL 8

Easter Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt

Hop on over for an Eggstravaganza of bounce houses, food vendors, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, and over 40,000 eggs! Best of all, the Easter Bunny will be there for FREE pictures - just bring your cell phone or camera! Don’t forget to bring your favorite basket from home for the egg hunt!

Quakertown Park & Denton Civic Center| 9 a.m.-Noon

Free to attend

For more information, scan the QR code using your smartphone camera!

Egg Hunt Schedule

• 9-10 a.m. | Sensory Egg Hunt with reduced lights and sound

• 9:30 a.m. | Ages 0-2

• 10:30 a.m. | Ages 3-4 & Ages 7-8

• 11:30 a.m. | Ages 5-6 & Ages 9-10

APRIL 8

College and Career Fair

Take advantage of the opportunity to find new employment, volunteer activities, or gather information for college. The Career and College Fair will provide an opportunity to visit employers, colleges, and community organizations. Enhance your skills and learn about the common Texas application and FAFSA process.

MLK Jr. Rec Center| 10 a.m.-Noon

Free to attend

APRIL 14

Movie in the “Jurassic” Park

Welcome to Jurassic Park! Head to Quakertown Park for a movie night in the park featuring a showing of Jurassic Park (1993-PG). Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on the lawn and get ready for a wild adventure!

Food trucks will be on-site to purchase yummy treats.

Quakertown Park (South)| 7 p.m.

Free to attend

APRIL 22

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate the cultural exploration of Asian/Pacific Americans. In May we celebrate Asian/Pacific American Month by appreciating the community’s history, heritage, and contributions of ancestors of American citizens who came from all over the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

MLK Jr. Rec Center| 1-3 p.m.

Free to attend

APRIL 22

Explorium Touch A Truck - Partnered Event

Hosted by Explorium Denton Children’s Museum

Touch-A-Truck is a community-wide event hosted by Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, which allows children of all ages to touch, climb, and ask questions about their favorite trucks in a safe, supervised environment. www.exploriumdenton.org

CH Collins Athletic Complex (1500 Long Rd.)

Free to attend

MAY 2

Maps and stories to make a quilt:

“The 1922 Displacement of the Town of Quaker”. Emily Frenkel will discuss her love of maps and stories which prompted her desire to describe, in a quilt, the history of Quakertown, and the contemporary legacy of Quakertown’s removal.

Emily Fowler Central Library | 7 p.m.

Free to attend

MAY 4

Movie

in the Park featuring Star Wars

Join the rebellion for a movie night in the park featuring a showing of a Star Wars film. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on the lawn and immerse yourselves in the galaxy. May the force be with you!

Food trucks will be on-site to purchase yummy treats.

Quakertown Park (South)| 7 p.m.

Free to attend

MAY 12

Food Truck Frenzy

Grab your family and friends and join Denton Parks and Recreation at Rayzor Ranch Park for Food Truck Frenzy! Don’t forget to bring an appetite and chairs for an afternoon of live music and a variety of local food trucks.

Rayzor Ranch Park| 5 p.m.

Free to attend

JUNE 2

Yappy Hour

Grab your four-legged companions and join us at the North Lakes Dog Park for Yappy Hour. Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and furry friends!

North Lakes Dog Park| 6-9 p.m.

Free to attend

JUNE 16-17

Denton Juneteenth Celebration and Parade

Partnered Event www.dentonjuneteenth.com/ Fred Moore Park

Juneteenth University and the Denton Juneteenth Celebration Committee will host the annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebration. Meet up at Fred Moore Park for a live celebration with special guest artists, a youth talent show, and so much more.

JULY 1-20

Elf Note

We’ll send out a note from one of Santa’s elves as a reminder that Santa is watching, so they better be good!

Denia Rec Center

$2 fee per note, Register at www.dentonparkscatalog.com

JULY 22

Anti-Bullying Event

Speakers, vendors, and activities addressing bullying. Denia Rec Center| Noon-4 p.m.

Free to attend

AUGUST 19

North Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade

Partnered Event www.ntfair.com/ 2217 N Carroll Blvd

The North Texas Fair and Rodeo hosted by the North Texas Fair Association is nine days of live country music, first-class rodeos, livestock shows, kid & fun zones, carnival rides, food, games, vendors, and more.

For information on Keep Denton Beautiful Special Events, see page 38.

Great American Clean Up, March 25

Redbud Festival, April 29

Honey Run, May 20