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42Events this week
9Free things to do
93New spots
96New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Denton

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 42 events, day by day →

Regular Fridays at Bewitched

Friday 12pm · Bewitched Denton

MTG Friday Night Commander

Friday 3pm · More Fun Game Center

Wildlife /Twilight Paddle | 2 Mile

Friday 6:30pm · Greenbelt Corridor

Hank Williams Jr.

Friday 8pm · Lucas Oil Live At WinStar Casino

Triathlon Half-Day Mini Camp

Saturday 8am · North Lakes Park

New in Denton

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Everlasting Beauty est 2024

Beauty

Wake up polished: Everlasting Beauty Est 2024 is a collaborative studio where skilled artists handle brows, lashes, permanent makeup, waxing, facials, even paramedical tattooing and tattoo removal.

everlastingbeautyest2024.com ↗

Komodo Loco

Restaurants

Asian fare, Texas twist: Komodo Loco nails the non-traditional Japanese vibe Denton loves, with shareable tapas, bao that rhymes with wow, and a Bayou Tower loaded with spicy tuna and fried crawfish.

komodoloco.com ↗

Union Bear Brewing Company - Denton

Nightlife

Pints without the fuss: Union Bear Brewing Company - Denton brews its own beer and keeps things simple with online ordering, events, and large party reservations.

unionbear.com ↗

Denton’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Denton’s best →

Most read in Denton

The five stories Denton readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. H-E-B in southwest Denton expected to open ahead of schedule - Cross Timbers Gazette

    H-E-B is expected to open a new store in southwest Denton, Texas, before the calendar hits 2027, a slightly earlier than anticipated opening date.

    Full story at crosstimbersgazette.com ↗

  2. 10 new business updates around Denton: New bookstore coming soon

    10 new business updates in Denton, including a new bookstore and a new restaurant.

    Full story at dentonrc.com ↗

  3. Texas' Halloween Capital is already celebrating spooky season

    The Texas Legislature declared Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas in 2025, recognising the city 35 miles northwest of Dallas as a premier destination for both Texans and out-of-state visitors.

    Full story at mysanantonio.com ↗

  4. Denton, Texas' Official Halloween Capital, Kicks Off 300-Event Season Early

    Denton, North Texas, has been officially designated as the official Halloween Capital of Texas by the Texas Legislature, kicking off its spooky season in September with over 300 Halloween-related events planned.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  5. Scarvelli's Italian Restaurant Fills Milpa's Old Denton Spot on I-35E

    Scarvelli's Italian Restaurant is set to open at 820 S.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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