Happy weekend, Denton! In today’s happening-today edition: Tiny Mini Mall, Juneteenth block party, and Oddities Market + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A charming neighborhood surprise: A Denton mother and daughter turned their front yard into a whimsical Tiny Mini Mall for neighbors, creating a cheerful neighborhood stop that celebrates their creativity and community spirit -- meet the Tiny Mini Mall.
Weekend celebrations across North Texas: Denton’s Juneteenth celebration continues this weekend with art, poetry, gospel, parade, and festival day at Fred Moore Park. Dr. Opal Lee’s 2.5-mile Fort Worth walk is Sunday, June 21 -- see what else is planned.
Zoning changes take shape: Denton City Council approved a Southeast Denton overlay plan to protect neighborhood character and create a live-work zone along East Prairie Street, clearing the way for a restaurant to open -- see the zoning changes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Craving an island pause: If your week needs a tiny vacation, Coco Shrimp is that reliable Denton move for saucy, sizzling shrimp over rice and greens. Zero fuss, big flavor, and just enough aloha to make the group chat jealous when you “forget” to share a photo.
Backyard getaway vibes: Need a breather without leaving Denton? LoneStar Station RV Ranch & Studios has fishing ponds, big fire pit vibes, a community garden, and long-stay RV spots or low-key studios, so you can swap highway noise for crickets, meet neighbors at the BBQ patio, and feel like you’re on vacation at home.
Swing smarter, Denton: Precision Golf Lab is a private indoor golf spot where you book online, get a door code, then have the whole bay to yourself for practice or a virtual round. Climate controlled, bring-your-own snacks, zero small talk with strangers... just clean data, crisp contact, and lower scores.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍽 Feed the City @ Union Bear | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Feel like doing some good without a lecture? Feed The City, a monthly meetup, brings folks together to assembly-line lunches for neighbors in need, then sends them out across Denton. It is simple, social, and surprisingly satisfying, like PTA but with peanut butter.
🏍 American Eagle Motorcycle & Car Show @ American Eagle Harley Davidson | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Father’s Day weekend is revving up with a parking-lot paradise of gleaming cars and rumbling bikes. Stroll the lot, sip a cold one, ogle custom pinstriping, snag a gift for dad, or register your ride for $15 and call it quality time with horsepower.
🛍 Oddities Market @ Harvest House | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Saturday at the Oddities Market means browsing handcrafted curios, chatting with makers, and resisting the urge to bring home a taxidermied squirrel. It is equal parts treasure hunt and neighborhood reunion, with real craftsmanship, zero big-box vibes, and plenty of delightful weird.
🧵 Mending and Repair Workshop @ North Lakes Recreation Center | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Bring that “I’ll fix it someday” pile and learn hand sewing, mending, clothing repair, and reuse with the Texas Petal Project. Needles, thread, buttons, and some fabrics are provided, so start new or rescue a favorite. Your grandma, and your wallet, will approve.
🖌 Beginning Watercolor: Wildflowers @ Wildflower Art Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Think you can paint a daisy without it turning into a blob, or at least a tasteful blob? Learn color mixing, brush basics, shading, and design at a low-stress beginner watercolor workshop, with all supplies included, snacks, coffee, and an optional take-home kit.
🥳 The HighTone Juneteenth Backyard BBQ & Community Block Party @ The Hightone | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – The HighTone is throwing a free Juneteenth backyard BBQ that feels like your favorite neighbor’s block party, only with better speakers. Expect local food trucks, vendors, live music, family-friendly fun, and the kind of smoky, slow-roll afternoon that turns strangers into cousins.
✊ The Quaker Juneteenth Tour @ Quakertown Park | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Trade the couch for a stroll through Quakertown Park as Denton's Black history gets personal, with stories of neighbors who faced Jim Crow and the KKK to build community. Free Juneteenth walking tour, $10 suggested, all welcome. Meet outside the Denton Civic Center. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Denton report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 28%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 97°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 9%
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis stunning two-story home pairs luxury with everyday ease, featuring a private guest suite, dedicated home office, and spacious primary retreat all on the main level. A grand curved staircase sets the tone, while open-concept living keeps things airy and connected. Upstairs, a game room and media area bring the fun, and each secondary bedroom includes its own bath.
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