DHAMP is a mentorship program designed to build relationships between fellow artists, local businesses, and community members while contributing to one of Denton's most visible and celebrated public events.

As the official “Halloween Capital of Texas” you obviously need to have a sign celebrate the fact. New to the Denton square this Halloween is a sign with the Halloween mascot, Onion. Originally staff was going to hang decorative holiday banner, but David Baker, in-house Creative Specialist and local artist, decided to throw a more unique idea on the table. David Baker stated that "The original ask was to create a long vinyl wrap for the wall where the old Mini Mall wa

Denton, TX – The Denton Diorama Collective (DDC) has captured the local imagination this Halloween season by unveiling a massive, highly detailed miniature version of the city’s square and surrounding landmarks. Officially dubbed the "Little Lil' D" Haunted Denton Diorama Project, the creation is built to HO scale and features dozens of recognizable buildings reimagined with a spooky, Halloween-themed twist. The ambitious project was initially slated to be complete by Octobe

31 Days of Halloween introduced three creatively themed phone booths to downtown Denton, each decked out for the season with nods to Ghostbusters, a wicked witch, and a mad scientist. These booths weren’t just for show—pick up the receiver and you’d hear a chilling message and watch a short video about Denton Halloween and the mischief unfolding across town.

For years, the Cirque du Horror show has been a spine-tingling staple of Denton's Day of the Dead Festival, traditionally held on the last weekend of October, in the giant Big Top Tent. That tradition continues in 2025 with four thrilling performances. Tickets are available now at Day of the Dead Tickets. This year, the Big Top Tent is stepping into the spotlight with an expanded entertainment lineup. “The Day of the Dead event purchased the tent this year, and with the grow

A new and otherworldly attraction has landed in Cedar Street Park—an inviting pocket park located at the intersection of Walnut Street and Cedar Street, just southwest of the Courthouse on the Square. This immersive installation, aptly named Area 940, is a playful nod to the infamous Area 51 and its extraterrestrial lore. The Halloween-themed display features a gleaming silver UFO—now more commonly referred to as a UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena)—surrounded by a lively c