Have A Holly Jolly Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House weekend hours are Saturday, Nov. 16th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17th, Noon to 5 p.m.

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Head to downtown Denton for one of the most wonderful times of the year!  During Holiday Open House you can get ahead the hustle and bustle of December shopping and actually enjoy your experience! This year be sure to stroll the streets of the square and beyond. Discover antique and vintage treasures and eclectic specialty stores to snag Christmas gifts that are as original and independent as Denton.

We are lucky to have plenty of unique shops all around Denton for clothing, art, music and much more. Downtown is the perfect place to find some one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday decor, delicious specials at restaurants and check out the various specials and refreshments in various shops, dining and tasting rooms.

More than 30 stores and restaurants are participating in this event. Holiday Open House weekend hours are Saturday, Nov. 16th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17th,  Noon to 5 p.m. Note: Hours may vary per merchant.

THIS YEAR FEATURES A SUNDAY ELFIE SELFIE CONTEST!

Check out this year’s fun participation contest, Sunday Elfie Selife! Here are the rules:

1. Visit participating locations of your choice on Sunday, November 17th between 11am and 4pm.

2. Find the elfie and take a selfie and post it to Facebook or Instagram using the #SundayElfieSelfie and tag the participating location business.

3. Show your selfie to a staff member and receive a special prize or discount in that business for that day.

Grand Prize: If you make the post public, it will be seen and the one picked as the best #SundayElfieSelfie will win a Grand Prize. Note: post must be public for it to be seen and judged.

Participating Locations 2019

Holiday Open House weekend hours are Saturday, Nov. 16th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17th,  Noon to 5 p.m. Note: Hours may vary per merchant.

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