This year, the main day of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, will be celebrated Nov. 1, 2024.
The five-day holiday typically takes place in October or November. Lamps are often lit — that’s where the “festival of lights” name comes in — that symbolize light overcoming darkness. To learn more about Diwali, sometimes called Deepavali, click here.
Interested in celebrating this year? Here are a few events across North Texas.
Diwali Family Fun Night
FREE This observance taking place at a Coppell library is geared toward families with young children. Crafts and storytime about the holiday are on the agenda.
Details: Oct. 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. coppelltx.gov.
DiwaliFest
FREE Billed as a celebration of Indian culture and tradition, Southlake’s annual DiwaliFest is a day filled with food stalls representing different parts of India, a fashion show, photo booths and a fireworks show at the end of the night.
Details: Oct. 26, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Southlake Town Square, 1400 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. southlakefoundation.org/event/diwalifest-2024.
Events at the Dallas Public Library
FREE A handful of Dallas Public Library branches will host Diwali events. On Nov. 1, the Park Forest Branch Library plans a celebration including snacks, music, games, crafts and a performance, while the Audelia Road branch’s “Crafternoon” involves candlemaking. On Nov. 2, the Vickery Park branch will have its 4th annual Diwali Celebration filled with henna, crafts, dance, musical performances and more.
Details: Nov. 1-2; times vary. No registration required. dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com.
Events at Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple
The Frisco temple is hosting a handful of events for the days leading up to Diwali as well as Diwali itself. The schedule includes dedicated worship services for devotees.
Details: Oct. 29-Nov. 1. 12030 Independence Parkway, Frisco. Admission to daily pujas starts at $21. dallashanuman.org.
South Asian Food Festival
FREE Hosted at the Sound within Cypress Waters, this family-friendly food festival will feature Indian cuisine from a variety of regions and live entertainment to celebrate the festival of lights. A shopping bazaar is also part of the event.
Details: Nov. 3, noon to 8 p.m. The Sound, 3111 Olympus Blvd., Coppell. Registration recommended. premiertickets.co/event/food-festival-diwali-celebration.
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