Diwali is the Festival of Lights because the holiday celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. It is considered to be the biggest holiday in India and is celebrated for five days — two days before and two after the holiday with meals, decorations, and gift giving.
Diwali is a family celebration, and with bright colors and fireworks as holiday staples, there are so many fun ways to get the kids involved. One way is to go to a festival together. Here’s a list of Diwali events taking place all around the metroplex this year.
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October 24 :: Diwali Celebration
Celebrate Diwali at the North Garland Library from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. with some fun crafts. Make decorations and cards. This is a free event.
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October 30 :: Diwali Lights and Laughs
Spend an evening with your teen at Diwali Lights and Laughs at The Comedy Arena in Downtown McKinney. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $15.
October 26 :: Diwali Fest
Celebrate Diwali Fest at Southlake Town Square from 3:00 – 10:00 p.m. At this Diwali celebration, there will be performances, food, and art vendors, and the night will end with a spectacular fireworks show. Admission and parking are free.
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October 31 :: Lights and Frights
You’ll need a babysitter for this Halloween and Diwali fusion party for adults only in Plano. The tickets are $25 and the party starts at 8:00 p.m. There will be Bollywood-themed cocktails, performances, dances, a live DJ, and more.
November 3 :: Diwali in the Park
There will be performances, vendors, and games at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Diwali in the Park is a free event, but there will be vendors selling food and items.
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November 8 :: Diwali Celebration
Experience the magic of the festival of lights at Ascend North Texas’s Diwali Celebration in Plano. From 7:30 – 11:00 p.m., dance, jam out, and eat the night away with authentic Indian cuisine. Tickets are $25 and benefit Ascend’s mission to create equity for Asian and Pacific Islander employees in the workplace.
Tell us, what’s your favorite way to celebrate Diwali?
