Diwali is India's biggest and most important festival of the year. It's celebrated in October or November. The "Festival of Lights" celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Some components of Diwali celebrations are food, colored sand, special candles and lamps, music, dancing, and fireworks. Do you know of other Diwali celebrations that Triangle on the Cheap readers should know about? … [Read more...] about Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2026
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Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park Oct. 26
The Town of Cary is hosting a Diwali celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The event is an evening of music, dance, food and community, while celebrating the Festival of Lights together. Performances and activities will be held at the Great Lawn Pavilion. … [Read more...] about Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park Oct. 26
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $10. The festival will feature: The evening will end with fireworks over Symphony Lake. … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Diwali Festival in Morrisville Oct. 24
The Town of Morrisville is presenting a Diwali celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Diwali Festival in Morrisville Oct. 24
Holly Springs Diwali on Oct. 3
Triangle United Teluga Association is presenting Holly Springs Diwali on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Please bring your own chair or mat. Event Highlights Event Schedule … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Oct. 3
Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks, Oct. 18
Celebrate Diwali at Brier Creek! Brier Creek Commons is hosting Diwali Mela -- A Festival of Lights on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., by the Brier Creek Clocktower, 8531 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Enjoy: The celebration will conclude with a grand finale fireworks show. … [Read more...] about Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks, Oct. 18
Diwali & Dandiya Night with Triangle Telangana Association Oct. 25
Triangle Telangana Association is presenting Diwali & Dandiya Night on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 6 p.m., at Net Sports, 3717 Davis Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. Enjoy music, dance and celebration. The cost is $10 for individuals and $20 for families. Registration is requested. Please follow Triangle Telengana Association's Facebook page for updates and details. Diwali is … [Read more...] about Diwali & Dandiya Night with Triangle Telangana Association Oct. 25
Garden Party: Diwali Celebration at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is hosting Garden Party: Diwali Celebration on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event. This will be the last garden event of the season, and will be a Diwali celebration, with lights, crafts, music, dance and henna. … [Read more...] about Garden Party: Diwali Celebration at Kidzu Children’s Museum
Diwali 2022: Mandala Street Painting outside VAE Raleigh Oct 23
VAE Raleigh and Downtown Raleigh Alliance are hosting a celebration of Diwali on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join the local Indian community, neighbors and friends for Mandala sidewalk painting at 228 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event and sidewalk chalk will be provided. You can also visit VAE and see the exhibitions before they close … [Read more...] about Diwali 2022: Mandala Street Painting outside VAE Raleigh Oct 23
