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Check out these 2024 Diwali celebrations across North Texas

Divya Jale from restaurant Ista Indian Cuisine in Flower Mound sprinkles fresh onion on samosa chaat during the Southlake's DiwaliFest in 2022.
Robert W. Hart / Special Contributor
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The Dallas Morning News
Divya Jale from restaurant Ista Indian Cuisine in Flower Mound sprinkles fresh onion on samosa chaat during the Southlake's DiwaliFest in 2022.

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 鈥 that鈥檚 where the 鈥渇estival of lights鈥 name comes in 鈥 that symbolize light overcoming darkness. To learn more about Diwali, sometimes called Deepavali, .

Interested in celebrating this year? Here are a few events across North Texas.

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.

: Oct. 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. Free.

Billed as a celebration of Indian culture and tradition, Southlake鈥檚 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.

: Oct. 26, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Southlake Town Square, 1400 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. Free

A handful of Dallas Public Library branches will host Diwali events. On Nov. 1, the Park Forest Branch Library including snacks, music, games, crafts and a performance, while the Audelia Road branch鈥檚 involves candle making. On Nov. 2, the Vickery Park branch will have its filled with henna, crafts, dance, musical performances and more.

: Nov. 1-2; times vary. No registration required. Free

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.

: Oct. 29-Nov. 1. 12030 Independence Parkway, Frisco. Admission to daily pujas starts at $21.

Celebrate the Indian holiday of lights on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn at Klyde Warren Park. Enjoy cultural performances, colorful decor and traditional experiences that capture the spirit of Diwali.

: Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Klyde Warren Park, Dallas. 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.

: Nov. 3, noon to 8 p.m. The Sound, 3111 Olympus Blvd., Coppell. Free. Registration recommended.

The calendar is a partnership between 四虎影院 and The Dallas Morning News.

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Ana Butler is the Food and Events Editor at The Dallas Morning News. She previously covered real estate for the paper and served as managing editor of the Dallas Business Journal. Anna is a graduate of Wake Forest University and the International Culinary Center, formerly the French Culinary Institute. A seventh generation Texan, she grew up in Austin.