Allen-area residents can choose from at least five Diwali celebrations within a 30-minute drive between Oct. 25 and Nov. 10, including an 11-day festival at Radha Krishna Temple in Allen with 11,111 diyas and nightly fireworks.

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a five-day holiday observed in Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities. Traditions vary: many Hindus celebrate the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, Jains mark the liberation of Lord Mahavira, and Sikhs observe Bandi Chhor Divas, according to the Farmers' Almanac. The main day of Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, Nov. 8. Small clay lamps called diyas are lit at dusk, families gather for feasts and fireworks fill the sky.

Diwali Mahotsav at Radha Krishna Temple, Allen

The temple's website lists programming from Saturday, Oct. 31, through Tuesday, Nov. 10. An Instagram post from the temple narrows the main celebration to Nov. 5-10. Evening events run 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, through Monday, Nov. 9. A children's workshop is listed for Friday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 p.m. and a family activity day for Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m.

The centerpiece is a symbolic lighting of 11,111 diyas. The temple also lists a Ram Leela cultural show, Govardhan Pooja and Annakoot, a bhajan concert, dance performances, kids' workshops and a food festival with traditional sweets and dishes. Vendor stalls will sell clothing, jewelry and festive décor. City-approved sparklers will be available for children. No outside fireworks are allowed.

Attendance is free. Registration is recommended. Free parking is available on the temple grounds, with overflow arrangements on busy days. The website and Instagram dates do not fully align, so check the temple's site for the latest schedule.

The Great Indian Diwali Festival of Lights at Grandscape, The Colony

Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the Grandscape event page. The event features more than 350 performers showcasing 15-plus Indian dance and performing-art styles, including a theatrical production about Diwali's cultural origins. Choreographer Adrija Datta is listed for the finale. Indian cuisine and arts-and-craft shopping round out the lineup. Ticket and time details were not listed on the event page as of mid-October.

Diwali: Festival of Lights, Flower Mound (rescheduled)

Originally set for Saturday, Oct. 24, the festival was postponed to Nov. 1 due to the risk of thunderstorms, according to Flower Mound Parks and Recreation on Facebook. The town's calendar still showed the Oct. 24 date as of mid-October. Confirm the date with the town before making plans.

The Denton County India Cultural Association, in partnership with the Town of Flower Mound, is hosting the event at Gerault Park Fields, 1116 Gerault Rd. The town's listing describes music, dance performances, Indian cuisine and street food, and vendor booths. Hours are 3-9 p.m. No admission cost is listed.

Frisco Diwali Mela, Frisco

Sunday, Nov. 1, 3:30-10 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Pkwy., according to the Eventbrite listing. Hosted by DFW Gujarati Samaj, the mela features a live performance by Sunny Jadhav, a drone show, a live Ramlila dramatization, dance performances, a community talent stage, kids' activities, food vendors and shopping booths. Entry and parking are free.

Grand Diwali Mela, McKinney

Saturday, Oct. 24, at Myers Park & Event Center, 7117 County Road 166, according to Goldscene's DFW culture calendar. Goldscene describes bazaar stalls, a Ram Leela performance and family programming. The only confirmed 2026 listing for this event is the third-party calendar. Check for an official event page before attending.

Dates can shift. Check each organizer's website or social media for the latest before heading out.