Culture Calendar
Premieres, festivals, drops, holidays, and cultural moments to discover.
Culture events, festivals, and markets in major North American metros. Each page lists upcoming dates for that city.
Queens, New York
Queens Night Market runs Saturdays 4 p.m. to midnight through August 22, 2026 behind the New York Hall of Science, pauses for the U.S. Open, then returns September 19 through October 31.
Santa Anita Park and Alameda County Fairgrounds, California
The 626 Night Market organization says the market returns summer 2026 in Southern and Northern California, with stops at Santa Anita Park and the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Image: mrsamisnow (CC BY 2.0)
Torrance, California
Donguri Republic, Studio Ghibli's official merchandise shop, opened its first U.S. pop-up June 23 at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance with 400-plus licensed items through December 31, 2026.
Image: Studio Ghibli via VIZ Media
Mississauga, Ontario
IFFSA Toronto, billed as North America's largest South Asian film festival, runs October 8–18, 2026, with gala premieres at Cineplex Courtney Park in Mississauga and industry events in Brampton. Films are listed 18+.
Image: IFFSA Toronto
Santa Ana, California
Viet Film Fest expands to four in-person days October 8–11, 2026 at Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, then runs online October 12–25. About 64 films from 13 countries, with Dustin Nguyen honored at the Trống Đồng Awards Gala.
Image: Viet Film Fest / VAALA
Round Rock, Texas
Gujarati Samaj of Greater Austin lists Navratri Friday–Saturday, October 9–10 and 23–24, 2026, at Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail Road. Check-in 6:30 p.m., program 7:00 p.m. Venue cannot run past 11:30 p.m. Early bird closed September 13. Regular guest tickets are $25.
Image: Gujarati Samaj of Greater Austin
Schaumburg, Illinois
Patel Entertainment Group stages eight free-RSVP garba nights October 12–16 and October 18–20, 2026 at Haridham Chicago (YDS Temple) in Schaumburg from 6:30 p.m., with a nightly 400-ticket cap.
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Asian American Film Festival runs in person October 15–25, 2026, showcasing Asian American narratives across Greater Boston venues.
Image: BAAFF / Three Circles Studios
Mississauga, Ontario
Toronto Kalibari opens its Durga Puja pandal Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6815 Professional Court, Mississauga, with ritual days through Dashami on October 20. Kojagori Lakshmi Puja is October 25. Shyama Puja is November 8. Temple phone is 905-672-1159.
Image: Toronto Kalibari
San Ramon, California
Agomoni’s 10th-year open-air Durga Puja is Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, in the parking lot at 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. The flyer names Anindya Bose and Rishi Panda. Hours and a public door price are not posted.
Image: Agomoni
Aubrey, Texas
Ankur DFW lists Durga Puja October 16–18, 2026, at The Bliss in Aubrey. Named sets: Iman on the 16th, Somlata on the 17th, Cactuss on the 18th. Daily hours and a street address are not on the org page.
Arlington, Virginia
Ballston BID lists a free Festival of Lights Diwali evening Friday, October 16, 2026, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Boulevard. Pop-up market, DJ, henna, dance, rangoli, and a photo backdrop.
Image: Ballston BID / Eventbrite
North York, Ontario
Bangiya Parishad Toronto lists Durga Puja October 16–19, 2026 at Tagore Centre, 140 Millwick Drive, North York. The posted table puts Shashthi at 10:30 a.m. Friday and Saptami at 6:30 p.m. the same day. Lakshmi Puja is October 25 in the evening.
Image: Bangiya Parishad Toronto
Monroe, Washington
Bhindeshi hosts Sharod Utsav, its Durga Puja, Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, at the Gary D. Weikel Event Center in Monroe. RSVP through Eventic. Hours are not posted yet.
Redondo Beach, California
Dakshini Bengali Association of California holds Durgotsav 2026 Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Non-member puja entry is free; food coupons are on Vibrnz. Daily hours are not posted.
Image: Dakshini
Clarkston, Georgia
East by Southeast's Festival of the Arts runs October 16–18, 2026 at the Clarkston Community Center, with free vendor markets and ticketed performances, workshops, and film.
Image: Clarkston Community Center
Redmond, Washington
Fab Bangali lists Durga Puja Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, 18109 NE 76th Street, Unit 108, Redmond. Entry is free. Hours are not posted.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Garden State Puja Committee's 45th Jersey City Durga Puja runs Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, at William L. Dickinson High School. Friday night is a Sharod Mela with Subhamita Banerjee.
Image: Garden State Puja Committee
Alpharetta, Georgia
Nandan Bengali Association hosts Durga Puja Thursday through Sunday, October 16–19, 2026 at DeSana Middle School in Alpharetta with Chandrabindoo live Friday night.
Image: Nandan Bengali Association of Atlanta
Costa Mesa, California
OC Japan Fair returns Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Tickets are posted. Kids 6 and under and guests over 65 enter free.
Image: OC Japan Fair
Des Plaines, Illinois
Everybody’s Market and Oakton partners host PARA SA KULTURA, a Filipino night market for Filipino American History Month, Friday, October 16, 2026 from 5:00–9:00 p.m. at Oakton College’s Des Plaines campus.
San Jose, California
Bay Area Prabasi’s Golden Jubilee Durga Puja is Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Anjan Dutta, Monali Thakur, and a Jashn-e-Bollywood night are named. Daily hours are not posted.
Image: Bay Area Prabasi
Scarborough, Ontario
TCCFF 2026 runs October 16–18 at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Avenue East. The site lists seven films, a Clifton Ko world premiere on opening night, and Jade Maple Awards on October 18. Tickets and most showtimes are still unannounced.
Image: Toronto Chinese Canadian Film Festival
Canoga Park, California
Valley Bengali Community’s 11th Durga Puja is Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, at Canoga Park High School. Packages start from $40 for a Friday student single day. A Lakshmi Puja follows Saturday, October 24. Daily puja hours are not posted.
Image: Valley Bengali Community
Airdrie, Alberta
Amra Sabai of Calgary Association holds its 17th Sharodiya Durgotsav October 17–20, 2026 at Airdrie Town & Country Centre with rituals, live concerts, mela stalls, and multi-day food service.
Oakville, Ontario
Bongo Poribar lists free Durgotsav 2026 October 17–18 at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville. The schedule flyer opens Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m., with evening cultural programs both nights.
Image: Bongo Poribar Sociocultural Association
Sacramento, California
CDM lists a one-day Punjabi music festival Saturday, October 17, 2026, doors 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Boulevard. Cal Expo lists general admission at $150. Children 5 and under are free.
Image: CDM / @calidamela
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City's second Chuseok K-Fest is free on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at City Hall Plaza and the Council Chambers, 280 Grove Street.
Image: KCED Foundation
Escondido, California
CRY America San Diego hosts Dandiya Night on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Advance tickets are $35 for ages 13 and up and $18 for kids 5 to 12. Proceeds support CRY’s work with children in India.
Cupertino, California
The City of Cupertino lists its Diwali Festival Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard. The city calls it a sponsored event run by an outside organizer. No door price is on the city card.
Pleasanton, California
AIA’s Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka returns October 17, 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton with Ravan Dehan, fireworks, Bollywood stages, and 50-plus vendors.
Seattle, Washington
Filipino Community of Seattle hosts Filipino Heritage Night on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as Sounders FC play CF Montréal at 7:30 p.m. at Lumen Field. Cultural dance starts 6:45 p.m. in the North Plaza. Match ticket required.
Image: SounderBruce (CC BY-SA 4.0)
San Diego, California
GASD closes Navratri 2026 on Saturday, October 17, at Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, with Sangeetaben and Group. Tickets are online only. Hours are not posted. Food vendors are listed for this night only.
Image: Gujarati Association of San Diego
Sugar Land, Texas
FYP Houston's Filipino Street Festival returns Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3–10 p.m., at Constellation Field in Sugar Land with food, stage acts, and FAHM weekend energy.
Image: Filipino Young Professionals of Houston
Jersey City, New Jersey
JAPAN Fes New Jersey's second 2026 date is Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Montgomery Street between Hudson and Greene in downtown Jersey City.
Montclair, New Jersey
AAPI New Jersey's Light Up Diwali returns Saturday, October 17, 2026, 2–6 p.m., at the Montclair Art Museum with music, dance, crafts, vendors, and food trucks. Rain date is Sunday, October 18.
Image: Melissa Vecchiarelli / AAPI New Jersey
Irvine, California
Mega Night Market brings Lao, Khmer, Hmong, Iu Mien, Thai, and Vietnamese food and performances to Great Park Live in Irvine, October 17–18, 2026, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days.
Image: Mega Night Market
Calgary, Alberta
Indians In Calgary lists Ramjhat Garba Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 Macleod Trail SE. The body still says October 17, 2025, and the waiver still says 2025. Use the 2026 header.
Image: Indians In Calgary / Eventbrite
Houston, Texas
Asia Society Texas hosts Diwali Lights on Sunday, October 18, 2026, 2 to 6 p.m., at 1370 Southmore Boulevard. Festival entry is free with registration. The Ramayana performances are ticketed at $15.
Image: Asia Society Texas
Woodside, New York
Woodside's first Filipino American History Month Little Manila Parade and Block Party is Sunday, October 18, 2026, noon to 6 p.m., from General Hart Playground onto 70th Street.
Image: Office of Assemblymember Steven Raga
Honolulu, Hawaii
HIFF46 Fall Festival runs October 22 through November 1, 2026 at Consolidated Theatres Kahala, with a kickoff on October 21, as Hawaiʻi’s Asia-Pacific film showcase.
Silicon Valley, California
SVAPFF's 12th festival runs October 22–25, 2026. Opening night is at De Anza College VPAC; weekend screenings list AMC Sunnyvale. A virtual week follows October 26–November 1.
Image: Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest / CATS
Grand Prairie, Texas
Asia Times Square lists the 40th Annual HKMKT NightMKT October 23–25, 2026, at 2615–2625 West Pioneer Parkway, Grand Prairie. Free outdoor entry. Daily hours are still not posted.
Image: Asia Times Square
Houston, Texas
Maitri in Houston holds Durga Puja Friday and Saturday, October 23–24, 2026, at India House on West Belfort. Registration is required. Early-bird family rates are posted through September 30.
Image: Maitri in Houston
North York, Ontario
North York Diwali Fest lists October 23–25, 2026 at Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street. Admission is free. Daily hours on the square listing still show last year's October 10–12 window and are not locked here.
Image: Mel Lastman Square / Youth For Change
Orangevale, California
Utsav Sacramento’s Silver Jubilee Durga Puja runs October 23–25, 2026 at Orangevale Community Center with rituals, cultural performances, and featured artists Chandrabindoo and Mahalaxmi Iyer.
Image: UTSAV Sacramento
Redondo Beach, California
Anime Night Mart is Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25, 2026, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, Redondo Beach. Admission is free and all ages.
Image: Anime Night Mart
Las Vegas, Nevada
ACDC's Asian Lantern Festival returns Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Desert Breeze Event Center with AANHPI food vendors, performances, and night-market energy.
Image: Asian Community Development Council
Aurora, Illinois
City of Aurora’s Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board hosts a community Diwali celebration Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Metea Valley High School with lights, music, food, and family programming.
Bellaire, Texas
Bellaire Diwali is listed Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:30 to 9 p.m., at Bellaire Civic Center. Community calendar price is $45 adults and $20 for children 5 to 12. Confirm tickets on bellairediwali.com.
Chicago, Illinois
Bengalis In Chicago lists its 19th Durga Pujo Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25, 2026, at 828 South Wolcott Avenue. Eventbrite posts 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early-bird registration is open. Named price tiers are not on the org homepage.
Image: Bengalis In Chicago
Boston, Massachusetts
Nathika Events brings Boston Asian Food and Beer Tasting Festival to City Hall Plaza on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with Asian cuisine, tasting tickets, and stage energy.
McKinney, Texas
Grand Diwali Mela / Dallas Festival of Lights lands Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Myers Park in McKinney with carnival energy, bazaar stalls, Ram Leela, and family programming.
Image: Dallas Festival of Lights
Toronto, Ontario
The 4th Annual Diwali Festival of Lights runs October 24–25, 2026, noon to 9:00 p.m. at Nathan Phillips Square with 850+ performers, LED installations, and a musical pyrotechnic show from City Hall towers.
Image: Diwali Festival of Lights Toronto
New York, New York
Diwali at Times Square returns Saturday, October 24, 2026, on Broadway between 46th and 48th Street. The free 11th edition includes a diya countdown on One Times Square.
Image: Diwali at Times Square
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Neon District DMV lists DMV Asian Night Market Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 137 National Plaza, National Harbor. Free entry, pet friendly. Listing says 70-plus food and craft vendors.
Image: Neon District DMV
Irvine, California
The City of Irvine and the Ektaa Center host Ektaa Diwali Fest on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1 to 9 p.m., at Great Park Live. The city calendar does not post a door price.
Image: City of Irvine / Ektaa Center
Fremont, California
Festival of Globe hosts FOG Diwali Mela on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Washington High School, 38442 Fremont Boulevard. Entry is $5 on Eventmozo. Parking is free on the flyer.
Image: Festival of Globe / FOG SV
Norcross, Georgia
Global Mela 2026 runs October 24–25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Global Mall in Norcross with free entry, performances, children’s activities, and shopping exhibition energy.
Lemont, Illinois
The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago lists a Dussehra bazaar, children's Saraswathi puja, Ramlila, Ravan Dahan, and Vijayadashami fireworks Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10915 Lemont Road. Ritual Vijayadashami is Tuesday, October 20. Flyer hours are not locked here.
Image: hakkun (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Houston, Texas
Tx2 Dance Company and POST Houston host the second HTX Diwali on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at 401 Franklin Street. Free with RSVP. Rooftop classes, a market, and a late DJ.
Image: POST Houston
East Village, New York
JAPAN Fes returns to Astor Place Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the same day as Diwali at Times Square.
Image: JAPAN Fes
Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock Diwali Festival's 10th year is Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Centennial Plaza, 301 West Bagdad Avenue. Free entry and parking. The site's tentative grid opens the bazaar at 1:00 p.m.
San Jose, California
AIA’s free San Jose Diwali Carnival returns October 24, 2026 from 2 to 11 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park with Ravan Dehan, Bollywood music, food vendors, and carnival games.
Southlake, Texas
Southlake Foundation lists DiwaliFest Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Town Square. Free admission. Vendors, food, live sets, and a kids' zone.
Image: Southlake Foundation
Newark, California
Silicon Valley Sarbojonin’s 10th Durgotsav is Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25, 2026, at Newark Junior High School, 6201 Lafayette Avenue. The homepage locks the dates. Hours and a door price are not on that page.
Chantilly, Virginia
Magasawang Gala lists Tambayan Sa Kanto Filipino street-food fest Saturday, October 24, 2026, noon to 7:00 p.m. at Mahiwaga Bakery Parking Grounds, 4520 Daly Drive, Chantilly. Free. Promo art still prints a 6:00 p.m. close.
Image: Magasawang Gala
San Diego, California
TAP San Diego and San Diego FC present Taiwanese Heritage Night on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:30 p.m. kick at Snapdragon Stadium versus Seattle Sounders FC. The TAP package is $48 for a match seat and an SDFC Taiwanese Heritage scarf. Fan Fest with Taiwanese programming starts at 4:30 p.m.
Image: TAP San Diego / San Diego FC
San Francisco, California
UNDISCOVERED SF lists Golden Hour Night Market Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Ritch Street Alley in SoMa Pilipinas. The tenth-season card asks for a free ticket.
Image: UNDISCOVERED SF / Kultivate Labs
Bothell, Washington
The Washington Indian Association hosts a free Diwali Mela on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3 to 9 p.m., in the North Creek High School Commons in Bothell. Registration is required.
Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek Downtown lists a Diwali Celebration Street Fair Saturday, October 24, 2026, noon to 5 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive. Free. Artisan market, food, and live sets.
Image: Lesher Center for the Arts / Walnut Creek Downtown
Calgary, Alberta
BAPS Calgary marks Sharad Purnima and Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami’s birthday on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel Boulevard mandir.
Austin, Texas
FYP ATX's fifth annual Filipino Day Market lands Sunday, October 25, 2026, noon–5 p.m., at Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley with vendors, food, and a main stage.
The Colony, Texas
Grandscape hosts The Great Indian Diwali Festival of Lights Sunday, October 25, 2026 in The Colony with lights, performances, cuisine, and arts shopping.
San Diego, California
Kiku hosts Kiku Matsuri Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hangar 858 in Kearny Mesa with Bon Odori, two stages, taiko, food vendors, and tickets from $10 general admission.
Image: Kiku
Rancho Cordova, California
Suvidha International Foundation and the City of Rancho Cordova host a free Diwali celebration Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2–8 p.m., at Stone Creek Park with fireworks, food, and performances.
Calgary, Alberta
Indians In Calgary hosts Diwali Fest 2026 on Friday, October 30 from 5:30 p.m. at NICC, 1916A 30 Avenue NE, with music, dance, family programming, and Indian food for purchase.
Calgary, Alberta
Gujarati Mandal of Calgary closes 2026 Navratri at BMO Centre October 30–31 with Atul Purohit on Friday and Geetaben Rabari on Saturday, both listed from 7:00 p.m.
Los Angeles, California
L.A. Comic Con returns October 30 through November 1, 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center with 800-plus exhibitors, 200-plus panels, and dedicated anime programming at Anime and Akiba Station.
Image: L.A. Comic Con
Ashburn, Virginia
One Loudoun lists Asia in a Bite Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m., and Sunday, November 1, from 12:00 p.m. Hours line still says 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free with RSVP. The URL still says October 17–18.
Image: Asia in a Bite / Downtown One Loudoun
Fresh Meadows, New York
Bangladesh Puja Samiti of New York's 37th Durga Puja is Saturday and Sunday, October 31–November 1, 2026, at Gujarati Samaj of New York in Fresh Meadows.
Annandale, Virginia
Neon District DMV lists DMV Asian Night Market Saturday, October 31, 2026, 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. at 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Free entry, free parking, pet friendly. Flyer says over 45 vendors.
Image: Neon District DMV
Calgary, Alberta
JAMMY CON returns October 31–November 1, 2026 at WinSport Event Centre with P1Harmony live, vendor halls, Random Play Dance, cosplay, and all-ages festival programming presented with Kawaii Alley.
Image: JAMMY CON / Kawaii Alley
San Diego, California
The Japanese Friendship Garden hosts Yokai Masquerade on Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., in Balboa Park. Check-in starts at 5:30. Members are $45 and non-members $60 on the garden cart. Costume is encouraged and should stay family-appropriate.
Image: Japanese Friendship Garden
Mather, California
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sacramento hosts Diwali Annakutotsav Sunday, November 1, 2026, noon–5 p.m., with Annakut darshan, exhibits, food stalls, and carnival programming.
Seattle, Washington
The Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington hosts free Bunka no Hi, Japanese Culture Day, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1414 S Weller Street on the old language-school campus.
Image: Joe Mabel (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Flushing, New York
Flushing Town Hall's 12th Diwali Festival is Sunday, November 1, 2026, noon to 4 p.m., themed The Indian Wedding. Adults are $20, members $15, children free.
Frisco, Texas
DFW Gujarati Samaj lists Frisco Diwali Mela November 1, 2026, 3:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Parkway. Free entry and parking with registration for a QR code. The site still labels the date Saturday.
Image: DFW Gujarati Samaj / Frisco Diwali Mela
Las Vegas, Nevada
Elevare lists the 2026 Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival Awards Gala Sunday, November 1, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Las Vegas College, 8410 Rafael Rivera Way. Dinner, awards, and community networking. Eventbrite schema lists tickets around $60.54. Screenings are noted separately October 29 through the morning of November 1, without a venue.
Boston, Massachusetts
The MFA hosts a Diwali day of performances, art-making, and South Asian gallery visits Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., included with general admission.
Image: Tim Correira Photography / MFA Boston
Calgary, Alberta
RED FM lists a free Diwali Dhamaka Sunday, November 1, 2026, noon to 8 p.m. at Dera Banquet, 2728 Hopewell Place NE. Sarthi K is the named performer. Directory cards have shown a 1 p.m. teaser.
Image: RED FM Canada / Eventbrite
San Diego, California
Pacific Arts Movement presents the 27th San Diego Asian Film Festival November 5–14, 2026. Opening night is In Waves at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Most other films play at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley.
Image: Allan Chang / Pacific Arts Movement
Vancouver, British Columbia
VAFF lists its 30th festival November 5–15, 2026. A launch date of September 24 is already past. Venues, titles, and tickets are not posted. The dedicated festival page is still thin.
Image: Vancouver Asian Film Festival
Houston, Texas
Asia Society Texas Night Market returns Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:00–10:00 p.m., at 1370 Southmore Blvd with food, arts, shopping, and activities inspired by East and Southeast Asian street markets.
Image: Asia Society Texas
Norcross, Georgia
Atlanta International Night Market returns to Norcross November 6–7, 2026 at Lillian Webb Park, the series’ original city since 2016.
Dallas, Texas
Panda Fest lists Dallas Friday through Sunday, November 6–8, 2026, at Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Avenue. Early-bird tickets are $10 through October 4. Sunday falls on Diwali.
Image: Panda Fest
Honolulu, Hawaii
Still & Moving brings its Diwali Ramayana to Hawaiʻi Theatre Friday, November 6, 2026, with a 6:30 p.m. pre-show talk and 7:00 p.m. curtain.
Image: Hawaiʻi Theatre Center / Still & Moving
New York, New York
Asia Society New York hosts Diwali Lights on Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1 to 4 p.m., at 725 Park Avenue, with The Culture Tree. Dance, puppet Ramleela, crafts, and a new children's book.
Dunwoody, Georgia
Create Dunwoody hosts Diwali in Dunwoody Saturday, November 7, 2026, 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Dunwoody Nature Center with dance, theatrical storytelling, rangoli art, and chai.
Image: Boon Vong / Create Dunwoody
Vancouver, British Columbia
Diwali Fest lists a free, registration-required Diwali in Vancouver Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown.
Image: Diwali Fest / Diwali Celebration Society
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Center Festál and Northwest Share host free Diwali: Lights of India on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at noon in the Armory Food & Event Hall, the day before the holiday.
Image: Joe Mabel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Diwali Milan is Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Vishnu Mandir banquet hall, 8640 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill. Doors open 4:30 p.m., show at 5:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $20; kids 5–12 are $10.
Image: Diwali Milan / Upasana
Edison, New Jersey
Edison Recreation is staging the township Diwali at Papaianni Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Local press citing the department lists 5 to 9 p.m., rain date November 14.
Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax County and K-Kimchi World Solidarity list a Kimchi Festival Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway. Free. Doors 12:30. Day before Diwali.
Image: Fairfax County / K-Kimchi World Solidarity Washington, DC Committee
Johns Creek, Georgia
The City of Johns Creek hosts a free Diwali Celebration Saturday, November 7, 2026, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Boardwalk at Town Center, with a food and retail market plus entertainment.
Image: City of Johns Creek
Austin, Texas
Waterloo Greenway hosts a free Morning Glories Diwali morning Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park.
Image: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0)
Surrey, British Columbia
RED FM lists a free Diwali Dhamaka Saturday, November 7, 2026, noon to 8 p.m. at Surrey Civic Plaza, 13450 104 Avenue. Sarthi K is the named performer. Surrey's city calendar does not yet list the booking.
Image: RED FM Canada / Eventbrite
Rancho Cordova, California
IYF lists Taste of Korea Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 10424 Investment Circle, Rancho Cordova. Doors at 10:40 a.m. The first 2,026 online tickets are free starting October 1. Food is for purchase.
Image: IYF Sacramento / Eventbrite
San Diego, California
ISKCON San Diego holds Govardhan Puja and Annakuta on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1030 Grand Avenue in Pacific Beach. The temple posts a timed program, including a discourse by Badrinarayan Swami and prasadam to take home. A public ticket price is not posted.
Image: ISKCON San Diego
Houston, Texas
ISKCON of Houston lists Diwali candlelight aarti Sunday, November 8, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m., and Govardhan Puja Annakut Monday, November 9, 5:30 to 9 p.m., at 1320 West 34th Street.
Image: ISKCON of Houston
Issaquah, Washington
Uttoron holds Deepaboli 2026 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:15 to 8:15 p.m., at Pickering Barn in Issaquah, the day of Diwali. RSVP required. Program details are still coming soon.
Image: Joe Mabel (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Mississauga, Ontario
Viet Expo 2026 is Sunday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oasis Convention Centre, 1036 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga. The Vietnamese Canadian Professional Association lists 60-plus booths. Attendee ticket price is not posted.
Image: Vietnamese Canadian Professional Association / Viet Expo
Toronto, Ontario
Reel Asian's 30th anniversary festival runs November 11–21, 2026 in Toronto with an online Canada-wide edition November 16–29, presenting pan-Asian and diaspora film across TIFF Lightbox, Hot Docs, and partner venues.
Image: Reel Asian
San Francisco, California
Bhangra and Beats Diwali Night Market returns Friday, November 13, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Yerba Buena Gardens with Non Stop Bhangra, food vendors, and South Asian marketplace energy.
Image: Bhangra & Beats / Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
San Gabriel, California
Happy Night Market’s Anime Edition is Friday through Sunday, November 13–15, 2026, at TAWA Gateway, 140 W Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel. Eventbrite lists free admission and free parking. Hours vary by day.
Image: Happy Night Market
Toronto, Ontario
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre lists Aki no Tabi, its new autumn program, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 6 Sakura Way. Workshops, live music, food, and a market are named. Ticket price is not posted.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Holoholo Market’s four-year anniversary edition returns November 14, 2026 at Fergusons Downtown from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Houston, Texas
Houston Diwali returns as a free outdoor festival Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5–10 p.m., at Levy Park with stage acts, street food, bazaar stalls, and fireworks.
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi lists its Craft & Collectibles Fair x Aki Matsuri Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2454 South Beretania Street. Free. Gift shop and Historical Gallery stay open until 3:00 p.m. Vendors are TBA.
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Cedar Park, Texas
NightMarket.fun, Central Texas's Asian pop culture festival, returns Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4–10 p.m. at Lakeline Park in Cedar Park with food, vendors, stages, and outdoor cinema.
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Seattle, Washington
Seattle Center Festál and the Hmong Association of Washington host free Seattle Hmong New Year on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Armory Food & Event Hall.
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San Francisco, California
3rd i lists its 24th San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival October 9–11, 2026. The program is branded Beyond Bollywood. Specific venues and tickets are not posted.
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Pleasanton, California
626 Night Market’s only 2026 Northern California weekend is Friday through Sunday, October 9–11, 3:00 to 11:00 p.m., at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. Parking is $15. Kids 5 and under are free. Buy admission on 626nightmarket.com.
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Tustin, California
Aikotaan holds Durga Puja Friday through Sunday, October 9–11, 2026, at Chinmaya Mission, 14451 Franklin Avenue, Tustin. Day packages and a three-day pass are posted. Chandrabindoo plays Saturday night.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Pinoy Festival Las Vegas runs October 9–11, 2026 at Gold Coast Hotel & Casino with Filipino concerts, food vendors, cultural performances, and FAHM weekend programming.
Newark, California
Sanskriti Bay Area lists Durga Puja Thursday, October 9, 5:30 p.m., through Sunday, October 11, 10:00 p.m., at Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Avenue. Online bhog sales are closed. Buy at the venue while it lasts.
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Seattle, Washington
Uttoron, the Bengali community of Greater Seattle, holds Sharodotsav 2026 Friday through Sunday, October 9–11 at Magnuson Park Hangar 30. Registration is open. Members enter free. Non-member adult tickets are $40 a day.
Mississauga, Ontario
Indo-Canada Arts Council presents Canada Diwali RazzMatazz October 9–11, 2026 at Mississauga Celebration Square. City hours: Friday 5–11 p.m., Saturday noon–11 p.m., Sunday noon–9 p.m. Free.
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Milpitas, California
Abahan Bay Area’s first Durga Puja is Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, at the India Community Center, 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas. The org site locks the dates. Hours and a public door price are not posted.
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Houston, Texas
The 17th Korean Festival Houston runs October 10–11, 2026 at Discovery Green with free admission, K-pop and traditional stages, and Korean food vendors.
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New York, New York
Times Square Durga Utsav holds public puja Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, at Father Duffy Square on Broadway between 46th and 47th Street, with cultural sets after 5 p.m.
Image: Times Square Durga Utsav
Plano, Texas
Assembly Park lists a Diwali Mela Sunday, October 11, 2026, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the Central Green Space at 6200 K Avenue, Plano. Free with RSVP. Garba, food, vendors, and lawn programming.
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Upper West Side, New York
JAPAN Fes returns to the Upper West Side Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Broadway between 75th and 76th Streets.
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