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Wake Forest Diwali Festival

Date: Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Wake Forest, Wake Forest

Price: Free

Category: Community

Image: Depositphotos 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. Learn about more Diwali celebrations in the Triangle! Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Enjoy: Music Dance Hands-on crafts Henna tattoo Indian food Vendors Candles and lamps More Alcoholic beverages, unleashed pets and cooking grills are prohibited.

Community · Wake Forest

Wake Forest Diwali Festival

Bring a picnic blanket to sit on the lawn while watching the dancers.

When
Oct 3
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where
Wake Forest
Wake Forest, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Wake Forest Diwali Festival
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Schedule

Wake Forest Diwali Festival runs Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

Getting There

Various Locations in Wake Forest is in Wake Forest, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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