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Diwali Family Celebration
2026-10-24 11:00:00 2026-10-24 13:00:00 America/Denver Diwali Family Celebration Come learn about and celebrate Diwali with friends and community members. Crafts and Entertainment. Whitmore - Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)

Saturday, October 24
11:00am - 1:00pm

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Whitmore

Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)

Come learn about and celebrate Diwali with friends and community members. Crafts and Entertainment.

Join us for a welcoming, family-friendly celebration of Diwali, the traditional Indian Festival of Lights. Celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.


We'll have singing, dancing and a variety of crafts for the whole family. 

AGE GROUP: | General Audience |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday | Community | Arts & Crafts |

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