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Sparkle and Glow Diwali Festival 2026 (Santa Clara)

Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Don Callejon School | 4176 Lick Mill Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

SV Chamber

Celebrate Diwali. Experience the Culture. Dance to the Music!

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of the Festival of Lights at Silicon Valley’s Sparkle & Glow Diwali Festival 2026!

Bring your family, friends, and community together for a vibrant day filled with Indian culture, delicious food, shopping, entertainment, and activities for all ages.

End the day with a special live family friendly live concert and dance party featuring Ishmeet Narula! !  Special gifts for all Ishmeet Narula ticket holders 

  Enjoy

  • ️ Food & Retail Booths – Discover delicious Indian flavors and shop unique products from local makers and businesses.
  • Cultural Performances – Enjoy Garba, Dandiya, Bollywood, Bhangra, live dhol, and more throughout the day.
  • Family Fun & Children’s Activities – Plenty of hands-on activities and entertainment for our youngest festival-goers.
  • ️ Little Entrepreneurs Corner – Support and discover the next generation of young makers and entrepreneurs.
  • Fashion Shows – Experience vibrant Indian fashion and celebrate the diversity of our community.
  • ❤️ Senior & Health Corner – Connect with resources focused on wellness, health, and our extended community.
  • Drawings & Giveaways – Enter drawings throughout the day for exciting prizes, gifts, restaurant experiences, games, and more.
  • Get discounted tickets for After Concert

A DAY OF CULTURE, COMMUNITY & CELEBRATION

From the first performances of the afternoon to the final beats of the evening, Sparkle & Glow is designed to bring Silicon Valley together through the joy, color, music, food, and traditions of Diwali.

Come early. Explore the festival. Bring your loved ones. And stay for the music!

Sunday, October 4, 2026
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Don Callejon School
4176 Lick Mill Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Click to fill out:
Vendor Interest Form
Performance Interest Form
Volunteer Interest Form

✨ Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us — and make it a night to remember! ✨

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Shopping & Fashion
Venue: Don Callejon School
Address: 4176 Lick Mill Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054

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