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Parade Through the Lights

Location: Courthouse Square Help us build a shared path of light, creativity, and celebration. All ages and experience levels are welcome to participate. Interested in joining the effort, volunteering, or partnering? Email KP at associatedirector@lotusfest.org

Trail of Luminaria Art Workshop – All Ages

Trail of Luminaria Art Workshop – All Ages

Join us in creating a glowing pathway of handmade luminaria for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival parade experience. Throughout the workshop series, participants will craft illuminated lanterns inspired by flowers, music, and community. During the festival...

Trail of Luminaria Art Workshop – All Ages

Trail of Luminaria Art Workshop – Adults Only

Join us in creating a glowing pathway of handmade luminaria for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival parade experience. Throughout the workshop series, participants will craft illuminated lanterns inspired by flowers, music, and community. During the festival...

Trail of Luminaria Art Workshop – All Ages

Trail of Luminaria Art Workshop – All Ages

Join us in creating a glowing pathway of handmade luminaria for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival parade experience. Throughout the workshop series, participants will craft illuminated lanterns inspired by flowers, music, and community. During the festival...

Arts Village

Arts Village

Friday October 2nd from 6PM - 10PM Saturday October 3rd from 6PM - 10PM Kirkwood on the Square (Between College Ave and Walnut) The Arts Village is where creativity comes to life during the festival weekend. Wander through a vibrant evening atmosphere filled with live...

A Pet Fashion Experience: Improv Special

A Pet Fashion Experience: Improv Special

Doors open at 6:30PM Show is from 7:00PM - 8:30PM Strut. Sit. Slay. The Pet Fashion Show is bringing looks, tricks, and big personalities to the stage. Watch pets compete in style, skill, and “Best in Show”—with prizes, comedians, and plenty of surprises along the...

Lantern Making Workshop

Lantern Making Workshop

June 5th from 4PM to 7PM 4th and Rogers Block Party Join us during the 4th and Rogers block party, upstairs at Lotus Headquarters for an evening of creativity, community, and light. Together, we’ll transform recycled materials into beautiful handmade lanterns that...

Time Well Spent Album Release Event

Time Well Spent Album Release Event

Friday, June 12 from 7-9pm Lotus Firebay Local indie folk band Time Well Spent is releasing their debut album Feel Change with a celebratory show at the Lotus Firebay on Friday, June 12 from 7-9pm. Engineered by Lewis Rogers of Busman's Holiday, the album of original...

Lotus on the Square

Lotus on the Square

Saturday, October 3 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lotus at the Park is back...this time on the Square! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM for an afternoon of free, family-friendly crafts, activities, and community fun in the heart of downtown. Families...