The huge Diwali Mela, which draws about 50,000 people to the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park, is Guide’s Festival of the Week.
But there are plenty of other great choices out there, including Festival at the Switchyard (with headliners Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms), Untapped indie music and beer fest, and lots of holiday fun.
The Diwali Mela features a variety of performances. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News)