Lotus Education & Arts Foundation

Help bring the Lotus Festival to life by creating a flower that will bloom under the night sky! Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft cardboard flower petals and help build our towering 11-foot illuminated flower lanterns. Cut your own unique petals or choose from pre-cut designs, then add your creativity to a one-of-a-kind community art installation that will glow throughout the evenings of the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Eve

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 art demonstrations, interactive activities, local and regional artists, and a Night Bazaar celebrating handmade work, creativity, and community. Discover new artists, try your hand at creat

Saturday, October 3 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM The annual Lotus Arts Camp 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 are invited to explore hands-on activities, connect with local organizations, and celebrate creativity together. Admission is free and all are welcome. Interested in partnering with the A

Date: October 3rd Time: 8:30 PM Location: Courthouse Square As the sun sets and the lanterns begin to glow, the Lotus Festival Parade invites the community to step into a living work of art. Led by the spirit of Lotus and brought to life through music, dance, movement, and imagination, this illuminated procession transforms downtown into a celebration of connection and creativity. Guided by the warm light of the Trail of Luminaria, participants and spectators