The city’s events calendar is closely tied to its gardens and the agricultural seasons of the surrounding Punjab and Haryana states.
* **Festival of Gardens (Rose Festival):** A major three-day event held every February at the Rose Garden, featuring floral displays, cultural performances, and photography competitions. * **Chandigarh Carnival:** Held annually in November at the Leisure Valley, this vibrant event includes parades, floats, music, and food stalls. * **Chrysanthemum Show:** A beautiful winter flower show held at the Terraced Garden in December. * **Baisakhi & Diwali:** Traditional festivals are celebrated with great fervor, transforming the city's markets and neighborhoods with lights, fairs, and community feasts.