CBSE principals' conference and training – inauguration, TiE Kerala's 'Coffee pe Charcha' for entrepreneurs and investors, ceremony for the International Book Festival pavilion, district-level inauguration of the Kerala Agricultural Workers Welfare Fund Board Education Award, are among the major events in Kerala on October 17, 2025.

Thiruvananthapuram

• Thaikkad Ganesham: Bharatanatyam by Priyadarshini Govind Group from Chennai, as part of Soorya Mela - 6:45 pm
• Actor Madhu's Residence: Vayalar Ramavarma Cultural Festival Flag Handover - 3:00 pm
• Shanghumukham St. John Paul II Chapel: Feast Flag Hoisting Ceremony - 5:30 pm
• Kottayakkakam Priyadarshini Hall: Narayaneeyam Sathram - 8:30 pm
• Poojaappura Saraswathi Mandapam Auditorium: Dream Kerala's play 'Akathakku Thuranitta Vaathil' (The Door Opened Inwards) in the Ananthapuri Cultural and Charitable Theatre's Drama Festival - 6:30 pm

Kollam

• Paravoor Kottappuram High School Theatre Festival: "Arangile Choolaaravam" 5:00 pm, Play "Angaadikuruvikal" (The Market Sparrows) 7:00 pm.

Kottayam

• Thirunakkara R K Menon Hall: District-level inauguration of the Kerala Agricultural Workers Welfare Fund Board Education Award. N. Chandran, Chairperson, Kerala Agricultural Workers Welfare Fund Board – 10:00 am.
• Joint Council Hall: Senior Citizens Service Council State Conference. State Council Meeting – 2:00 pm.

Ernakulam

• Ernakulathappan Maithanam: Groundbreaking ceremony for the International Book Festival pavilion, Swami Anaghamrita Chaitanya – 9:30 am
• Ernakulam Town Hall: 'Vikasana Sadassu' (Development Forum) to present the Corporation's development activities to the public and seek feedback – 10:00 am
• Pattadipalayam Kerala Museum: 'Kabhoomi – Azhi, Azhi, Azhal' exhibition by the Climate Community Arts Initiative – 10:00 am
• Le Meridien Hotel: TiE Kerala's 'Coffee pe Charcha' (Coffee Discussion) for entrepreneurs and investors, featuring Jose Dominic, Hari N Namboothiri – 4:00 pm
• Edappally Changampuzha Cultural Centre: Drama songs presented by Gitanjali Singers' Group – 6:00 pm
• Kochi Gokulam Park Convention Centre: CBSE Principals' Conference and Training – Inauguration by Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula – 9:30 am
• Ernakulam YMCA: BJP Conference – State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar – 4:00 pm

Kozhikode

• Medical College Olympian Rahman Stadium: Revenue District Sports Meet 6:00 am, Closing Ceremony – Ahmed Devarcovil MLA 4:00 pm
• Guru Rabindranath Tagore Theatre, NIT Calicut: Swashraya Bharat Science and Technology Fest 10:00 am
• Sarovaram Bio Park: Kottuli Wetland Study conducted by Green Movement – Kumar Kalananda Mani, Dr. Sudheerendar Sharma 10:00 am
• Lalithakala Academy Art Gallery: Art Exhibition as part of the program 'Names of Gaza' 11:00 am
• In front of Puthiyangadi Market: Palestine Solidarity Rally and Cultural Gathering organized by Chintha Ravi Foundation and Puthiyangadi Koottam 4:00 pm
• Francis Road Isla Academy Commerce Hall: Idiangara South Residents Association Annual General Body Meeting 4:00 pm
• Tali Jnana Kshetram: Kathopanishad Jnana Sadass conducted by Art of Living – Art of Living International Teacher Saji Nisan 6:00 pm