Poets' Meet and discussion on the book 'Veritta Vyakthikal' by K P Bhaskaran Kavunkal in Thiruvananthapuram; inauguration of the art exhibition 'Life and Insight' in Kollam; Nadopasana Anniversary and 90th birthday celebration of Nadaswaram musician Thiruvisa Jayashankar in Kottayam; international conference on the water hyacinth menace, organized by Future Kerala Mission and Jain University in Kochi; Launch of 'Wow Kids', an AI interactive magazine by the Association of Samastha Minority Institutions in Kozhikode, are some of the events in Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram

• Kerala Legislative Assembly: International Book Festival, 10:00 am
• Hotel Thayas, Medical College: All Kerala Parents Association of Hearing Impaired, State Conference, 2:30 pm
• Sreepadam Auditorium, Pappanancode: Kerala State Pensioners' Sangh, District Conference, 3:00 pm
• Padma Cafe Hall, Statue: Expatriate Welfare Seminar, 10:00 am
• Hotel Chirag Inn: K M Anthru International Literary Award Presentation Ceremony, 4:00 pm
• Arjuna Auditorium, Kazhakkoottam: Arjuna Society of Classical Arts, Silver Jubilee Celebration, 1:45 pm
• Ganesham, Thycaud: Bharatanatyam by Devika Ranjith Kumar and Sreenidhi Sreeram as part of the Soorya Festival, 6:45 pm
• Press Club: First Anniversary of Hridaya Sparsham Charitable Society, 2:00 pm
• Press Club: Munshi Harindrakumar Commemoration, 4:00 pm
• Prof N Krishnapillai Hall, Nandavanam: Poets' Meet at 2:30 pm, Discussion on the book 'Veritta Vyakthikal' by K.P. Bhaskaran Kavunkal at 4:00 pm

Kollam

• C. Kesavan Memorial Town Hall: State conference of the National Confederation of Bank Employees. Minister K.N. Balagopal. 10:00 am.
• Asramam 8-Point Art Cafe: Inauguration of the art exhibition 'Life and Insight'. 11:00 am.
• Kollam Public Library, Sopanam Auditorium: State conference of the Kerala Rationalist Association. 9:30 am.
• Ashtamudi Lake View Convention Centre: Yoga Conclave organized by Anandamaya Yoga – Kalari Research Centre and Charitable Organizations. 8:00 am.
• Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex: District-level Bodybuilding and Fitness Competition organized by the Kollam District Bodybuilding and Fitness Association. 9:00 am.
• Kollam Kauthur Masonic Hall: Christmas-New Year celebration and family get-together by 'TKM@80', the alumni association of TKM College of Arts and Science. 10:00 am.

Kottayam

• Thirunakkara Thrikkaikattu Swamiyar Madam Sreerama-Hanumad Devasthanam: Bhagavata Tattva Vichara Satram (Discourse on the Philosophy of Bhagavatam). Discourse – 11:00 am, Dance – 4:00 pm.
• Children's Library: Sreepadam Eswaran Namboothiri Memorial and Award Distribution – 2:00 pm.
• CMS College Great Hall: Nadopasana Anniversary and 90th birthday celebration of Nadaswaram musician Thiruvisa Jayashankar. Lamp Lighting by Municipal Chairman M P Santhoshkumar – 5:30 pm, Music Concert by Abhishek Raghuram – 6:00 pm.
• Karapuzha Govt. Higher Secondary School: 'Vijay Path' Counselling Program – 10:30 am.
• Iravinalloor Paddy Development Hall: Debate session of Puthuppally Charitable Club's 'Aashayavedi' (Idea Forum) – Speech by Isaac Vattaveli – 5:30 pm.

Ernakulam

• Chavara Cultural Centre: Dharani Kalotsavam – Lecture demonstration on ‘Chilappathikaram’ by Anjana Anand – 10:00 am, Bharatanatyam by Fr. Saju George and team – 6:30 pm.
• Manappattiparambu, Kaloor: Great Bombay Circus – 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm.
• Pension Bhavan: Lecture by Manjula Suresh on M T's novel 'Randamoozham', organized by the Cultural Forum of the Service Pensioners' Union (Kochi North Block). Will also include songs and poems from M.T.'s films – 10:00 am.
• SNV Sadanam: Book release of M K Saseendran's 'Kavisamajam 3 Noottandukaliloode' by Dr Nedumudi Harikumar – 10:00 am.
• Jain University Campus, Kakkanad: International conference on the water hyacinth menace, organized by Future Kerala Mission and Jain University. Session on "Policies to control water hyacinth" by P K Kunhalikutty – 9:30 am, Open Forum – 11:45 am, Session by K.C. Venugopal MP – 2:15 pm.
• Ernakulam BTH: Keraliyam V K Madhavankutty Award ceremony – Minister P. Rajeev, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan – 3:00 pm.
• BTH Hotel: Inauguration of the Konkani Language Literacy Campaign program by Justice Nagaresh – 4:00 pm.
• Changampuzha Park: Ganamela (musical concert) by Eenam Edappally – 6:00 pm.
• OED Gallery, Mattancherry: Whispering Clay Exhibition – 11:00 am.
• Mani Mandiram, BHS Road, Tripunithura: Kalyana Krishna Foundation Music Festival; Bharatanatyam by Indira Kadambi and team – 6:00 pm.
• Konturuthy, Thekke Attam (South End): Desha Vilakku Thalam Ezhunallippu (local lamp procession) – 6:00 pm, Chinthu Paattu (folk songs) – 7:30 pm.
• Maharaja's College, Botany Association Hall: Alumni and former teachers' meet of the Botany Department as part of the college's post-centenary golden jubilee – 9:30 am.
• Darbar Hall Ground: Open Air Art Festival 'Kaladhara', organized by Prussian Blue Art Hub – 7:00 am onwards.
• Ernakulam Indira Priyadarshini Children's Park: Clint Memorial district-level children's drawing competition by the District Child Welfare Committee – 9:00 am.
• Maharaja's College, Chemistry Gallery: 'Rebond 2026' - Alumni and former teachers' meet of the Chemistry Department – 10:00 am.
• Maharaja's College, Post-Centenary Golden Jubilee Auditorium: Alumni and former teachers' meet of the Arabic Department – 10:00 am.
• Maharaja's College, Botany Association Hall: Alumni and former teachers' meet of the Botany Department as part of the college's post-centenary golden jubilee – 9:30 am.
• Ashirbhavan, Kacheripady: KRLCC General Assembly – Inauguration by Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan – 10:00 am.

Kozhikode

• DCC Office, Oommen Chandy Hall: Higher Secondary School Teachers' Association District Conference – Delegate session 9:15 am, Inauguration of the public meeting by M.K. Raghavan MP 10:30 am.
• Elathur GMLP School: Kerala State Service Pensioners' Union, Elathur Unit Annual Conference 9:30 am.
• Calicut Trade Centre: Southern Dairy and Food Conclave – Panel discussion 10:00 am, Inauguration of the concluding session by National Dairy Development Board Chairman Dr Meenesh C Shah 2:00 pm.
• Tali Jubilee Hall: Kerala Vocational Higher Secondary School Laboratory Technical Assistants' Union State Conference – Inauguration of the public meeting by Minister P A Mohammed Riyas 10:00 am.
• Near 5th Gate, Meenus Auditorium: State-level gathering and reception for Welfare Party's elected representatives – Inauguration by National Vice President Hameed Vaniyambalam 10:00 am.
• Vengeri Agricultural Marketing Centre Auditorium: Kerala Govt. Drivers' Association District Conference 10:00 am.
• Meenchantha Arts and Science College: Kerala Federation of the Blind State Conference, inaugurated by M.K. Raghavan MP 10:00 am.
• Shikshak Sadan: Kerala NCC Civilian Staff Association State Conference, inauguration by Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas 10:00 am.
• Govt. Medical College Stadium: State sports meet for government employees, organized by the Kerala NGO Union. Inauguration by Minister A.K. Saseendran 10:00 am.
• Karaparamba Athma AUP School: Release of Shaji Tharayangal's novel 'Ente Bhanumathi' 3:00 pm.
• Kairali Vedi Auditorium: Release of the book 'Mathrumudra', published by Marar Sahithya Prakasham, by P V Chandran 4:00 pm.
• CH Auditorium: Launch of 'Wow Kids', an AI interactive magazine by the Association of Samastha Minority Institutions (ASMI). Inauguration by K C Venugopal MP 4:00 pm.
• Idiyangara Yuvasahithi Samajam Hall: Release of the book 'Qur'an Athbuthappeduthunna Bhavya Thejas' written by C.P. Alikoya, by Dr Husain Madavoor and A K B Nair 4:00 pm.
• Muthalakkulam Grounds: Reception program 'Vijayabhavam' (Victory Roar) for UDF's elected representatives by the UDF District Committee. Inauguration by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal MP 5:00 pm.
• Nallalam: All Kerala Kabaddi Tournament, organized by Nallalam Evening Brothers Sports Club in association with the Kerala Tourism Department. Inauguration by Minister P A Mohammed Riyas 5:00 pm.
• Mananchira Sports Council Hall: I V Das Award Ceremony 5:00 pm.
• Mavilikkadavu MSS Public School: Annual Day Celebration, inauguration by Mayor O. Sadasivan 5:30 pm.
• Beach Freedom Square: Program 'Veerasmruthi' (Heroic Memory) conducted on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Nadakkavu CVN Kalari and the 25th death anniversary of its founder, K. Narayanan Gurukkal. Inauguration by Minister P A. Mohammed Riyas 6:00 pm.
• Town Hall: Musical night organized by Aura Music as part of singer K.J. Yesudas's 86th birthday celebrations 6:00 pm.
• Malaparamba, Monastery of Love: Release of Manoj Thekkedath's poetry collection 'Veedu Varaykkunna Kutty' (The Child Who Draws a House) by poet P K Gopi 7:00 pm.