The important festivals in the district are held at Arakkal temple, Madappalli, Vadalara(Pooram Festival, March/April), Lokanarkavu Bagavathi temple, Memunda, Vadakara (two festivals-(1) March/April (2)November/December), Kadappally Kumbhom Thira, Puduppanam, Vadakara Shri Pisharikavu Bhagavathi temple, Viyyur, Thikkody (Kaliatta Mahotasavam in March), Vettakkorumakan Pattu in the Balussery Fort, Koyilandy, Sreekanteswara temple festival, Kozhikode (Sivarathri Festival for seven days in February/March), Thacholi Manikkoth Temple Festival (February), and Appavanibha Nercha at Idiyangara Sheik Masjid.

Revathy Pattathanam: The famous intellectual debate for vedic scholars to win the coveted position of Pattathana takes place at Thali temple during the month of Thulam. It is said that this unique intellectual gathering commenced during the fag end of 13th century. Many stories are attributed to the beginning of the Pattathanam. The seven-day debate starts on Revathi day and concludes on Thiruvathira day of the Malayalam month of Thulam.