Diwali events for kids in NYC

Diwali Lights Up Asia Society: Family Day

Sat, Nov 7 · 1–4pm

Asia Society, 725 Park Ave

Members $20, nonmembers $25; kids over 2 $15

Families try Kathak and Bhangra moves, watch a Ramayana puppet show and shape clay diyas during a festive afternoon.

Checked Oct 5 · source: asiasociety.org

Deepavali at the Hindu Temple Society (Ganesh Temple)

Sun, Nov 8 · See website for times

Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, 45-57 Bowne St, Flushing

All ages

On Diwali itself, visit one of the oldest Hindu temples in the country to see the Deepavali puja, then grab dosas at the temple's canteen.

Checked Sep 26 · source: nyganeshtemple.org

Diwali Day at CMOM

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30am–4pm

Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd St

Included with admission ($18; $17 online; under 1 free)

Kids make paper sky lamps and rangoli collages, dance with tea lights and catch a Ramleela puppet show.

• Leave the stroller
• Restrooms
• Changing tables

Checked Oct 5 · source: cmom.org

Diwali Festival at the Bhakti Center

Sun, Nov 8 · 4–9pm

Bhakti Center, 25 First Ave, East Village

Free (registration requested)

The East Village center's free Diwali night includes traditional Indian dance, face painting, henna, a photo booth, kirtan, a feast and a lamp offering.

Checked Nov 2 · source: bhakticenter.org

Diwali Celebration at the South Street Seaport Museum

Tue, Nov 10 · 4–6pm

South Street Seaport Museum, 213 Water St, Seaport

Free (preregistration encouraged)

All ages

Float a decorated candle lamp on Water Street, try henna, hear a Diwali puppet story and learn classical dance gestures at this free evening party.

• Strollers: some areas
• Restrooms

Checked Oct 17 · source: southstreetseaportmuseum.org

Celebrate Diwali at Brooklyn Children's Museum

Thu, Nov 12 · 2–5pm

Brooklyn Children's Museum, Crown Heights

Free (Community Access Thursday)

All ages

Brooklyn Children's Museum marks the Festival of Lights with hands-on Diwali activities during its free Thursday afternoon community hours.

• Stroller-friendly
• Restrooms

Checked Sep 28 · source: brooklynkids.org