Diwali Festival 2026 at Hudson River Museum

Enjoy the festival of lights, Diwali at Hudson River Museum with a full day of activities. The festival takes its name from the rows of clay lamps, or diyas, traditionally lit in and around homes.

Make your own diya to take home, create colorful patterns with rangoli, the traditional Indian folk art of welcome, learn to drape a sari, get a henna design, and more. Enjoy classical Indian music and interactive dance performances, and learn some Bollywood moves yourself. A selection of traditional Indian fare from Masala Kraft Cafe and Curry N Wok will be available for purchase.

Please visit the website for a full schedule of activities: https://www.hrm.org/events/diwali/