Holi is a joyful and colorful Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring. It’s known for its vibrant display of colors to create a lively, fun, and joyful atmosphere. Yet the festival is not just about fun, it also holds deep spiritual significance, symbolizing renewal and unity. Traditionally celebrated with family and friends, Holi brings communities together, marking a time for forgiveness, laughter, and the celebration of life itself.
This year, Holi falls on March 3. Luckily, there are lots of family-friendly Holi events in and around New York City where people can come together and enjoy the lively atmosphere of this colorful tradition. Check out these awesome events!
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Manhattan
Holi Celebration
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd St., Upper West Side
Saturday, Feb. 28, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
All ages
$18
In celebration of Holi, the traditional Indian festival of colors, join CMOM for some exciting programs in conjunction with The Culture Tree!
Kid’s Holi – Aarti and Celebration
The Broome Street Ganesha Temple, 430 Broome St., 2nd Floor, Soho
Sunday, March 1, 10 – 11 am
Ages 3 and older
$20
Advanced registration required
Join this special Holi Puja where the morning will be filled with beautiful prayers, rituals, and blessings. It’s a rare chance to connect with your community, immerse yourself in the joy of Holi, and experience the magic of this auspicious day together. The event will include an interactive aarti, meditation, storytime (by author Anu Sehgal), and prasaad. This will be a beautiful celebration that is interactive and will bring the community together. The children will be introduced to the Gayatri Mantra and sing with them.
Holi Celebration with The Culture Tree
53rd Street Library, 18 West 53rd St., Midtown
Wednesday, March 4, 4 – 5 pm
Ages 3 – 10
Free
Learn more about Holi with author Anu Sehgal, founder of The Culture Tree, who will read her book on Holi. This bilingual reading (Hindi and English) will tell the story of “Kahani Rangeeli” or “Colorful Story.” After storytime, there will be an art activity and Holi face painting.
Holi Celebration at The Seaport
The Seaport, 12 Fulton St., Downtown Manhattan
Saturday, March 7, 11 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free
The Seaport, in partnership with The Culture Tree and the South Street Seaport Museum, invites you to experience the traditional Indian festival of colors. Enjoy a lively afternoon of dance performances, music, colorful powder throwing, plus Indian food and specialty vendors. There will be a countdown to five powder plays with dholi, so get your gulaal and cameras ready as the Seaport sky turns rainbow with the colors of Holi (Holi Hai!). You can purchase colors upon arrival.
Brooklyn
Explore Words & Worlds with Ms. Geshu: Holi, the Festival of Colors
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe St., Williamsburg
Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 – 11:45 am
Ages 3 – 8
Free
Join local author Geshu Sugandh and illustrator Natasha B. Padhiar for a joyful, hands-on celebration of Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors—starring the playful hippos from their book Happy Hippotastic Holi! How to Celebrate with Consent. Through storytelling, art, craft, and bilingual English-Hindi read-aloud, we’ll explore Holi, Hindi language, and Social Emotional Learning themes like consent, choice, and joyful participation. Signed books and sticker sheets will be available for purchase.
Holi Celebration
Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Prospect Park
Sunday, March 8, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
All ages
Free; $6 powder packet
Advanced registration required
Join the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Prospect Park Alliance, the nonprofit that sustains Brooklyn’s Backyard, and Mixed Masala to celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors! This celebration of the start of spring involves playing with colored powders (gulal) and setting bonfires (Holika Dahan). This joyful afternoon also features live music and storytelling performances, as well as the traditional Hindu artmaking of Rangoli.
Celebrate Holi
Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights
Saturday, April 25, 10 am – 6:30 pm
All ages
$15
Play with color at NYC’s biggest family Holi party—get ready for spring’s messiest celebration! Dance to Bollywood beats, enjoy puppet shows and Indian treats, and wear white for the famous color powder party. Presented with Ajna Dance Company and The Culture Tree.
Queens
Holi Festival
Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
Saturday, March 21, 11 am – 12:15 pm
All ages
$15
Welcome the spring harvest with this joyous Hindu festival! This educational program teaches the rich cultural and spiritual significance of Holi by exploring its origins, evolution, and how it’s celebrated around the world, even in Queens! Featuring traditional dancers and Indian snacks and treats, immerse yourself in the delight of color play, where the vibrant powders create a kaleidoscope of joy as you run across the scenic south side of the 47-acre farm.
Long Island
Celebrate Holi at the Shine Studio
The Shine Studio, 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton
Wednesday, March 4, 3:45 – 5:15 pm
Ages 5 – 10
$40
Celebrate the Hindu holiday of Holi at Shine, a celebration filled with fun, sweets, and color. There will be delicious treats from Saaz, storytelling, dancing, and, of course, throwing colored powder.
Celebrate Holi
Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Sunday, April 12, 11 am – 4 pm
All ages
Included with $18 admission
Originating in India, the Hindu festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music, and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Tip: Wear white clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Westchester
Family Holi Hike
Onatru Farm Park, 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem
Friday, March 6, 4 – 5:30 pm
Ages 5 and older
Free
Celebrate the soon-to-return spring with a festival of colors! Holi is the Hindu festival of colors, celebrating the return of spring and love. While spring is not officially here yet, we can celebrate its fast approach with a hike through the warming woods and end it in a splash of color. After a short hike, you’ll shower each other in color by playfully throwing powders, made of starch and food coloring, drenching each other in hues.
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