A family-friendly Festival of Lights featuring traditional art, music, dance, and hands-on activities

WHAT: Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose invites families to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a festive day of cultural exploration, creativity, and discovery. Guests can learn about the rich traditions of Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists, through hands-on activities and live performances. Learn more at https://www.cdm.org/event/diwali/.

Highlights include:

• Create a traditional Diya lamp
• Make Rangoli art and admire Rangoli artwork by artist Purvi Shah
• Decorate a Bandi Chhor Divas cloak
• Enjoy live Bhangra and Kathak dance performances
• Participate in an interactive music workshop with Sindhu Ravuri
• Join a special read-aloud with Ishmeet Ghai

WHEN: November 7, 2026 | Special programming from 10 am - 3:30 pm

WHERE: Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110

WHO: Families with children of all ages

About Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

Kids lead the way at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, exploring and discovering through open-ended, play-based learning. More than 170 hands-on exhibits and activities in science, humanities, arts, nature, and health spark curiosity and ignite family fun, as children build life skills in creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and confidence. For more information about the Museum, visit www.cdm.org.