Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, also known as the Festival of Love, the Festival of Colors or the Festival of Spring. This year, Holi will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 4th with family-friendly events from February through April across New York City!

Holi Family Celebration at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Saturday, February 28th | 10:30am-12:30pm | Tickets are $17/person when purchased online | Purchase tickets here 

In celebration of Holi, the traditional Indian festival of colors, visit the Children’s Museum of Manhattan for some exciting Holi activities in conjunction with The Culture Tree!

Family Storytime: Explore Words & Worlds with Ms. Geshu: Holi, the Festival of Colors at the Williamsburg Library in Brooklyn

Saturday, February 28th | 11:00am-11:45am | FREE | Ages 3 and up 

Join local author Geshu Sugandh and illustrator Natasha B. Padhiar at the Leonard Library for a joyful, hands-on celebration of Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. They will be sharing their book Happy Hippotastic Holi! How to Celebrate with Consent. Enjoy this bilingual English-Hindi read-aloud along with crafts. Signed books and sticker sheets will be available for purchase.

Holi Family Celebration at Pier 57 in Manhattan

Sunday, March 1st | 1:00pm-3:oopm | FREE | Register here

Join the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art and The Culture Tree for a free afternoon of learning and celebration. Dating back thousands of years, this jubilant festival of colors has spread from India throughout the world. Mark this vibrant holiday by learning about Holi traditions through artmaking, read-alouds, a drum performance, dance, and more! Schedule of events for the day include:

1:00pm-1:15pm: What Is Holi? presentation
1:15pm-1:30pm: Bilingual story time with Anu Sehgal, author of Kahaani Rangeeli (Colorful Story)
1:30pm-2:15pm: Art workshop,
2:15pm-2:30pm: Holi dance and drum performance
2:30pm-3:00pm: Holi dance workshop

Holi Celebration at The Seaport in Manhattan

Saturday, March 7th| 11:00pm-5:00pm | FREE | RSVP here

The annual Holi celebration lets us shake off the winter blues and welcome the arrival of spring. This year, the Seaport, in partnership with and the , invites you to experience the traditional Indian festival of colors. Events of the day include:

Celebrating on the Seaport Square| 12:00pm to 3:00pm | Bring your kids, family, and friends, and stop by for a lively afternoon with interactive dance and drum performances, food, and plenty of color throwing. There will be 5 powder play countdowns at 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, and 2:00pm. Wear white and be sure to order colors in advance. No outside colors will be permitted.
South Street Seaport Museum | 11:00am-5:00pm | Guests can reserve free general admission tickets to visit the South Street Seaport Museum. Be sure to visit before engaging in a color throw.
Wavertree Kids Holi Celebration | 2:00pm | Families can also reserve tickets to go aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to enjoy the fan-favorite Holi Puppet Show presented by WonderSpark Puppets and The Culture Tree, and a book reading of Kahaani Rangeeli (Colorful Story) by award-winning author Anu Sehgal. There will also be Holi-themed crafts!

Holi Festival at the Queens County Farm Museum

Saturday, March 21st | 11:00am-12:15pm | $15/person with under 2 free and free parking is included | Purchase tickets here 

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 participants run across the scenic south side of Queens County Farm Museum’s 47-acre farm.

39th Annual Phagwah (Holi) Parade in Queens

Saturday, March 29th | 12:00pm parade kickoff from Liberty Avenue & 133rd Street | FREE

Join thousands of participants and spectators at this large Holi parade in Richmond Hill, Queens.

Celebrate Holi at The Brooklyn’s Children Museum

Saturday, April 25th| 10:00am-6:30pm | Tickets are $15/person, children under 1 are free and grandparents are $14/ticket | Purchase tickets here | 

Presented by Ajna Dance Company and The Culture Tree, 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 their famous color powder party.

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Updated: February 20, 2026 Main image: Photo by Neha Reddy