First Free Sunday: Diwali Celebration
November 1, 2026
About This Event
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a full, vibrant day of art activities, talks, tastings, and performances.
Schedule
Art Activities: Rangoli Making and Henna Art1–4 PM | Appropriate for all ages, these Diwali-inspired crafts are offered on a drop-in basis.
Chef Talk and Tasting: Priyanka Kothari1:30 PM | From Rajasthan to the Bay Area, chef Priyanka Kothari shares stories of her journey as a chef and her take on traditional Diwali sweets. Come learn about her vision of the holiday and enjoy a tasting.
Dance Performance: Labonee Mohanta2 PM | Experience both traditional and modern South Asian dance with solo performances and an ensemble featuring youth dancers.
Mahjong at the Museum 10:30 AM–4 PM | Take a lesson and play all day!
Tours11 AM | Family Storytelling (ages 3-6) 1 PM | Family Storytelling (all ages)