Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Festival of Color on Saturday, April 25

On Saturday, April 25, Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) invites families to Celebrate Holi, the vibrant Hindu festival of color, with a full day of dance, art, food, and play. Co-presented by Ajna Dance Company and The Culture Tree, this beloved annual tradition has grown into BCM’s most popular celebration, drawing thousands of visitors from across the tri-state area.

Originating in India and now celebrated around the world, Holi marks the arrival of spring with joy, renewal, and the triumph of good over evil. At BCM, Celebrate Holi brings these traditions to life through hands-on cultural activities and lively color-powder play in neighboring Brower Park.

“We’re proud to welcome families back for the ninth year of Celebrate Holi,” says Atiba T. Edwards, President and CEO of Brooklyn Children’s Museum. “Seeing children and families participating in our color powder play party and dancing to Bollywood music is exactly what BCM is about—bringing communities together through the joy of shared culture.”

Celebrate Holi will take place across three timed sessions:

• 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
• 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Each session offers the same lineup of activities and concludes with an energetic color-powder celebration. Families are encouraged to wear white for maximum color-powder impact and to purchase powder in advance.

This year’s festival highlights include:

• Live Bollywood performances by Ajna Dance Company, plus interactive workshops that give visitors the chance to learn some moves of their own.

• Food workshops with The Culture Tree where children can make and taste thandai, a traditional Indian cold drink.
  
• Interactive puppet shows by WonderSpark Puppets, bringing the story of Holi to life with humor and imagination.
  
• Delicious bites from beloved NYC food vendors, including:
  • Malai Ice Cream – small-batch South Asian-inspired treats
  • TAGMO – modern Indian sweets and savory bites
  • Veeray da Dhaba – traditional Punjabi street food
    
• Shopping from vendors such as Desai Designs and Kulture Khazana, offering artful crafts and goods inspired by Indian heritage.
  
• Creative workshops in BCM’s ColorLab art studio and Nature’s Engineers STEM makerspace:
  • Design your own pichkari (a playful paper water blaster)!
  • Explore the science of plant-based pigments and make your own natural paint.

Celebrate Holi will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for general admission and include access to all day’s programs. Tickets are free for children under one year old. To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.brooklynkids.org/events/celebrate-holi/.

About Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, Brooklyn Children’s Museum creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity and cultivate joyful learning. Founded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Proudly based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, BCM serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts, music and performance, natural science, and world cultures. For more information, visit brooklynkids.org.