# Celebrate Diwali at the Field Museum!

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Field Museum, 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
- Ages: All Audiences
- Price: Included with admission
- Organizer: Field Museum
- Official page: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

A Diwali celebration in the Field Museum's cultural programming series, open to all audiences as part of a museum visit.

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