# Diwali: Festival of Lights at Children's Discovery Museum

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Where: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Museum admission; buy timed tickets online
- Organizer: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
- Official page: https://14945.blackbaudhosting.com/14945/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=f19fb0b6-56bb-4a83-801b-f73da1507948
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Families can learn about Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, at this museum-wide celebration. Children make a diya lamp, create rangoli designs (all day), decorate a Bandi Chhor Divas cloak and admire rangoli artwork by Purvi Shah. Special programming runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including a solo performance and interactive workshop by Sindhu Ravuri (10:40 a.m.), a read-aloud with Ishmeet Ghai (11:15 a.m.), Bhangra dancing (11:25 a.m.) and a Kathak Kala Vihar dance performance (11:40 a.m.). Museum tickets required.

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