October 31 brings double the fun this year! Along with Halloween, Diwali celebrations kick off and continue through November 1. Celebrated by millions of people all over the world, especially those with roots in India, Diwali activities can be fun for the whole family! Let’s explore some of the coolest parts of this celebration that kids will totally love.
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Fireworks Fun in Edison
What’s more exciting than a fireworks show? During Diwali, people set off fireworks to light up the night sky in the most brilliant colors. Dress in your brightest colors and head to Lake Papaianni on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 2 - 9 pm for Edison Township’s third annual Diwali Festival. Families will enjoy free henna, live musical performances, and a diya lighting service followed by a drone and fireworks show. Grab your family and friends, and see how many colors you can spot in the sky!
Get Crafty with Rangoli Art
Want to get artsy? Rangoli is all about making beautiful designs on the ground using colorful powders, rice, or flower petals. You can make fun shapes like stars, flowers, or even animals. You can create your own rangoli at home with a Modi Toys sticker book. Available online or at their shop in the Clara Barton section of Edison, Rangoli with Stickers: Diwali Activity Book is a mess-free way to celebrate Diwali and practice fine motor skills.
Tasty Treats to Share
Who doesn’t love sweets? Diwali is a time to feast on delicious treats. Families eat colorful, sweet treats like ladoos, jalebi, and barfi. You can have fun mixing, baking, and decorating your own, or head to one of the Edison Indian pastry shops.
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Share and Care
One of the coolest parts of Diwali is how much people love to share with each other. Families exchange gifts and sweets, showing kindness and love. Create a Diwali-inspired Boo Basket filled with candy or drawings. It’s all about spreading joy and making people smile.
Get festive! Diwali events in Edison
Pick up a sparkler, put on your colorful clothes, and experience the joy of Diwali at these local events:
Oct 25: YMCA Annual Diwali Mela
Oct 26:
Oct. 30: Diwal'Oween with filmmaker Shilpa Mankikar
This article was generated with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI.
