Festival of Colors

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 • 9am - 3:30pm

Location

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Details

India knows how to celebrate! Come and experience the culturally rich, Indian celebration of spring, Holi! You'll be charmed by these fun hands-on activities where you can create colorful, traditional Indian arts and crafts as well as watch a traditional Indian dance.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Chalk Art Car: Decorate an art car with colorful chalk designs, turning it into a one-of-a-kind canvas on wheels!
When: From 9 am to 4 pm in Front of the Museum

Hindus of Greater Houston: Join Hindus of Greater Houston for a vibrant Holi celebration with fun activities for kids to learn about the festival and special bags of colorful powder to take home!
When: From 9 am to 3 pm in Kidtropolis

Color Art Marbling Workshops: Create your own vibrant, one-of-a-kind masterpiece with color marbling techniques!
*Limit 12 participants ages 4+. Sign up in Art Academy open 1 hour prior to start time.
When: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am, 12:30, 2:30 and 3:30 pm in Art Academy


Springtime Trees: Come make a tissue paper tree to celebrate the Hindu holiday of Holi! Celebrate the Springtime growth and honor the rich vibrance of Holi's colors.
When: All Day in the Schoolroom

Silambam Houston Dance Performance: Experience the vibrant rhythms and graceful movements of Indian classical dance as Silambam Houston showcases a captivating dance performance!
When: At 2 pm in Kidtropolis Town Square

Thin Films Bookmarks: Use clear nail polish to capture the vibrant colors of the rainbow, turning a simple experiment into a beautiful shimmering bookmark!
When: All Day in Science Station

Rainbow Cloud: Create a moveable paper craft that opens and closes to reveal a rainbow behind the cloud.
When: All Day in Junktion