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.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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Gulal Color Fest: Dive into the joyous tradition of Holi by playfully throwing bright, colorful powders and celebrating the festival of colors in a fun, energetic way!

^{Limit 40 participants ages 3+ (ages 3-5 must have an adult enter with them). Parents must sign waiver for each child. Sign up near Playscape. Please note each sign up opens one hour prior to start time.}

When: At 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 and 3 pm on Ewing St.

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Hindus of Greater Houston: Join us with our friends from Hindus of Greater Houston with some activities to learn about Holi, intros before the show, and more!

When: From 9 am to 3 pm in New Kids' Hall

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‍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 on the Patio

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Tie Dye Workshops: Design your own vibrant, one-of-a-kind bandana to celebrate the spirit of the festival!

^{Limit 12 participants ages 4+; sign up at Design Studio. Please note sign ups open 1hr prior to start time.}

When: At 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 am, 2:30, and 3:30 pm in Design Studio

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Silambam Houston Dance Performance: Experience the vibrant rhythms and graceful movements of Indian classical dance as Silambam Houston showcases a captivating dance performance at the Museum!

When: At 2 pm in Brown Auditorium

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

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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 Kaleidoscope

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Color Changing Lanterns: Craft your own lantern that shifts colors, bringing a magical glow to the celebration with your unique, handmade design!

When: All Day in Maker Annex

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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 at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables

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Rainbow Milk: Explore colorful chemistry by mixing milk, soap, and food coloring to create a mesmerizing display of swirling rainbow patterns!

When: All Day in Power Science Lab