Celebrate with color! Holi is a Hindu festival widely popular in India and in Indian communities around the world. The Festival of Color is a two-day celebration held in March (starting March 3, 2026). In the Seattle area, there are family-friendly celebrations from late February through March 28 this year.
Holi is based on Hindu mythology (it recounts the story of Lord Vishnu and his triumph over the evil King Hiranyakashyap), and for centuries, the religious holiday has been an essential part of Indian culture. Holi symbolizes the celebration of spring, friendship, and family. Communities gather in the streets to throw bright-colored powder and splash each other with colored water. Red, green, and yellow colors dust the air, each carrying its own meaning. Families also gather to share in this tradition by decorating their homes, sharing food, and indulging in sweets. Here are some ways to celebrate Holi and the beginning of spring!
Join a Holi event and celebrate!
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Saturday, February 28
Holi Festival Stories and Color Play | Saturday, February 28 | 2-3 p.m. | Newport Way Library | Free | Hindi Time Kids presents Holi Festival Stories and rhymes & color play! Enjoy stories and rhymes about the traditions of Holi, make your own colorful sand Rangoli, and head outside on our patio for a playful introduction to Gulaal.
Sunday, March 1
Sunday Story Time-Holi | Sunday, March 1 | 1-1:30 p.m. | Sammamish Library | Free | Celebrate Holi at this themed Story Time. Enjoy stories and songs in English and Hindi. Presented by a KCLS Hindi Storyteller and a Sammamish Library Children’s Librarian.
Sunday, March 8
Festival of Colors | Sunday, March 8, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Redmond City Hall | Free admission | Register | All ages | Enjoy colors, music, dance, fun, contests, and tasty Indian food. No outside color will be allowed, but you can pre-purchase 4 color packets ($12) with your registration. Free parking.
Festival of Colors Holi 2026 Celebration | Sunday, March 8. 12 to 4 p.m. | Crossroads Park | $5 for adults, free for kids 12 and under | Tickets | All ages | Celebrate Holi with a live DJ, colors (organic and skin-friendly) for sale, photo booth, and food for purchase. Enjoy hourly color throws.
Saturday, March 14
Holi Celebration | Saturday, March 14 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Depot Park, Duvall | Free | All ages | Celebrate the colors of life, the joy of togetherness, and the spirit of Holi with an afternoon of music, dance, cultural performances, delicious food, and, of course, lots of color.
Saturday, March 21
Holi Festival of Color | Saturday, March 21, 1-3 p.m. | Phinney Center Brick Building | $8 for children, ages 2 and under are free, $15, PNA members, and $20 for nonmembers | Tickets | All ages | Dance to a blend of Bollywood, Bhangra, & EDM by DJ KP. Spice Walla restaurant will be serving delicious Kathi Rolls. Enjoy Nepalese made-from-scratch dumplings and appetizers from Kathmandu Momocha. Wear clothes that are okay to get messy.
CHAI Biggest Holi Fest | Saturday, March 21 | 12-6 p.m. | 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell | Free, register here | All ages | Don’t miss out on the biggest Holi party in Bothell with DJ Prashant, colors, music, and good vibes.
Saturday, March 28
Seattle Holi Featival 2026 | Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 305 Harrison Street, Seattle (by the Space Needle) | Free admission, but must register | All ages | Join us for music, dance, color play, and food as we honor the spirit of Holi and stand together for a kinder, more inclusive world. No outside color allowed, but you can buy color packets with registration.
Holi Color Festival. Photo Permission from Renton Parks and Recreation
Holi: Make a rangoli, dress brightly
Adorn your porch or driveway with spring flowers or powdered colors. Use real petals or sidewalk chalk to make a design. Rangolis are said to bring good luck to your home, family and guests. Spring is all about the color! Tie-dye a T-shirt or wear your brightest outfit to symbolize all the love that you have for one another. In addition, wear colorful accessories to complete your ensemble.
