Celebrate with color! Holi is a Hindu festival widely popular in India and in Indian communities around the world.
The celebration is known as the Festival of Color and is celebrated over two days in March (starting March 14, 2025). 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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Thursday, March 13
Holi Family Story Time | Thursday, March 13 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Sammamish Library | Free | Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes in Hindi that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
Saturday, March 15
Range Barse Holi Celebration | Saturday, March 15 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Lake Sammamish State Park | $12 per adult, free for kids under age 10 years | Tickets here | Join this Holi celebration and enjoy eco-friendly colors, DJ Naach & Dhol, food Stalls, and live performances.
CRY Holi Festival | Saturday, March 15 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Bellevue Downtown Park | $15+, 12 and under free | Tickets here | The festival features music by DJ Kapil, group performances, colors (organic and skin-friendly), Indian food for purchase and total dhamaal.
Holi Festival of Color | Saturday, March 15 | 12 to 4 p.m | Liberty Park | Free | Register here | This family-friendly Holi celebration features a DJ, dancing, food trucks, vendors, and color throwing. All colors will be provided to attendees.
Holi Color Festival. Photo Permission from Renton Parks and Recreation
Rhythms of India | Saturday, March 15 | 3 to 3:45 p.m. | Bothell Library | Free | Enjoy traditional and contemporary dances of Punjab presented by Rhythms of India and learn some basic dance steps. Space is limited.
Sunday, March 16
Holi Celebration | Sunday, March 16. 12 to 4 p.m. | Crossroads Park | $15 for adult, free for kids 12 and under | Tickets here | Celebrate Holi with a live DJ Music, colors (organic and skin-friendly) for sale, and food for purchase.
Discover Holi, the Festival of Colors | Sunday, March 16 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Fairwood Library, Renton | Free | Hear the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the Holi celebration. Enjoy the music, songs and dance. Relax your mind with a quick meditation.
Blessing the house with a colorful rangoli.
Saturday, March 22
Beats of Washington Holi Color Fest | Saturday, March 22. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Crossroads Park | $6+, free for kids 10 and under/college students with ID | Tickets here | Join this Holi celebration that features non-stop DJ beats by DJ Gabbar, live Dhol-Tasha, a children’s zone, dance performances, contests, dance-offs and much more.
Holi Festival of Color | Saturday, March 22. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Phinney Center Brick Building | $7+, ages 2 and under are free | Tickets here | Come together to celebrate this traditional Indian festival with music, children’s crafts, dancing, food, color and so much more. Wear clothes that are okay to get messy.
Holi Celebration | Saturday, March 22 | 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, April 5
Festival of Colors | Saturday, April 5. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Marymoor Park | Free admission | Register here | Enjoy colors, music, dance, fun, contests and tasty Indian food. No outside color will be allowed, but you can pre-purchase color packets with your registration. Parking is $10 per car.
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.
Make colorful shirts to celebrate spring.
