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Holi celebrations send the colors flying!

The Hindu festival: Holi events and how to celebrate

Learn about the joyful, colorful celebration of spring and all that is good.

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!

Saturday, March 8

Chai Holi Celebration | Saturday, March 8 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Bothell Landing Park | Free | Register here | Bring the family to this colorful celebration, featuring live performances, vibrant colors, food, games, henna, shopping and more.

Holi with Kathputli & Friends | Saturday, March 8 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Newport Way Library | Free | Learn about Holi with a bilingual story time, Kathputli puppet show and more. Presented byĀ Hindi Time Kids. Designed for ages 3 to 8.

Festival of Colors with Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys | Saturday, March 8 | 2:30 to 4 p.m. | Newcastle Library | Free | Register here | Learn about and celebrate Holi and create your own Mixed Media Marigold painting. Supplies provided. Designed for ages 6 and older.

 

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 childā€™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.

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.

 

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.Ā 

 

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.

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About the Author

Jasmin Thankachen

Jasmin is the Associate Publisher at Seattle's Child and an Eastside mom of two boys. She enjoys parenting with lots of love and laughter. Co-Founder of PopUp StoryWalk, she also loves children's picture books, essay writing, and community stories.