Celebrate every festival with your child
Crafts, science experiments, and art activities for Diwali, Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, and more — matched to your child's age, using materials already in your home.
14 activities · 9 festivals · ages 1–12 · no special materials
Diwali
3 activities · Oct–Nov
Paper Diya Craft for Toddlers — Diwali Activity
A mess-friendly paper diya your toddler can paint and decorate — no fire, no risk. Perfect for the festival of lights.
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Rangoli Art for Preschoolers — Diwali Craft with Chalk and Flower Petals
Draw a simple rangoli grid with chalk and fill it using flower petals, coloured rice, or chalk dust — a tactile, beautiful Diwali activity for preschoolers.
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Diwali Shadow Puppet Theatre — Ramayana Story for Kids
Make shadow puppets of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, and Ravana using cardboard and sticks, then perform the story of Diwali with a torch behind a white sheet.
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Holi
2 activities · Mar
Holi Natural Colours Science Experiment — Make Your Own Holi Powder
Discover how traditional Holi colours were made from flowers, spices, and leaves. Extract real colour from turmeric, beetroot, and marigold petals — a Holi science experiment that connects chemistry to culture.
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Holi Flower Print Greeting Card for Preschoolers
Use real flowers and vegetables as stamps to print a burst-of-colour Holi greeting card — a 20-minute activity that explores shapes, colour, and the joy of Holi.
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Ganesh Chaturthi
2 activities · Aug–Sep
Clay Ganesha for Preschoolers — Ganesh Chaturthi Craft
Roll, pinch, and shape an air-dry clay Ganesha with your preschooler — a tactile, culturally rich Ganesh Chaturthi activity that builds fine motor skills and tells the story of Ganpati.
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Eco-Friendly Ganesha Project for Kids — Ganesh Chaturthi School Activity
Make a seed-embedded Ganesha from natural clay that can be planted after the festival — a Ganesh Chaturthi project that teaches environmental responsibility and cultural values together.
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Raksha Bandhan
1 activity · Aug
Christmas
2 activities · Dec
Christmas Handprint Angel Craft for Toddlers
Turn your toddler's handprints into angel wings for a Christmas keepsake card — a 15-minute activity that doubles as a precious memory of how small their hands were.
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Christmas Star Lantern (Parol) — Paper Craft for Kids
Make a traditional 5-pointed star lantern (similar to the Filipino Parol, popular in Goa and Kerala) using bamboo sticks, tissue paper, and fringed edges — a beautiful Christmas craft for older children.
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Festival calendar
Plan ahead — each festival has activities ready when the season arrives
Does your child's school celebrate these festivals meaningfully?
The activities you do at home matter most when the school reinforces them. Find schools that actively integrate cultural learning, arts, and Indian heritage into their curriculum.