In celebration of Holi, the traditional Indian festival of colors, CMOM hosts some exciting programs in conjunction with The Culture Tree and the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art.  

Holi Celebration with The Culture Tree and the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
The holiday Holi welcomes spring and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Dating back thousands of years, the jubilant Holi Festival of Colors has spread from India throughout the world. Mark this vibrant holiday by learning about Holi traditions through read-alouds, puppetry, a dance workshop, exciting art projects!
Sunday, March 9 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor & 3rd Floor
Friday, March 14 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor & 3rd Floor

Holi Mural Wall
Celebrate the Hindu festival of colors on CMOM’s Mural Wall by swiping, smudging, and spreading the colors of Holi: blue, yellow, red, purple, magenta, and green.
Sunday, March 9 | 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Friday, March 14 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

The Colors of Krishna’s Love Puppet Show
Learn the story of Holi and how it is celebrated through an interactive show with dance, drama, puppetry, and songs. Meet Krishna and his friends and learn about India’s festival of colors, celebrating true friendship and love for others. Presented with WonderSpark Puppets.
Sunday, March 9 | 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Holi Dance Performance and Workshop presented by The Culture Tree
The Holi celebration continues with a colorful and vibrant dance performance. Listen to several Holi songs, followed by a dance workshop.
Sunday, March 9 | 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Storytime with Shweta Ganesh Kumar
Storyteller and children’s book author Shweta Ganesh Kumar recounts the story of Shiva and the God of Love.
Sunday, March 9 | 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 – 8 | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Spectacular Shades of Spring with the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Create vibrantly colored mobiles to evoke the bursts of color associated with Holi and springtime!
Sunday, March 9 | 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm | Sign-up | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Alphie’s Storytime: Bilingual Story Time with The Culture Tree and Author Anu Sehgal
Author Anu Sehgal hosts an exciting bilingual storytime (English/Hindi) with a her book Kahaani Rangeeli (Colorful Story), about Krishna and his friends celebrating Holi! The read-aloud ends with a short flower breathing meditation, a grounding exercise to welcome spring.
Sunday, March 9 | 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Drop-in | Ages 2 – 4 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Holi Splatter Canvas
Celebrate the festival of colors with mini canvas splatter paintings!
Friday, March 14 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Inside Art