Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree host a full day of free Seaport Museum admission and festive activities to mark Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, including crafts, puppet shows, story time, and more.

From 11am to 6pm, step aboard the Seaport Museum’s 1885 tall ship Wavertree for hands-on Diwali fun! Create your own baggywrinkle decoration inspired by marigold garlands, a symbol of good fortune and faith, but with a maritime twist. Plus, decorate your own “diya lamp”—or in this case, a candle—and float it in a special pool on deck, symbolizing prosperity for the new year. The Museum is staying open one hour later so that you can enjoy the glow of your diya lamp after sunset.

From 4pm to 6pm, enjoy a Diwali Puppet Storytime on Wavertree, and explore the significance and origins of Diwali and how it’s celebrated worldwide, and participate in A Kids Book About Diwali storytime, perfect for children and families. Following Storytime, dive into an interactive dance workshop and learn mudras (hand gestures) from classical Indian dance and groove to popular Diwali songs in a lively performance!