Diwali Celebration Event

Time 

11am – 2pm

Price 

Free, drop in

Join us for a vibrant community celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, delivered in partnership with Newcastle Hindu Temple.

This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone and is an opportunity to come together, learn about Diwali, and take part in a range of creative and cultural activities.

What's on:

• Diwali Lantern Making Workshops led by GemArts
• Creative visual arts activities with GemArts artist including:
  • Diwali-inspired paint and print making
  • A sensory pattern-making table featuring vibrant Diwali colours
  • Rangoli and mandala-inspired shape explorations
  • Flower printing using hands and bubble-painted paper
• Henna Art with a professional henna artist
• National Literacy Trust Book Pop-Up, with free books available for children and families, plus the opportunity to hear the story of Diwali
• Newcastle United Foundation Pop-Up, meet the team and find out more about the Foundation’s offer for young people.

Whether you're celebrating Diwali, learning about it for the first time, or looking for a fun and creative family activity, we'd love to welcome you.