{"id":226655,"date":"2026-09-24T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/?p=226655"},"modified":"2026-09-24T20:48:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:48:24","slug":"diwali-new-jersey-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/diwali-new-jersey-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Diwali Events Happening Across New Jersey This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"diwali new jersey 2026\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">events<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Festival of Lights falls on Sunday, November 8th, but celebrations will take place throughout the Garden State in October and November. From massive community festivals and colorful cultural celebrations to family-friendly activities, shopping <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/fall-food-festivals-new-jersey-2026\/\">events<\/a>, and traditional religious observances, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday. Whether you&#8217;re looking for an afternoon of music and dancing or a more traditional celebration, there\u2019s something for everyone. We&#8217;ve rounded up some of the Diwali events happening across NJ this year.<\/span><b> Keep reading to find one near you.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226669\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"diwali new jersey 2026\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/diwali-new-jersey-2026.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s note: we will be adding to this list as more events are announced. Please feel free to get in touch via hello@thelocalgirl.com to share information.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/annual-diwali-function-tickets-2001713105784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Diwali Function<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 20 Rita Drive, Morris Plains<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sruhadam Entertainment\u2019s Annual Diwali Function is happening Sunday, October 18th from 5-11PM at Parsippany Hills High School. The evening will feature traditional music, snacks, festive decorations, and plenty of Diwali-themed fun. The celebration is intended to be a family-friendly way to gather with friends and celebrate the Festival of Lights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/unique-night-out-events-new-jersey\/\">New Jersey Museums + Libraries That Host After-Hours Events<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ascendleadership.site-ym.com\/events\/EventDetails.aspx?id=2089794&amp;group=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascend New Jersey&#8217;s 2026 Diwali Celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 620 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascend New Jersey will host its 2026 Diwali Celebration on Thursday, October 15th, from 6PM-10PM at Rasio 3 in Monmouth Junction. The evening will include festive food, music, dancing, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the local community. Tickets are listed at $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers, and $5 for students, with a $35 door price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viewcy.com\/event\/chhandayan_diwali_fes_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhandayan 2026 Diwali Festival Celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music lovers can celebrate Diwali with Chhandayan Center for Indian Music on Saturday, November 7th from 12PM-5PM at the PeopleCare Center in Bridgewater. The event will feature a variety of community performances, with snacks, meals, and beverages available for purchase. Festive attire is encouraged, making this a fun option for anyone looking to spend an afternoon surrounded by Indian music and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/events.sulekha.com\/diwali-fair-2026-in-new-jersey_event-in_princeton-nj_401316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diwali Fair 2026<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 102 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized by Business NJ, this fair will take place on Sunday, October 18th at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event will bring together music, dance, cultural programming, fashion, and shopping for a full day of Diwali festivities. The evening is intended to be family-friendly and includes programming representing multiple Indian languages and cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/3rd-annual-diwali-in-norwood-feat-turmeric-indian-bistro-free-to-enter-tickets-1998618119597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diwali in Norwood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 453 Broadway, Norwood<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third annual Diwali in Norwood event will take place on Sunday, October 18th from 3PM\u20137PM. This free, family-friendly festival was created to give people of all backgrounds a chance to experience Indian culture through food, music, dance, storytelling, art, and hands-on activities. There will also be diya designing and a community diya lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/16th-annual-diwali-mela-the-festival-of-lights-tickets-1992453556222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diwali Mela<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 150 Plaza Center, Secaucus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DdSuPlXHSQg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DdSuPlXHSQg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Indian Caucus of Secaucus (@indiancaucus)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe Indian Caucus of Secaucus is bringing back its 16th Annual Diwali Mela on Sunday, October 4th from 12PM\u20136PM at Buchmuller Park. The free celebration will feature cultural exhibits, live performances, and a community marketplace, with plenty of opportunities to shop, eat, and celebrate. The event is open to everyone and has become an annual tradition in Secaucus.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2281308955730094\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diwali on Hudson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | Exchange Place, Jersey City<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Saraswati Cultural Association of New Jersey is bringing back its Diwali on Hudson celebration to Exchange Place on Saturday, October 24th from 12PM\u20136PM. The free, family-friendly event is celebrating its 12th year with cultural performances, vendors, and plenty of festive energy along the Jersey City waterfront. It&#8217;s also a pretty great place to celebrate if you want NYC skyline views with your Diwali festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/diwali-on-hudson-family-diwali-cruise-party-tickets-2001002595629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diwali on Hudson Family Cruise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 80 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a Diwali celebration with a little more flair, Bollywood Nights NYC is hosting a family-friendly cruise from Liberty Landing Marina on Saturday, November 7th, from 6PM\u201310PM. The evening will feature Bollywood music and dancing, a Punjabi dholi, a belly dancer, a photo booth, festive decorations, and views of the NYC skyline from the water. Festive Indian attire is encouraged, so consider this your excuse to dress up for the Festival of Lights.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/diwali-royale-celebration-2026-by-mehak-entertainment-tickets-1991353698518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diwali Royale 2026<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 1050 King Georges Post Road, Woodbridge Township<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a more dressed-up celebration, Diwali Royale 2026 is happening Friday, November 6th from 6:30PM\u201311:30PM at Royal Albert&#8217;s Palace. The family-friendly evening will include Bollywood and Bhangra music, live entertainment, a fashion show, dhol performances, a complimentary Desi dinner buffet, festive d\u00e9cor, and a photo booth. The event is currently listed as sold out, so keep that in mind if you&#8217;re hoping to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/new-jersey\/edison-metuchen\/edisons-diwali-celebration-returns-papaianni-park-nov-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edison Diwali Festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest Diwali celebrations in the state is returning to Papaianni Park on Saturday, November 7th from 5PM\u20139PM, with a rain date of November 14th. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/new-jersey\/edison-metuchen\/edisons-diwali-celebration-returns-papaianni-park-nov-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the township and Edison Recreation Department expect more than 10,000 people for the free celebration, which will feature lights, culture, food, music, and family fun. The township is also accepting applications from food, food truck, and non-food vendors ahead of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklintwpnj.org\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/32122\/3988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franklin Township Diwali Celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franklin Township is hosting a free community Diwali celebration on Saturday, October 3rd from 3PM\u20136PM at Franklin High School. The afternoon will feature cultural programming and entertainment, food available for purchase, vendor tables, free mehendi, and a photo booth. No registration is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/events.sulekha.com\/grand-diwali-mela-in-edison_event-in_edison-nj_400364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Diwali Mela<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 2863 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edison is getting another Diwali celebration earlier in the season with the Grand Diwali Mela on Sunday, October 25th. The free, all-ages event will feature more than 40 vendors selling clothing, jewelry, and other festive goods, along with food, entertainment, and cultural performances. The event is scheduled for noon at Parlor Banquet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/aapinewjersey.org\/events\/light-up-diwali-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light Up Diwali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DdeLnrMiAX6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DdeLnrMiAX6\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by AAPI New Jersey (@aapinewjersey)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>AAPI New Jersey&#8217;s Light Up Diwali celebration is returning to the Montclair Art Museum on Saturday, October 17th from 2PM\u20136PM. The annual festival celebrates the diverse cultural traditions of the South Asian diaspora and brings the community together for an afternoon of music, culture, and festivities. Multiple food trucks will be on site, and the museum\u2019s galleries will also be open to explore.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouthmuseum.org\/event-details\/festival-of-light-opening-reception\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monmouth Museum&#8217;s Festival of Light<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 266 North Avenue, Dunellen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a more arts-focused way to celebrate the season, the Monmouth Museum is hosting <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festival of Light<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a juried exhibition inspired by Diwali and themes including light, resilience, identity, and tradition. The exhibition runs from October 2nd through November 15th at the museum&#8217;s Dunellen location, with an opening reception scheduled for Friday, October 2nd at 6PM. The exhibition will also be on view during Diwali itself on November 8th.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oldbridgelibrary.events.mylibrary.digital\/event?id=419560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Bridge Public Library Diwali Celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | One Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Old Bridge Public Library is hosting a free Diwali Celebration on Saturday, November 7th from 11AM\u20132PM. The all-ages event will feature diya and candle painting, paper crafts, and other activities while supplies last. No registration is required, making this an easy option for families looking for a low-key way to celebrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/events.sulekha.com\/princeton-diwali-bazaar_event-in_princeton-nj_401253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Princeton Diwali Bazaar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 4355 US-1, Princeton<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Princeton Diwali Bazaar is happening Sunday, November 1st at the DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton. The free event will feature more than 40 vendors selling Indian and Pakistani clothing, jewelry, and accessories, along with food and cultural performances representing communities from across India. The event will take place from 12PM-8PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sanatannj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SANJ Kali Puja + Diwali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dbx5gfjxvKn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dbx5gfjxvKn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by SANJ (@sanatannj)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Sanatan Association of New Jersey is hosting a Kali Puja and Diwali celebration on Saturday, November 7th from 4PM-11:30PM. The event will feature a traditional Kali Puja worship ceremony, live cultural performances, and a community bazaar. Tickets are currently listed starting at $30.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/raakhee-mirchandani-hoboken-author-diwali\/\">Hoboken Local + Author Raakhee Mirchandani Celebrates Diwali 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northbrunswicknj.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=998&amp;month=10&amp;year=2026&amp;day=25&amp;calType=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Brunswick Diwali Gala<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Brunswick Township is hosting its annual Diwali Gala on Sunday, October 25th from 2PM\u20135PM at North Brunswick Township High School. The event will feature food, vendors, entertainment, and a live DJ. Admission to the event will be free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/the-park-villa\/diwali-play-date-2026\/4246626398923439\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diwali Play Date<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | 124 Case Drive, South Plainfield<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents of little ones can kick off the Diwali season at the fifth annual Diwali Play Date on Saturday, October 3rd from 12PM\u20133PM at The Park Villa in South Plainfield. Designed primarily for children ages 2\u20137, the event will include rangoli-making, diya painting, mehndi, a Bollywood dance workshop, storytime, and more. Every guest needs a ticket, including adults, and capacity is limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thenewjerseygirl on&nbsp;<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thelocalgirlhq\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thelocalgirlhq?lang=en\">TikTok<\/a>&nbsp;for the latest updates on Hoboken, Montclair, Bergen County, and more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.myflodesk.com\/xdt5qdr3st\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/events -news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>eventsThe Festival of Lights falls on Sunday, November 8th, but celebrations will take place throughout the Garden State in October and November.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":453,"featured_media":226669,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[17,4,45,40],"tags":[10,12],"class_list":["post-226655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events-news","category-lifestyle","category-new-jersey","category-the-local-girl","tag-events","tag-tlg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.3 (Yoast SEO v28.3) - 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