Diwali is a major festival celebrated in South Asia by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. This festival of lights symbolizes of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. Local organization The Culture Tree will host several events for kids and families to celebrate:
November 1: NYPL (53rd St)
November 1: Children's Museum Of Manhattan
November 1: South Street Seaport Museum
November 2: Ganesh Temple SOHO
November 5: NYPL - Riverside
November 7: Brooklyn Children's Museum
More details here.