Celebrate Holi on the Hudson on Sunday, April 6 during this family-friendly outdoor event hosted by Akṣarā at Riverside Park near Pier I Cafe. Your ticket will include a kite, so you can join fellow revelers in filling the sky with vibrant colors. In addition to flying kites, also expect activities and performances to keep the whole family engaged and learning.
The event marks Holi, a Hindu festival of spring that is celebrated by people of all religions and backgrounds in India. "At the core, the festival spreads messages of love, goodness, and renewal," event organizers explain. A heads up that, while use of Holi colors is prohibited in the park, guests are encouraged to dress in Indian-inspired festive clothes. There will be special giveaways for best-dressed couples and families.
Tickets cost $33.85 and include entrance for a family of four, one adult kite, one kids kite, and access to all creative stations.