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Monday Oct. 20, 2025

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3 – 6 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Diwali Celebration at the Seaport Museum

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Holiday

South Street Seaport MuseumDowntown Manhattan

Paws Days

5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Film

Hudson YardsManhattan

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5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Art

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

5 – 9 pm

8th Annual Diwali Fest

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Bhakti CenterManhattan

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5 – 9 pm

DIWALI FESTIVAL NYC

Bhakti CenterEast Village

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