Diwali is such a special time for celebration, coming together of communities, families and friends. As a child I remember it just for its fireworks, now it means so much more.
Diwali this year falls on Sunday 30th October and there are many things to do to celebrate in the area and its outskirts. Below are just a few picks, if anyone has any more to add please comment on the post and I will ensure I add them.
Where and when to see the fireworks this year
Stanmore Swaminarayan Temple
When: Sunday 30th October 2016Time: 7pm
Admission: Free
Address: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Stanmore, Dharma Bhakti Manor
Wood Lane
Stanmore
Middlesex, HA7 4LF
Website: Please click here
Pooja's Tips: Park on Stanmore Hill and walk down to the temple, its the easiest way to get there. There is plenty of residential parking.
Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple - Watford
When: Sunday 30th October 2016Time: 630pm
Admission: Free
Address: Bhaktivedanta Manor
Dharam Marg
Hilfield lane, Aldenham
Near Watford, Herts
WD25 8EZ
Website: Please click here
Pooja's Tips: The A41 gets extremely busy as everyone is trying to go down the same road to get to the temple, try coming in from other roads to the temple, Bushey and Watford areas and find alternative routes.
Swaminarayan Temple - Kingsbury
When: Saturday 29th October 2016
Time: 630pm-9pm
Admission: Free
Address: Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Complex
Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London NW9 8AQ
Website: Please click here
Pooja's Tips: This place will be immensely busy and given limited parking, strongly advise to park elsewhere and walk up
Dishoom Diwali Festival - Kings Cross - yes that's Dishoom the restaurant hosting this!
When: Sunday 23rd October
Time: 330-8pm
Admission: Free
Address: West Handyside Canopy
N1C4, London
Website: Please click here
Pooja's Tips: This looks to be awesome, its my favourite jaunt!. Music, facepainting, Henna Tattoos and all sorts. Plus a fireworks display to end it!
Other things to do and kids workshops
The Mayor's Diwali on the SquareWhen: Sunday 16th October
Time: 1-7pm
Admission: Free
Address: Trafalgar Square, London
Website: Please click here / or here
Pooja's Tips: They have a great programme lined up, if the weather is good this would definitely be worth it. Stations will be busy so use Charing cross, or Picadilly circus and walk down. Leicester Square isn't that far either!
Diwali Mela - Harrow Leisure Centre
When: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October
Time: 10am-8pm
Admission: £4 - available in advance or the door, please check website for details
Address: Harrow Leisure Centre, Byron Hall, Christchurch Ave, Harrow HA3 5BD
Website: Please click here
Pooja's Tips: This is good if you like shopping, plenty of stalls and deals, they also have actors and actresses from Indian soaps, music and entertainment
Diwali Dhamaka - RCT Hall - Harrow - Dinner and Dance
When: Saturday 29th October 2016
Time: 6pm onwards
Admission: £15pp including Dinner, Dance, Games, Karaoke Singing and Fireworks Display.
Under 4s are free
Address: RCT Hall, RCT Sports Ground
Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 6NG
Website: Please click here
Diwali workshop and Tea Party
When: Tuesday 25th & 26th October
Time: 3-445pm or 515-7pm
Admission: Kids aged 3-13 £13 and accompanying adults are £10 (can leave kids there)
Address: The coffee lounge, 378 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9PG
Website: Please click here
Diwali Funday - Pinner
When: Sunday 23rd October
Time: 11-4pm
Admission: Kids day pass £5, adult goes free
Address: West House,
Pinner Memorial Park West End Lane, HA5 3AW Pinner
Website: Please click hereDiwali Rangoli Workshop - Queensbury
When: Saturday 15th October
Time: 2-5pm
Admission: £5 members / £7 non members, kids under 10 free with paying adult
Address: Cannons High School, Shaldon Road, HA8 6AN
Diwali Festival - Watford High Street
When: Sunday 9th October
Time: 12-6pm
Admission: Free
Diwali Show - Watford Palace Theatre
When: Sunday 19th November
Time: 6pm
Admission: £7 including a complimentary snack
Website: Please click here
Diwali Bollywood Night with Jay Kumar- Venue 5
When: Friday 21st October
Time: 8pm onwards
Admission: £15 including a finger buffet
Details below:
Diwali Dinner & Dances - Venue 5
When: Friday 28th October and 4th November
Time: 8pm till 1am
Admission: £27.50 for adults and £15 for kids aged 4-10 includes 3 course menu, welcome drink, and unlimited soft drinks
Website: Please click here for booking details
For events further afield this website has some details, although most of the updates have not been made yet, gives you an idea!
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