Events
Pujas, galas, garba and dandiya nights, melas, concerts and community gatherings. Organizers can add events free.
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:00 pm
Pearl Banquet Hall, 276 W Old Country Road, Hicksville
An evening of Punjabi folk and Sufi songs from the Padma Shri singer, billed by the organizer as his last New York show. Tables from $150.
From the organizer's page: desieventsonline.com. Confirm details with the organizer.
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · all day
Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays
A small Diwali craft and an information table about the festival in the library's Teen Room. Drop in any time.
From the organizer's page: hamptonbays.librarycalendar.com. Confirm details with the organizer.
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 4:00–5:00 pm
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream
Stories and a Diwali craft for kids in grades K to 6. Registration required, 17 spots.
From the organizer's page: valleystreamlibrary.org. Confirm details with the organizer.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Mineola Memorial Library, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola
A free Diwali craft in the Children's Library for kids and teens. No sign-up; supplies while they last.
From the organizer's page: mineola.librarycalendar.com. Confirm details with the organizer.
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 7:00 pm onward
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 2 Deshon Drive, Melville
Diwali evening at the mandir, with the Chopda Pujan blessing of new account books.
From the organizer's page: baps.org. Confirm details with the organizer.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 6:30–8:30 pm
Bikanervala, 594 S Broadway, Hicksville
A Diwali dinner gathering posted by the "Hang Out in Queens and Nassau" Meetup group. RSVP on Meetup.
From the organizer's page: meetup.com. Confirm details with the organizer.
Mondays, Nov 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 pm
Hicksville Public Library, Hicksville
A beginner Bollywood dance series for adults (18+). Registration is required and covers all four classes.
From the organizer's page: hicksvillelibrary.libcal.com. Confirm details with the organizer.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 10:30 am–7:00 pm
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 2 Deshon Drive, Melville
Darshan of the Annakut offering for the Hindu New Year (Govardhan Puja).
From the organizer's page: baps.org. Confirm details with the organizer.
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 5:00–10:00 pm
Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury
The organizer's annual Diwali gala. Tickets are listed at $150 on the organizer's page.
From the organizer's page: ranausa.org. Confirm details with the organizer.
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 7:30 pm (doors 6:30)
The Space at Westbury, 250 Post Ave, Westbury
A Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi music show from Sapphire Entertainment. Tickets from $65.
From the organizer's page: events.sulekha.com. Confirm details with the organizer.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 8:00 pm
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville
The playback singers perform in the Concert Hall. Tickets through Tilles Center.
From the organizer's page: tillescenter.org. Confirm details with the organizer.
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 7:45 am–3:00 pm
DeMatteis Center, 101 Northern Blvd, Greenvale
Continuing medical education and a research competition from the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, Queens and Long Island chapter.
From the organizer's page: aapiqli.org. Confirm details with the organizer.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 pm
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 2 Deshon Drive, Melville
A celebration of the birth anniversary of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
From the organizer's page: baps.org. Confirm details with the organizer.
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 pm
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 2 Deshon Drive, Melville
A celebration organized by women, for women.
From the organizer's page: baps.org. Confirm details with the organizer.
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