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Description
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in New Westminster at a free, family-friendly Diwali evening at the Anvil Centre on Monday, November 9, 2026, the day after Diwali. Presented by Diwali Fest in partnership with the City of New Westminster, the event invites everyone to share in South Asian culture, creativity and community.
What to expect
- Complimentary chai to warm up the evening
- A facilitated art workshop for all ages
- Story time for children, led by an author
- A sari-draping demonstration
Event details
- Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Time: 5:30–8:00 pm
- Venue: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
- Admission: Free; pre-registration recommended because space is limited (one registration per person)
- Presented by: Diwali Fest in partnership with the City of New Westminster
- Getting there: across the street from New Westminster SkyTrain station
Register on the Diwali Fest event page. A confirmation email arrives a few days before the event.
More Diwali celebrations
The 2026 series wraps up with Diwali in Surrey on November 15. See our Diwali 2026 events guide for Metro Vancouver for every celebration this season, or visit diwalifest.ca.
