Marine Park’s annual Festival of Lights: Diwali gathering takes place at the Carmine Carro Community Center on November 1. Pandit Ravi Doobay will describe traditions honoring Kartika, a holy month on the Hindu calendar.
- When: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 4–6 p.m.
- Where: Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, Brooklyn.
- Cost and entry: Free; no registration required.
- Questions: 860-712-3393 or scott@marineparkalliance.org.
The neighborhood gathering offers a chance to learn about the traditions with other people, and entry is straightforward. NYC Parks gives a two-hour window but leaves the detailed program unspecified, so check with the organizer if you’re planning around a particular activity.