SOMA Cross Cultural Works

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

Maplewood, Saturday is about to GLOW. 🪔✨🎉

Diwali Fest NJ is taking over Maplewood Memorial Park this Saturday for an afternoon filled with color, music, movement, food, and community.

Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with:

💃 Live dance performances
🎶 Music + dhol
🍛 Delicious Indian food
🛍️ Local vendors + shopping
🎨 Kids’ activities
🪔 A special lamp-lighting ceremony
✨ And a sparkler celebration!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2–6 PM
📍 Maplewood Memorial Park — across from Maplewood Train Station
🎟️ FREE admission

Bring the family, meet up with friends, and come experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of Diwali. Everyone is welcome! ❤️

Head over to our website and visit the Events section for more details.

10/15/2026

🪔 Bring the little ones to DiwaliFest for an afternoon full of fun, creativity, and festive cheer!
Kids can enjoy
✨ Henna
✨ Free Sparklers
✨ Dandiya Stick Decoration
✨ Coloring Pages
✨ Face Painting
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Memorial Park Amphitheater, Maplewood, NJ
Come celebrate Diwali with the whole family and make beautiful memories together! 💛

10/15/2026

🪔✨ THE STAGE IS SET! DIWALI FEST NJ 2026! ✨🪔

🎶 From mesmerizing classical dances and energetic Bollywood beats to soulful live music, Bhangra, and Dandiya, we have an incredible lineup of performances waiting for you!

💃 Get ready to dance with SOMA Dance Mob, sing along to the sounds of Rutgers RAAG, experience the magic of Samarth Nagarkar, and join Ms. Bansari for LIVE DANDIYA! 🥁🎤

🌟 We're thrilled to showcase talented local artists, young performers, and dance academies bringing India's rich cultural traditions to life!

📣 Swipe through the performance schedule and plan your afternoon!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Memorial Park Amphitheater, Maplewood, NJ
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION | ALL ARE WELCOME!

🪔 Lamp Lighting Ceremony: 5:45 PM
✨ Sparklers: 6:00 PM

Bring your family, invite your friends, enjoy delicious food, shop from local vendors, and celebrate the festival of lights with our wonderful community! ❤️

Organized by SOMA Cross-Cultural Works in partnership with the Township of Maplewood and Maplewood Arts & Culture.

🔗 www.somaccw.org/diwalifestnj

Tag your friends and favorite performers! See you Saturday! 🧡

10/15/2026

💙 Presenting Sponsor Spotlight: Seton Hall University 💙
A very special thank you to for once again standing behind SOMA Cross Cultural Works and supporting Diwali Fest NJ 2026 as our Presenting Sponsor! 🪔✨
Seton Hall has been one of our most consistent and generous community partners, supporting not just Diwali Fest, but our events throughout the year, year after year. Their continued commitment helps us create celebrations that bring people together, share cultures, and strengthen our community.
We truly could not do what we do without partners like Seton Hall. ❤️
Thank you for believing in our mission, supporting our community, and helping us make Diwali Fest NJ 2026 possible!

10/14/2026

🪔✨ 3 DAYS TO GO! 🎉💥

The countdown is getting REAL! 🥳 Diwali Fest NJ 2026 is almost here, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

💃 Electrifying dance performances
🎶 Incredible live music
🍛 Mouthwatering Indian food
🛍️ Unique local vendors
🪔 Beautiful Diwali traditions
❤️ Amazing community vibes!

A little fall chill? 🍂 No worries! We've got enough music, dancing, delicious food, and festive energy to keep everyone warm! 🔥

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2 PM – 6 PM
📍 Memorial Park, Maplewood, NJ
🎟️ FREE Admission!

✨ Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate the Festival of Lights with us!

❤️ Tag 3 friends you're bringing along! 👇

10/14/2026

Thank you, Ritu Pancholy, for your generous support!

💜 Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: Ritu Pancholy, Attorney at Law 💜
We’re especially proud to thank for supporting Diwali Fest NJ 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor! 🪔✨
Ritu is not only an accomplished attorney, but also a local SOMA resident and one of our own. Her practice focuses on employment law, helping employees, executives, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations navigate workplace issues including discrimination and harassment, employment and severance agreements, workplace investigations, negotiations, and training. Ritu Pancholy Attorney at Law
It means so much when members of our own community step forward to support and celebrate with us. ❤️
Thank you, Ritu, for helping make Diwali Fest NJ possible and for continuing to invest in the community we all call home!

06/05/2026

Maplewood Ukrainian Day 2026 is Saturday, June 6 from 12-6pm at The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ.

Celebrate culture, community, and tradition with a vibrant day filled with delicious Ukrainian food, live music, traditional dance, and cultural performances, arts, and crafts. And continue into the evening at the Ukrainian Zabava (dance party) with Soloway Band from 6-9pm.

Experience the rich flavors, energy, and spirit of Ukraine in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Sponsored by Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Maplewood, NJ.