The Festival of India
Look out for Lord Ganesh walking through Swadeshi Mela! Spot Ganesh anywhere in the festival grounds and click a selfie with him — a magical memory for kids and families.
🎟️ Kids enter FREE. Parents/adults need a day pass or bundle entry ticket. • 🎟️ Kids enter FREE. Parents/adults need a day pass or bundle entry ticket. •
🎟️ Kids enter FREE. Parents/adults need a day pass or bundle entry ticket. • 🎟️ Kids enter FREE. Parents/adults need a day pass or bundle entry ticket. •
Parents of participating kids: 3-Day Pass for just $10
Use promo code KIDSACTIVITY at checkout — one day is on us.
Buy your 3-Day PassStarts at 5:00 PM
Celebrate America through children’s creativity. Kids create artwork inspired by USA patriotism — the American flag, freedom, unity, American landmarks, community, and what America means to them.
Age categories
Ages 4-6 | Ages 7-9 | Ages 10-12 | Ages 13-16
Awards
Winners receive Certificates. Awards presented on Closing Day, Sunday September 13.
Interactive sessions conducted by participating educational and activity institutes. Register your child for one or multiple sessions.
American Martial Arts Academy - Naperville
Kids Martial Arts & Self-Defense Workshop
Eye Level
Workshops for all ages
CMCE
Kids Educational Cricket Session
Swadeshi Mela
Art & Creativity Workshop
Swadeshi Mela
Art & Creativity Workshop
✨ More exciting kids activities and participating institutes will be announced soon!
Time to be announced (editable)
A special Indian cultural art competition centered around Lord Ganesh. Children create their own Ganesh-themed artwork, and a frame is provided by Swadeshi Mela. Please register in advance so organizers can plan the required art materials and frames.
Age categories
Ages 4-6 | Ages 7-9 | Ages 10-12 | Ages 13-16
Rules
Children create their own Ganesh-themed artwork. A frame will be provided by Swadeshi Mela. Please register in advance so we can prepare art materials and frames.
Judging criteria
Creativity, cultural expression, neatness, and overall presentation.
Prizes
Winners receive Certificates. Awards presented on Closing Day, Sunday September 13.
