Durga Puja & Autumn Cultural Festival 2026
A full day of puja rituals, cultural performances, a children's drawing contest and a community bhog lunch, open to every family in Chicagoland.
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM CDT
- Venue
- Schaumburg Convention Center, Hall B1551 N Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173
- Tickets
- Free – $35.00599 of 600 spots left
About this event
The Bangladesh Association of Chicagoland invites you to our biggest autumn gathering of the year. Durga Puja brings our community together across generations to celebrate faith, culture and friendship, and everyone is welcome regardless of background.
Schedule
- 10:00 AM – Doors open, pushpanjali and morning puja
- 12:30 PM – Community bhog lunch (khichuri, labra, chutney and payesh)
- 2:00 PM – Children's drawing contest (ages 4–14, materials provided)
- 3:30 PM – Dhunuchi naach and dhaak performance
- 5:00 PM – Cultural program: Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti and classical dance by local artists
- 7:30 PM – Festival dinner and sindoor khela
What to expect
The hall will be decorated with a hand-crafted protima and an alpona-lined entrance. Vendor stalls will offer sarees, panjabis, jewelry and Bengali sweets from small businesses in our community.
For families
A supervised kids' corner with face painting and crafts runs from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Prizes for the drawing contest are announced during the evening program.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible, with reserved seating near the stage for elders and guests with mobility needs. Please mention any requirements when you register.
Questions? Email events@bacillinois.org.
Schaumburg Convention Center, Hall B
1551 N Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Volunteer at this event
Volunteers make every BAC event possible. Apply below and our team will confirm your role and tasks by email. Volunteers who take part receive a participation certificate.
Registration desk
Check guests in with the QR scanner and hand out wristbands.
6 spot(s) open
Food service
Serve bhog and dinner, keep the buffet line moving.
12 spot(s) open
Kids' corner
Supervise crafts and the drawing contest. Background check required.
5 spot(s) open
Stage & sound
Help performers with cues, microphones and stage changes.
3 spot(s) open
Tickets
Free – $35.00