Meet your organisers

Two mums, one big party

Diwali Playdate started with two Singapore mums who wanted their kids to grow up loving Deepavali as much as they did.

Rinie Gupta

Rinie Gupta

Founder · Entrepreneur · Mum · Pawrent

Rinie is an entrepreneur and the founder of Yawn to Dawn, a certified newborn, baby and toddler sleep consultancy. She helps tired parents of under-5s get their nights back and co-hosts The Modern Indian Parent Podcast. At Diwali Playdate she's our resident dance master, leading the Bollywood workshop. She's the one who keeps the evening alive and flowing, and she's a full-on enthu cutlet!

@riniegupta
Sana

Sana (Upasna)

Founder · Entrepreneur · Twins mama · Pawrent

Sana is an entrepreneur and tech startup founder building SympleHost, a mum to twins and a proud pawrent. She loves bringing people together and turning big ideas into real-life celebrations. Deeply rooted in her Indian culture, she loves sharing its traditions and teaching them to the next generation. At Diwali Playdate she leads the welcome and the puja, and looks after every detail down to the very last diya.

@symplesana
What parents said

Loved by families

🪔 The right mix of culture and festive fun 📖 Kids loved the Ramayan storytime & aarti 🎨 So many stations to keep kids busy 💃 The fashion show & dance party 🍎 Kid-friendly snacks, especially the fruit 💍 The bangle bar was a hit with the little ones ✨ Thoughtful touches, like petal rangoli for the tiny tots

2026 highlights: what parents told us they loved, and what we saw on the night.

★★★★★9.1 / 10average rating from parents at Diwali Playdate 2026
Honestly, words can't do justice to how good it was. Rinie and Sana, wow! We had an absolute blast. I wasn't sure if my 16-month-old was too young, but he was dancing away right till the end!
Mum of a 16-month-old
Booths were amazing, and the fashion show was sooo fun!
Parent, Diwali Playdate 2026
Our favourite part? The Ramayan storytelling and the aarti.
Parent, Diwali Playdate 2026
The number of activities kept the kids occupied across every station.
Parent, Diwali Playdate 2026
Super fun and so well thought out.
Parent, Diwali Playdate 2026
Making and decorating those wooden diyas was the best part!
Parent, Diwali Playdate 2026
It was extremely fun. Would love to join again next year.
Parent, Diwali Playdate 2026
This should be a yearly event!
Parent, Diwali Playdate 2026
Rinie and Sana hosting Diwali Playdate 2026
Why we started

Deepavali, the way we remember it

Growing up, Deepavali meant sticky hands, new clothes, diyas on every ledge and a house full of noise. We wanted our kids in Singapore to feel that too, so we threw them a party and invited everyone.

Kids 1–10Babies to big kids, all welcome
Every familyCulture first, open to all
Take-home craftsDiya, thali, rangoli memories
Parents join inThis isn't a drop-off

With love, Rinie & Sana

2027 waitlist open

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Tickets open as soon as our 2027 venue is confirmed. Waitlist families get first access and early-bird pricing.

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