Hanukkah (or Chanukah), a Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights, starts at sundown December 4, 2026 and ends on the night of December 12, 2026. In the list below, you’ll find events from 2025 that helped our readers celebrate Hanukkah. Check back soon for details about 2026 offerings. These Hanukkah events to offer ways to celebrate the holiday together: lighting candles, playing dreidel, and of course, eating delicious potato pancakes.
Know of a great Hanukkah event near you? Click here to submit the event!
2025 Hanukkah Events in Chicagoland
Are there special Hanukkah events or traditions that you enjoy every year with your family? Please share below. Then, take a look at this neat article for a little inspiration about building new Hanukkah traditions. And, don’t miss our page on more holiday experiences to share with kids this winter!
