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The BEST Hanukkah 🕎 Celebrations and Menorah Lighting For LA Families!
- Angela Cantoni
- Dec 11, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 5
(Updated for 2024) Hanukkah is the festival of lights, which starts on December 25, 2024, this year and lasts for eight nights till January 2, 2025. Hanukkah is celebrated all around Los Angeles for families and kids. Here, we've found an awesome list of Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Celebrations in and around Los Angeles to enjoy with your family for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
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Menorah Lighting and Hannukah Events in and near Los Angeles!
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Dec 5, 2024
12 pm - 5 pm
Gather your family and friends for a festive day of Hanukkah fun at the Skirball! This year’s celebration is headlined by the high-energy klezmer rock band Mostly Kosher, who’ll have everyone moving to joyful rhythms. The Skirball Storytellers also bring the Hanukkah story to life with an enchanting performance full of music and puppetry.
Between shows, the fun keeps going! Spin the dreidel in the Dreidel Lounge, snack on crispy latkes and sweet jelly doughnuts, snap a keepsake in the holiday-themed photo booth, and get hands-on crafting your own wearable Hanukkah lamp. Families can also enjoy a screening of the award-winning short film Blewish, cozy up for a storybook reading, and join a dance-a-long just for little ones. As the sun sets, gather together for a community candle lighting—a moment to share light, hope, and warmth in anticipation of the holiday season.
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Dec 19, 2024
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Celebrate Chanukah with family-friendly festivities at Market Plaza! Enjoy joyful youth performances by JLA, build a giant Lego menorah, get creative with Chanukah crafts, and join in lively sing-alongs. The celebrations continue into the New Year with a special menorah lighting hosted by Miracle Mile Chabad—perfect for welcoming a season of light and togetherness.
1200 block of Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA
December 25, 2024
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
You can enjoy eight nights of menorah lighting during Hanukkah on Third Street Promenade starting December 25, 2024. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with nightly menorah lighting! Each evening, a different group hosts the celebration, bringing unique programs filled with light, joy, and community spirit to the heart of the Hanukkah season.
The Grove LA
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Join The Grove for a Hanukkah celebration as they light a candle on the menorah near the Fountain for eight nights of Hanukkah. (Details have not yet been announced).
The Three Clubs
1123 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90038
December 11, 2024
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Get ready for a hilarious and unique Hanukkah celebration with Eight Crazy Plays: A Hanukkah Shakespearience! Hosted by the lively crew of The Riot of the Tipsy Bacchanals, this theatrical event promises an evening of Shakespearean twists infused with Hanukkah spirit.
Join the rowdiest Shakespeare company in Los Angeles for a night of witty performances, creative storytelling, and festive fun. Whether you're a theater lover or just looking for something delightfully different, this Hanukkah show is sure to entertain and delight. Donate what you can!
Sinai Temple
10400 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Dec 13, 2024
5:45 pm - 8 pm
Celebrate Hanukkah with a warm and festive Festival of Lights Community Shabbat Dinner on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring traditional favorites like latkes and sufganiyot while surrounded by stories, songs, and the glow of the menorah.
With an enhanced Shabbat band, Hanukkah-themed food, and special activities for kids, it’s the perfect way to embrace the season with your family and community. Don’t miss this memorable evening of light, gratitude, and togetherness! Tickets are $18 to $25 per person.
Sephardic Temple
10500 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles,CA 90024
December 8, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join in on the festive shopping fun at the Hanukkah Boutique on December 8th, where you can discover delightful holiday treasures from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Explore a variety of items perfect for Hanukkah celebrations and gift-giving, all in one convenient location. Whether you're looking for traditional menorahs, unique holiday decor, or special Hanukkah gifts, this boutique is your one-stop shop for all things festive. Don't miss the opportunity to add a touch of Hanukkah magic to your holiday season.
Ivy Station
8840 National Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
December 30, 2024
5:30 pm
Join the fun at this Hanukkah Celebration featuring live klezmer music, face painting, games, and so much more! Indulge in delicious hot latkes, donuts, and chocolate gelt while enjoying dreidels, arts & crafts, and a free raffle. The evening culminates with a spectacular grand menorah lighting to brighten the holiday spirit.
This free event includes parking validation provided by event staff, making it easy to bring the whole family for a festive night to remember!
8806 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
December 29, 2024
4:30 pm
Don’t miss the annual Chanukah Gelt Drop at Platform Park, where chocolate gelt rains down from a Culver City firetruck! Enjoy hot latkes, doughnuts, Chanukah music, face painting, crafts for kids, a free raffle, and a grand menorah lighting. This is a free event, perfect for the whole family!
The Culver Steps
9300 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
December 26, 2024
5:00 pm
Celebrate Chanukah with a Grand Menorah Lighting at The Culver Steps! Enjoy live music, a magic show, a caricature artist, hot latkes, doughnuts, chocolate gelt, crafts, and activities for kids. Every child will receive a free gift, and there will be free raffles throughout the event.
This is a free event, with complimentary one-hour parking provided!
23000 CA-1
Malibu, CA 90265
Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025
Don't miss the festive celebration of "Chanukah" hosted by Chabad of Malibu! Celebrate the spirit of Chanukah all week long with nightly Menorah lightings! Each mini-Menorah Lighting is packed with festive vibes, delicious treats, and plenty of goodies to make your Chanukah extra special. Don’t miss out on the joy and community at these glowing celebrations! Check the calendar for the times and details.
Kol Tikvah
20400 Ventura Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
December 13, 2024
Celebrate the warmth and joy of Chanukah with the community at Kol Tikvah! Families and friends gather to light the menorahs and enjoy a complimentary dinner complete with delicious latkes. It’s a festive evening filled with togetherness, tradition, and holiday cheer.
Chabad of Pacific Palisades
17315 Sunset Blvd.
Pacific Palisades
Join the festive gathering at the Annual Palisades Unity Menorah Lighting in Palisades Village on Swarthmore Ave. (Dates to be announced). This joyful event, presented by Chabad and Caruso, marks the first night of Chanukah in style. Embrace your creative side with Chanukah crafts, savor delectable treats and much more. The crowning moment, the Menorah Lighting Ceremony, will cast its warm and radiant glow at 6:00 pm, illuminating the night with the spirit of Chanukah.
Hanukkah Calendar for 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029
In 2024, Hanukkah starts on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, through Thursday, January 2, 2025
In 2025, Hanukkah starts on Sunday, December 14, 2025, through Monday, December 22, 2025
In 2026, Hanukkah starts on Friday, December 4, 2026, through Saturday, December 12, 2026
In 2027, Hanukkah starts on Friday, December 24, 2027 through Saturday, January 1, 2028
In 2028, Hanukkah starts on Tuesday, December 12, 2028 through Wednesday, December 20, 2028
In 2029, Hanukkah starts on Saturday, December 1, 2029 through Sunday, December 9, 2029.
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