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Hanukkah Fun and Menorah Lightings on Long Island

The Chai Center celebrates Hanukakh with arts, crafts, games, and more. Photo courtesy of the Chai Center
The Chai Center celebrates Hanukakh with arts, crafts, games, and more. Photo courtesy of the Chai Center
12/2/18 - By Jaime Sumersille

Hanukkah festivities, crafts, and activities are underway across Long Island. Giant menorahs will be lit, dreidels spun, and latkes devoured during the eight-day celebration that begins on Sunday, December 2.

You'll also find car parades, fire jugglers, ice skating events, and more. Here are some of the most fun Festival of Lights events for local families. Be sure to check out our Holiday Fun Guide for more events this month, and of course, the daily Events Calendar.

As always, for outdoor events we recommend you call or check websites for potential weather-related postponements or delays. Happy Hanukkah.

Catch Yani Z in concert at the mega-bash at Nassau Coliseum. Photo courtesy of Yani Z
Catch Yani Z in concert at the mega-bash at Nassau Coliseum. Photo courtesy of Yani Z

Nassau County

Menorah Lighting in Bellmore

Bellmore — FREE
Join religious leaders from Congregation Beth Ohr in the heart of Bellmore village, who will lead participants in prayer as they light a 10-foot Hanukkah menorah. READ MORE

Hanukkah Community Celebration at Sid Jacobson JCC

East Hills
Enjoy an Israeli-style community party hosted by Shevet Gefen and this Long Island chapter of Israeli Scouts ATID. READ MORE

Hanukkah Menorah Paint Event at Key to My Art

East Rockaway
Drop off kids ages 5 and older or stay and paint with them. No experience necessary. READ MORE

Menorah Lighting in Long Beach

Long Beach — FREE
Join members of Long Beach synagogues to celebrate Hanukkah. Members light the menorah in Kennedy Plaza each night during Hanukkah. READ MORE

Village of Lynbrook Menorah and Christmas Tree Lighting

Lynbrook — FREE
Join the community of Lynbrook as it welcomes the holiday season. READ MORE

Chanukah Parade & Experience in Merrick

Merrick — FREE
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Meet at the Merrick LIRR station for the lighting of the 12-foot menorah and other holiday festivities.  READ MORE

Biscuit's Hanukkah at Once Upon a Treetop

Plainview
Create your own menorah during this 45-minute event! READ MORE

Hanukkah Song and Story Time at The Dolphin Bookshop

Port Washington — FREE
Both the Hanukkah song and storytime events are open to all.  READ MORE

Children's Hanukkah Party at Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth

Rockville Centre
Join Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth for a party for children of all ages. Enjoy a storytime, crafts, sing-along, cookie, baking, chocolate making, and pizza. READ MORE

Hanukkah Celebration at Sun Harbor Manor

Roslyn — FREE
Bring a smile to the residents of Sun Harbor Manor by sharing stories, songs, decorations,  and crafts. READ MORE

Mega Hanukkah Bash at Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
This is a family-friendly Hanukkah celebration at Nassau Coliseum featuring Yoni Z live in concert. READ MORE

Suffolk County

Menorah Workshop at the Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
See different oil lamps from the museum's collection and create your own tiled menorah. READ MORE

Family Hanukkah Celebration at Suffolk YJCC

Commack — FREE
A Hanukkah play featuring Stage 74 and “Just One Wheel," latkes and gelt, dreidel spinning, and more take center stage at the Suffolk YJCC Family Hanukkah Celebration. READ MORE

Pre-Hanukkah Wonderland at The Chai Center

Dix Hills
Celebrate at The Chai Center with arts and crafts, games and activities. READ MORE

Chabad of the Hamptons East Hampton Menorah Lighting

East Hampton — FREE
Spread the light of Hanukkah throughout East Hampton at this public menorah lighting. Enjoy hot drinks, donut,s and Hanukkah music. READ MORE

Hanukkah Celebration at Walt Whitman Mall

Huntington Station — FREE
Enjoy a menorah lighting and family activities to celebrate the holiday. READ MORE

Chabad of the Hamptons Montauk Menorah Lighting

Montauk — FREE
Spread the light of Hanukkah throughout Montauk at this public menorah lighting. Enjoy hot drinks, donuts and Hanukkah music. READ MORE

Menorah Lighting at Heritage Trust

Mount Sinai — FREE
Celebrate the start of the Festival of Lights at the annual Heritage Trust menorah lighting.  READ MORE

Community Hanukkah Party Candle Lighting

Sag Harbor — FREE
This is an annual all-ages Hanukkah Party. Enjoy "Texas Hold 'Em Dreidel" for adults and "A Hanukkah Carol" written and performed by members  READ MORE

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