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27 Fun Hanukkah Celebrations and Menorah Lightings for Kids in Los Angeles

Celebrate Hanukkah with music, crafts, and building a giant Lego menorah. Photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market
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12/8/22 - By Toby B

However you spell it—Hanukkah, Hanukka, Hannukah, Chanukah, or Channuka—Los Angeles is a great place to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Home to a Jewish population larger than that of Jerusalem, Los Angeles has loads of lighting celebrations all over town, with giant menorahs lighting up open spaces from Silverlake to Santa Monica

There are more than enough celebrations to fill the eight crazy nights, including the popular event at the Skirball Center, as well as numerous local events and candle lightings that burn the sunset oil all week long. For 8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids and more ways to celebrate this holiday season with your family at home, check out our Guide to Holiday Fun for Kids.

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Los Angeles Hanukkah Celebrations 2022

SIJCC Festival of Lights

Silverlake - Saturday, December 10, 2022
Silverlake Independent JCC's Festival of Lights carnival is open to the entire Silver Lake community and annually draws hundreds of families to the SIJCC campus Highlights of this winter block party include the Critter Squad, a Game Zone, craft booths, a Toddler Zone, music and magic, and activities for all ages. The Hollow Trees perform at 11:30am. READ MORE

A Tie-Dye Hanukkah (Lomita)

Lomita - Sunday, December 11, 2022
Hanukkah is looking colorful at Chabad of South Bay: the theme of this year's event is tie-dye! READ MORE

Hanukkah Celebration at The Point

El Segundo - Sunday, December 11, 2022
The Point in El Segundo celebrates Hanukkah for the 7th year with children’s activities, storytelling, crafts, balloon animals, latkes, magic & crafts, and festive eats.  READ MORE

Hanukkah Celebration at the Nixon Presidential Library

Yorba Linda - Sunday, December 11, 2022
Free
The annual Hanukkah celebration at the Richard Nixon Library features a community Menorah candle lighting and musical performances by various community organizations. READ MORE

Kids Pre-Hanukkah Party (Silverlake Library)

Silverlake - Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Free
Kids can get ready for the holiday at a pre-Hanukkah party at the Silverlake Library. Highlights include an olive press demonstration. Kids can paint their own menorah and decorate their own donut, plus hear the story of Hanukkah read from a huge book! READ MORE

Skirball Hanukkah Family Festival

West LA - Sunday, December 18, 2022
The Skirball Hanukkah Family Festival welcomes families of all backgrounds to revel in the spirit of the holiday with music, dance, and storytelling.  READ MORE

Hanukkah Celebration at Pretend City

Irvine - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Pretend City hosts a celebration of Hanukkah. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. READ MORE

Hanukkah Celebration (Original Farmers Market)

Mid-City - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Free
Nothing says Hanukkah like a giant Lego menorah! The Farmers Market celebrates Hanukkah with youth performances by JLA, a sing-along, arts and crafts, and Lego menorah building. READ MORE

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony (Fashion Island)

Newport Beach - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Free
Guests are invited to celebrate Hanukkah at Fashion Island with singing and festive traditions.  READ MORE

Menorah Lighting at Palisades Village

Pacific Palisades - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Free
Chabad Jewish Community of Pacific Palisades helps Palisades Village get in a Festival of Lights mood at this annual menorah lighting event.  READ MORE

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Runway

Playa Vista - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Free
Runway celebrates the first night of Hanukkah with a ceremonial lighting of the menorah at 6pm. READ MORE

Grand Menorah Lighting at Culver Steps

Culver City - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Free
The Grand Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration features a special magic show for all ages. Every child gets a free gift.   READ MORE

Community Menorah Lighting (Hermosa Beach)

Hermosa Beach- Sunday, December 18, 2022
Free
The Hanukkah celebration on Hermosa Beach Pier features gifts for the kids, live Israeli music and entertainment, and a live Hanukkah performance by the Academy of the Arts, Gelt  is dropped from a giant firetruck ladder, and hot latkes & donuts are served READ MORE

JEM Hanukkah Party & Menorah Lighting

Beverly Hills - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Free
The JEM Community Center of Beverly Hills hosts a Hanukkah party and menorah lighting, celebrating light, unity, and liberty. Admission is free. Guests are invited to enjoy music, food, and fun activities; there is a gift for every child. READ MORE

Menorah Lighting Ceremony (Ovation Hollywood)

Hollywood - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Free
The Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Ovation Hollywood is held in the Center Courtyard. Hanukkah is celebrated with donuts, latkes, gelt, dreidels, music, crafts for children, and a show. READ MORE

Hanukkah in Santa Monica

Santa Monica - December 18- 25, 2022
Free
Downtown Santa Monica celebrates Hanukkah with a traditional menorah lighting at sundown each night during the holiday. READ MORE

Hanukkah at the Shoppes - Grand Menorah Lighting (Westlake Village)

Westlake Village - Monday, December 19, 2022
Free
Celebrate Hanukkah with The Shoppes and Chabad of Conejo. In addition to the grand menorah lighting, guests can enjoy special performances, singing, latkes, jelly donuts, crafts, and more. READ MORE

2023 Annual Community Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

Rancho Santa Margarita - Monday, December 19, 2022
Free
The menorah is lit in a community Hanukkah celebration in front of City Hall in Rancho Santa Margarita. Hot latkes are served; kids receive gelt and a glow-in-the-dark Hanukkah gift. READ MORE

Silverlake Hanukkah Festival

Silverlake - Monday, December 19, 2022
Free
Talk about cool: this Hanukkah celebration features a Menorah made out of ice! Israeli celebrity Asaf Goren hosts the annual Hanukkah Silverlake Festival. Highlights include a musical performance by Hughie and Alex from Lewberger, balloon art and a gelt drop. DJ Sagi keeps the dance floor going with beats from Sderot, Israel. READ MORE

Hanukkah in the Foothills 2024

Sunland - Monday, December 19, 2022
Free
Families can celebrate the season at the annual Hanukkah in the Foothills celebration.   The free evening includes a candle lighting, along with food, games, and door prizes. Guests at the celebration can enjoy latkes. READ MORE

Gelt Drop & Menorah Lighting at the Platform

Culver City - Monday, December 19, 2022
Oh Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah come see the lighting of the giant menorah at Platform Culver City. Highlights include hot latkes, donuts, live music,  face painting, crafts for kids, a free raffle, and the Grand Menorah Lighting. Kids can collect gelt, as hundreds of chocolate coins are dropped from a Culver City Fire Truck! READ MORE

Menorah Lighting at the Grove

Mid-City - Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Free
Musician and spiritual motivator Nissim Black opens the show and closes the event, followed by a gentle snowfall. The kindling of the menorah is by Montana Tucker and Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander, in honor is his 100th birthday. Hanukkah refreshments are available after the show. READ MORE

Outlets at San Clemente Menorah Lighting

San Clemente - Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Free
The Outlets at San Clemente light up for Hanukkah -- thanks to a Dancing LED 10-Foot Robot show! Other fun at this free family-friendly celebration includes a balloon artist, crafts for kids, hot latkes, doughnuts, dreidls and gelt, and glow sticks. READ MORE

Menorah Lighting Ceremony + Fireworks (The Commons at Calabasas)

Calabasas - Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Free
The annual menorah lighting & Hanukkah celebration at the Commons at Calabasas is hosted by the Calabasas Shul. This event includes a spectacular fireworks show! Space is limited and entry is not guaranteed.  READ MORE

Menorah Lighting (Ivy Station)

Culver City - Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Free
The Hanukkah celebration at Ivy Station includes a giant menorah lighting, live klezmer music, giant games, hot latkes, donuts, chocolate gelt, dreidels, arts and crafts, and a free raffle. READ MORE

Menorah Lighting Ceremony (Manhattan Village)

Manhattan Village - Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Free
Manhattan Village celebrates Hanukkah. Festivities include music, games and activities, Hanukkah treats, and  the lighting of the giant menorah. All are welcome. READ MORE

Hanukkah on the Boulevard (Encino)

Encino - Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Free
The menorah is lit at Encino Courtyard during the Chanukah on the Boulevard celebration, and guests can enjoy music, a juggler, and arts & crafts. Favorites served include donuts and latkes. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Pretend City Children's Museum
Beverly Cañon Gardens (Maybourne Hotel Beverly Hills)
Grand Terrace at Central Park - Bell Tower Regional Community Center