Here you will find a list of local Hanukkah Celebrations in and around San Diego and the North County area. Make sure to bookmark this page as this guide will be updated regularly throughout the holiday season or receive updates directly in your inbox by subscribing below. Are you or your organization hosting an event that you would like included in this guide? Submit your event HERE.
Menorah Workshop at The Home Depot
December 8th
FREE, RSVP Required
You are invited to join us for a fun FREE interactive Menorah Workshop! Chabad Poway will be partnering with The Home Depot to offer a Pre- Chanukah Menorah Workshop at Home Depot, on Sunday, December 8th 10:30-11:30am, The event will unite children and their families from our community in a joyous and interactive pre-celebration of Chanukah. Participants will receive a free workers apron and then craft their own unique Menorah from wood and a host of other supplies available at The Home Depot. Parents should accompany their children,to this event and there is no charge for attending. This workshop is sponsored by The Home Depot and coordinated by Chabad of Poway FREE with RSVP!! Limited kits available RSVP early to secure a spot!
Menorah Workshop
December 15th
FREE
You are invited to join us for a fun FREE interactive Menorah Workshop! RSVP required. Chabad of San Marcos & Alef Hebrew School are partnering with The Home Depot to offer a Pre- Chanukah Menorah Workshop at our local Home Depot. The event will unite children and their families from our community in a joyous and interactive pre-celebration of Chanukah. Participants will receive a free workers apron and then craft their own unique Menorah from wood and a host of other supplies available at The Home Depot. Parents should accompany their children to this event and there is no charge for attending.
This workshop is sponsored by The Home Depot and coordinated by Chabad.
Chanukah at the Mall
Westfield North County, Escondido
December 22nd
FREE
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah at Westfield NC Mall with a grand Menorah Lighting, dreidel spinning, live music, kids crafts, donuts, latkes, prizes and more! What a great way to start off Chanukah, See you there!
Liberty Station Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
December 22nd
FREE
The holiday festivities, in partnership with Chabad of Downtown San Diego and Chabad of Pacific Beach, will be from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and take place in between THE LOT and Rady Children’s Ice Rink. Prepare for a magical night at Liberty Station as guests are welcomed for a family-friendly evening filled with music and other holiday surprises at this special Hanukkah event. The Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting at Liberty Station is the final event of the neighborhood’s Salute the Season holiday festivities. Following the celebration, visitors may enjoy a night of outdoor ice skating at the Rady Children’s Ice Rink which will stay open until 10 p.m.
Chanukah Celebration
Regal Cinema Plaza, Oceanside
December 23rd
FREE
Join the community in Unity at the Regal Cinema Plaza in Oceanside for the lighting of Oceanside's largest Menorah! The Youngest Professional Flying Trapeze Artist in the world 9-year-old Cameron Chute will do an acrobatic performance! She has been performing at Pop Circus in Japan since she was 5 years old! Chocolate gelt drop by Judah the Maccabee from the top of a 30 foot crane! Music, latkes, hot chocolate and more! Bring along your family and Friends! This event is free and open to all.
Chanukah Funzone
The Poway Hebrew School, Poway
December 24th
FREE
Chanukah fun for all ages! Crafts, Inflatables, Chinese Food, and lots of happy Chanukah spirit and light.
Community Chanukah Party + Dinner and a Movie
Chabad Jewish Center- Vista
December 25th
FREE, RSVP Requested
Join us for a festive afternoon of fun for all ages. Enjoy Chanukah treats, Make your own Chanukah candles, Help create a giant popcorn filled Chanukiah, Bring your own menorah or light one of ours, Dinner available for purchase, and Special crafts, activities and area for toddlers
4:00pm Live Performance and Chanukah Sing Along
Stay for an adults only movie at 5:30pm
Celebrate Chanukah at Babies in Bloom
December 27th
FREE, RSVP Required
Bring your little one for a memorable Chanukah sensory experience. Taste and smell delicious holiday foods. Experience the colors and shapes of Chanukah through crafts and picture books. Learn new Chanukah songs and help us make some music. Capture the memories - Step into the Chanukah themed photo booth. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and special friends are welcome!
