Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights, is celebrated by people of the Jewish faith to commemorate the rededication of the Second Temple. It is observed for eight days by the lighting of candles of a menorah.
In 2024, this celebration runs from Dec. 25-Jan. 2 and residents in metro Detroit are set to celebrate it in a big way. Try these events out if you’re looking for fun Hanukkah happenings for your whole family to enjoy.
This article was recently updated Nov. 20, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding Hanukkah events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best places to see celebrate Hanukkah with your family in metro Detroit. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
Chanu-Con!
Dec. 8, 2024
- Address: Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln St., Oak Park
- Cost: Free admission; donations welcome
This ninth annual event features delicious kosher food, live musical entertainment, children’s activities, a 50/50 raffle, gift vendors, Oak Park Library storytime, bounce house and more.
Countdown to Hanukkah
Dec. 15, 2024
- Address: Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township
- Cost: Free
This countdown features games, crafts, tzedakah projects, a pancake breakfast and other fun activities. Registration required by Dec. 10.
DIY With Dad – Chanukah
Dec. 15, 2024
- Address: Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: $10/child, free for dads/grandpas
Kids/grandkids along with their dads/grandpas can enjoy a cooking class to make chocolate gelt and sufganiyot in preparation for Chanukah. A pizza lunch is included. No prior baking experience is necessary.
Menorah in the D
Dec. 25, 2024
- Address: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
This annual event features a fire show, complimentary soup, snacks and cider, crafts, games, greetings with community leaders and the lighting of the giant menorah.
Chanukah Havdalah Glow Party
Dec. 28, 2024
- Address: Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield
- Cost: $18/family, $8/person
All ages can celebrate Chanukah with glow sticks, songs, dreidels, dinner, the lighting of the Menorah and much more. Kids can wear their pajamas.
ChaNEWkah
Dec. 31, 2024
- Address: Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: $18/family, $8/person
Families can celebrate both New Years and Chanukah at this event. Light the candles and countdown the new year. Also, enjoy entertainment, a light dinner, activities and more.
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