Hanukkah Happenings in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

There are more than 74 holidays celebrated during the month of December. Among them: Christmas, Kwanzaa and, of course, Hanukkah.

This 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 2022, this celebration runs from Dec. 18-26 and residents in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor are set to celebrate it in a big way. Looking for a fun (and safe) Hanukkah happening for your family to enjoy? Try out these virtual and social distancing-friendly picks.

Chanukah Carnival

Dec. 11, 2022

• Address: Chabad JCC, 3306 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills
• Cost: Free

Enjoy games, music, delicious donuts, story time with Morah Chana and so much more. Reservations required.

Menorah in the D

Dec. 18, 2022

• Address: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
• Cost: Free

This annual event offers a live, in-person event that features a fire show, greetings with community leaders and a lighting of the giant menorah.

Chanukah Wonderland 

Dec. 18, 19 and 25, 2022

• Address: 7290 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township
• Cost: $8

Find a dreidel bounce house, dance machines, latkes, and a tot town filled with all kinds of kid-friendly fun at this annual.

Glow Party

Dec. 19, 2022

• Address: 25725 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park
• Cost: $18/adults, $10/kids

Join Aish Detroit for a fun glow Hanukkah celebration, candle lighting and dinner. Then, hop on the bus to Beaumont and join Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams and shine flashlights for the pediatric patients.

Chanukah on Ice

Dec. 20, 2022

• Address: Suburban Ice Rochester, 52999 Dequindre Road, Rochester Hills
• Cost: $18/adults, $10/kids

Celebrate together with your family in an amazing way. Watch an ice menorah being lit, see the Detroit Ice Skating Show, enjoy Chanukah food and more. RSVP is required.

Downtown Royal Oak Menorah Lighting

Dec. 21, 2022

• Address: 309 South Center Street, Royal Oak
• Cost: Free admission

Head to downtown Royal Oak for a giant Lego menorah lighting, ice dreidel carving, fire juggle snow, food, children’s activity zone and more.

Chanukah on Fire

Dec. 22, 2022

• Address: Chabad Jewish Center of Commerce/Walled Lake, 810 Sleeth Road, Commerce Charter Township
• Cost: Free

See a grand menorah lighting, fire juggler show, latkes, donuts, dreidel waffle bar and more.

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