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 2023, this celebration runs from Dec. 7-15 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.
Hanukkah Storytime & Craft
Dec. 7, 2023
- Address: Detroit Public Library, Main Branch, 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a special Hanukkah story time and craft to learn about and celebrate the holiday. Reserve a spot online.
Menorah in the D
Dec. 7, 2023
- 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. RSVP required.
Share the Light Community-Wide Chanukah Celebration
Dec. 10, 2023
- Address: Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield
- Cost: $8/single ticket, $18/family ticket (includes 2 adults and children)
Enjoy a Chanukah celebration with activities for kids, games, arts and crafts, face painting, circus entertainment, giveaways and more.
Chanukah Mission to the Moonbeams
Dec. 11, 2023
- Address: Aish Detroit, 25725 Coolidge Hwy., Oak Park
- Cost: $18/adult $10/child
Enjoy a delicious Chanukah dinner and games. Then take a bus to Beaumont Hospital for the mitzvah of bikur cholim bringing light and joy to the young patients.
Chanukah Celebration
Dec. 12, 2023
- Address: Chabad Jewish Center of Commerce/Walled Lake, 810 Sleeth Road, Commerce Charter Township
- Cost: Free admission
See a grand menorah lighting, festive music, latkes, doughnuts, grand dreidel games, cards for Israeli soldiers and more.
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