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Wednesday, November 24
Metropolitan Museum Tree & Menorah
A vivid eighteenth-century Neapolitan Nativity scene adorns a candlelit spruce. Gorgeous 18th Century Baroque creche angels hover over an Italian village filled with animals and interesting characters. Look for a monkey, elephant and more. The installation is back in the atmospheric Medieval Sculpture Hall in front of the eighteenth-century Spanish choir screen from…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySunday, November 28
Jewish Children’s Museum Chanukah Family Fest
Join the Jewish Children’s Museum for a multi-day Chanukah family experience. Learn how olive oil was made in the temple era, decorate some doughnuts and more. Explore the museum’s unique exhibits, and help create a Chanukah mural on a Menorah. Advanced reservation required.
Suggested Ages: 2 to 11Chanukah on the High Line: Living Lights
New York Hebrew invites all to celebrate the brightness within in a pop-up interactive installation. Standing 10 feet tall, 18 feet wide, the Living Lights menorah awaits “quietly in the dark” to unleash its light when ignited by the warmth of human touch. Participants are invited to step up onto the stage and touch-activate one…
Suggested Ages: AllChanukah at the Seaport
Cheerful sculptures by Scott Gerber, artist and founder of Tube Dude have been moved to the edge of the East River, framing dramatic views. Climb inside a giant Heart, Peace Sign and Smiley Face.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyThe Largest Menorah in Brooklyn
See a 35-foot menorah being lit each night of Chanukah with live music, hot latkes and gifts for children. A 4 pm concert on the first night will be followed by a 5 pm menorah lighting. After that, the lightings will be at 6 pm Monday-Thursday, 3:30 Friday, 7 pm Saturday and 5 pm Sunday.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyLobby Lights
Each night of Chanukah, gather in the JCC Lobby (with a virtual, live-streamed option) for Chanukah candle-lighting, led by JCC staff. Kindle the lights of the season and enjoy live music from around the world.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyMonday, November 29
Menorah Lighting
Also stop by the pop-up skating rink.
Suggested Ages: AllTuesday, November 30
Outdoor Chanukah Extravaganza
Celebrate Chanukah in front of New York Hebrew's Flatiron location with a grand menorah lighting, Chanukah crafts, dreidels, chocolate gelt and jelly donuts. Honor heroic firefighters as they they make gelt rain from ladder trucks.
Suggested Ages: AllThursday, December 2
Chanukah Celebration at The Chelsea Green
Join New York Hebrew for a grand Menorah lighting at the Chelsea Green Park. Enjoy Chanukah crafts, dreidels, chocolate gelt and donuts.
Suggested Ages: AllFriday, December 3
Chanukah Shabbat in the Lot @ JCC Harlem
Join a safe, in-person Chanukah celebration in the JCC Harlem lot. Light candles, dance to live music by MusicTalks, and enjoy unlimited fresh sufganiyot (donuts) by the Glazed and Confused Donut Truck. Space is limited and will sell out, so reserve soon. Dress warmly and get ready to celebrate together. JCC Harlem and Repair the…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySunday, December 5
Hanukkah Hunt Gallery Program
Explore striking Hanukkah menorahs from around the world at the Jewish Museum. Embark on a playful hunt, draw discoveries in a sketchbook, experiment with whimsical shapes, and chat with Jewish Museum Educators in this special opportunity to see treasured works of art in person during the holiday. Advance timed tickets required.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyVillage of Larchmont Chanukah Walk
Stop by local vendors in downtown Larchmont for Chanukah festivities. At 4:30 pm join a menorah lighting in Constitution Park with hot latkes, live entertainment and "the Great Big Chocolate Gelt Drop."
Suggested Ages: All