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Hanukkah Events & Celebrations in Marin & the Bay Area

Hanukkah Events & Celebrations in Marin & the Bay Area

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Wednesday, December 25, and ends Thursday, January 2. Families in Marin will find plenty of opportunities to celebrate the Festival of Light this season. Here's a rundown of family friendly Hanukkah celebrations and events in Marin and the Bay Area this winter.

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Hanukkah graphic with menorah
Marin Country Mart — Larkspur

Sunday, December 15, 2–5 pm

Join Marin Country Mart for a menorah lighting, latkes from Loveski, sufganiyot from Johnny Doughnuts, and themed crafts for the kids.

Glowing Hanukkah pop-up Ghirardelli Square San Francisco
Ghirardelli Square — San Francisco

Sunday, December 15, 3–6 pm

The JCCSF’s Glowing Hanukkah Pop-Up returns to Ghirardelli Square for the 7th year!

Chanukah Menorah Building Workshop, Home Depot, San Rafael
Home Depot — San Rafael

Sunday, December 22, 10 am

Come join Chabad of Novato for a build and decorate your own menorah and a dreidel to celebrate Chanukah!

Community Chanukah Party flyer
Chabad of Novato — Novato

Wednesday, December 25, 6 pm

Bring the whole family to celebrate Chanukah as a community.

Fairfax Chanukah Celebration
Bolinas Park — Fairfax

Thursday, December 26, 4:30–6:30 pm

Bring the entire family to enjoy live music fresh latkes, donuts, soup and hot drinks, activities, and the lighting of the grand nine foot menorah after sunset!

Menorah
Congregation Rodef Sholom/Osher Marin JCC — San Rafael

Friday, December 27, 6:15–7:30 pm

Welcome in the light of Chanukah with our entire Rodef Sholom Community. There will be Shabbat blessings, festive music, a community candle lighting, holiday treats, and more!

Menorah Lighting
Union Square — San Francisco

Sunday, December 29, 2–6 pm

The annual lighting of the Union Square menorah kicks off on Sunday, December 29 with "Bill Graham Menorah Day".

Chanukah Celebration Petaluma flyer
Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds — Petaluma

Sunday, December 29, 4:30–6 pm

Join Chabad for their 10th annual community Chanukah celebration.

    Grand Menorah Lighting
    Novato City Hall — Novato

    Sunday, December 29, 5 pm

    Join together as we light up the night with a Chanukah Celebration!

    Menorah Bon Air Center Greenbrae
    Bon Air Center — Greenbrae

    Monday, December 30, 6 pm

    Join Bon Air Center and Mollie Stone's for a Hanukkah celebration.