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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 Thursday, December 7, and ends Friday, December 15. 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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Chanukah celebrations
Tamal Plaza — Corte Madera

Thursday, December 7, 4–6 pm

Join Chabad of Larkspur-Corte Madera for a community Chanukah celebration, with a grand popcorn menorah, latkes, and more.

Thrive City Hanukkah
Thrive City at Chase Center — San Francisco

Thursday, December 7, 4–7 pm

Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Thrive City's Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration! 

Menorah
Congregation Rodef Sholom/Osher Marin JCC — San Rafael

Friday, December 8, 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 10, 2–6 pm

The annual lighting of the Union Square menorah kicks off on Sunday, December 18 with "Bill Graham Menorah Day".

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

Sunday, December 10, 3–6 pm

The JCCSF’s Glowing Hanukkah Pop-Up returns to Ghirardelli Square for the 6th year!

Hanukkah Concert & Celebration
Marin Country Mart — Larkspur

Sunday, December 10, 4–7 pm

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

Grand Menorah Lighting Novato
Novato City Hall — Novato

Sunday, December 10, 5 pm

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

Menorah Lighting
Downtown San Rafael Plaza — San Rafael

December 10, 5–7 pm

Join Chabad of Marin and the City of San Rafael as we celebrate the first Sunday night of Chanukah.

Town Center Corte Madera Chanukah Celebration
Town Center Corte Madera — Corte Madera

Thursday, December 12, 5–6 pm

Join Chabad of Larkspur-Corte Madera for a community Chanukah celebration and menorah lighting.

chanukah party
Chabad of Novato — Novato

Tuesday, December 14, 6 pm

Bring the whole family to celebrate the last night of Chanukah as a community.