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Hanukkah Events & Celebrations in Marin & the Bay Area

Hanukkah Events & Celebrations in Marin & the Bay Area

This year, Hanukkah (Chanukah) begins on the evening of Sunday, December 14 and ends Monday, December 22. 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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Menorah Lighting
Union Square — San Francisco

Sunday, December 14, 2–6 pm

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

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

Sunday, December 14, 3–6 pm

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

3rd Annual San Anselmo Chanukah Festival
San Anselmo Town Hall Plaza — San Anselmo

Sunday, December 14, 3:30–4:30 pm

Bring the family to the 3rd Annual Chanukah Festival with Chabad of West Marin.

Novato Grand Menorah Lighting
Novato City Hall — Novato

Sunday, December 14, 5 pm

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

Chabad of Mill Valley — Mill Valley

Sunday, December 14, 5 pm

Chabad of Mill Valley invites you to Chanukah Celebration of Light & Unity in Downtown Mill Valley on the Plaza on Sunday, December 14 at 5 pm.

Menorah Bon Air Center Greenbrae
Bon Air Center — Greenbrae

Wednesday, December 17, 6 pm

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

Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration Thrive City San Francisco
Thrive City at Chase Center — San Francisco

Thursday, December 18, 4–7 pm

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

Menorah
Congregation Rodef Sholom — San Rafael

Friday, December 19, 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!

Bottle house at Marin Art and Garden Center decorated for Chanukah
Marin Art and Garden Center — Ross

Saturday, December 20, 4–5 pm

Children’s Chanukah Chocolate & Cheese Get Together

Menorah Lighting Downtown San Rafael
Downtown San Rafael Plaza — San Rafael

December 21, 5–6:30 pm

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