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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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Festival of Light Osher Marin JCC
Osher Marin JCC — San Rafael

Sunday, December 7, 11:30 am–2 pm

Join the Osher Marin JCC and our community partners for the ultimate Hanukkah celebration!

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".

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!

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.