14 Hanukkah Events in Boston & Beyond
Looking for unique and family-friendly ways to celebrate Hanukkah this year? We’ve got you covered! This curated list of local offerings includes one event for each day leading up to the Festival of Lights, plus one special event for each of the eight days.
Tuesday, December 17
Join Berklee Music Ensemble, Wally the Green Monster, and the governor for the annual lighting of New England’s largest Menorah in Copley Square, complete with menorah kits, dreidels, gelt, and donuts to enjoy (Boston)
Wednesday, December 18
Head to the MFA celebration of Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights, a free evening of art, music, activities, and community candle lighting with a one-of-a-kind menorah created by a local artist (Boston)
Thursday, December 19
Get ready for Chanukah early by bringing instruments and songs to this Chanukah Sing-Off (Boston)
Friday, December 20
Learn to achieve the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and creamy potato on the inside at Mamaleh’s Latke Making class (Cambridge)
Saturday, December 21
Welcome Hanukkah with a performance of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, followed by a latke celebration (Lexington)
Sunday, December 22
Celebrate Chanukah with ice skating, donut decorating, special appearance by Judah the Macabee, Chanukah treats, and crafts (Cambridge)
Sunday, December 22 - Sunday, December 29
Join the 36th Annual Boston Common Menorah Lighting each evening (Boston)
Monday, December 23
Light the Menorah and partake in crafts, refreshments, and entertainment at CambridgeSide (Cambridge)
Tuesday, December 24
Chanukah on Ice offers up a fun afternoon event with ice skating, lunch, latkes, sufganiot, Chanukah crafts, and face painting (Arlington)
Wednesday, December 25
Drum up some spirit at this Chanukah Drum Circle, enjoy latkes, fill and decorate your own Chanukah doughnut, and participate in the lighting of a large, outdoor menorah (Brookline)
Thursday, December 26
This free Chanukkah Celebration at the Seaport includes kindling a giant Menorah, live music, Chanukkah treats, and more (Boston)
Friday, December 27
Bring a book to donate to hospitalized kids, make a bookmark to accompany it, and attend this PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meetup & Story Time for games, songs, stories, and treats (Natick)
Saturday, December 28
Gather around the lights of the Chanukiah and the Havdalah candle as the sun sets to explore the spiritual practices of Chanukah, followed by Chinese food and good conversation, at this Spiritual Practice Lab and Riverway Chanukah Havdalah (Boston)
Sunday, December 29
Celebrate the last night of Chanukah with a Teen and Adult Dinner Party and Candle Lighting (Brookline)