Hanukkah Events

Pre-Chanukah | Thursday, Dec. 3

Olive Press at Children’s Museum
The acclaimed Living Legacy Olive Press workshop will make two demonstrations 5-6 pm and 6-7 pm. Children will pit olives to get them ready to press into oil for the Menorah. Join in this fun, hands-on activity! Dec. 3^rd 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Location: The Children’s Museum, 1500 Binz, 77004 Tickets: Free Demonstration with Museum Admission

Pre-Chanukah | Saturday, Dec. 5

Chanukah YJP Party at Skyhouse
Chanukah Program 8:30 – 10:30
Location: SkyHouse River Oaks, 2031 Westcreek Ln.

First Night Chanukah| Sunday December 6

20th Anniversary Menorah Lighting at Houston City Hall
Chanukah Fest attendees will be treated to a live outdoor concert by 8th Day Band plus even more entertainment by Judah the Maccabee Live Statues, Dreidel Mascot, LED Juggler, balloon artists, face painters, a dance crew & much more. A large array of activities and booths, arts and crafts, Houston Rockets Fan Zone, raffle, and a dazzling food quarter. Admission is FREE. At 5:30pm, a ceremony to light the Houston City Hall Menorah for the 20^th time begins and concludes with a Spectacular Fireworks Show!!
Location: Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St. | Free Admission 2:00 PM

Second Night Chanukah| Monday December 7

Chanukah at the Circus & Public Menorah
5-6:30 PM Circus | 6:30 PM Public Menorah
Grand Chanukah at the Circus and Public Menorah Lighting in Bellaire Town Square Park with the Mayor of Bellaire Fun for the whole family.
Location: Bellaire Civic Center, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire

Sugar Land City Hall Menorah Lighting
Giant Menorah Lighting with Sugar Land Dignitaries
Doughnuts, Music, Prizes for Children. Fire Juggler. A fun event for the whole family.
Location: Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd North. Free Admission 7:00 PM

"Chanukah in Outer Space!"
Join the Bay Area Jewish community for the exciting annual Chanukah celebration at the Baybrook Mall! This year's event is called "Chanukah in Outer Space" and will feature the lighting of a special Space Menorah, Mad Science Show, delicious doughnuts, latkes and chocolate 'gelt'! Free raffle & prizes!
Location: 500 Baybrook Mall Friendswood, TX 77546 (Near the Grand Court). Free admission. 6:30

Third Night Chanukah| Tuesday December 8

Chanukah on Fire
Second Annual Post Oak Menorah Lighting in cooperation with the Uptown Houston District. Amazing Fire Show by Darryl Cleveland! Giant Menorah Lighting! | Inflatable & Crafts for Kids | Refreshments & Gifts for Sale
Location: Post Oak Blvd & Uptown Park Blvd Free admission. 6:30PM

Fourth Night Chanukah | Wednesday, December 9

Galleria Menorah Lighting
5:30 PM Join us as we light Houston's Newest & Largest Menorah Featuring: Music, doughnuts, latkes and Chocolate Gelt!
Location: The Galleria next to the fountain between Macys and Nordstrom.

Chanukah on the Strand
Enjoy a joyous celebration of the festival of lights at Saengerferst Park on the historic Galveston Strand. The outdoor event will feature music, the lighting of an art-deco Menorah, traditional Chanukah refreshments, prizes and more!
Location: Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand St Galveston, TX 77550 Free admission. 7:00

Fifth Night Chanukah | Thursday, December 10

Menorah Lighting on Market Street
Join us for a grand Chanukah party as we kindle the 3rd candle for the first time on Market Street The Woodlands!
Location: ">Free Admission 6:30 PM

Sixth Night | Friday, Dec. 11

Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
6:30 PM
Location: Chabad of Uptown, 4311 Bettis Dr. | $18 Adult $10 Child Special Chanukah Shabbat dinner following services at 6:30 pm
Location: CHAI Center, 14133 Memorial Dr. | $10 Adult $5 Child
Menorah lighting at 4:45 pm following by Chanukah Shabbat services and dinner following services at 6:30 pm

Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
5:00 pm Special Chanukah Shabbat dinner following services. For children and adults with Special needs and families as well
Location: Chabad Outreach 11000 Fondren 77096

Seventh Night Chanukah | Saturday, December 12

Eighth Night Chanukah | Sunday, December 13

Chanukah Bowl
1:30pm For children and adults with Special needs and families as well
Location: Palace Lanes - 4191 Bellaire Blvd

Pearland Menorah Lighting
Come together at the Pearland Town Center for a beautiful outdoor Menorah lighting. Featuring: Music, doughnuts, latkes and Chocolate Gelt!
Location: Pearland Town Center 11200 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77584 5:30 Free admission