2024 Brooklyn Hanukkah Celebrations Guide

Join the community to celebrate with 20+ events as Hanukkah approaches in late December!

From menorah lightings and treats to concerts and crafts, there are 20+ wonderful opportunities to "bring light into the world" and celebrate Hanukkah across Brooklyn!

Often referred to as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is a Jewish holiday celebrated with food, fun, and family. This year, the 8 nights of Hanukkah are December 25-January 2 – a rare year when the first night of Hanukkah coincides with Christmas Day! Since 1900, there have been only four years that the holidays have similarly overlapped: 2005, 1959, 1921, and 1910.

The 2024 Brooklyn Hanukkah Celebrations Guide is brought to you by:

The Senesh School (Carroll Gardens) – which invites the entire Brooklyn Jewish community to kick off your Hanukkah celebrations at their annual Brooklyn Family Hanukkah Arts Festival on Sunday, December 15th with lots of kids' arts and craft activities, music, dance and special pop-up holiday Shuk (market) featuring local Jewish and Israeli vendors. The cost is just $10 per child 2 and older at the door and is FREE for grownups and children under 2. Register here.

The Early Childhood Center at CBE (Park Slope and Prospect Heights) – which invites you to join us for a very special Youth & Family Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, December 15 at 3 p.m., including favorites like the Great Hanukkah Sing-a-long with Debbie Brukman and Friends along with A Playground of Light, a sensory-sensitive experience of the holiday. We’ll also be packing and decorating care packages for our neighbors in need. FREE to all. Spread the word!

Jewish Children's Museum (Crown Heights) – Bring the family to the Chanukah Family Fest at the Jewish Children’s Museum! Celebrate: with Donut Decorating, Craft: Bath Bombs, Demo: the art of ancient Olive Oil making with the Soil To Oil Workshop, and Explore: immersive Jewish & Chanukah exhibits. Dec 22–Jan 2. Visit www.jcm.museum for details and reservations. Use code MENORAH18 for 10% off. 792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn. Call 718-907-8833.

Upcoming Hanukkah Events in Brooklyn

Know of a Hanukkah event not listed here? Please submit it here or email us and we'll add it to this lis!

Intergenerational Hanukkah Happening at Kane Street Synagogue in Cobble Hill
Thursday, December 19 | 5:30-7:30pm | Members: Free, Non-Members: $18/Individual, $36/Family | Cobble Hill
This annual tradition brings together all generations for a spirited evening: Delicious latkes and sufganiyot, eine, brews and lagers, live music, dancing and singing, crafts, watercolor & origami dreidel making, games, and local vendors! Whether you're dancing to the music, enjoying the treats, getting those perfect last-minute Ḥanukkah gifts or connecting with friends, this is the perfect event to celebrate the miracle of lights with family and neighbors, alike!
🌟 Chanukah Family Fest at Jewish Children's Museum (Featured)
Sunday, December 22-Thursday, January 2 | 10am-5pm (Closed Fri, Sat) | $14-17, free for under 2 | Crown Heights
Celebrate: with Donut Decorating, Craft: Bath Bombs, Demo: the art of ancient Olive Oil making with the Soil To Oil Workshop, and Explore: immersive Jewish & Chanukah exhibits. Dec 22–Jan 2. Visit www.jcm.museum for details and reservations. Use code MENORAH18 for 10% off. 792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn. Call 718-907-8833.
Hanukkah Carnival at Kings Bay Y in Sheepshead Bay
Sunday, December 22 | 11am-2pm | FREE w/ RSVP | Sheepshead Bay
Come to the 2024 Hanukkah Carnival at Kings Bay Y! The event features a menorah lighting, inflatables, food, live performance, arts and crafts, Sufganyot (Donuts) making, and other surprises!
Chabad of Park Slope's Grand Army Plaza Chanukah Kickoff Concert + Menorah Lightings
Wednesday, December 25–Wednesday, January 1 | Start times vary | FREE | Park Slope
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a lighting ceremony at the largest menorah in Brooklyn at Grand Army Plaza kicking off with a 4pm concert, hot latkes and gifts. Menorah lightings continue through all eight nights of the Jewish holiday with both Jews and non-Jews welcome to the celebration.
Kids Chanukah Party at Ferox
Wednesday, December 25 | 4-6pm | $25/child | Greenpoint | For ages 5-10
Join Chabad of North Brooklyn at Ferox for a Grand Menorah Lighting, Pizza, Latkes, Donuts, Chanukah Crafts, and More! Each ticket includes food, crafts, and a Ferox ticket.
Chabad of Brooklyn Heights' Borough Hall Menorah Lighting
Wednesday, December 25–Wednesday, January 1 | 5pm (Fri 2pm, Sat 6pm) | FREE | Brooklyn Heights
Celebrate Chanukah with a lighting ceremony at the giant menorah at Borough Hall. Menorah lightings continue through all eight nights of the Jewish holiday with both Jews and non-Jews welcome to the celebration.
Chabad Sunset Park Presents Chanukah at Industry City
Thursday, December 26 | 5pm | FREE | Sunset Park
Join Chabad of Sunset Park as we celebrate with the light of the Menorah, featuring ice skating, music, delicious food, and fun times for all ages.
Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Party in Myrtle Plaza
Sunday, December 29 | 5:30-6:30pm | FREE | Clinton Hill
Celebrate with Chabad of Clinton Hill & Pratt and enjoy sufganiyot, live music & family fun at the Myrtle Plaza.
Hanukkah Fest at Atlantic Terminal in Downtown Brooklyn
Monday, December 30 | 4-6pm | FREE | Downtown Brooklyn
Join Atlantic Terminal for a festive Chanukah gathering filled with music, traditions, and community spirit. Bring your loved ones and experience the warmth of Chanukah with traditional songs, sufganiyot, chocolate gelt, dreidel-spinning, and Chanukah crafts, followed by a lively menorah lighting outside at 5:30pm in the Plaza,
Chabad of Dumbo Chanukah on Ice at Roebling Rink
Monday, December 30 | 4-6pm | $10 admission | DUMBO
Join Chabad of Dumbo as they celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with an ice skating session, Chanukah fare, menorah lighting, and door prizes at Roebling Rink under the Brooklyn Bridge. Register for tickets.
Chabad of Brooklyn Heights' Borough Hall Chanukah Concert with Matisyahu + Menorah Lighting
Tuesday, December 31 | 5pm | FREE | Brooklyn Heights
Celebrate Chanukah with a lighting ceremony at the giant menorah at Borough Hall and free Matishayhu concert. Celebrations begin at 5pm and menorah lightings continue through all eight nights of the Jewish holiday with both Jews and non-Jews welcome to the celebration.
Chanukah with Dirah in Carroll Park
Wednesday, January 1 | 4:30pm | FREE | Carroll Gardens
Chanukah at Carroll Park is back again! Join the community for an evening of light and joy at the Menorah lighting celebration. The event features hot latkes and donuts, live music, exciting entertainment, and aspecial program for Israel.

Stay tuned – More to be listed in our 2024 Hanukkah Guide soon!

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!!

Ceramic Menorah Workshop (w/ Kosher Pizza) at The Craft Studio Brooklyn
Wednesday, December 11 | 5-6pm | $75 (for 1-2 kids) | Boerum Hill | Ages 2-18+
Design, paint, and brush on a glaze on a beautiful full-size ceramic menorah. Your family will cherish it for Hanukkahs to come.
Hanukkah Celebration at JCC Brooklyn Windsor Terrace
Sunday, December 15 | 10am-12pm | FREE | Windsor Terrace | For ages 0-5
Celebrate Hanukkah at JCC Brooklyn! Join us for a free, family-friendly event on December 15, 10 am to 12 pm, with music, activities, and holiday treats.
Chanukah Jam with Tkiya at Brooklyn Brewery
Sunday, December 15 | 10am-12pm | FREE | Williamsburg | For ages 0-7
There will be latkes, crafts, singing, movement, stories, a puppet show, bubbles, and more.
Hanukkah Celebration at JCC Brooklyn Clinton Hill
Sunday, December 15 | 10am-2pm | FREE | Clinton Hill | For ages 0-5
Celebrate Hanukkah at JCC Brooklyn! Join us for a free, family-friendly event with music, activities, and holiday treats.
Chanukah Sunday Funday at Chabad of DUMBO
Sunday, December 15 | 10:30am-12pm | FREE | DUMBO
Make your own menorah and dreidel. Discover how to press olive oil and learn all about the Chanukah story!
Family Hanukkah Party at Kane Street Synagogue
Sunday, December 15 | 10:30am-12:45pm | $15-35 | Cobble Hill | For ages 0-8
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with light-hearted activities celebrating the Maccabees and Hanukkah with your family and friends! Infant and toddler programming features stories, simple crafts, singing, and dancing at 10:30am. Older kid programming features art and Ḥanukkah cards, Ḥanukkah games, Lego dreidels, and menorah-shaped cookies in addition to song and dance at 11:30am.
JCC Brooklyn Hanukkah Community Event at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Sunday, December 15 | 11am-1pm | FREE | Williamsburg | For ages 0-5
Join for a joyful community-wide Hanukkah event featuring music, crafts, face painting, and treats for all ages! RSVP required.
🌟 Light it Up! Brooklyn Family Hanukkah Arts Festival & Shuk at The Senesh School (Featured)
Sunday, December 15 | 1-3pm | $10-$25 | Carroll Gardens | For ages 0-10
Kick off your Hanukkah celebrations at our annual Brooklyn Family Hanukkah Arts Festival with lots of kids' arts and craft activities, music, dance and more!
FamilyLab: Love and Latkes with Lab/Shul
Sunday, December 15 | 1-7pm | $50 | Boerum Hill | For ages 2-7
Jump into the kitchen this Hanukkah to get messy and have fun. If it’ll be your first time frying or if you’re bringing your family recipes, everyone's invited!
🌟 CBE BK Hanukkah Sing Along  (Featured)
Sunday, December 15 | 3-5pm | FREE with RSVP | Park Slope 
The Youth and Family Great Hanukkah Sing-Along returns for the fourth year running! Sing Hanukkah favorites from “Five Little Latkes” to “I Have A Little Dreidel”. Then, light the Hanukkah candles and observe Havdalah, and enjoy some sufganiyot.
🌟 CBE BK Sensory Sensitive Hanukkah Celebration  (Featured)
Sunday, December 15 | 3-5pm | FREE with RSVP | Park Slope 
This Playground of Light event is specifically for children with special needs, disabilities, and sensory sensitivities. The activities, and the space in which they’re held, will be thoughtfully designed with this population of children in mind, and all ages are welcome to join us as we explore light! Activities include shadow puppets, lite brite, touch lights, hexagonal light building, and Hanukkah card-making. Please RSVP here. We’ll end with our own candle lighting at approximately 4:40pm.
Holiday Extravaganza at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Sunday, December 15 | 3-5pm | Pay as you wish – Suggested: $20 | Park Slope
BKCM will be hosting their first Holiday Extravaganza, a multicultural, inclusive winter celebration including BKCM’s Klezmer Hanukkah Ensemble! RSVP required.
Pre-Chanukah Teen Social in Carroll Gardens
Sunday, December 15 | 6:30pm | FREE | Carroll Gardens | Ages 13+
Join Dirah for a fun and social get-together and a discussion on Israel and the current world events in addition to Clay Dreidel Sculpting, Donut Personality Challenge, Falafel Bar.