Our overview of upcoming family-friendly Hanukkah events in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO. All events are open to the public, all are welcome.
Hanukkah Community Arts Festival | Carrol Gardens | 12/11
Join Hannah Senesh Community Day School for an afternoon full of art workshops and family fun for children ages 2-10! The event open to all will feature candle making, dreidel decorating, Hanukkah Music Jam, Cookie Creations and much more. Sunday, December 11 from 1 to 3:30pm at Hannah Senesh Community Day School on 342 Smith Street. $5 per child.
Chanukah Sunday Funday | DUMBO | 12/11
Join Chabad of Dumbo on Sunday December 11 10:30-11:30 for a Sunday Funday! They will decorate Chanukah cookies , hear the Chanukah story, play dreidel and everyone will make their very own tile Menorah for Chanukah! The free event will take place at the Chabad of DUMBO on Plymouth Street.
Cobble Hill Park Chanukah Celebration | 12/18
Come join the Chabad of Brooklyn Heights at Cobble Hill playground for an annual Chanukah Celebration and meet the famous Dreidel Man!! Free donuts, prizes and menorah lighting will take place! Sunday, Dec 18 at 11 am in Cobble Hill Park.
Chanukah Glow Party | Brooklyn Heights | 12/18
Neighbors in Brooklyn Heights are invited to join us at Kiddie Korner Preschool (117 Remsen St.) for an epic Chanukah Glow Party on December 18th at 4 pm. We’ll be serving delicious treats playing festive games and are sure to have a lot of fun! Dress in white or neon so you will GLOW! Immediately following the party (at 5:00pm) we will attend the giant menorah lighting at Borough Hall together!
Chanukah on 5th Ave | J.J. Byrne Park | 12/18
Chanukah celebration with latkes and donuts, donut decorating, menorah lighting, music and more. Free of charge on Sunday, December 18 from 2.30 to 3.30 pm at J.J. Byrne Park on 5th Avenue.
Chanukah Crafts & free donuts | CityPoint | 12/18
Come for Menorah making with multiple materials including tiles, shells and beads and other Chanukkah crafts. Each child will walk away with their own Menorah — perfect for the holiday! Plus, free Cuzins Duzins donuts for all. Ideal for kids ages 4 and up. The free event will take place near Katz’s at DeKalb Market Hall on Sunday 12/18 from 11 am to 1 pm. Please RSVP here.
Chanukah at Jane’s Carousel | DUMBO | 12/20
Families are invited to join the Chanukah party at Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park hosted by the Chabad of DUMBO and DUMBO Gan preschool. Ice Menorah Lighting at 4.30 pm. Free rides, Hanukkah crafts and more. Suggested donation per family $20 in cash please. Free RSVP here.
Chanukkah Celebration | Atlantic Terminal Mall | 12/20
Join the Chabad Jewish Center of Prospect Heights and Atlantic Terminal Mall for a special Chanukkah celebration! The event will take place on the ground floor of Atlantic Terminal near Rumi from 4:00-5:30PM. The menorah exterior lighting & show will take place on Atlantic Terminal’s exterior plaza from 5:30-6:00 PM. Crafts for Kids, balloons, donut decorating, face painting, latkes, music, Menorah lighting & more. Free RSVP here.
Chanukah at Carroll Park | Carroll Gardens | 12/20
Community Menorah lighting, live music, latkes & donuts and fire show in the park on Tuesday, December 20 at 5.30 pm. Find out more here.
