2023 Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Events in Westchester
The festival of lights is quickly approaching. This eight-day Jewish celebration takes place from December 7th-December 15th where you and your family can celebrate by attending a menorah lighting event, playing games, and enjoying special holiday events. Read on to check out some Hanukkah and menorah lighting events happening throughout Westchester.
Sunday, November 26th
Annual Tree & Menorah Lighting (Katonah)
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 68 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY.
Sunday, December 3rd from 10:00am-11:30am
Make Your Own Candles and Menorah (Scarsdale)
Families are invited to make their own candles and menorahs in celebration of Hanukkah. Activities geared for children up to 8 years old. Plus, latkes and donuts will be served. The event is $18 per family. JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Thursday, December 7th at 4:00pm
Bedford Village Menorah Lighting (Bedford)
Join the Bedford Village Chanukah and enjoy crafts, festive music, dreidels, donuts and latkes. Free. Sign up to receive a Chanukah beanie. 608 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY.
Thursday, December 7th at 6:00pm
Public Menorah Lighting (Somers)
Join the Chabad of Yorktown and Somers to celebrate Chanukah and join the menorah lighting outside the Elephant Hotel. Plus, enjoy free donuts, Chanukah gelt, dreidels, and Chanukah gifts. Elephant Hotel, 335 US-202, Somers, NY 10589.
Thursday, December 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Menorah Lighting at Ridge Hill (Yonkers)
Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony and celebration. Free. Ridge Hill, 1 Ridge Hill Blvd. Yonkers, NY.
Thursday, December 7th from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Annual Mount Kisco Hanukkah Menorah Lighting (Mount Kisco)
Join the Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation and Bet Torah for their Annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting. Mount Kisco Library and Town Hall.
Friday, December 8th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
Friday Night Shabbat Tots: Hanukkah (Scarsdale)
Play, sing, and dance your way into Shabbat with the whole family! This month celebrate Hanukkah! Plus, make marshmallow dreidels and enjoy treats of the holiday including yummy jelly donuts. JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Saturday, December 9th from 2:00pm-3:00pm
Northern Westchester Hanukkah Celebration (Yorktown Heights)
Families are invited to join the Northern Westchester Hanukkah Celebration. Enjoy a live musical performance by Joannas ‘n Bananas and Hanukkah crafts. Additionally, they will be collecting cans of tuna and chicken for food pantries around Westchester. Light snacks will be served. 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Sunday, December 10th from 10:30am-12:00pm
Family Hanukkah Celebration
Families are invited to come together in celebration of Hanukkah. Enjoy live music from Joannas ‘n Bananas, Hanukkah crafts, and Hanukkah and Israeli-inspired snacks. Free. 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Sunday, December 10th at 3:00pm
Pound Ridge Menorah Lighting
Join the Chabad of Bedford for a town menorah lighting. Enjoy festivities for the family, followed by a menorah lighting. Sign up to receive a Chanukah beanie. Pound Ridge Village Green.
Sunday, December 10th at 4:00pm
Chanukah Family Extravaganza (Dobbs Ferry)
Families are invited to attend an epic Chanukah family event at Dobbs Ferry’s waterfront park. Witness the Guinness world record holder create a massive Ice Menorah! Enjoy a thrilling Drone light show and Gelt drop, a spectacular fire performance, arts and crafts, plus delicious latkes and donuts. Free and RSVP is welcomed. Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park, 87 Ogden Park, Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Sunday, December 10th from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Yorktown Public Menorah Lighting (Yorktown)
Chabad of Yorktown invites families celebrate Chanukah and join the Public Menorah Lighting at the Jack Davito Memorial Field. Plus, enjoy free donuts, Chanukah gelt, dreidels, and Chanukah gifts. Jack Davito Memorial Field, 208-264 Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights, NY.
Monday, December 11th at 6:00pm
Menorah Lighting at Cross County Center (Yonkers)
Join Cross County Shopping Center for a special Chanukah Menorah Lighting with the Chabad of Yonkers. Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz will light the menorah in celebration of the festival of lights, and guests will enjoy live music, cultural dancing, and delicious treats. Additionally, the event is free and takes place near Macy’s. Cross County Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704.
Friday, December 16th from 9:45am-10:30am
Shabbat Tots in Nature: Hanukkah
Families are invited to come out for a meaningful guided Shabbat nature walk and snack at Otter Creek. Appreciate the beauty of the outdoors and celebrate Hanukkah by looking for eight in nature! Note: the event is geared toward children younger than five and their families, but all are welcome. JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Saturday, December 17th at 3:00pm
Chanukah Concert
Families are invited to attend a Chanukah concert at Congregation Sons of Israel. Music includes a concert of holiday favorites and more. Additionally, tickets are $22 per adult and $18 for per students/seniors. 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY.
Sunday, December 18th at 5:00pm
Community Celebration
Celebrate Chanukah with a menorah lighting, donuts, dreidals, and glow swag. Plus, enjoy live music from Pumpidisa and a latke bar. Chase Park, 32 Chase Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
