This year, Hanukkah takes place between December 14th and 22nd, and we’ve rounded up some of the best local events happening this season! Explore all the ways to celebrate below, from menorah lightings to festivals, along with an array of spots offering special traditional food and gifts!
Updated December 2025
MENORAH LIGHTINGS & EVENTS
Pictured: NorthPark Center
GALLERIA DALLAS MENORAH LIGHTING
Galleria Dallas’ annual menorah display will be located on Level 1 near Zara this year! Plus, they’re hosting a menorah lighting celebration with remarks by Temple Shalom.
Date & time: December 14th from 5pm to 6pm
Location: Galleria Dallas
Price: Free
North Dallas | Directions
NORTHPARK HANUKKAH CONCERT
Join Temple Emanu-El to celebrate the third night of the holiday! The concert will feature multiple performances singing beautiful songs telling the story of the holiday at this festive Hanukkah concert for all ages!
Date & time: December 16th from 6pm to 7pm
Location: NorthPark Center
Price: Free
Park Cities | Directions
CITYLINE MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY
Join the Chabad of Richardson for a joyful lighting ceremony of Richardson's largest menorah, complete with donuts, music, crafts, gelt, and more. CityLine is also decked out in half a million lights for the holiday season – perfect for photo ops while you’re there!
Date & time: December 16th from 5pm to 7pm
Location: CityLine Plaza
Price: Free
Richardson | Directions
VODKAS & LATKES
Enjoy a lively evening with a martini bar, delicious latkes, and sufganiyot! Plus, shop for last-minute holiday gifts at a market of local vendors offering jewelry, soap, candles, holiday decor, and more. Don’t forget to dress festive so you can enter the ugly Hanukkah sweater contest!
Date & time: December 18th from 7pm to 10pm
Location: Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas
Price: $18 for non-members, $10 for members
North Dallas | Directions
Chanukah at Klyde Warren Park
Celebrate the Festival of Lights surrounded by city lights at this beloved park! Hosted by the Intown Chabad, the celebration will feature a performance from Zusha, latkes and donuts, and the lighting of the famous pink menorah.
Date & time: December 18th from 6pm to 7:30pm
Location: Klyde Warren Park
Price: Free for general admission, $50 VIP
Uptown | Directions
PARK CITIES CHANUKAH
Enjoy hot cocoa, crispy latkes, sweet donuts, and plenty of gelt to go around. This celebration will also feature songs and music from live performers, and crafts for the whole family!
Date & time: December 21st starting at 4pm
Location: Chabad of the Park Cities
Price: Free
Park Cities | Directions
FAMILY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Need plans on the 25th? Start the day with festive pancakes with fruity toppings, coffee, hot chocolate, and more! All ages are welcome, making it the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with other families in celebration of the holiday!
Date & time: December 25th from 10am to 11:30am
Location: Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas
Price: Free for members and kids under 3, $10 for non-members
North Dallas | Directions
Kaleidoscope Park MENORAH LIGHTING
The stunning new Kaleidoscope Park is presenting its second annual Chanukah celebration with a 12-foot menorah, displayed throughout the holiday! The lighting celebration will feature traditional music, foods, crafts, dreidel, and gelt for kids, and remarks from Rabbi Mendy Kesselman.
Date & time: December 21st from 4pm to 5pm
Location: Kaleidoscope Park
Price: Free
Frisco | Directions
HANUKKAH FOODS & GIFTS
(Photo courtesy of SusieCakes)
Aderet
Shop their Kosher market for all your holiday party needs! You can also order delicious latkes anytime, plus a Shabbat special every Sunday!
North Dallas | Directions
Beverley’s
Bring the entire fam along for an upscale Hannukkah meal! This spot is known for having some latkes and matzo ball soup in town, and delicious latkes topped with caviar!
Fitzhugh | Directions
Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant
This Jewish diner is a staple for matzo ball soup, latkes, and Kosher meat options! Stop by to dine in at one of their four locations or order from their catering menu, which features smoked fish platters, knishes, potato pancakes, and more.
Multiple locations | See locations
Deli News Frisco
This deli has been serving the DFW Jewish community Hanukkah Dinner since 1987! Check out their full holiday menu for all your favorite Jewish comfort foods, like brisket and brown gravy, chopped liver, matzo ball soup, rugelach, potato knish, latkes, and more. Order online, for delivery, over the phone, or walk in to pick up!
Frisco | Directions
Jarams
Enjoy Sufganiyot jelly donuts, plus Hanukkah special donuts with chocolate icing and powdered sugar, and Bavarian cream-filled donuts!
Far North Dallas & Lakewood | See locations
SusieCakes
For a sweet treat, pick up a few of their Hanukkah-themed baked goods! They're offering a Menorah-decorated cake, Star of David-decorated sugar cookies and cupcakes, blue and gold gingerbread men, and more. They even have DIY Star of David cookie decorating kits to take home! (Pictured)
Lakewood & University Park | See locations
The Salty Donut
Throughout the holiday, this delicious donut shop is serving Strawberry Sufganiyot, aka sugary jelly donuts!
Bishop Arts | Directions
