This year Hanukkah takes place between December 25th and January 2nd and we’ve rounded up some of the best local events happening this season from menorah lightings to “vodkas & latkes”, along with an array of spots offering special traditional food and gifts!
Updated December 2024
MENORAH LIGHTINGS & EVENTS
NORTHPARK HANUKKAH CONCERT
Celebrate by singing beautiful songs telling the story of the holiday at this festive Hanukkah concert for all ages! Hosted by Temple Emanu-El, the concert will be led by Cantor Vicky Glikin, Cantor Leslie Niren, The Temple Emanu-El Choir, and Kol Shir Youth Choir.
Date & time: December 17th at 6pm
Location: Northpark Center
Price: Free
Park Cities | Directions
CITYLINE MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY
Join the Chabad of Richardson for a joyful lighting ceremony 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 18th at 5pm
Location: Cityline
Price: Free
Richardson | Directions
NER ECHAS KATAN: A CHANUKAH CONCERT
This beautiful concert celebrates Hanukkah joy and tradition, with a theme of intentionally choosing joy in the face of darkness. You’ll hear different Jewish Composers’ Hanukkah music, contemporary American songs, Israeli Folk songs, Children’s Songs, Ashkanaz and Safardi folk music, and more Jewish music!
Date & time: December 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Museum of Biblical Art
Price: Free
Park Cities | 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 9pm
Location: Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas
Price: $18 for non-members
North Dallas | Directions
FAMILY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
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 kids under 3, $10 for non-members
North Dallas | Directions
PARK CITIES CHANUKAH
Be a part of the first public menorah in the Park Cities! Enjoy hot cocoa, crispy latkes, sweet donuts, and plenty of gelt to go around. This celebration will aldo feature songs and music from live performers, and crafts for the whole family!
Date & time: December 25th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Chabad of the Park Cities
Price: Free
Park Cities | Directions
Chanukah at Klyde Warren Park Ft. Matisyahu
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 Jewish reggae star Matisyahu, latkes and donuts, and a menorah.
Date & time: December 26th from 5pm to 6:30pm
Location: Klyde Warren Park
Price: Free
Uptown | Directions
DRINKS AND DREIDELS
The Indotwn Chabad is bringing Matisyahu to Granada Theater for a “Drinks and Dreidels” celebration! Enjoy sips, music, photo ops, and DJ Avi spinning tunes at the after-party.
Date & time: December 26th at 9pm
Location: Granada Theater
Price: $40
Upper Greenville | Directions
Kaleidoscope Park MENORAH LIGHTING
The stunning new Kaleidoscope Park is presenting its inaugural 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 29th at 4pm
Location: Kaleidoscope Park
Price: Free
Frisco | Directions
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 Rabbi Andrew Paley delivering remarks and a performance by Temple Shalom’s youth choir.
Date & time: December 29th from 5pm to 6pm
Location: Galleria Dallas
Price: Free
North Dallas | 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 Hannukah 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
Crown Block
If you're looking for a high-end celebration for the special occasion, the restaurant inside Reunion Tower is offering a special Hanukkah-themed menu filled with traditional faves! The meal starts with delicious potato latkes, followed by slow-roasted brisket paired with sweet potato, carrots, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a red wine jus, and sweet sufganiyot for dessert. The menu is available from December 26th to December 28th.
Downtown | Directions
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
Empire Baking Co
This spot is offering Hannukah baked goods like Nutella babka, and an array of other holiday-themed sweets! Preorder by December 20th to pick up at any of their locations on December 22nd, 23rd, and 27th.
Multiple locations | See locations
Jarams
Enjoy Sufganiyot jelly donuts plus Hanukkah special donuts with chocolate icing and powdered sugar, Bavarian cream-filled donuts!
Far North Dallas & Lakewood | See locations
Party Bazaar
If you're throwing a party for Hanukkah, this should be your go-to! They're offering tons of blue and gold party supplies, themed gift wrap, candles, tchotchkes, and more.
Lovers Lane | Directions
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 Market
Enjoy dozens of traditional and specialty challahs and babkas, in flavors like Zataar, poppy seed, chocolate chunk, caramelized onion, and more.
North Dallas | Directions
The Salty Donut
Throughout the holiday, this delicious donut shop is serving Strawberry Sufganiyot, aka sugary jelly donuts!
Bishop Arts | Directions
