Jewish Holidays in NYC

Jewish holidays in NYC

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Tuesday Dec. 16, 2025

10 am – 5 pm

Chanukah Family Fest

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

4 pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

Manhattan Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

5:30 pm

Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army Plaza – Fifth AvenueManhattan

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5:30 – 8 pm

Chanukah Gelt Together + Mini Arts Market

Ages: All
Art
Community

AshreynuAstoria

Blue Dreidel Mascot skating in ice rink

6 – 9 pm

Chanukah On Ice NYC

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Festivals

Central Park Wollman RinkManhattan

Largest Menorah picture with partial crowd

6 pm

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brooklyn’s Largest MenorahBrooklyn

6 pm

Menorah Lighting – Menorah Chapels

Ages: All
Community
Free

Menorah ChaplesStaten Island

6 pm

Cedarhurst Menorah Lightings

Ages: All
Community
Free

Andrew J. Parise ParkCedarhurst

Wednesday Dec. 17

10 am – 5 pm

Chanukah Family Fest

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

PaleyLand_Digital Event Calendar – 400 x 400 (3)

Noon – 6 pm

Meet Santa and Other Beloved Holiday Characters at PaleyLand

The Paley MuseumManhattan

4 pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

5 pm

Eastchester Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop

Ages: All
Community
Free

Memorial Park EastchesterEastchester

Manhattan Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

5:30 pm

Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army Plaza – Fifth AvenueManhattan

5:30 pm

Fire & Ice: Giant Ice Menorah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Chabad of Midtown ManhattanMidtown

5:30 pm

Cedarhurst Menorah Lightings

Ages: All
Community
Free

Andrew J. Parise ParkCedarhurst

Largest Menorah picture with partial crowd

6 pm

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brooklyn’s Largest MenorahBrooklyn

6 pm

Great Neck Grand Outdoor Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

Great Neck LIRR StationGreat Neck

Thursday Dec. 18

10 am – 5 pm

Chanukah Family Fest

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

PaleyLand_Digital Event Calendar – 400 x 400 (3)

Noon – 6 pm

Meet Santa and Other Beloved Holiday Characters at PaleyLand

The Paley MuseumManhattan

4 pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

4 – 6 pm

Outdoor Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Ashawagh HallEAST HAMPTON

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

Bronx Borough HallBronx

5 pm

Grand Community Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

Great Neck Village GreenGreat Neck

Manhattan Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

5:30 pm

Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army Plaza – Fifth AvenueManhattan

5:30 pm

Cedarhurst Menorah Lightings

Ages: All
Community
Free

Andrew J. Parise ParkCedarhurst

Largest Menorah picture with partial crowd

6 pm

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brooklyn’s Largest MenorahBrooklyn

6 – 7 pm

14Y’s Chanukah in Union Square

Ages: 12 and under
Community
Craft & DIY

Union Square Park, North PlazaUnion Square

6:30 – 9 pm

Snow Globe Making – FREE DRINK – Winter Wonderland Event

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Christmas

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Friday Dec. 19

PaleyLand_Digital Event Calendar – 400 x 400 (3)

Noon – 6 pm

Meet Santa and Other Beloved Holiday Characters at PaleyLand

The Paley MuseumManhattan

3 pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

Largest Menorah picture with partial crowd

3:30 pm

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brooklyn’s Largest MenorahBrooklyn

3:30 pm

Cedarhurst Menorah Lightings

Ages: All
Community
Free

Andrew J. Parise ParkCedarhurst

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