Best Things to Do for Hanukkah Fun in Atlanta

Menorah Lighting at Avalon
Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 18. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with menorah lightings, entertainment, treats and more.
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Chanukah Celebration at State Farm Arena
Pre-game menorah lighting at Center Court and kosher food options. Dec. 19.
Light Up the JCC at MJCCA Zaban Park
Enjoy a menorah lighting, Hanukkah songs, performances and free hot chocolate and doughnuts. Dec. 20.
Menorah Lighting at Logan Farm Park
Celebrate Hanukkah at this annual lighting. Dec. 20.
Menorah Lightings Hosted by Chabad InTown
Grand celebrations with music, entertainment and Chanukah treats. Dec. 20 and 21.
Menorah Lighting in Kennesaw
See the lighting of Kennesaw’s Menorah. Dec. 21.
Menorah Lighting at Marietta Square
Meet at the Glover Park stage for a celebration including holiday music, hot chocolate, doughnuts and Rabbi Joseph Prass from Congregation Ner Tamid. Dec. 23.
Past events:
Holiday on the Town at Town Brookhaven
Enjoy a festive evening with a tree lighting, menorah lighting, Santa visits, live reindeer, holiday characters, performances and more. Dec. 1.
Hanukkah Bazaar at GLT Pavilion
Enjoy drinks and treats from the Sisterhood Café as you shop for holiday gifts. Dec. 4.
Sparkle Sandy Springs at City Green
Watch a traditional menorah lighting as part of Sandy Springs’ annual event, which also has music, gift market and snow. Dec. 4.
Celebrations in Light: Hanukkah at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Celebrate Hanukkah with a special musical performance. Dec. 11.
Movers, Makers & Mensches at The Davis Academy
Get ready for Chanukah with a morning of STEAM to explore the science and beauty of light. Dec. 11.
Menorah Lighting at Avalon
Kick off the first night of Chanukah with Avalon and Chabad of North Fulton, and enjoy special goodies. Dec. 18.
Menorah Lighting at Avenue East Cobb
Chabad of Cobb celebrates the first night of Chanukah with a Menorah lighting ceremony, activities, treats and more. Dec. 18.
Menorah DIY and Hanukkah First Night Celebration at Congregation Ner Tamid
Create your own menorah, enjoy doughnuts and latkes and celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. Dec. 18.
GLT Hanukkah Bash at Congregation Gesher L’Torah
Celebrate with a candle lighting, music, latkes, games and more. Dec. 18.
Science of Light: Hanukkah Celebration at MJCCA
Learn about the science of lights with educational and fun STEM activities. Dec. 18.