Hanukkah is almost here! This year, Hanukkah begins on December 18th and ends December 26, 2022. In just a few days, there will be a bunch of Hanukkah events in Orange County. They will continue throughout the week!
We've gathered a list of family-friendly Hanukkah events in Orange County! Hopefully you can find the best ones for your family.
Family-friendly Hanukkah Events in Orange County
Ladera Ranch Menorah Lighting
December 18, 2022
Town Green, 28801 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA
FREE
Come join us as we celebrate the final night of Hanukkah as a community at the Ladera Ranch Festival of Lights. This year LARCS is partnering with local organizations to create an evening of community with music, dancing, dreidels, crafts, candle lighting, and traditional Hanukkah snacks!
Menorah Gathering at Dana Point Harbor
December 18, 2022
Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA
FREE
DPHP in partnership with the Chabad Jewish Center of Dana Point will place a 12-foot Menorah in the Harbor for the duration of Hanukkah from Sunday, December 18 to Monday, December 26.
Hanukkah Celebration at the Nixon Library
December 11, 2022
The Nixon Library
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, Ca
FREE
Community Menorah Candle Lighting and Musical Performances by various community organizations.
Latke, Vodka & Babka
December 20, 2022
Temple Beth El of South Orange County
2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA
Join your TBESOC friends as we celebrate Chanukah! BYO Menorah, light dinner, drinks, raffle, and mini-boutique shopping!
Lights and Latkes
December 19, 2022
Temple Beth El of South Orange County
2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA
Visit the website for more info.
Chanukah Extravaganza: Fiddler On The Roof Greatest Hits Sing-Along
December 10, 2022
Temple Beth David
6100 Hefley Street, Westminster, CA
This Fiddler on the Roof Sing-Along will provide the meaning, background, and traditions of the songs from Fiddler and will include a Live Performance of favorite songs from Fiddler. It will include a live band and singers, including a choir. Cheese and crackers will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Wine will be available for purchase. Dessert will be provided after the show. Tickets are $18.
Menorah at the Outlets
December 20, 2022
Oak Tree Court at Outlets at San Clemente
401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA
FREE
Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Celebration at the outlets of San Clemente. Lighting of the giant Menorah, live music, stilt walker, dreidel parachute drop, crafts for kids, food, Balloon artist and more!
Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Fashion Island
December 18, 2022
Fashion Island - Atrium Garden
101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA
FREE
Celebrate Hanukkah at Fashion Island with singing and festive traditions. This event will be held in partnership with the Chabad Jewish Center, Newport Beach.
Community Chanukah Celebration in Irvine
December 15, 2022
Merage JCC
1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
FREE
Join us for Chanukah games, Candle lighting, entertainment, and treats for families with children of all ages. Free and open to the community. Food for sale.
Martinis & Menorahs
December 7, 2022
Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen
19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA
Get into the Chanukah spirit by joining us for a night of creating our own menorahs and sipping on martinis. Women Only!
Chanukah on the Pier
December 18, 2022
San Clemente Pier
San Clemente, CA
FREE
Music • Dreidel Man • Local Dignitaries • Free Gift of Magical Glasses • Sufganiot Donuts, Latkes, Dreidels, Gelt and More! • Dreidel Fidget Pop-Its for the kids
Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
December 23, 2022
Chad Jewish Center of San Clemente
1306 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA
Join us for Shabbat Dinner. $18 per person. Sponsorships are available.
Chanukah and Menorah Lighting Celebration
December 18, 2022
Laguna Niguel City Hall
30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA
FREE
Join family and friends at this year’s Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting! Enjoy live entertainment, your favorite Chanukah treats, lighting of the Menorah, and fun crafts & activities as we celebrate the season and its traditions. Bring your camera to capture special moments with family and friends. This event is co-sponsored by the Chabad of Laguna Niguel and the City of Laguna Niguel.
Chanukah with the Ducks
December 21, 2022
The Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA
Celebrate Jewish Heritage Night at the Honda Center with a heap of pre-game Hanukkah festivities perfect for the whole family. Don’t miss the menorah lighting or the chance to indulge in kosher foods and sufganiyot. The Honda Center’s parking lot will have a bounce house, dreidels to play with, live Chanukah music and street hockey.
Menorah Lighting at Chabad Center for Jewish Life
December 25, 2022
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2240 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Join this outdoor celebration that overlooks the Newport Back Bay and experience a traditional menorah lighting at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life. The menorah lighting will be followed by a live musical performance by the well-known Moshav Band. Crafts, face painting and balloon animals will also be available for children. Along with gifts and treats for kids, there will also be dreidels and sufganiyot to enjoy.
Giant Nosh Menorah at The District of Tustin
The District Tustin Legacy
2437 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA
Get ready to feast at this year’s Giant Nosh Menorah, an event sponsored by the Chabad of North Irvine. This free event celebrates all the renowned Hanukkah cuisine, which include doughnuts, gelt (chocolate coins) and latkes. Dreidels, live music and a special performance by a children’s choir will also be featured at the Giant Nosh Menorah event. The festivities will take place at The District shopping center in Tustin in front of the AMC movie.
Girl Scouts Celebrate Hanukkah
Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot
3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA
Girls of all ages and faiths are invited to this celebration! Share the joy and light of Hanukkah: enjoy traditional food and games, make a craft, and learn about this special holiday and Jewish faith traditions. Participants will receive a fun patch and have the opportunity to complete some of the steps to earn the My Promise, My Faith award.
Chanukah Friday Night Dinner
Chabad of Irvine
5010 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA
Join us for a Chanukah Friday Night Dinner!
Hanukkah at Pretend City in Irvine
December 18, 2022
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine CA 92618
Hanukkah or Chanukah, also called the Festival of Lights, is an eight-night Jewish holiday that celebrates religious freedom and miracles in Jewish history. Hanukkah traditions include lighting the menorah, exchanging gifts, spinning dreidels, and eating special foods such as latkes (potato pancakes). At Pretend City’s celebration, you’ll find fun ways to teach your child about this unique holiday!
Menorah Workshop at Home Depot
December 11, 2022
Home Depot, Costa Mesa
2300 S. Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA
FREE
Build your own Menorah and enjoy Chanukah treats. RSVP below to reserve your Menorah Kit.
Lit Nights Hanukkah Festival
December 15, 2022
Beth David
6100 Hefley Street, Westminster, CA
Join Beth David Young Professionals (20’s & 30’s) and NextGen OC for a night at the casino! Celebrate Hanukkah 2022 with an evening full of games, drinks, latkes, prizes and more. Your ticket includes entrance to the event and initial chips to play. More poker chips and raffle tickets will be available for additional purchase. At the end of the event, exchange your winnings for raffle tickets to be entered for a variety of prizes!
Menorah Lighting at Placentia City Hall
December 1, 2022
Placentia City Hall
19845 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Yorba Linda, CA
Join us for a Menorah Lighting and watch a film. The story of Dr. Jacob Eisenbach, a 98 year old holocaust survivor. Enjoy jelly donuts and latkes.
Villa Park Community Chanukah Celebration
December 21, 2022
Villa Park City Hall, Outdoor Courtyard
17855 Santiago Drive, Villa Park, CA
FREE
Grand Menorah Lighting & Raffles • Music • Latkas & Donuts • Chanukah Crafts
Chanukah Comedy Night
December 24, 2022
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2240 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Join us for Chanukah Comedy Night starring Robert Cait. Enjoy a buffet dinner, open bar and lots of laughs.
Chanukah Gift Event in Irvine
December 10, 2022
Northwood Community Center
4531 Bryan Avenue, Irvine, CA
Join us as we bring the joy and light of Chanukah to ukrainian refugee orphans. We will be decorating and packaging beautiful Chanukah gifts for these children as we share the joy of Chanukah with them.
Aleph Family Chanukah Breakfast
December 20, 2022
North County Chabad Center
19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA
Visit website for more info.
Family Chanukah Workshop
December 20, 2022
Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen
19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA
Family Sunday Chanukah Workshop with Rabbi Sender. Candle Dipping • Menorah Making • Chanukah Crafts.
Chanukah Celebration
December 18, 2022
Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen
19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA
BMX Bike Show • Menorah Lighting • Chanukah Swag • Latkes • Donuts • Hot Dogs
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