Hanukkah is an eight-day winter “festival of lights,” traditionally celebrated by those who follow the Jewish faith. It begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev and follows the Hebrew calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle, meaning it can occur on different dates each year.
Check out these can't-miss Hanukkah celebrations in Columbus this season.
Menorah Lighting at Easton
December 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Easton and Chabad of Columbus host this annual event to view the Menorah Lighting in Town Square. This family-friendly event will include raffle prizes, music, refreshments and more! Learn more about this event and other holiday happenings at Easton here.
Menorah Lighting at Easton
Jewish Heritage Night with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec. 10 | 7:00 pm
Cheer on the Columbus Blue Jackets as they take on the Minnesota Wild! In addition to watching the game, guests will participate in the lighting of the menorah and have the opportunity to take part in a postgame slapshot on the ice. Tickets include a CBJ swag and Kosher food, get yours.
Maccabee Landing & Chanukah Helicopter Dreidel Drop
Dec. 9 | 1:00 pm
This free event features a Hanukkah Hero skydiving from a helicopter to light the first candle! Enjoy a Helicopter Chanukah candy drop, family-friendly activities, and donuts and cider. Join in the fun at Bevelhymer Park Yellow Zone, 7950 Bevelhymer Road, Westerville, OH 40381. RSVP here.
New Albany Menorah Lighting
Dec. 6 | 5 pm
Head to Rose Run Park for kosher donuts, apple cider, performances from a children's choir, and dancing. Before the lighting, enjoy Menorah Skate from 12-4:30 p.m. at the Hinson Amphitheater. Learn more.
Bridge Park Menorah Lighting
Dec. 8 | 6:30 pm
Celebrate the Menorah lighting in Dublin with dreidels, dancing, and donuts.
Friday Night of Lights Shabbat Dinner
Dec. 19 | 4:30 pm
Guests enjoy a grand Menorah lighting followed by a family-friendly, three-course meal at the Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center in New Albany. Register here.
Ice Skating & Menorah Lighting at Chiller North
Dec. 20 | 7:30 pm
Enjoy ice skating, Chanukah music, crafts, donuts and more at the Fire & Ice event. Get tickets.
Menorah Lighting at Polaris Fashion Place
December date TBA
Head to Polaris Fashion Place (outside of Saks Fifth Avenue) on Dec. 21 for an evening of dancing, treats and dreidels to celebrate another evening of Chanukah. Learn more.
Menorah Lighting at Tuttle Mall
December date TBA
Close out another fantastic Chanukah celebration with a menorah lighting at Tuttle Mall with games, doughnuts, cider and dancing.
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