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It’s Hanukkah with parties, latkes and SF’s giant menorah in Union Square.
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In the famous words of Adam Sandler, “Chanukah is the Festival of Lights. Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights.”

Celebrate the Jewish holiday with candle lightings, latke parties for kids and grownups all over the Bay Area. At one event, Hanukkah goes high tech with a live 3D printing of a menorah.

Put on your yarmulke Funcheapers – it’s time to celebrate Hanukkah!


Wednesday, December 25

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec. 25-Jan 2)
Wednesday, December 25 – 3:30 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec. 25-Jan 2)

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

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Thursday, December 26

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night
Thursday, December 26 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

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Friday, December 27

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 3rd Night
Friday, December 27 – 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 3rd Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

> See more events for December 27

Saturday, December 28

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 4th Night
Saturday, December 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 4th Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

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Sunday, December 29

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day
Sunday, December 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

Sf’s “Winter Wonderland”: Hanukkah Celebration (Festival of Lights)
Sunday, December 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
 | Thrive City
Sf's "Winter Wonderland": Hanukkah Celebration (Festival of Lights)
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us at Thrive City’s Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration presented by Kaiser Permanente! Join us for a memorable evening as we light the menorah to mark the start of this holiday followed by live entertainment including music from Jerry’s Kosher ...
10th Annual Chanukah Celebration & Helicopter Gelt Drop (Petaluma)
Sunday, December 29 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
 | Petaluma Fairgrounds
10th Annual Chanukah Celebration & Helicopter Gelt Drop (Petaluma)
The festival of Chanukah is all about the power of LIGHT over darkness! Join us for Chabad’s Tenth annual Chanukah celebration in style with a marvelous community event! ✡Helicopter Gelt Drop ✡ Jelly Donuts ✡ Hot Latkes ✡ Live DJ Chanukah music ✡ World’s Biggest Dreidel ✡ Interactive Menorah Game ✡ Chanukah Crafts ✡ Grand Raffle ...
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Monday, December 30

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 6th Night
Monday, December 30 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 6th Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

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Tuesday, December 31

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night
Tuesday, December 31 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

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Wednesday, January 1

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: Final Night
Wednesday, January 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: Final Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

> See more events for January 1