This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 14, 2025, and ends on the evening of December 22, 2025. There are 8 nights of Hanukkah, and it is a time to share the miracle of the Hanukkah story.
Hanukkah events are a time for family, friends, joy, and light, and are often a time for gifts for children. It’s also the only one of the Jewish holidays called the Festival of Lights.
In honor of this meaningful Jewish tradition, many of the Jewish organizations local to Dallas-Fort Worth mark the beginning of the eight-day Festival of Lights by throwing menorah lighting ceremonies and Hanukkah events with kid-friendly activities and live music.
Galleria Dallas Chanukah Celebration
Date: December 14, 5pm
Location: Galleria Dallas’ Menorah is located on Level 1 near Zara
Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240
Celebrate the festival of lights with Temple Shalom Dallas.
At the ceremony, Rabbi Andrew Paley of Temple Shalom will deliver remarks before he lights the menorah. There will be a performance by Kol Shalom, Temple Shalom’s youth choir. Sufganiyots will be served to attendees. Remaining candles will be lit nightly at sundown.
Help build and light the Giving Menorah
Date: Sunday, December 14, 5.30pm
Location: Southlake Town Square, corner of N Carroll Ave and Southlake Blvd (1709), just minutes from the DFW International Airport off Highway 114 and 1709
Collect coins from family and friends to fill the Menorah. Proceeds will benefit the Caring Kitchen of Southlake. There will be live entertainment, latkes, donuts, crafts, music, gelt drop and Chanukah treats.
6th Annual Menorah Lighting at the Harbor
Date: December 14, 4:30 pm – 5.30pm
Location: 2059 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032
Plano Lighting for Chanukah
Date: Monday, December 15, at 5 pm.
Location: The Shops at Willow Bend, outside in the Restaurant District.
Enjoy delicious Hanukkah cookies, collect some fun LED Chanukkah necklaces for kids, and enjoy the interactive Hanukkah graffiti wall. The grand menorah lighting and a live performance featuring Ari Lesser (a chassidic songwriter and rapper) start at 5.30 pm.
Everyone is welcome! This event is hosted by the Chabad of Plano and Collin County
Community Hanukkiah Lighting
Date: December 16, 5pm – 6pm
Location: J Dallas, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230
Celebrate Hanukkah in grand style as they light up the night with the largest Hanukkiah in Texas!
Enjoy delicious latkes, sufganiyot, and gelt (details coming soon), plus festive music and community spirit for all ages. Co-sponsored by Chabad of Dallas.
Hanukkah at Northpark
Date: December 16, 6 pm – 7pm
Location: NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas 75225
Celebrate the joy of Hanukkah, sing together, and share Jewish pride for the holiday.
Temple Cantors, The Temple Emanu-El Choir, and Kol Shir Youth Choir will lead attendees in song, as they retell the Hanukkah story of love, strength, and solidarity.
12th Annual Pre Chanukah Celebration – Chabad Frisco
Date: December 17, 2025 at 5pm
Location: The Star – 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75035
Including, Chanukah crafts, Dreidels & Gelt, Activities for Kids, and a Pop Up Chanukah Shop. Security will be present.
Menorah Lighting at Klyde Warren Park Dallas
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5 pm – 6 pm
Location: Muse Family Performance Pavilion, Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: The event is free of charge
This year, joining them live in Dallas, for a special Guest Appearance, is the neo-Hasidic band, Zusha
Expect an unforgettable celebration filled with live music, dancing, and all the Chanukah favorites — sizzling latkes, fresh donuts, and the warmth of community everywhere you turn. And of course, they’ll crown the evening by lighting the legendary Pink Menorah, shining bright as a symbol of unity and Jewish pride in the heart of Dallas.
This is a night where over 1,000 will come together to sing, dance, and share light with the entire community.
More information and Parking information are available here.
