Family-friendly listings for dates and times for Menorah lightings, Chanukah events and fun in Dallas, Plano, Frisco and beyond
This year Hanukkah/ or as some spell it “Chanukah” – begins on the evening of Sunday, December 18 and ends on the evening of Monday, December 26. So this year it falls right within the Winter Break from School, leaving more time to celebrate!
Hanukkah is a time for family, friends, joy, and light. It’s also called the Festival of Lights.
We are sharing this list of events in the area and hope your family enjoys eight days of celebrating miracles and connecting with one another.
Plano Lighting for Chanukah hosted by Chabad of Plano and Collin County
Date:
Location: The Shops at Willow Bend, outside in the Restaurant District.
Featuring: Menorah lighting, dreidels and latkes, live music, a juggling show, greetings from the Mayor of Plano, John Muns and thousands of chocolate gelt coins dropped from a firetruck.
Everyone is welcome!
9th Annual Community Chanukah Celebration hosted by Chabad of Frisco
Date: Sunday, December 18 at 4pm
Location: Simpson Plaza across from Frisco City Hall. 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard, Frisco 75034
All are welcome to enjoy a Giant Menorah lighting, a live musical performance, Chanukah donuts, Hot latkes, dreidels, gelt, crafts for kids, a trackless train ride, and a bounce house.
Galleria Dallas Chanukah Celebration
Date: December 18, 5 pm
Hosted by the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Location: Galleria Dallas’ menorah is located on Level 1 near Tiffany & Co.
Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240
One candle on the menorah will be lit every evening through December 26.
Grand Menorah Lighting at Watters Creek, Allen
Date:
Location: On the Green at Watters Creek Mall
Hosted by Chabad of Allen & McKinney