Hanukkah will be celebrated from December 14 to 22, offering eight nights of menorah lightings, dreidel games, latkes and gift-giving. Here’s where you can celebrate the Festival of Lights with your family.
NORTH
Hanukkah LEGO Night
Temple Sholom, Scotch Plains
December 10, 6-7:30 pm
Join the Temple Sholom family for 90 minutes of festivities, latkes, and LEGOs.
Menorah Lighting
Ricalton Square, Maplewood
December 16, 6:15 pm
Rabbi Sholom Bogomilsky from the Maplewood Jewish Center will light the menorah for Hanukkah.
Outdoor Menorah Lighting
Veterans Park, Randolph
December 21, 6 pm
There will be a gelt drop, latkes, donuts, hot drinks and live music during the Chabad Center for Jewish Life’s celebration.
Randolph Chanukah Menorah Parade
CCFJL, Randolph
December 14, 2 pm
Spread the light during the parade, led by the Randolph Fire Department. You can join the parade or watch as it passes by.
CENTRAL
Heirloom’s Festival of Lights
Heirloom Kitchen, Old Bridge
Thursdays, starting December 4
Dinner for Two includes matzah ball soup, a pickle plate, brisket, roasted vegetable tzimmes, latkes with crème fraiche, and sufganiyot.
Menorah Lighting
Town Hall, Aberdeen
December 16, 6-7:30 pm
Join your neighbors as they light the menorah outside of Town Hall.
Owl Market
Downtown Highland Park
December 14
The menorah lighting will be part of tonight’s Owl Market, Highland Park’s Artisan and Crafter Holiday Market.
Holiday Craft Fair
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick
December 7
Browse a market of local vendors offering handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and unique crafts. Bring the whole family for a special storytelling session with local author Karen Rostoker-Gruber, who will share Hanukkah stories alongside a surprise guest. Warm up at the hot cocoa bar or enjoy some holiday treats.
Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Freehold Borough
December 16, 5-7 pm
The menorah lighting takes place every year in front of the Hall of Records.
Menorah Lighting
Municipal Complex, Hillsborough
December 21, 4:30 pm
The menorah lighting is held in partnership with Temple Beth-El.
Temple Sholom’s LatkePalooza
Temple Sholom, Scotch Plains
December 19
The menorah lighting and Kabbalat Shabbat Service will be followed by a community welcoming dinner celebrating both Shabbat and Hanukkah.
Princeton Symphonic Brass Classics and Carols Concerts
Community Middle School, Plainsboro
December 12
The concert will feature carols, Christmas classics, Hanukkah music; plus the Holiday Sing-Along, with pieces written for the group.
Chanukah Celebration
State Park, Monroe Twp.
December 14, 3:30 pm
The grand menorah lighting will include live music, a gelt drop, donuts, hot cocoa and entertainment.
Menorah Lighting
Town Hall, Manalapan
December 17, 7 pm
After the lighting, stay for latkes and jelly donuts.
Hanukkah Pictures
Doggie Sweets
December 7, 12 pm
Bring your kids, and your dogs, for pictures ahead of the Festival of Lights.
Menorah Lighting
Nassau Inn Patio, Princeton
December 16, 4-5 pm
The Jewish Center of Princeton will hold a Hanukkah celebration with a menorah lighting and music.
Friendly’s Holiday Celebration
Friendly’s, Robbinsville
November 25, 5 pm
Santa Claus arrives to light both the Christmas tree and the menorah. There will be a visit by the Trenton Thunder mascot Boomer, holiday music, make-your-own ornament crafts, a Toys for Tots collection, and a discount on kid’s meals with the purchase of an adult dinner.
Menorah Lighting
Pier Village, Long Branch
December 21, 5:30 pm
Members of the Chabad of the Shore will light the menorah.
Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting
December 2, 6:30 pm
Municipal Complex, Robbinsville
Come to the municipal complex for a dual celebration. Crafts and photos with Santa take place at 5:30 pm, followed by both lightings at 6:30 pm.
Menorah Lighting
Municipal Complex, Sea Bright
December 15
Chabad of the Shore will hold its annual menorah lighting.
SOUTH
Menorah Lighting Ceremony and Hanukkah Celebration
Main Street and Maple Avenue, Evesham Twp.
December 17, 5:30 pm
Rabbi Pamela Gottfried of Congregation Beth Tikvah will lead the ceremony, after which you are invited inside The Evesham Municipal Complex for snacks and more celebrating.
Lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah
City Hall, Ocean City
December 14-22
Once the sun goes down on each night of Hanukkah, a candle will be lit on the menorah displayed on the front lawn of City Hall.
Lighting of the Menorah
Twp. of Monroe (Williamstown)
December 4, 7-9 pm
Light the menorah with your friends and neighbors.
Check out our Instagram page for a video from one of last year’s menorah lightings.
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