Hanukkah / Chanukah is almost here, and I’ve put together a guide packed with everything you need to make this Festival of Lights extra special! Whether you're looking for local events in Conejo Valley, Malibu, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, or nearby areas—or fun ways to celebrate at home—this guide has you covered.
You’ll find festivities for the whole family and all ages, with one special event even geared toward college students. Many events are free, but even free events often require an RSVP—so be sure to check the details in advance.
With Hanukkah beginning on the evening of Christmas this year, there are plenty of pre-Hanukkah celebrations to enjoy before the holiday officially begins. On December 26, you’ll have several events to choose from, making it easy to keep the celebration going.
Plus, this guide isn’t just about events—it’s filled with festive crafts, delicious recipes, and creative ways to teach your kids about Hanukkah traditions. I’ll continue to add new events and ideas as they pop up, including a few from nearby areas, so be sure to check back often.
However you celebrate, I hope this guide helps make your Hanukkah / Chanukah a bright and joyous one for the whole family!
This 8-day long Jewish holiday, also known as the "Festival of Lights" begins at sundown Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
When is Hanukkah / Chanukah?
This joyous holiday is celebrated with delicious foods cooked in oil, crafts, song, prayers, fun, and family gatherings. Seems like Hanukkah is celebrated a different time every year? No you are not confused, Hanukkah follows the Hebrew Calendar so the dates we celebrate every year, it typically starts sometime in December, some years it can start as early as November and there are years it can end as late as early January, but this year it's December 25, 2024 though January 2, 2025. Enjoy your latkes and spin the dreidel!
Here are lots of Family-Fun Chanukah / Hanukkah events and things to do to with your kids
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Do your kids need / want to practice lighting the menorah?
Check out this Virtual menorah, it's sooo Cool! The online version is free, but the developer does accept donations, there is even an app too. It's great for the littles that might be too young for the real thing without help.
Hanukkah or Chanukah, what is the correct spelling?
- Actually they're all are correct read why here.
All about Hanukkah:
- Learn About the Story of Chanukah
- Four Families, One Festival: Celebrating Hanukkah Traditions π
- Chabad - What is Hanukkah
- 8 Things You Should Know About Hanukkah
- When Did Jews Start Lighting Candles on Hanukkah?
- Temple Adat Elohim - Chanukah Resources
Just for Fun:
- Spin, Play and Learn! Teach your Kids How to Play Dreidel for Hanukkah
- 6 Hanukkah Books For Kids
- Hanukkah Traditions: Making Our Own Hanukkah Candles with our Family
- 8 Different Ideas To Celebrate Hanukkah with Your Family
- These Sweet Potato Latkes are a Hanukkah Favorite
- 2 Ingredient Drop Donut Holes Kids Will Love
- Edible Crafts for Chanukkah
- Chabad - Chanukah fun for kids
- PJ Library - Everything You Need to Celebrate Hanukkah With Kids
- PJ Library - Hanukkah At Home: Printables To Help Your Celebration
Hanukkah Events in Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas
There's 8-nights of Chanukah / Hanukkah to Celebrate, Rejoice and help bring more light into this word, we are blessed to have so many events and activities to choose from. There is a huge variety of events with entertainment, games and yummy treats to car parades all spread over each of the 8-days and nights of Chanukah / Hanukkah in town and in nearby communities and some that start earlier. All of these events are family friendly Your kids will have so much fun eating latkes, donuts, making crafts, singing songs and playing games this year! The hardest part is choosing which events to attend!
Click on the links below for complete details to each event
Chanukah / Hanukkah events
Sunday, December 15
Thursday, December 19
Friday, December 20
Sunday, December 22
Thursday, December 26
- πChanukah βοΈ Winterland π Newbury Park - 5:00 pm
- πChanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace π Thousand Oaks - 5:00 pm
- π Chanukah at the Shoppes π Westlake Village - 5:30 pm
- π Glow in Dark Family Chanukah Party π Moorpark - 6:00 pm
Friday, December 27
Sunday, December 29
- πAnnual Hanukkah Latke launch - Triunfo Canyon Park in Westlake Village - 12:00 pm
- πOld Agoura Menorah Lightingπ - 4:00 pm
Monday, December 30
- π Chanukah Wonderland - Agoura Hills - 4:30 pm
- π Menorah Lighting at The Commons at Calabasas - 6:30 pm
- πCollege Students: Chanukah Chopped Challenge - Latkes Edition π Moorpark - 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 2
Know of a Hanukkah event not listed here? Please submit it here and we'll add it to this list!
Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas is always working hard to round up family-fun events, activities and things to do with your kids so be sure to check back often for even more Holiday celebrations in Agoura Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and nearby neighborhoods in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Visit the event calendar for even more ways to find your family fun!
Please Note: Events may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather conditions.
Hanukkah / Chanukah at Home
Hanukkah recipes your family will love:
- π Sweet Potato Latkes - Try a new twist on a traditional favorite
- π Make some Homemade Applesauce to top off your Latkes!
- π₯ Potato Latkes
- π§ Cheese Latkes
- π₯ Hidden Veggie Latkes
- π© 2 Ingredient Drop Donut Holes Kids Will Love
- π© Jelly Sufganiyot - Doughnuts
- π Edible Dreidels
- π Bright & Colorful Stained Glass Cookies
- π« Chanukah Coins
- π¨ DIY Frozen Hot Cocoa Ice Cream
- π 4 Homemade Holiday Treats That Make Great Gifts
Fun Hanukkah games and crafts:
- π Teach your Kids How to Play Dreidel! This simple Hanukkah game is a Family Holiday Tradition
- π―οΈ Hanukkah Candles a Fun DIY craft to get your kids ready to celebrate
- π How to Make a Clay Craft-Stick Menorah
- βοΈ Glittery Dreidel Snow Globe
Hanukkah books your kids will love:
- π 6 Books About Hanukkah For Kids
- π The Ultimate List of Children’s Books About Hanukkah
- π Hanukkah Books for Interfaith Families
Local Hanukkah shopping
Your local Synagogues, Bakeries, Grocery stores and Farmers Markets have many of your must needed seasonal food items and lots of season treats for your family gathering or gift giving, plants, flowers and many have gifts, jewelry and creations by local artist. Need a new menorah, Hanukkah décor, candles or a Judaica gift?
Pizza Nosh - Kosher and Vegetarian Pizza and more: 30313 Canwood Street Suite 31, Agoura Hills, Ca 91301 | 818-991-3000 | Closed Saturday
Conejo Kosher Market: 30317 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 | 818-699-6049 | Closed Saturday
Farmer's Markets
Rain or Shine:
- Calabasas Farmers Market Open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm
- Saturday π Fisherman's Market at Ventura Harbor Village Every Saturday from 6:30 am till sold out
- Malibu Farmers Market Open every Sunday from 9 am - 2 pm
- Westlake Farmers Market Open every Sunday from 10 am - 2 pm
- Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers' Market at the Oaks Open every Thursday from 12 - 5 pm
- Pacific Palisades Farmers Market near Palisades Village Open Sundays 8:00 am - 2:00 PM
Local Bakery:
- Agoura Village Bakery - Agoura Hills
- Emil's Bake House - Agoura Hills
- Historia Bakery Café - Thousand Oaks
- Karma Baker - online only - Everything is Vegan and Gluten Free
- sweet lady jane - Calabasas
- Donut Shops in Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and nearby towns
Local Judaica Shop:
- J-Home Malibu - Online or in-person by appointment
- Chabad of Thousand Oaks - Online shop
- Shalom House Fine Judaica, Woodland Hills - In-person and online
Local Gift Shop:
- Carol Solomon's Gallery of Gifts, 5160 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills | (818) 930-2282Agoura Hills
Did I miss any of your favorites or your local business? Let me know: brennag@macaronikid.com
These look so easy - try them at home β‘οΈπ₯¨ | π |
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