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Family Fun Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah / Chanukah in Conejo Valley 2025

Everything you need to Celebrate Chanukah with your Kids: Shopping, Recipes, Games, Crafts and More!

By Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas December 6, 2025
Everything Hanukkah a menorah with 9 candles lit, an oil pot, dreidels and a jelly doughnut with a pretty blue sparkly background
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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. Many events are free, but even free events may require an RSVP - so be sure to check the details in advance.

With Hanukkah beginning before Christmas this year, there's plenty of celebrations to enjoy -  you’ll have several events to choose from some days making - find your family fun this Hanukkah.

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!



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This 8-day Jewish holiday - also known as the Festival of Lights -  begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14, 2025

When is Hanukkah / Chanukah?

It may feel like Hanukkah lands at a different time every year, and you’re not imagining it. Hanukkah follows the Hebrew calendar and always begins on the 25th of Kislev, but those dates line up differently on the Gregorian calendar we use. The holiday usually falls in December, though some years it can begin in late November or wrap up in early January.

This joyous celebration is filled with delicious foods cooked in oil, crafts, songs, prayers, and family gatherings. Enjoy your latkes, spin the dreidel, and light your menorah as you celebrate the Festival of Lights!

Here are lots of Fun Chanukah / Hanukkah events and fun things to do to with your kids

🕎 8 Ways To Celebrate Hanukkah 

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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? 

All about Hanukkah:

Just in case you didn't know - I didn't. When it's Friday night during Hanukkah:




Just for Fun:

Do you love smores? Do you love Chanukah? You will love this mash-up:





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 typically 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 unless noted. 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!

Chanukah / Hanukkah events

🕎 Here is an up-to-date list of Hanukkah events by date - from community menorah lightings and yummy latkes to games, crafts, music, and family-friendly entertainment. New celebrations are added as they’re announced, so check back for more ways to enjoy the holiday traditions and plan ahead . .  and maybe even score a little gelt!

Click on the links below for complete details to each event




 

👉 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 works 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:

Fun Hanukkah games and crafts:

Hanukkah books your kids will love:


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:

Local Bakery:

Local Judaica Shop:

Local Gift Shop:

👉 Did I miss any of your favorites or your local business?  Let me know:  brennag@macaronikid.com


Hanukkah Treats to Make and Enjoy with Your Family

These Hanukkah treats caught our eye, and we think your family will love them too! Here are a few festive ideas worth checking out:

These look so easy - try them at home ✡️🥨


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