Long Island Chanukah Events 2023

We have all the Chanukah Events and Menorah Lightings in New York that are near, in and around New York City for families to enjoy this holiday season.

Psst… Looking for more holiday events? Check out Christmas Tree and Menorah Lightings in Staten Island!

Nassau County

MiYaD @ Home Depot Chanukah Event

Home Depot Syosset, 111 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset

Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 – 11 am

All ages

$7

RSVP online

Make your own dreidel game! There will also be doughnuts and Chanukah gelt.

Happy Hanukkah

Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 – 3 pm

All ages

Included with admission: $17; $16 seniors 65 and older.

Get ready for Hanukkah by learning all about dreidels. Discover the game’s history and rules, and decorate your own dreidel to take home.

Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting

Merrick Gazebo, Merrick Ave. and Broadcast Plaza, Merrick

Sunday, Dec. 3, 5 – 7 pm

All ages

Free

Celebrate the winter holidays with the lighting of the Christmas Tree and Hanukkah Menorah!

Menorah Lighting Celebration

North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington

Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:45 – 6:45 pm

All ages

$25 per vehicle

Pre-registration required

Start your Chanukah off with a menorah lighting, Giant LED Walls, fireworks, and a concert starring the Maccabeats.

Grand Menorah Lighting

Merrick Gazebo, Merrick Ave. and Broadcast Plaza, Merrick

Thursday. Dec. 7, 6 pm

All ages

Free; $18 suggested donation per family

RSVP requested

Unite through light at this Chanukah Menorah lighting. There will be hot latkes, balloon twisting, delicious doughnuts, live DJ, dancing, performance by CHS students, meet Dreidleman and more!

Chanukah Concert and Menorah Lighting

Green Acres Mall, 2034 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream

Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 – 9 pm

All ages

Free

Celebrate The Festival of Lights with a Chanukah Concert and Menorah Lighting. Musical Performance featuring Aryeh Kunstler.

Chanukah Magic Show

North Shore Synagogue, 83 Muttontown Eastwoods Road, Syosset

Sunday, Dec. 10, 10:30 am

All ages

$15; $12 members

Enjoy a spectacular magic show and the lighting of the Menorah with Rabbi Shalhevet, Cantor Hevenstone, and Student Rabbi Jesse.

Suffolk County

Explore the importance of oil through the ages, from whale oil to olive oil! Compare historic oil lanterns in the museum’s collection, and get creative designing a tiled mosaic menorah to light up your home this holiday!

Menorah Lighting at Hook Mill Windmill

Hook Mill Windmill, 42 Main St. East Hampton

Thursday, Dec. 7, 4 – 5 pm

All ages

Free

Be there for the lighting of the Chanukah Menorah and chocolate gelt drop! RSVP and receive a free Chanukah gift!

Chanukah 2023 Grand Menorah Lighting

Huntington Village Winter Wonderland, Main and Wall Streets, Huntington

Thursday, Dec. 7, 5 pm

All ages

Free

Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a fire show by The Amazing Keith Leaf! Plus, music, chocolate gelt, balloons, and a live Jewish concert with Toby Tobias.

Menorah Lighting

Raynor Park, 174 Ronkonkoma Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma

Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 – 9 pm

All ages

Free

Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a Menorah Lighting at Raynor Park.

Chanukah Wonderland

Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station

Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 – 6 pm

All ages

Free

Chanukah Wonderland will feature Dreidel Painting, Doughnut Decorating, Face Painting, Giant Menorah Lighting, Make Your Own Menorah, Balloon Designing, Chanukah Gelt, Chanukah Arts & Crafts, music, family entertainment, and much more.

Jericho Community Hanukkah Party

Jericho Jewish Center, 430 North Broadway, Jericho

Monday, Dec. 11, 6 – 9 pm

All ages

$18 per person; $54 family rate

This Chanukah party features a menorah lighting, pizza, live music, latkes, donuts, and chocolate gelt, and more.

Menorah Car Parade

Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Ln. East Hampton

Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 – 5 pm

All ages

Free

Drive through the streets of East Hampton spreading joy and light! Leaving from Chabad of Hamptons and the parade concludes with a Chanukah party.

Menorah Car Parade

Chabad of Mid-Suffolk, 318 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack

Sunday, Dec. 10, 6 pm

All ages

Free

Register your car in advance if you would like to participate.

Menorah Parade begins at Chabad of Mid-Suffolk and concludes with a Grand Menorah Lighting at The Chai Center. Donuts, Latkes, Hot Apple Cider & Chanukah Swag!

Adventuring Portal

<a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D. Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do. All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring! We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp; All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp; I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you&rsquo;ll never hear &ldquo;I&rsquo;m bored,&rdquo; when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world&rsquo;s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.

The Tutorverse

Join The Tutorverse for the highest quality in academic enrichment and test preparation! Whether your student is gearing up for the&nbsp;state exams, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, or SAT/ACT, our team of&nbsp;experienced and local professional educators&nbsp;can help. Have your student join a&nbsp;small-group class&nbsp;at our downtown or Upper East Side locations. Or, they can meet with a&nbsp;private tutor when and where it&rsquo;s most convenient for your family. Does your student need help building study skills or improving grades? Whether your middle or high schooler needs help with&nbsp;STEM or humanities, our patient and affirming tutors will teach them how to build&nbsp;confidence and content mastery.&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Send us an email</a> or give us a call&mdash;we'd love to hear more about how we can help!

Long Island Chanukah Events 2023