Celebrate Chanukah in Columbus with Menorah lightings and more

Enjoy Eight Nights of Fun with Chabad Columbus to celebrate the season of Chanukah in Columbus!

Pajama Party and Cookie Decorating

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm.  Featuring Chanukah Cookie Decorating and Whimsical Chanukah Crafts at Kitchen of Life, 2525 E. Main Street. Register here.

Maccabee Landing and the Chanukah Candy Cannon

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:30 pm
Watch as a Maccabee Hero skydives into Bevelhymer Park to light the Menorah, followed by a helicopter dreidel drop and candy cannon! The event is free; find details here. 

Bevelhymer Park, 7950 Bevelhymer Road, New Albany, OH 43054

Menorah Lighting at Drexel Circle Bexley

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6 pm. 
Join Chabad Columbus for the lighting of the Menorah in Bexley. Enjoy doughnuts, dreidels, apple aider, and dancing.

Drexel Circle, Southeast Corner, Drexel and Broad St., Bexley, Ohio 43209

The Ohio Statehouse Menorah Lighting 

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm. 
Statehouse Menorah Lighting with a Chanuka reception in the Statehouse Gallery afterwards.

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Columbus Chanukah family dinner at the Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center. With grand Menorah lighting followed by a fun, engaging and delicious 3-course meal. Cost is just $5-$10. Register here.

Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center: 6220 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, OH 43054

Fire & Ice. Ice skating and Chanukah Menorah lighting

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Ice Skating and Menorah Lighting at Easton Chiller. $10 per person; register here.

3600 Chiller Lane, Columbus, OH 43219

Chanukah on Horseback Arena

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:30 pm

Witness the ancient story of Chanukah with the Horseback Riding Maccabbe performance. Cost is $5-$10. Details here.

Rodeo Run Stables, 11641 Alspach Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110

Chanukah Celebration Menorah Lighting at Easton Towne Square

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Join Easton and Chabad Columbus for the special Menorah Lighting at Easton Town Square. This family party will include Menorah lighting, sufganiot, dreidels, music, dancing and refreshments!

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes for Jewish Heritage Night

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 8:00pm
Cheer on the Columbus Blue Jackets with the Jewish Community! Each ticket will include an exclusive Hebrew CBJ Winter scarf and Kosher hotdog! There will be a lighting of the menorah during an extended timeout.

One (1) lucky person will win a Zamboni ride. Twenty (20) random buyers will have the opportunity to be in the Hi-5 Tunnel pregame! Four (4) random buyers can join players on the bench during warm-ups! Find details and ticket options here.

Menorah Lighting at Polaris Fashion Place

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 5 pm. Join Chabad Columbus for the lighting of the Menorah at Polaris Fashion Place. Enjoy doughnuts, dreidels, apple aider, and dancing. 

Still TBA for 2024

Cteen Chanukah Party

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Cteen Chanukah Party at Buckeye Race Way Indoor Electric Karting, Axe Throwing and Menorah Lighting. Signup here.

Lattes and Latkes

Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm.  A Cozy Women’s Night Out as we celebrate the last night of Chanukah with uplifting Torah inspiration. Register here. 

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