Hanukkah Events in Orange County

Hanukkah is almost here! This year, Chanukah begins on November 28 and ends on December 5, 2021. In a few days, there will be a bunch of Chanukah events in Orange County. They will continue throughout the week!

We’ve put together a list of Hanukkah family events in Orange County! Hope you can find the best for your family.

Hanukkah Family Events in Orange County

December 5, 2021
Town Green, 28801 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, California
FREE
Join us as we celebrate the last night of Hanukkah as a community at the Ladera Ranch Festival of Lights. This year, LARCS is partnering with local organizations to create a community night with music, dancing, dreidels, crafts, candles and traditional Hanukkah snacks!

December 5, 2021
Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California
FREE
The DPHP, in partnership with the Chabad Jewish Center at Dana Point, will host a Menorah rally at the Baby Beach fishing pier at 4 p.m. on December 5. The 12-foot Menorah will remain docked from November 28 to December 6.

December 3, 2021
Temple Beth El of South Orange County
2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, California
FREE
Join the entire TBESOC community for food trucks, hands-on activities for all ages and inspiring kabbalat Shabbat service with The Band of Milk and Honey! You don’t want to miss this awesome event! This event was funded in part by a grant from the Southwest Pacific Region of USCJ. This service will also be broadcast on Facebook Live.

December 5, 2021
Oak Tree Court at outlets in San Clemente
101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, California
FREE
Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Celebration at outlets in San Clemente. Giant Menorah lighting, live music, kids crafts, food, balloon artist and more!

November 30, 2021
Temple Beth El of South Orange County
2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, California
Evening between adults! Come join your TBESOC friends as we celebrate Chanukah! BYO Menorah for candle lighting, light dinner, drinks and a silent raffle auction.
* Limited VIRTUAL option available * For the benefit of the Scholarship Fund for Retired Women. $ 18 in person / Virtual based on donations

November 28, 2021
San Clemente Pier
San Clemente, California 92672
FREE
Music • Dreidel Man • Local Dignitaries • Free Gift of Magic Glasses • Sufganiot Donuts, Latkes, Dreidels, Gelt and more! • Dreidel Fidget Pop-Its for children

December 3, 2021
Chad San Clemente Jewish Center
1306 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, California
Join us for Shabbat dinner. $ 18 per person. Sponsorships are available.

November 28, 2021
Laguna Niguel Town Hall
30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, California
FREE
Join your family and friends at this year’s Chanukah celebration and menorah lighting! Enjoy live entertainment, your favorite Hanukkah goodies, menorah lighting and crafts and fun activities as we celebrate the season and its traditions. Bring your camera to capture special moments with your family and friends. This event is co-sponsored by the Chabad of Laguna Niguel and the City of Laguna Niguel.

December 1, 2021
The Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, California
Celebrate Jewish Heritage Night at the Honda Center on December 1 with a bunch of pre-game Hanukkah festivities perfect for the whole family. Don’t miss the menorah lighting or the chance to indulge in kosher foods and sufganiyot. The Honda Center parking lot will have a bounce house, dreidels to play with, live Hanukkah music, and street hockey.

November 28, 2021
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2240 University Drive, Newport Beach, California
Take part in this outdoor celebration that overlooks Newport Back Bay and experience traditional menorah lighting at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life. The lighting of the menorah will be followed by a live musical performance by the famous group Moshav. Crafts, face painting and balloon animals will also be available for children. Along with gifts and treats for the kids, there will also be dreidels and sufganiyot to enjoy.

November 29, 2021
Bella terra
7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
FREE
Come celebrate Chanukah with us! You are invited to a festive Hanukkah Menorah lighting event hosted by Chabad of South Huntington Beach. Enjoy live music, refreshments and hot chocolate from Peet’s Coffee.

The legacy of the Tustin district
2437 Park Avenue, Tustin, California
Prepare to feast at this year’s Giant Nosh Menorah, an event sponsored by the Chabad of North Irvine. This free event celebrates all of Hanukkah’s renowned cuisine, which includes donuts, gelt (pieces of chocolate) and latkes. Dreidels, live music and a special performance by a children’s choir will also be featured at the Giant Nosh Menorah event. The festivities will take place at The District shopping center in Tustin in front of the AMC movie

Chabad of Irvine
5010 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA
Join us for a Chanukah dinner on Friday night!

Parking Chabad d’Irvine
5010 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA
Join us for the lighting of the world’s first Pop-It Menorah!

November 30, 2021
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine CA 92618
Hanukkah in Pretend City will feature a giant lollipop menorah!

November 28 – December 5, 2021
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine CA 92618
Spin the dreidel and light the Menorah! We are celebrating Hanukkah in Pretend City! Let your little ones discover this holiday through fun activities, traditions, games and art! We will have whole days of fun singing songs and getting into the holiday spirit!

December 3, 2021
Chabad of Northern Irvine
35 clay, Irvine, CA
Delicious traditional Shabbat dinner infused with a taste of Hanukkah. $ 20 per adult, $ 15 per child.

December 1, 2021
Orange County Merage Jewish Community Center
1 Federation Road, Irvine, CA
FREE
Join us for Chanukah games, candles, entertainment and treats for families with children of all ages. Free and open to the community. Food for sale.

December 6, 2021
The ways of Irvine
3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, California
FREE
Join the use for bowling and Menorah lighting. Fun for the whole family. This event is free.

December 5, 2021
Get some air
5142 Argosy Ave, Huntington Beach, California
Trampoline jump, fresh donuts, chocolate coins, light up the giant candy menorah!

December 2, 2021
Beth david
6100 Hefley Street, Westminster, California
Calling all Jews and friends in their 20s and 30s for an evening of fun, games and dating for the faint hearted – ax throwing, open bar, live DJ, dancing, latkes, sufganiyot, games, prizes, raffles, darts, Henna, and much more. Tickets at: https://www.templebethdavid.org/events/lit-nights/

November 30, 2021
The gentle hand
25642 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, California
Join us to learn the art of decorating cupcakes. The cupcakes are pre-baked and we’ll show you step by step how to decorate. For all ages and skill levels. Reservations required. The best part is that you bring home your cupcake masterpieces. 1.5 hours, 4 cupcakes, 3 decorations and 1 free style.

December 1, 2021
Chabad Beeteh Meir Hacohen
19845 Boulevard Yorba Linda, Yorba Linda, California
Join us for Menorah lighting and watch a movie. The story of Dr. Jacob Eisenbach, a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor. Enjoy jelly donuts and latkes.

Menorah Lighting at Westminster Shopping Center

December 2, 2021
Westminster Shopping Center
1025 Westminster Shopping Center, Westminster, California
FREE
Join us for Menorah lighting, Hebrew Academy choir, live music, kid-friendly treats, hot donuts and latkes. Fun for the whole family. This event is free.