Hanukkah Events in Orange County [2023]

Hanukkah is almost here! This year, Hanukkah begins on December 7 through December 15, 2023. In just a few days, there will be a bunch of Hanukkah events in Orange County. They will continue throughout the week!

Family-friendly Hanukkah Events in Orange County

We've gathered a list of family-friendly Hanukkah events happening in Orange County, CA! They are listed by city and date.

Hopefully you can find the best ones for your family! If you have an 2023 Orange County Chanukah event to add to our list, please email hello@sandytoesandpopsicles.com.

Aliso Viejo Hanukkah Events

Latke, Vodka & Babka
December 12, 2023
Temple Beth El of South Orange County
2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA
Join your TBESOC friends as we celebrate Chanukah! BYO Menorah, light dinner, drinks, raffle, and mini-boutique shopping!

Anaheim Hanukkah Events

Chanukah with the Ducks
December 1, 2023
The Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA
Celebrate Jewish Heritage Night at the Honda Center with a heap 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’s parking lot will have a bounce house, dreidels to play with, live Chanukah music and street hockey.

Chanukah Party
December 9, 2023
Temple Beth Emet
1770 W. Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim, CA
Bring your family and friends as we celebrate the joy and meaning of Chanukkah together! A wonderful program has been planned. We will be serving latkes with applesauce and sour cream, and jelly munchkins. Bring your menorah and candles.

Dana Point Hanukkah Events

Menorah at Dana Point Harbor
December 7 - 15, 2023
Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA
FREE
DPHP in partnership with the Chabad Jewish Center of Dana Point will place a 12-foot Menorah in the Harbor for the duration of Hanukkah from Thursday, December 7 to Friday, December 15, 2023.

Irvine Hanukkah Events

Family Hannukah Lattke Dinner and Activites
December 1, 2023
University Synagogue
3400 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 
Family Hannukah Celebration with Lattke dinner and Shabbat Services

Hanukkah at Pretend City in Irvine
December 13, 2023
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine CA 92618
Join us for a joyous celebration of Hanukkah! Rabbi Sender directs sgi.camp and runs jcraftsoc.com with the mission of encouraging hands-on learning while building strong character and awareness of culture and tradition in students from all walks of life.    

Community Chanukah Celebration
December 13, 2023
Merage JCC
1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
FREE
Join us for Chanukah games, Candle lighting, entertainment, and treats for families with children of all ages. Free and open to the community. Food for sale.

Ladera Ranch Hanukkah Events

Ladera Ranch Menorah Lighting
December 10, 2023
Town Green, 28801 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA
FREE
Come join us as we celebrate the final night of Hanukkah as a community at the Ladera Ranch Festival of Lights.  This year LARCS is partnering with local organizations to create an evening of community with music, dancing, dreidels, crafts, candle lighting, and traditional Hanukkah snacks!

Laguna Beach Hanukkah Events

Chanukah Lighting at Laguna Main Beach
December 10, 2023
Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach
425 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA
Join us at the cobblestones for Music and Dancing with Israeli DJ Eldad, street performer, crafts for the kids, face painting, dreidels, latkes, and lighting of the way cool SURFBOARD MENORAH! Admission FREE! Fun event for all ages!

The iconic Surfboard Menorah, is constructed from surfboards donated by Chabad Laguna Beach friends and congregants. The Menorah was designed by Steve Sachse, along with  Laguna Beach contractors Mike Tomkins and Tony Hempen, who generously volunteered their time to put it all together.

Chanukah Lego Party
December 12, 2023
Chabad Jewish Center of Laguna Beach
30804 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA
Program packed with Chanukah games, activities and crafts! Dreidel Game showdown, Build your own light up lego-like Menorah, Receive Chanukah superhero cards, Decorate Donuts, Latke Party and Menorah Lighting! $8.00 per child. RSVP to perel@chabadoflaguna.com

Laguna Niguel Hanukkah Events

Chanukah and Menorah Lighting Celebration
December 10, 2023
Laguna Niguel City Hall
30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA
FREE
Join in the celebration! Come together with family and friends and enjoy the music and fun as we honor and commemorate each day of the festival of light. Chabad of Laguna Niguel and the City of Laguna Niguel are excited to celebrate this tradition by bringing live entertainment, activities, crafts, and your favorite Chanukah treats!

Orange Hanukkah Events

Nightly Chanukiyah Lighting at Old Orange Circle
Daily December 7- 15, 2023 
Old Town Orange Circle
300 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA
Temple Beth Shalom Lights Up Old Orange. Celebrate Hanukkah at the nightly lighting of the Menorah in Old Orange Circle.

Mission Viejo Hanukkah Events

Celebrate Hanukkah
Daily December 7- 15, 2023 
The Shops at Mission Viejo
555 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA
Celebrate Hanukkah with the daily lighting of the Menorah at our Hanukkah Tree located near Zales Jewelers, Level 1.

Mommy & Me Chanukah
December 3, 2023
Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo
24041 Marguerite Pkwy,. Mission Viejo, CA
Go home with your very own light up Menorah set! $10 per child.

Chanukah Legoland
December 10, 2023
Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo
24041 Marguerite Pkwy,. Mission Viejo, CA
Go home with your very own light up Menorah set! $10 per child.

Newport Beach Hanukkah Events

Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Fashion Island
December 7, 2023
Fashion Island - Atrium Garden 
401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 
FREE
Celebrate Hanukkah at Fashion Island with singing and festive traditions. This event will be held in partnership with the Chabad Jewish Center, Newport Beach.

Chanukah Concert & Gelt Drop
December 10, 2023
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2240 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Join this outdoor celebration that overlooks the Newport Back Bay and experience a traditional menorah lighting at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life. The menorah lighting will be followed by a live musical performance by the well-known Moshav Band. Crafts, face painting and balloon animals will also be available for children. Along with gifts and treats for kids, there will also be dreidels and sufganiyot to enjoy.

San Clemente Hanukkah Events

Chanukah Legoland
November 19, 2023
Chabad of S. Clemente
1306 North El Camino Real, S. Clemente, CA
Go home with your very own light up Menorah set! $10 per child.

Dreidels 'n Drinks
November 19, 2023
Chabad of S. Clemente
1306 North El Camino Real, S. Clemente, CA
Enjoy fine crafted cocktails and wines. Create a fused glass dreidel plate to keep or to gift for Chanukah.

Olive Oil Press Workshop
December 3, 2023
Chabad of S. Clemente
1306 North El Camino Real, S. Clemente, CA
Discover the process of making your own Olive Oil with a real authentic press! Hear the Storu of Chanukah and the Miracle of Lights! Make your very own tube of homemade Olive Oil! Dip your own Candle set for your menorah!

Chanukah on the Pier
December 10, 2023
Historic S. Clemente Pier
100 S. Alameda Lane San Clemente, CA
FREE
Music • Dreidel Man • Local Dignitaries • Free Gift of Chanukah Head Boppers • Sufganiot Donuts, Latkes, Dreidels, Gelt and More! • Balloon artist and crafts for the kids.

Menorah at the Outlets
December 12, 2023
Oak Tree Court at Outlets at San Clemente
401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA
FREE
Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Celebration at the outlets of San Clemente. Lighting of the giant Menorah, live music, glow in the dark sticks, dreidel and Gelt, crafts for kids, food, balloon artist and more!

Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
December 15, 2023
Chad Jewish Center of San Clemente
1306 North El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA
Join us for Shabbat Dinner. $25 per adult, $20 per child. Sponsorships are available.

Santa Ana Hanukkah Events

Let's Gelt Together Chanukah Event
December 3, 2023
Temple Beth Sholom
2625 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Doors Open at 11:15am with a Performance at 11:30am. Party from 11:45am - 2:00pm. Bounce House, Tacos & Sufganiyot, DJ & Dance Party, Crafts & Activities.

Chanukah Shabbat Dinner and "Light Up the Night"
December 8, 2023
Temple Beth Sholom
2625 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Dinner at 5:00 pm - includes chicken, latkes, salad, and more...
followed by chanukiyot lighting and Shabbat service at 7:00 pm.

Seal Beach Hanukkah Events

Pre-Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Seal Beach Pier
December 3, 2023
Eisenhower Park at Seal Beach Pier
900 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, CA
FREE
The Menorah brings the warmth and spirit of Chanukah to the young and old of our community. The free event offers live music, traditional Chanukah foods, and the grand lighting of a giant 9-Foot Menorah. The outdoor event will feature Pre-Chanukah fun for the whole family.

Villa Park Hanukkah Events

Villa Park Community Chanukah Celebration
December 13, 2023
Villa Park City Hall, Outdoor Courtyard
17855 Santiago Drive, Villa Park, CA
FREE
Chabad Beth Meir HaCohen & Chabad of Tustin Unite For a community Chanukah Celebration. Grand Menorah Lighting & Raffles • Music • Latkas & Donuts • Chanukah Crafts

Yorba Linda Hanukkah Events

Hanukkah Celebration at the Nixon Library
November 19, 2023
The Nixon Library
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, Ca
FREE
Community Menorah Candle Lighting and Musical Performances by various community organizations.

Family Chanukah Workshop
December 3, 2023
Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen
19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA
Family Sunday Chanukah Workshop with Rabbi Sender. Candle Dipping • Menorah Making • Chanukah Crafts

Martinis & Menorahs
December 4, 2023
Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen
19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA
Come join us for our annual women's Chanukah event with drinks
and fun! Women Only!

Chanukah Community Event
December 10, 2023
North County Chabad Center
19045 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA
Come join us for our annual women's Chanukah event with drinks
and fun! Women Only!

Chanukah Celebration
December 14, 2023
Yorba Linda Cultural Center
4802 Lakeview Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA
Menorah Lighting with Yorba Linda Dignitaries, Fire Show, Balloon Artist, Chanukah, Crafts, Latkes & Doughnuts