Fun Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Atlanta
Published December 13, 2023
Last Updated December 9, 2024
Hanukkah 2024 begins at sundown on Dec. 25. Join celebrations all around the city.
Happy Hanukkah
Hanukkah begins on Dec. 25. Chabad Intown plans several menorah lightings. The celebrations begin in Virginia Highland on Dec. 25 and continue through Dec. 30, when the menorah will light up at Atlantic Station.
Hanukkah Bazaar and Gift Market
Starting at 11 a.m. on Dec. 8, Chabad Intown invites guests to shop and schmooze at a Hanukkah Bazaar and Gift Market. The market will include festive decor, music and drinks. It is free for the public to attend the market, which runs until 4 p.m. The bazaar will be held at Chabad Intown, 730 Ponce de Leon Place NE.
Chinese Dinner and Virginia Highland Menorah Lighting
Chabad Intown is hosting a Chinese dinner on Dec. 25, the first night of Hanukkah, with guest chef Jan Hill. Guests are invited to enjoy a curated dinner and family-fun entertainment following the Virginia Highland menorah lighting that kicks off Hanukkah at 4:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., guests may take a short walk down the street to Chabad Intown to keep the celebration going — and, yes, to eat.
The Virginia Highland menorah lighting, at North Highland Park (corner of North Highland Avenue and St. Charles Place), will include music, live entertainment, pre-packaged Hanukkah treats, dreidels, music and more.
More Menorah Lightings
There is no charge to attend the Chabad Intown menorah lightings, but Chabad suggests $18 donations from families who attend.
Ponce City Market
Join Chabad Intown at Ponce City Market on Dec. 26 for a traditional menorah lighting ceremony on the Yard beginning at 6 p.m. and continuing until 7:30 p.m. Guests will celebrate the Festival of Lights with an evening of food and drinks, activities for the kids and music.
Decatur
Join Chabad Intown in celebrating Hanukkah at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the annual menorah lighting in Decatur Square (509 North McDonough St.) Enjoy music, entertainment, dreidels, doughnuts, hot latkes, crafts for the kids and more.
Atlantic Station
The Atlantic Station menorah lighting is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 30 at 1380 Atlantic Drive on the Green.
Hanukkah Around the World 2024
Davis Academy plans an event for young children and their families on Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. L’il Shabbat: Hanukkah Around the World 2024 will begin with Shabbat songs and stories followed by a “world tour” to learn how families in different countries celebrate Hanukkah.
Hanukkah at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas on Dec. 15. Children will explore the traditions of Hanukkah and Christmas through performances and activities. At 11 a.m. there will be a special Hanukkah performance by Michael Levine. At 1 p.m. the Atlanta Women’s Chorus will perform “The Muppet Christmas Carol.”
To find things to do in Atlanta at any time, visit our calendar of events.
Journalist Carol Carter writes and edits for Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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