Hanukkah Events in the Temecula area, Plus Recipes, Games and More!

Often referred to as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is a Jewish holiday celebrated with food, fun, and family. This year, the 8 nights of festivities begins December 7. Hanukkah ends December 15.

Macaroni KID Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley is always working to round up the best seasonal cheer, so check back often for more Hanukkah fun coming to Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley and nearby neighborhoods in 2023!

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Local Hanukkah Events:

Hanukkah Events in Southern California:

Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, is hosting a Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, December 10. The daytime family-friendly holiday fun includes:

Menorah Candle Lighting Ceremony - Guests can join their favorite furry friends for this holiday ritual led by Rabbi Daniel Reich from Congregation Adat Yeshurun.
Furry Friends Hanukkah Dance Party – A festive dance party where guests can move and groove to traditional Hanukkah music.
Play Dreidel with Elmo – Guests can join Elmo to learn how to play traditional Hanukkah game played in Jewish homes all over the world and even win some gelt!
Hanukkah Storytime – Everyone is invited to learn all about Hanukkah with their Sesame Street friends at this special storytime at Big Bird’s Nest and reading of Elmo’s First Dreidel. The book is also available for purchase at Hooper’s Store.
Kosher Food – The park is serving a limited-time menu of Glatt Kosher food.*