The year Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 12 and ends on Dec. 20. During that time, there are lots of fun events throughout the metro Atlanta area. Come on out and enjoy menorah lightings and specialty foods!
1. Grand menorah lighting at Avondale Estates
December 12, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lighting will take place on the City Green. Cost: Free More info: https://www.atlantajewishconnector.com/events/menorah-lighting-in-avondale/
2. Menorah Lightings and Haunukkah Celebrations at Zaban Park
All are invited to 3 days of Hanukkah fun and celebration at the JCC! Each night will feature Hanukkah songs with Rabbi G, cooking demonstrations with Chef Howard, followed by the lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah and a short performance.
· Tuesday, Dec. 12, 5:15 pm - Performance by J Dance Company
· Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5:15 pm - Camp Songs by JCC Day Camps
· Thursday, Dec. 14, 5:15 pm - Magic Show featuring "Howie the Great!"
Complimentary Sufganiyot (jelly donuts) and hot chocolate will be served, courtesy of the MJCCA Membership Department. This event is FREE and open to people of all faiths and backgrounds! More info: https://www.atlantajcc.org/pldb-live/light-up-the-jcc-menorah-lighting-and-hanukah-celebration-37644/
3. Grand menorah lighting and ice skating at Atlantic Station
December 13, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lighting will take place in Central Park on the balcony. There will be ice skating and a menorah lighting at Atlantic Station to celebrate Hanukkah! Cost: Free (though there may be additional fee for ice skating). More info: https://www.atlantajewishconnector.com/events/ice-skating-and-menorah-lighting/
4. Grand menorah lighting at Ponce City Market
December 14, 2017, 6 p.m.
Lighting will take place in the common area off the food court. Cost: Free. More info: https://chabadintown.org/chanukah/
5. Grand menorah lighting at Virginia-Highland
December 17, 2017, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Lighting will take place on the corner of Highland and Virginia avenues in the Yeah Burger parking lot. There will be fun for the entire family. Cost: Free More info: https://www.atlantajewishconnector.com/events/menorah-lighting-in-virginia-highlands/
6. Grand menorah lighting at Decatur Square
December 18, 2017, 6 p.m to 8 p.m.
Celebrate with at Decatur Square for some of the city’s best Hanukkah fun. There will be music, a live fire show, prizes and yummy latkes and Sufganiyot. Cost: Free! More info: https://www.atlantajewishconnector.com/events/menorah-lighting-in-decatur/
7. Promukkah
December 16, 2017, 8 PM
Grab your bow ties, fancy clothes, and dancing shoes and join Interfaith Families for their annual prom-themed Hanukkah party, Promukkah! Enjoy drinks and noshes (food), music and dancing, a photo booth (with take-home magnets!), corsage- and boutonniere-making station, vintage prom-themed movies, and live entertainment. Location: Industrious, eighth floor of Ponce City Market (675 Ponce de Leon Ave.) Cost: Starting at $10. More info: https://secure.interfaithfamily.com/jml/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/register&reset=1&id=456
8. Celebrate Hanukkah at the Atlanta Children’s Museum
December 17, 2017, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dance and sing along to class Hanukkah songs, learn from Hanukkah stories that tell the tales of the Maccabees’ bravery and the miracle of the Hanukkah lights, and unravel the traditions of eating chocolate coins and latkes. Cost: Free with regular admission. More info: http://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/calendar/celebrate-hanukkah-a-cultural-exploration/
9. “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights" at Atlanta Botanical Garden
December 13, 2017, 6p.m.
Enjoy Garden Lights, Holiday Nights and join others in the Gardenhouse Gallery for candlelighting, singing, and refreshments. Cost: Free with admission. More info:
http://www.the-temple.org/PrayerWorship/Holidays/ChanukahwithTheTemple.aspx
10. Light the Chanukiah at Town Brookhaven
Monday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Come be with The Temple community and Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus to light the candles for the seventh night of Chanukah at Town Brookhaven. They will join with Rabbi Micah Lapidus and members of The Davis Academy community in gathering at 6:00 PM for some singing and lighting the chanukiah at 6:15 PM.
http://www.the-temple.org/PrayerWorship/Holidays/ChanukahwithTheTemple.aspx
About the author:
Maria Smith is a wife and mother of four in Atlanta. She loves writing, playing tennis, and going on adventures with her family. You can find out more about her at MamaliciousMaria.com.
