Celebrate all eight nights of Hanukkah at events around the greater Houston area in December 2015.
This year, Hanukkah starts on Sunday, December 6 and concludes on Monday, December 14 and there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Festival of Lights.
Load up on chocolate gelt, latkes and other holiday favorites while lighting the menorah and enjoying music, live entertainment, crafts and other activities during this Hanukkah 2015 in Houston.
Top 8 Things to Do for Hanukkah 2015 in Houston
- Hands-On Hanukkah at the Children’s Museum of Houston | Thursday, December 3 | FREE – Pose for a picture with Danny the Dreidel, make your own infused olive oil, get your face painted and more during this family-friendly Hanukkah celebration. 5pm to 8pm.
- Chanukah Fest 2015 at City Hall | Sunday, December 6 | FREE – Join Chabad Outreach for games and activities, a fireworks show, Judah the Maccabbee live statue, menorah lighting, food and live entertainment including a concert from 8th Day during Chanukah Fest 2015. Kids will love the jugglers, balloon artists and face painters. 2pm to 6pm.
- Chanukah in Outer Space at Baybrook Mall | Monday, December 7 – Watch a mad science show, enjoy doughnuts, latkes and chocolate gelt, enter the raffle for NASA tours and witness the lighting of the mega space menorah – all at the Chanukah in Outer Space event at Baybrook Mall. 6:30pm.
- Giant Menorah Lighting Celebration in Sugar Land | Monday, December 7 | FREE – Bring the whole family to Sugar Land’s Town Square to light the giant menorah and enjoy arts & crafts, music, dancing, treats and more. 7pm.
- Chanukah on Fire in Uptown Park | Tuesday, December 8 – Uptown Park will host the second annual Chanukah on Fire celebration complete with a fire show by Darryl Cleveland, inflatables, kids crafts and vendors selling refreshments and gifts. 6:30pm.
- Chanukah on the Strand in Galveston | Wednesday, December 9 – On the fourth night of Chanukah, head to Saengerfest Park in Galveston for Jewish folk music, a moon bounce, hot doughnuts and latkes and the lighting of a menorah. 7pm.
- Hoops for Hanukkah at Toyota Center | Saturday, December 12 – Cheer for the Rockets as they take on the Lakers from Los Angeles during Hoops for Hanukkah. Your ticket includes a t-shirt, on court menorah lighting, exclusive meet and greet and post game free throws on the court. $35. 7pm.
- Pearland Menorah Lighting | Sunday, December 13 – Bundle up and visit the outdoor pavilion at Pearland Town Center for music, doughnuts, latkes, chocolate gelt and a menorah lighting. 5:30pm.