Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Buffalo

4 Hanukkah programs in Buffalo from Buffalo Jewish Federation's calendar: menorah lightings, latke parties and family celebrations. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4.

Updated daily · last read Oct 12, 2026

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Families
PJ Library Hanukkah Party
Sun, Dec 61:00 – 3:00 PMBuffalo, NY
Get ready to celebrate Hanukkah with PJ Library! Join us for a joyful afternoon filled with music, dancing, and plenty of Hanukkah spirit. We’ll gather for a special live concert for the whole family , along with other…
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Midlife Engagement Hanukkah Bash
Wed, Dec 97:00 – 8:30 PMTBD
Join us for our 2nd annual Midlife Engagement Hanukkah Bash, an evening filled with good food, great company, and plenty of Hanukkah fun. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with delicious bites, drinks, laughter, music…
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Young Israel Gala Chanukah Party
Thu, Dec 106:15 – 8:00 PMYoung Israel
Chanukah party open to the Jewish community. Dinner will be served. A Dvar Torah, an adult game, a children’s program, and a raffle for Tzedaka will be enjoyed by all. CLICK HERE TO RSVP…
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Descendants Latke Fest
Thu, Dec 106:30 – 8:30 PMLocation will be given closer to the event
Join Holocaust Descendants for an evening of fun, friends, and of course latkes. More information to come!
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Questions

When is Hanukkah 2026?

Hanukkah 2026 (also spelled Chanukah) begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, lasts eight nights, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12.

Where can I find Hanukkah events in Buffalo?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Buffalo Jewish Federation's community calendar (4 right now), read daily. The Federation's calendar also lists programs from local synagogues, JCCs and schools.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

PJ Library Hanukkah Party

Midlife Engagement Hanukkah Bash

Young Israel Gala Chanukah Party

Descendants Latke Fest

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