Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Chicago

4 Hanukkah programs in Chicago from Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago's calendar: menorah lightings, latke parties and family celebrations. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4.

Updated daily · last read Oct 17, 2026

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Young adults
Chai Tribe Matzah Ball
Sat, Dec 57:00 – 10:00 PMPatty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street
Are you in your 20s/30s and looking for an exciting start to your Chanukah celebrations? Join the Chai Tribe of Or Shalom for the inaugural North Suburban Matzah Ball! The Matzah Ball will include dancing, latkes, and…
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Families
JUF Young Families Celebrates a Hilarious Chanukah!
Sun, Dec 610:30 AM – 12:00 PMEvanston Ecology Center
Join us for a joyful and silly Chanukah celebration! Enjoy an interactive comedy show and games led by the Bible Players, along with some family-friendly Chanukah crafts and delicious doughnuts treats. Kick off your…
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Families
Royal Chanukah Ball at the Lake Zurich JCC
Sun, Dec 64:00 – 6:00 PMLake County JCC
You’re invited to a Royal Chanukah Ball! There will be music and dancing, plus latkes and sufganiyot for the whole family. You’ll listen to characters tell the Chanukah story, participate in a community candle lighting…
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Young adults
YLD Chanukah Party at Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop
Thu, Dec 107:30 – 10:00 PMLuba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop
YLD and Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop invites you to celebrate an epic Chanukah party. You won’t want to miss out on all the festivities! This event is for young adults ages 22-39. RSVP and contact details are on…
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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 Chicago?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago'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.

Chai Tribe Matzah Ball

JUF Young Families Celebrates a Hilarious Chanukah!

Royal Chanukah Ball at the Lake Zurich JCC

YLD Chanukah Party at Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop

Questions

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