Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Dayton

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

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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Roll in the Third Night of Chanukah with Beth Jacob
Sat, Dec 57:00 – 10:00 PMBeth Jacob Congregation
Saturday, December 5, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Beth Jacob Congregation 7020 N. Main Street Dayton, OH 45415 Celebrate Chanukah with Beth Jacob, with a game night and light refreshments. No cost. RSVP and contact…
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Temple Beth Or Community Chanukah Party, Artisan Fair, and Brisket Lunch
Sun, Dec 610:00 AM – 6:00 PMTemple Beth Or
Sunday, December 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Temple Beth Or 5275 Marshall Rd Dayton, OH 45429
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Chabad Grand Chanukah Celebration
Sun, Dec 64:00 – 7:00 PMChabad of Greater Dayton
Sunday, December 6, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Chabad of Greater Dayton 2001 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, OH 45419 This Chanukah event is an annual lively gathering where people of all ages come together to celebrate the…
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Chabad Chanukah Party and Craft Night
Tue, Dec 86:00 – 8:30 PMChabad of Greater Dayton
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Chabad of Greater Dayton 2001 Far Hills Avenue Oakwood, OH 45419 $36/person (or included with CWC membership) Click here to RSVP.
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JCC Adult Chanukah Brunch
Fri, Dec 1111:30 AM – 1:00 PMBoonshoft CJCE
Friday, December 11, 2026 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education 525 Versailles Drive Centerville, OH 45459 Adults ~ Join the JCC and Hadassah to celebrate Chanukah! There will be door…
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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 Dayton?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton's community calendar (5 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.

Roll in the Third Night of Chanukah with Beth Jacob

Temple Beth Or Community Chanukah Party, Artisan Fair, and Brisket Lunch

Chabad Grand Chanukah Celebration

Chabad Chanukah Party and Craft Night

JCC Adult Chanukah Brunch

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