Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Tidewater

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

Updated daily · last read Oct 13, 2026

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Jewish Family Service Volunteer Day- Hannukah Gifts
Tue, Dec 112:00 – 4:00 PMReba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community, 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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Young adults
ODU Hillel Hanukkah Lighting - Community Event
Fri, Dec 44:30 – 5:30 PMOld Dominion University Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Library
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Chabad's Annual Chanukah Extravaganza
Sun, Dec 64:30 – 5:30 PMMt. Trashmore
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Chabad's Annual Menorah Parade
Tue, Dec 85:30 – 7:00 PMChabad of Tidewater
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SIA Early Years 3rd Annual Chanukah Parade
Fri, Dec 119:00 – 10:00 AMCardo Lobby/MPR
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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 Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Tidewater?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on United Jewish Federation of Tidewater'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.

Jewish Family Service Volunteer Day- Hannukah Gifts

ODU Hillel Hanukkah Lighting - Community Event

Chabad's Annual Chanukah Extravaganza

Chabad's Annual Menorah Parade

SIA Early Years 3rd Annual Chanukah Parade

Questions

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