Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Orange County, California

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

Updated daily · last read Oct 26, 2026

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Hanukkah Brunch
Sun, Dec 611:00 AM – 3:00 PMTo be shared with registered guests., Playa Vista
Join us for a warm SoCal Hanukkah Brunch 🕎🥯 with the Jewish Deaf community.
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Young adults
The Great Hanukkah Whodunnit: Beth David Young Professionals (20's-30's)
Sun, Dec 64:30 – 6:30 PM2 Civic Plaza Dr, Carson, 90745
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Community Chanukah Party
Wed, Dec 95:00 – 7:00 PMMerage Jewish Community Center, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
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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 Orange County, California?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Jewish Federation of Orange County's community calendar (3 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.

Hanukkah Brunch

The Great Hanukkah Whodunnit: Beth David Young Professionals (20's-30's)

Community Chanukah Party

Questions

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