Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in Sarasota and Manatee

6 Hanukkah programs in Sarasota and Manatee from Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee'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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Chanukah First-Night Lighting and Sing-Along at Temple Beth Sholom
Fri, Dec 46:00 – 6:10 PMTemple Beth Sholom
Celebrate Family & Friends with Temple Beth Sholom!
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Temple Beth Sholom’s Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
Fri, Dec 47:15 – 8:30 PMTemple Beth Sholom
Celebrate Family and Friends with Temple Beth Sholom! RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Families
Temple Beth Sholom presents: Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
Fri, Dec 47:15 – 8:30 PMTemple Beth Sholom
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TBI Member Art Show & Hanukkah Open House
Sun, Dec 62:00 – 6:00 PMTemple Beth Israel
Temple Beth Israel will host its first Member Art Show as part of its Hanukkah Open House. View vibrant artwork by twelve talented congregants. Some pieces will be for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the…
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Families
Chanukah on Main Street
Mon, Dec 76:00 – 8:00 PMLakewood Ranch Main Street
Join us for Lakewood Ranch’s premier Chanukah celebration! Experience the excitement of our Community Puzzle Menorah Lighting, a high-energy live performance by hip hop sensation Ari Lesser, delicious kosher food, fresh…
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Temple Beth Sholom presents: Chanukah Last-Night Lighting and Sing-Along
Fri, Dec 116:30 – 6:40 PMTemple Beth Sholom
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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 Sarasota and Manatee?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's community calendar (6 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.

Chanukah First-Night Lighting and Sing-Along at Temple Beth Sholom

Temple Beth Sholom’s Chanukah Shabbat Dinner

Temple Beth Sholom presents: Chanukah Shabbat Dinner

TBI Member Art Show & Hanukkah Open House

Chanukah on Main Street

Temple Beth Sholom presents: Chanukah Last-Night Lighting and Sing-Along

Questions

Hosting a Hanukkah event in Sarasota and Manatee?