Hanukkah 2026

Hanukkah Events in St. Louis

5 Hanukkah programs in St. Louis from Jewish Federation of St. Louis'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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Dreidel After Dark – Chanukah Party
Sat, Dec 57:30 – 9:00 PM
Light up the night with arcade games, drinks, donuts, latkes, and a menorah lighting at our Dreidel After Dark Chanukah party! For all grad students and peers.
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The J’s Hanukkah Celebration at the Botanical Gardens
Sun, Dec 612:00 – 4:00 PMMissouri Botanical Gardens
Save the date for our fifth annual community celebration of Hanukkah with the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Join us for a free afternoon of music, shopping, and more in the beautiful Bayer Event Center. The Saul Mirowitz…
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2nd Annual Wente’s X UH Chanukah Pop-Up Bar
Tue, Dec 86:00 – 10:00 PMWente’s
We’re thrilled to partner with Wente’s again for our Second Annual Chanukah Pop-Up on Tuesday, December 8, from 6–10 p.m.! Enjoy signature Chanukah cocktails, delicious bites, and more blue-and-silver décor than a…
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Families
Chanukah at the Arch
Thu, Dec 104:00 – 8:00 PMKiener Plaza
Chabad of Greater St. Louis presents the 5th Annual Chanukah at the Arch, a magical, family-friendly celebration of Chanukah in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Gather at Kiener Plaza beneath the iconic Gateway Arch as…
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The J’s Hanukkah Celebration at Ballpark Village
Sat, Dec 128:00 – 11:00 PMBallpark Village
Save the date for our third annual community celebration of Hanukkah with Sport and Social in Ballpark Village. Admission is free with Hanukkah menu items and drink specials.
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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 St. Louis?

This page lists the Hanukkah programs on Jewish Federation of St. Louis'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.

Dreidel After Dark – Chanukah Party

The J’s Hanukkah Celebration at the Botanical Gardens

2nd Annual Wente’s X UH Chanukah Pop-Up Bar

Chanukah at the Arch

The J’s Hanukkah Celebration at Ballpark Village

Questions

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