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Hanukkah Happenings 2024

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these family-friendly events.

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Recommendation  #1
Downtown San Rafael B.I.D.

Chabad of Marin is celebrating the first night of Chanukah on Sunday, December 29th with a Menorah Lighting in the Downtown San Rafael Plaza.

Enjoy music, dancing, a giant Menorah lighting, hot cocoa, a chocolate gelt drop, and so much more!

Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Marin/SF Food Bank and you will receive a free hot chocolate and latke!

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Admission is FREE.

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Sunday, December 29th: 5pm - 6:30pm
Recommendation #2

Bring the family to Bolinas Park on Thursday, December 26th for the 4th Annual Fairfax Chanukah Celebration

Enjoy live music by Saul Kaye, fresh latkes, soup and hot drinks, children's crafts, a Chanukah themed photo booth, a collaborative art mural, and the lighting of the grand nine foot Menorah after sunset! 

FREE Admission | RSVP's are appreciated and will be entered to win $100 gift card at Good Earth.

** Organized with the participation of Chabad of West Marin

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Thursday, December 26th: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Recommendation #3
Larkspur Chamber of Commerce

Chabad of Central Marin is hosting a Community Chanukah Celebration in downtown Larkspur (corner of Magnolia Ave. & Cane St.) on Sunday, December 29th. 

The annual holiday festival will feature a Grand Gumball Menorah (an 8-foot Menorah filled with gumballs), gelt drop, latkes, donuts, dreidel contest, light up head gear, and more family fun. 

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Admission is FREE.

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Sunday, December 29th: 3pm - 5pm
Recommendation #4
Visit Novato

Chabad Jewish Center of Novato is hosting a Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Novato's City Hall on Sunday, December 29th. 

Join friends and neighbors for donuts, hot latkes, music & entertainment, raffle, a fire truck gelt drop, and crafts for kids.

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Admission is FREE.

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Sunday, December 29th: 5pm - 7pm
Recommendation #5
Strawberry Village

Join friends & neighbors for the Marin Chanukah Festival on Thursday, December 26th at the Strawberry Village.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a fun-filled afternoon featuring live music, exciting Chanukah crafts, and a delicious lunch and dinner menu. Indulge in sweet treats at our donut decorating station and enjoy the classic taste of hot latkes at our special Latke Bar. The event also offers a Fun Zone with a bounce house, perfect for kids of all ages. Don't miss this joyous community celebration—everyone is welcome!

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Admission is FREE. RSVPS are encouraged.

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Thursday, December 26th: 12pm - 3pm
Recommendation #6
Town of San Anselmo

Join friends and neighbors for San Anselmo's 2nd Annual Chanukah Festival. 

The fantastic family event takes place in front of San Anselmo's Town Hall and features soup, hot drinks, donuts, (freshly fried - on the spot!), face painting, children's crafts, a giant Chanukah-themed i-SPY, and the highlight of the evening – the lighting of a magnificent 9 foot menorah! 

FREE Admission | RSVP's appreciated and will be entered to win $100 at Good Earth

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Sunday, December 29th: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Recommendation #7

You're invited to a community-wide Point Reyes Chanukah Festival on Monday, December 30th at the Dance Palace.

Bring the entire family to enjoy live banjo, latkes, hot soup and doughnuts, children's crafts, and the lighting of the Giant Menorah after sunset! 

FREE ADMISSION

** RSVP's are appreciated and will be entered for a chance to win $100 at Good Earth.

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Monday, December 30th: 4:30pm - 6pm
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