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Ultimate Hanukkah Guide 2024

By Kelly Rostorfer, NE Columbus Macaroni Kid November 27, 2024

Welcome to the Macaroni KID Hanukkah Guide 2024!

Your ultimate resource for all things Hanukkah is here! Whether you're a longtime celebrator or exploring this vibrant festival for the first time, we've created this guide to help you embrace the beauty and traditions of Hanukkah with ease. From lighting the menorah to savoring latkes and sufganiyot, spinning dreidels, and enjoying the warmth of family gatherings, this eight-night celebration is filled with meaning and joy. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the Festival of Lights—grab a seat, maybe a gelt or two, and let’s celebrate together!

Please note: the events with an (R) require registration or tickets! Happy Chanukah!!

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How to Play Dreidel

Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe

Edible Craft- Dreidel

17 Crafts and Recipes

Fun Crafts for Kids

Chanukah recipes

Columbus Chanukah Family-Friendly Events:

Monday, December 16:

Holiday Klezmer Concert with Friday Night Live

Tuesday, December 17:

Pre-Hanukkah Celebration

Wednesday, December 25:

Pajama Party and Cookie Decorating (R)


Thursday, December 26:

Maccabee Landing and Chanukah Candy Cannon and Dreidel Drop (R)

Bexley Menorah Lighting at Drexel Circle

Menorah Lighting at the Ohio Statehouse


Friday, December 27:

  Friday Night of Lights Shabbat Dinner (R)


Saturday, December 28:

  Chanukah on Horseback (R)

  Fire & Ice. Ice skating and Chanukah Menorah lighting


Monday, December 30:

 Menorah Lighting Easton


Tuesday, December 31:

  Blue Jackets Menorah Lighting


Wednesday, January 1:

 Menorah Lighting at Polaris Fashion Place

Menorah Lighting at Tuttle Mall


Sunday, December 25th:

  Menorah Lighting at Polaris Fashion Place 

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