Every year, several organizations present Hanukkah celebrations for the community in the Charlotte area. These events are family friendly and most are free.
Events include parties, Menorah lightings, and even a Menorah Car Parade.
Some of the events include free food. Traditional foods to eat on Hanukkah are potato latkes (potato pancakes), doughnuts and chocolate gelt (candy.)
Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, December 22nd, 2019, and ends the evening of Monday, December 30th.
Build Your Own Menorah at Home Depot
Sunday, December 8th, 2019
2 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.
The Home Depot
17111 Statesville Road, Cornelius
$1 RSVP here.
Kids can build their own Menorah at The Home Depot. There will also be a special Hanukkah story time and traditional Hanukkah snacks.
1st Night Menorah Lighting and Donut Truck
Sunday, December 22nd, 2019
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Temple Kol Tikvah of Lake Norman
605 South Street, Davidson
Suggested donation: $5 per family
The whole community is invited to Temple Kol Tikvah’s Hanukkah Party on the first night of Hanukkah. There will be a communal menorah lighting, plus Hanukkah goodies and a donut truck! The $5 per family suggested donation is to help defray the cost of the donut truck and other goodies.
Dual Grand Menorah Lighting at SouthPark
Sunday, December 22nd, 2019
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
Free
First, the Menorah Car Parade will travel to the mall. Then at 5 p.m. Chabad of Charlotte will light a Grand Laffy Taffy Menorah in Circle Court. The celebration will include music. Then, at 6 p.m., head outside, near Dicks Sporting Goods and light a Giant Graffiti Menorah with youth groups.
Chanukah Wonderland
- Sunday, December 22nd, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, December 23rd, 3 p.m. to 5 pm.
- Tuesday, December 24th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 25th, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Thursday, December 26th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
7804 Rea Road (near the fountains at Stonecrest, the old Dean and Deluca)
$8 per child age 1 and up, adults free
This fun event from Ballantyne Jewish Center includes:
- Chanukah crafts
- Multi-media room
- Dance Dance Revolution
- Face paint
- Doughnuts
- Dreidel bounce house
- Photo booth
- Virtual reality games
- Olive oil press
- Candle making
- Toddler area
- Laser Maze
- More
Menorah Lighting at StoneCrest
Monday, December 23rd, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
StoneCrest at Piper Glen
7800 Rea Road
Free
Ballantyne Jewish Center is lighting a gigantic 9 foot tall LEGO Menorah! Also there will also be music, fun activities for the kids, latkes and donuts. The event will take place at Fountain Plaza.
Glow in the Dark Menorah Lighting on the Green in Davidson
Monday, December 23rd, 2019
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Green
216 S. Main Street, Davidson
Free
This public menorah lighting is presented by Chabad of Lake Norman. It includes:
- Dreidels
- Gelt
- Donuts
- Latkes
- Dreidel House
- Crafts
Waxhaw Menorah Lighting
Thursday, December 26th, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
E North Main St at the Overhead Bridge, Waxhaw
Free
This is Ballantyne Jewish Center’s fifth annual Menorah lighting in Waxhaw!
Menorah Lighting in Matthews
Thursday, December 26th, 2019
5:30 p.m.
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell Street, Matthews
Free
Celebrate Hanukah with the Town of Matthews! There will be a menorah lighting as well as kids activities like Hanukah Sand Art, Photo Op with Judah the Maccabee and Chocolate “Gelt.” Please note this event will be held outdoors.
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