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Hanukkah Events in Union, Essex, and Morris Counties, New Jersey

All your Hanukkah family fun in the Summit/Short Hills/SOMA area

By Julie Lepore, Macaroni Kid Summit/Short Hills/SOMA Publisher November 20, 2019


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As always, I'll be adding to this list throughout the season so be sure to bookmark, check back regularly for updates, and follow along on Insta @mackidsummitsoma Facebook too!

As of publication, all of these events and hours are current and correct.
Be sure to check with the venue or host for any delays or reschedules due to inclement weather.

Hanukkah Events


*Some Hanukkah events have not yet been announced. Be sure to check back regularly for updates :)

| Dec 8
   - Angelina Ballerina at SOPAC *Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to this event HERE

| Dec 14
   - Festivals of Light: Serendipity Club at Summit Library
   - The Five Senses of Judaism: Hanukkah edition

| Dec 16
   - Musical Storytime: Hanukkah Edition at Livingston Library

| Dec 20
   - Winter Solstice Celebration at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (learn how ancient traditions influenced the winter holidays!)
   - Drop + Shop Parents' Survival Night at The Little Gym Summit

| Dec 21
   - Holiday Hoopla at Madison YMCA

| Dec 22
   - Light Up Millburn/Short Hills - public Menorah lighting in Taylor Park
   - Westfield Menorah Lighting
   - It's a MESHUGGA Hanukkah Party!

| Dec 23
   - Maplewood Menorah Lighting
   - Florham Park Menorah Lighting
   - Livingston Mall Menorah Lighting
   - Camuso Holiday Display Menorah Lighting, Livingston

| Dec 28
   - Pajama Party Parents' Survival Night at The Little Gym, Summit

| Dec 29
   - Light Up the Night Summit






Know of any fun Hanukkah events you don't see listed here? Drop me a line at juliel@macaronikid.com to let me know!
Know of any cancellations/reschedules/relocations/missing or incorrect information for any events listed? Tell me at juliel@macaronikid.com!

**As of publication, this list is correct and complete, however events may be cancelled or rescheduled for any reason. Check with the venue or host for any cancellations!**


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