Chanukah Festival Downtown – 1st Night of Chanukah
Location: Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Date: December 14
Times: 3:00 PM – Car Parade from Etz Chaim Synagogue (10167 San Jose Blvd)4:00 PM – Festival: inflatables, kids carnival, booths, hotdogs5:30 PM – Grand Menorah Lighting
Description:
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a downtown festival full of family fun, a lively car parade, kids activities, and a spectacular LED juggling performance.
Website: www.chabadjacksonville.org/ChanukahEvents
GAN Café: Mommy & Me – Special Chanukah Edition
Location: Home of S.T. Kahanov (address provided upon RSVP)
Date & Time: Sunday, December 7 • 11:00 AM
Ages: 0–3
Description:
A cozy morning café experience for moms and their little ones, featuring Chanukah-themed play, bonding, and sensory fun in a warm and welcoming setting.
Website: www.chabadjax.org/GANCafe
Miracle Makers Olive Press
Location: 10129 Haley Rd
Date & Time: Sunday, December 7 • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Ages: 4–11
Description:
Step into the Miracle Makers Olive Press and experience how pure olive oil was made in the times of the Maccabees! Kids will crush, press, and create their own oil, collect the missing jugs, and build their very own menorah to take home.
Registration Required
Website: www.chabadjacksonville.org/ckids
The Art of the Chanukah Board
Presented by: The Jacksonville Jewish Women’s Circle
Hosted by: Hadass Rosenthal
Location: Address provided upon RSVP
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 10 • 7:30 PM
Description:
Sip, taste, and craft your own artisanal Chanukah board while learning how dairy played a role in the Chanukah miracle. A creative and delicious evening for women.
Website: chabadjacksonville.org/cheeseboard
Laser Tag, Tacos & Tequila
Presented by: The Mensch Club – Special Chanukah Event
Location: Chabad, 10129 Haley Road
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 16 • 7:30 PM
Description:
An energetic Chanukah night out for men! Enjoy exciting laser tag, delicious tacos, and great tequila in a lively and social atmosphere. RSVP required.
Website: www.chabadjax.org/laser
Menorah Lighting At River Garden
Location: River Graden
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 16 • 4:00 PM
