Free and cheap Hanukkah events in Miami-Dade 2025

Hanukkah fairs and other events enhance the holiday with fun and yummy food in South Florida.

Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish army, over the Syrian-Greek army, which enabled them to reclaim and rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But, there was only enough oil to keep the candles lighted for one day. By a miracle, the light lasted for eight days, which is why Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days.

The menorah, with eight candles plus one for lighting, is a major symbol of Hanukkah, and South Florida cities and organizations plan menorah-lighting celebrations and other festivities to celebrate Hanukkah.

In 2025, Hanukkah will be observed from sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14 through Dec. 22, 2025.

Hanukkah events in South Florida

Here are the Hanukkah (or, Chanukah) events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Some may require advance registration.

Doral – Light Up the Night, Sunday, Dec. 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Downtown Doral Park, 8395 NW 53 St. Lighting of the menorah with special recognition for first responders plus, raffles and light refreshments after the ceremony.

Coral Gables – Festival of Lights Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Celebration features the lighting of the menorah, a fire truck parade and seasonal treats. Coral Gables firefighters escort a dreidel mascot who will distribute chocolate gelt to all from a firetruck.

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Chanukah Festival in Miami Beach on Sunday, Dec. 14, starting at 4 p.m. at the Euclid Circle, Miami Beach. The event, sponsored by Chabad of Miami Beach, includes a Chanukah Gelt Drop, bubble show, face painting, Chanukah graffiti art, a 360 photo book, food stations, a fire show, and live music and a DJ.

Festival of Lights Menorah Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 3-6 p.m. at Gateway Park, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd., Sunny Isles Beach. Dancing, music and traditional treats like latkes and sufganiyot.

Downtown Miami Village Holiday – Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 2-6 p.m., 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. Menorah lighting at 4:30 p.m. with Hanukkah festivities and other family-friendly fun.

Festival of Lights Menorah Lighting on Monday, Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 18070 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Entertainment, dancing dreidels, chocolate gelt and latkes.

Community Chanukah Celebration on Monday, Dec. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Village of Palmetto Bay Village Hall, 9705 E. Hibiscus St. with donuts, hot latkes, face painting, kids crafts, menorah lighting, music, chocolate gelt and kosher ice cream. Free but RSVP required.

Coral Gables – Lighting of the Menorah at City Hall, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, a family-friendly event with hot beverages, jelly donuts, children's crafts and gelt for the youngest members of your family.

Hannukah Celebration, Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 5:30-9 p.m. at 1701 Washington Ave., Miami Beach hosted by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with the lighting of the menorah, a family-friendly dreidel competition, magic show, arts & crafts for kids and a live artist showcase with the creation of a Hannukah-inspired art piece.

Miami Beach Menorah Lighting, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Dr.

North Miami Beach Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. at North Miami Beach City Hall, 17011 NE 19 Ave. with tasty treats and live entertainment by Lady of Harp Academy and Binyamin Salzman.

North Miami Menorah Lighting, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 from 6-7 p.m. at MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125 St. The ceremony is hosted by North Miami Vice Mayor Kassandra Timothe and presided over by Rabbi Avrohom Lipszyc.