Free menorah lighting and Chanukah events in Miami

We’ve found these free Chanukah celebrations and menorah lightings. Check back often as we update:

DECEMBER 2

Chanukah Menorah Lighting: Free from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Dadeland Mall, 7535 Kendall Dr. Call 786-501- 072 for more info.

Miami Beach Community Chanukah Celebration: Free from 11 am-2 pm at the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center, 4221 Pine Tree Dr. Call 305-534-3206 x231 for more info.

Chanukah Street Fair: Free event includes Roaming Entertainment, Circus Shows, Live Performances, Food Court, Holiday Boutique, Hourly-Prize Giveaway and Grand Menorah Lighting. $12 Wristbands include unlimited: Laser Tag, Game Truck, Rides, Cotton Candy, Bounce Houses, Face Painting & Balloon Art Wristbands, Early Bird Specials, Group Rates and Info at 305-770-1919 or ChabadChayil.org/fair. 2-6 pm at 2601 NE 211th Terrace (on Northeast 211th Terrace between Dixie Highway and Northeast 26th Avenue.)

DECEMBER 3

Menorah Lighting Ceremony: Kosher treats, music and refreshments in the median in front of City Hall, 17011 NE 19th Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m. Free.

Menorah Lighting and Celebration: Potato latkes, donuts, chocolate gelts, soft drinks and music, event hosted by Chabad of Palmetto Bay and Deering Bay. 6 p.m., Palmetto Bay Village Hall, 9705 E. Hibiscus St. Free. 305-259-1234.

Saga Bay Chanukah Family Festival: The community is invited to a menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration at 5 pm at Saga Bay Park, 2000 SW 205 St., Cutler Bay. Features a Lego menorah, a spectacular light show, make your own dreidel fidget spinner, and Chanukah slime. Take a picture with Judah the Maccabee. Latkes and fresh donuts will be served. Free admission and gift for every attendee. RSVP at rabbi@ChabadHomeBay.com or 305-975-6680.

DECEMBER 4

Scheck Hillel’s Chanukah Community Event: The school will host an early evening Chanukah celebration for the whole community. The event includes live music, balloon man, face painting, rock climbing, bounce houses and carnival games for all the ages to enjoy. There will also be an “Hour of Code” interactive station, offering a taste of the student experience. The first candle of Chanukah will be lit during the event and traditional Jewish holiday food favorites will be available for purchase. Free. Starts at 5 pm at the school, 19000 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach. Call 305-931-2831 for more info.

Annual Hanukkah Party at Temple Moses: Mega Hanukkah Party includes building the menorah, community lighting, music, light show, pizza, donuts, slurpee wheel. 6 pm at the temple at 1200 Normandy Dr., Miami Beach 33140.

Light Up the Night: They light the menorah to signify the beginning of the holiday season. They will also honor first responders for keeping all safe during the holiday season. The event is at 5:30 p.m. at Downtown Doral Park.

DECEMBER 9

Hanukkah Celebration: Carving of an ice menorah, ice menorah lighting, music, raffle, doughnuts, latkes, chocolate Hanukkah gelt, bounce houses, rock climbing and kosher barbecue. 1-3 p.m., Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152 St. Free.