Hanukkah Festivals and Events in Atlanta
Hanukkah in Atlanta: Dreidels & Donuts
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with your friends and family at Dreidels & Donuts. This December 7, Hanukkah event is packed with fun for everyone. Join a dreidel contest. Create a menorah, or play bingo for prizes. Enjoy professional story tellers, and don't forget there will be donuts. Join the fun.
Date and Time: December 7, 2:30-4:30pm
Tickets: Members $10 per family/ Non-members $15 per family
Location: JFGA North Metro Campus; 3159 Royal Drive; Suite 330; Alpharetta, GA 30022; 678-948-4007
Hanukkah in Atlanta: Hanukkah for Little Hands
Hanukkah for Little Hands is a very special event for families with children 18 months and younger. The event offers a chance for parents to work with their child to paint their own pottery and capture their child's handprints in a menorah as a lasting keepsake or gift.
You will also have the opportunity to read in the PJ Library and preview the MJCCA pre-dance and crawlers/walkers gymnastic classes.
Date and Location: Dec 7, 10am-12pm
Cost: First piece of pottery is free. Additional pottery at a nominal price.
Location: Zaban Park; 5342 Tilly Mill Road; Dunwoody, GA 30338; 678-812-4173
Hanukkah in Atlanta: Amy's Holiday Party
Amy's Holiday Party is a free event for young men and women, grades 7-12. This party began in 1995 when Amy Sacks Zeide used her Bat Mitzvah money to throw a party for 25 children in need. Amy's Holiday Party has become a holiday tradition in Atlanta. 300+ teen volunteers will host a holiday party for 500 homeless and foster care children.
Help with crafts, a carnival, enjoy the DJ, or help out at the "toy store." Share food, drinks, and cookies.
Teen volunteers may receive community service credit for participating.
Date and Time: December 7, 12-4pm
Cost: Free
Location: Holiday Inn Capitol Conference Center; 450 Capitol Avenue; Atlanta, GA; 678-812-3971
Hanukkah in Atlanta: Hanukkah Bazaar
Sunday, December 14, from 11am to 7pm Congregation Or VeShalom will host a Hanukkah Bazaar. Enjoy the spirit of the holidays and find handcrafted art, pottery, jewelry, gifts, and Judaica. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. Join in a silent auction. There are even video games for the kids to enjoy.
Date and Time: December 14, 11am-7pm
Cost: $2.50
Location: Congregation Or VeShalom; 1681 N. Druid Hills Road, NE; Atlanta, GA 30319; 404-633-1737
Hanukkah in Atlanta: Teen Community-Wide Hanukkah Parade
It's a genuine Israeli-style Hanukkah "Torches" Parade and post parade party. Gather with other teens from the Jewish community youth groups and day schools for a day of holiday fun. The event will be held December 20, 6:30-8:30pm.
Date and Time: December 20, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: Members $4, Non-members $5
Location: Zaban Park; 5342 Tilly Mill Road; Dunwoody, GA 30338; 678-812-3973
Hanukkah in Atlanta: Bagel Bash
Wednesday, December 24 join in the fun at Bagel Bash, at one of Atlanta's premier nightspots, Opera. The Bagel Bash is Atlanta's own young-adult Jewish event, and you don't want to miss it. Enjoy music, dance, food and fun with your friends.
Date and Time: December 24, 8pm-12am
Location: Opera; 1150 B Peachtree St NE; Atlanta, GA 30309; 678-812-3982
Hanukkah in Atlanta: The Matzo Ball
The premier Jewish singles party of the year will be in Atlanta for the first time, in Atlanta December 24-25. A project of the Society of Young Jewish Professionals the Matzo Ball is in its 22nd year. Don't miss the number one party of the year at Atlanta's hotspot, Tongue and Groove. Have fun, make friends, and take a chance at finding someone special.
Date and Time: Dec 24, 9pm - 2am.
Location: Tongue and Groove; 2420 Piedmont Road; Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-261-2325
Sources:
"Amy's Holiday Party,"chabad.org
"Hanukkah for Little Hands," AJCC.org
"Dreidels and Donuts," AJCC.org
"Hanukkah Bazaar," Access Atlanta
Matzoball.org
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Great list
Great selection!
very nice selection and info!
Good information. Still reading for mom, although she may make it home on Friday. (Charlie K's daughter)
Nice selection of Hanukkah activities.
I'm amazed that one act by Amy, who started a party to do good for others, has continued. How wonderful!
Great list!