Miami's top Hanukkah events this week
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There are plenty of options to celebrate Hanukkah this week, whether you're looking for family-friendly gatherings or something a bit different.
🎶 Miami Beach Chanukah Festival: This event features a Chinese buffet from Bambu, a toddler zone, a live laser show and graffiti artist, a DJ and a musical performance by the Hebrew School of the Arts.
- Today, 4:30-6:30pm at the Bass Museum. Tickets.
❄️ Winter Fest, Sunny Isles: Hosted by the city of Sunny Isles Beach, this event features music, dancing and a Menorah lighting, as well as traditional treats like latkes and sufganiyot.
- 5:30-7 tonight at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center.
🎉 Community Chanukah Celebration: Hosted by Chabad of Palmetto Bay and the Village of Palmetto Bay, this family-friendly event features a Menorah lighting, face painting, traditional treats, music and crafts.
- 6:30-8 tonight at Palmetto Bay Village Hall. Details.
🕎 Gables Menorah Lighting: The City of Coral Gables lights its Menorah tomorrow night, at a free event featuring hot beverages, jelly donuts, crafts and gelt for the kids.
- 5:30-7:30pm tomorrow at Coral Gables City Hall. Details.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Family-friendly Hanukkah celebration: The Greater Miami Jewish Federation hosts an event featuring a dreidel competition, a magic show, arts and crafts, and more.
- Wednesday, 5:30-9pm. 1701 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach.
💃 Hanukkah Rooftop Party: Looking for a more adults-only vibe? This late-night event on the rooftop of Astra Wynwood features house music spun by DJs from Israel and elsewhere.
- 10pm-3am on Dec. 20. Tickets start at $23, but VIP tables featuring wine, champagne, spirits or hookah service run up to $350.