Get lit for Hanukkah in Dallas this year, from menorah lightings to traditional eats! The Jewish holiday Hanukkah starts the evening of December 7th and runs until December 15th – so plenty of time to check out all the latkes & lights all over the city! We’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate below!
Updated December 2023
MENORAH LIGHTINGS & EVENTS
Galleria Dallas Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Kick off Hanukkah at the Galleria, on December 7th at 6pm! The Temple Shalom will be speaking before lighting the giant menorah, which will be located on the first floor near Tiffany & Co. One candle will be lit each night throughout the holiday!
North Dallas | Directions
Chanukah at Klyde Warren Park
Join the Intown Chabad December 10th from 5pm to 7pm for the lighting of the fourth menorah light in Klyde Warren Park! Plus, enjoy music, Chanukah treats, and more festivities! (Featured header image)
Uptown | Directions
Turtle Creek Park Menorah Lighting
Join the Intown Chabad in lighting the menorah at the stunning Turtle Creek Park! They’ll be celebrating throughout the holiday on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30pm. The park also provides the perfect backdrop for family Hanukkah photos!
Turtle Creek | Directions
CityLine Menorah Lighting
Celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah with The Chabad of Richardson! They'll be lighting will kindle a giant Menorah at Cityline Plaza on December 10th at 5pm. Plus, donuts, music, crafts, and Gelt will be provided for everyone! Admission is free, but RSVPs are encouraged.
Richardson | Directions
Hanukkah Lights on the Farm
Part of Heritage Farmstead's stunning Lights on the Farm experience will be devoted to Hanukkah! In addition to one million lights, you'll find a giant menorah along with fun activities like Dreidel spinning contests! Jelly doughnuts and other kosher treats will be provided.
Plano | Directions
Chanukah at NorthPark Center
At 6pm, join The Chabad of Dallas to light the menorah displayed in NorthCourt, under the food court. Refreshments will be provided, and one flame will be lit nightly during the holiday.
University Park | Directions
Menorah at The Omni
Head to the Pegasus Lawn on December 13th for a giant menorah display for the city to see! The menorah display will be lit on the side of the building throughout the holiday. The celebration will also have plenty of latkes, doughnuts, and drinks to celebrate!
Downtown | Directions
The Artistry of Faith & Culture Exhibit at Holiday at the Arboretum
You know and love holidays at the Arboretum, and the DeGolyer House is featuring Hanukkah! The collaborative community-sourced exhibit is collaborative and community-sourced, with contributions from people all over DFW! The exhibit also features Christmas and Kwanzaa, and is available to check out daily.
White Rock | Directions
HANUKKAH FOODS & GIFTS
(Photo courtesy of SusieCakes)
Aderet
Shop their Kosher market for all your holiday party needs! You can also order delicious latkes anytime, plus a Shabbat special every Sunday!
North Dallas | Directions
Beverley’s
Bring the entire fam along for an upscale Hannukah meal! This spot is known for having some latkes and matzo ball soup in town.
Fitzhugh | Directions
Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant
This Jewish diner is a staple for matzo ball soup, latkes, Kosher meat options! Stop by for dine-in at one of their four locations, or order from their catering menu!
Multiple locations | See locations
Deli News Frisco
This deli has been serving the DFW Jewish community Hanukkah Dinner since 1987! Check out their full holiday menu for all your favorite Jewish comfort foods, like brisket and brown gravy, chopped liver, matzo ball soup, rugelach, potato knish, latkes, and more. Order online, for delivery, over the phone, or walk-in to pick up!
Frisco | Directions
Empire Baking Co
This spot is offering nine different Hannukah baked goods! Try their apple cranberry pie, brioche royale, stollen, pecan ring, glazed citrus olive oil loaf, herbed brioche rolls, gingerbread, Nutella babka, and iced apple cinnamon walnut loaf!
Lovers Lane | Directions
Jarams
Enjoy Sufganiyot jelly donuts plus Hanukkah special donuts with chocolate icing and powdered sugar, Bavarian cream-filled donuts!
Far North Dallas & Lakewood | Directions
Party Bazaar
If you're throwing a party for Hanukkah, this should be your go-to! They're offering tons of blue and gold party supplies, themed gift wrap, candles, tchotchkes, and more.
Lovers Lane | Directions
SusieCakes
For a sweet treat, pick up a few of their Hanukkah themed baked goods! They're offering a Menorah decorated cake, Star of David decorated sugar cookies and cupcakes, blue and gold gingerbread men, and more. They even have DIY Star of David cookie decorating kits to take home! (Pictured)
Lakewood & University Park | See locations
The Market
Enjoy dozens of traditional and specialty challahs and babkas, in flavors like Zataar, poppy seed, chocolate chunk, caramelized onion, and more.
North Dallas | Directions
The Salty Donut
Throughout the holiday, this delicious donut shop is serving Strawberry Sufganiyot, aka sugary jelly donuts!
Bishop Arts | Directions
