This year, the eight days of Hanukkah take place from Sunday, December 14 through Monday, December 22, meaning they’ll also coincide with some of L.A.’s biggest Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations. There are hundreds of activities to sift through during the holiday season, but we found some special Los Angeles Hanukkah events, festivals, and seasonal activities that speak to the spirit of the holiday.
Read on for your guide to Hanukkah in Los Angeles, from the best places to get sufganiyot and latkes to the city’s most highly-anticipated menorah lighting ceremonies.
The name of this holiday can be spelled multiple ways, including “Hanukkah” and “Chanukah.” We’ve spelled it below depending on how the respective events chose to spell it.
1. Attend one of these stunning menorah lighting ceremonies in Los Angeles
Los Angeles communities will light some dazzling public menorahs in public spaces from Beverly Hills to Newport Beach. Here are some of the biggest ceremonies on our radar right now, but you can see the full list of menorah lightings here.
2. Enjoy latkes, sufganiyot, and other traditional Jewish foods at a local restaurant
One of the best parts of the holiday season is all the delicious seasonal food available across L.A.’s restaurant scene. Where do you like to get your Hanukkah treats in Los Angeles? From latkes to challah, you can pick up all sorts of traditional foods if you know where to go.
- Canter’s Deli – This Jewish-style deli dates back almost a century in LA and is known for amazing pastrami, corned beef, matzo ball soup, challah, lox and bagels, latkes, and brisket.
- Charlie’s Kosher Delicatessen – Charlie’s is an old-school kosher restaurant in LA with classic mouthwatering dishes including kashe varnishkes, latkes, kugels, knishes, borscht, and much more.
- Langer’s Delicatessen – People think of Langer’s as a local authority on pastrami, especially in the form of their #19 sandwich. While sandwiches are the name of the game here, you’ll find all sorts of Jewish treats to indulge in this Hanukkah.
- Mensch Bakery – This kosher bakery in Hancock Park offers an amazing selection of specialty sufganiyot, challah, and over-the-top donuts.
- Schwartz Bakery – As the oldest kosher bakery in LA, Schwartz has spent decades crafting delicious mandel bread, hamentashen, and challah, all of which come in a ton of different flavors.
- Fred’s Bakery and Deli – Fred’s sells a fine array of carefully-crafted challah, sufganiyot, rugalach, and more baked goods that are often vegan-friendly.
3. Build Lego menorahs at the Original Farmers Market’s celebration
The Original Farmers Market will host a charming lineup of holiday events this season. Their Hanukkah event will bring some fun all-ages events to the Market Plaza, including performances by J Los Angeles, Lego menorah building, arts and crafts, and sing-alongs. They’ll also host a menorah lighting on Dec. 14th.
📅 Dates: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at 2:30pm – 5pm
📍 Location: Market Plaza, The Original Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036
🕎 Learn more: The Original Farmers Market
4. Attend Yeshivat Yavneh’s PTA Book Fair
Yeshivat Yavneh, or the Yavneh Hebrew Academy, is hosting a weeklong PTA Book Fair in the middle of the month. It’s a good opportunity to support local Hebrew students and faculty.
📅 Dates: Dec. 14-18, 2025
📍 Location: Yavnet Hebrew Academy – 5353 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
🕎 Learn more: Yeshivat Yavnet calendar
5. Get tickets for the long-running Matzoball, a Jewish singles holiday party
This nationwide Jewish singles holiday event has been around for 39 years running, with events in 10 different US cities. Los Angeles’ edition will go down on Dec. 24th at SkyBar. Bear in mind that the event is 21+ and general admission costs $50.
📅 Dates: Dec. 24, 2025 starting at 9 pm
📍 Location: SkyBar (8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069)
🕎 Learn more: Matzoball
6. Join the festivities at Jewish Silver Lake’s Chanukah Klez Fest
Jewish Silver Lake will host Klez Fest just a few days before New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a fire show, a menorah lighting, a balloon artist, pickle making, and a popular Gelt Drop at this afternoon celebration.
📅 Dates: Dec. 18, 2025 at 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Silver Lake – 3700 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🕎 Learn more: @jewishsilverlake on Instagram
7. Refresh your at-home celebration with a visit to these specialty Judaica shops
If you’re thinking it’s time to replace some items for your at-home celebration this year, L.A. has several Judaica stores that sell a nice selection of menorahs, dreidels, dishware, books, table decor, and plenty more. Here are a few to consider:
- The Mitzvah Store (Fairfax) – 7227 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Chabad on Fairfax/Atara’s Judaica (Fairfax) – 369 N Fairfax Ave #1, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Ella Judaica (Beverly Hills) – 8322 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
- Mezuzah Gallery (Beverly Hills) – 1440 1/2 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
- Marigold House (Westwood) – 1733 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
8. Take a spin on L.A.’s most delightful ice rinks
Ice skating is definitely one of the most nostalgic activities to look for during the holidays in L.A.. From the 7,200-square-foot ice rink at DTLA‘s Pershing Square, to the popular ice rink that has popped up in Downtown Santa Monica, here are some of the best places to hit the ice all the way into January.
9. Pick up unique gifts at L.A.’s best holiday markets
We’ve already found over 40 L.A. holiday markets coming up in November and December, and that list is sure to grow. These events are fun to browse for all sorts of handcrafted items and keepsakes that make wonderful gifts for Hanukkah. Keep an eye on our running list of holiday markets in L.A. so that you can plan ahead.