Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights, ” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication, ” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. Chanukah begins on the eve of Kislev 25 and continues for eight days.

Celebrate this CHANUKAH WITH YOUR COLE VALLEY COMMUNITY SUN DEC 6 3:30 PM Chanukah Street Festival A community event with a giant LEGO menorah, latkes, donuts, and fun for all ages. EVENT DETAILS ↗ MON DEC 7 3:30 PM Storytime & Chanukah Celebration Park Branch Library · For toddlers & preschoolers EMAIL TO RSVP ↗ MON DEC 7 Chanukah at City Hall By select invitation only BY INVITATION ONLY TUE DEC 8 6:30 PM CTeen Latkes Master Chef Teen latke cooking competition EVENT DETAILS ↗ TUE DEC 8 7:00 PM Car Menorah Parade Menorah lighting & Chanukah gelt after the parade EVENT DETAILS ↗ WED DEC 9 5:30 PM Haight Street Menorah Lighting Menorah lighting followed by a volunteer opportunity to package Chanukah gifts for seniors EVENT DETAILS ↗ THU DEC 10 6:00 PM Cole Valley Night Market Menorah Lighting Cole Valley Night Market EMAIL FOR EXACT LOCATION ↗