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Hanukkah Events in Worcester & Beyond, Plus Recipes, Games and More!

Hanukkah is Wed, Dec 25, 2024 โ€“ Thu, Jan 2, 2025

By Noelle Monaghan - Worcester Macaroni KID Publisher November 28, 2023

Often referred to as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is a Jewish holiday celebrated with food, fun, and family. This year, the 8 nights of festivities begins Wed, December 25, 2024. Hanukkah ends Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Macaroni KID Worcester is always working to round up the best seasonal cheer, so check back often for more Hanukkah fun coming to Worcester and nearby neighborhoods in 2024.

Know of a Hanukkah event not listed here? Please submit it here and we'll add it to this list!

Last updated: 10/28/24


Image credit: Worcester JCC - WAM


Hanukkah Events in Worcester, MA


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Sunday, December 29


Hanukkah recipes, games and books we love:




Hanukkah Craft ~ Pasta Menorah




How to Play Dreidel

sweet potato latkes


Sweet Potato Latkes: A Sweet Twist on a Traditional Recipe




Family Traditions: Making Our Own Hanukkah Candles




6 Books About Hanukkah For Kids


We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Worcester's Hanukkah Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!

Do you know of a kid-friendly Hanukkah event taking place in Worcester and Beyond that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our list! 




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