Long Island has plenty of opportunities for you to kick off your Chanukah celebrations at these menorah lightings. With giant menorahs, parades, magic shows, lots of gelt drops, potato latkes, and even one event featuring an LED robot, you are sure to find some way to make the season bright this Chanukah.
Sayville Chamber Menorah Lighting - Candle lit prayers, music, gelt and potato latkes. When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 6pm. Where: Sayville Chamber House, corner of Lincoln Avenue and Main Street.
Kings Park's 2022 Menorah Lighting Ceremony - Holiday music selections followed by Rabbi Abe as he retells the story of the meaning of Hanukkah and the lighting of the Menorah. Gelt and dreidels for the kiddies. All are welcome. When: Sunday December 18, 2022 at 11am. Where: Kings Park Veterans Plaza, Kings Park.
Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Community Menorah Lighting - Annual Menorah lighting. All are welcome. When: Sunday, December 18 at 4:30pm. Where: PJST Chamber Train Car, Southeast Corner of Rt 112 & Rt 347, Port Jefferson Station.
Manhasset Chanukah Festival - Live ice sculpting, gelt drop, magician, face painting and more. When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3pm. Where: Mary Jane Davies Green, Plandome Road, Manhasset.
Chabad of Merrick/Bellmore/Wantagh’s Chanukah Experience - Great menorah car parade featuring a firetruck and vintage car with a menorah on top. Menorah lighting and celebration. Special chanukah show. When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 starting at 3:15pm. Menorah lighting at 3:30pm. Where: Parade starts at Chabad Center, 2174 Hewlett Avenue, Merrick destination at 12 Ft Menorah at Merrick LIRR.
Hewlett's Menorah Lighting - 2nd Annual Chanukah gelt drop. Lighting of the giant Menorah includes entertainment, latkes, donuts, gifts and more. There is no charge and all are welcome. In collaboration with Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association. When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 4pm. Where: Veteran's Memorial Triangle (Broadway & W Broadway).
Chabad of Islip Chanukah on Main Street - Giant ice menorah lighting. Great big gelt drop. DJ and more. When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 4:30pm. Where: Brightwaters Canal.
Chabad of the North Fork Chanukah Celebration - Music, children’s program, latkes, donuts and more. When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 5pm. Where: Veterans Beach, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd, Mattituck.
Chanukah Grand Outdoor Menorah Lighting and LED Party - Giant Chanukah gelt drop, LED dancing robot, and more. When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 5pm. Where: Village Green, Corner of Beach and Middle Neck Road, Great Neck.
Huntington Menorah Lighting on Wall Street - Menorah lighting, Fire show featuring Keith Leaf with juggling and fire entertainment. When: Monday, December 19, 2022 at 5pm. Where: Huntington Village Winter Wonderland on Main and Wall Streets.
Brookhaven Town Menorah Lighting - Celebrate Hanukkah at the annual Menorah lighting and enjoy entertainment, hot latkes, doughnuts and more. When: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6pm. Where: Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville.