Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. We are still adding more. Know of an event that should be on the list? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com and let us know! Events typically include Menorah lightings, parties, concerts, a Hanukkah market and more. We'll update the list as more events are … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh Dec. 14 — with cirque performance, gelt drop and more
Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Center of Raleigh at their Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. This event is presented by Lafayette Village and Chabad Center of Raleigh. Watch as the Menorah Car Parade arrives! It will leave Chabad at 2:45 p.m., drive past senior homes in the area, and then arrive at … [Read more...] about Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting at Lafayette Village in Raleigh Dec. 14 — with cirque performance, gelt drop and more
Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck Dec. 16 at Kehilla Synagogue in Chapel Hill
Kehilla Synagogue, at 1200 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please email info@kehillahsynagogue.org to RSVP. Celebrate by connecting over a meal, lighting chanukiyot (bring a menorah for your family!), singing, and eating sufganiyot (donuts!) The synagogue is holding a … [Read more...] about Chanukah Community Candle Lighting and Potluck Dec. 16 at Kehilla Synagogue in Chapel Hill
Menorah lighting events in Cary
Hanukkah starts the evening of Wednesday, December 14, 2025, and lasts eight days and nights. Traditional foods on Hanukkah are latkes (potato pancakes), jelly donuts and gelt (chocolate coins.) Menorah Lighting at Downtown Cary Park and Cary Arts Center Celebrate Hanukkah at the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 326 S … [Read more...] about Menorah lighting events in Cary
Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting at Moore Square Dec. 16
Celebrate Chanukah at the Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Mayor Janet Cowell will be there to help light up the night. The event features: This event is hosted by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, City of Raleigh, and Chabad Young … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Public Menorah Lighting at Moore Square Dec. 16
Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
Celebrate Chanukah at the Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. This free event is presented by Chabad of Raleigh and takes place on the second floor near Abercrombie. The event includes donuts, songs, lighting the Menorah and more. … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting at Crabtree Valley Mall Dec. 15
Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 21
The Town of Morrisville is hosting a Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. It will take place at the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive. This is a free event. Parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive) and behind the Town Connector building (240 Town Hall Drive). … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting in Morrisville Dec. 21
Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park Dec 12 — Inflatables, crafts, photo ops, more…
Soulful Holiday Open House is a fun, free holiday event on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is for all ages. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Soulful Holiday Open House at John Chavis Memorial Park Dec 12 — Inflatables, crafts, photo ops, more…
Festive Fridays at Dix Park in 2025
Dix Park is hosting Festive Fridays, a time for special holiday celebrations in 2025. Each of these events is from 5 to 8 p.m., and is free to enjoy. No registration is requir3ed. You can use Gipson Play Plaza as your driving destination: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Recommended parking lots are Lots G, E, and C. Here's a parking map. Festive Friday Events Holiday … [Read more...] about Festive Fridays at Dix Park in 2025
Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
Celebrate the holiday season at the North Carolina State Capitol at the State Tree Lighting and a three-day Holiday Open House. Both are free events, and no RSVP is required. State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House State Tree Lighting and Holiday Open HouseThursday, December 11, 20255:30 p.m.1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NCFree Join the State Capitol and Gov. Josh Stein for the annual … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Capitol Dec. 11 – 13
