The temperature is dropping, and the days are getting shorter. That can only mean one thing: Chanukah is fast approaching! Whether you’re in it for the gelt, gifts, or just enjoying the light and warmth of family and friends, we’ve gathered a collection of Chanukah happenings across Colorado. Scroll on for the complete list below. Chag Sameach. 🕎
Aurora
- Hanukah – American Maccabi Warrior: Sunday, December 14, 6:15-8:00 PM, Urban Air https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hanukah-american-maccabi-warrior
Boulder
- Jeff & Paige Chanukah Concert: Sunday, December 14, 10:00 AM-Noon, Boulder JCC https://www.boulderjcc.org/events/2025/12/14/boulder-jcc-programs/jeff-and-paige-chanukah-concert/
- HaHa Hanukkah, A Festival of Laughs: Sunday, December 14, 6:00-9:00 PM, Boulder JCC https://www.boulderjcc.org/events/2025/12/14/boulder-jcc-programs/haha-hanukkah-a-festival-of-laughs/
- Chanukah on Pearl: Monday, December 15, 5:30 PM, Pearl Street https://www.boulderjudaism.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/5737288/jewish/Chanukah-on-Pearl-RSVP.htm
- Winter Solstice Nourishing in the Dark, Gathering in the Light: Sunday, December 21, 5:00-7:30 PM, Rembrandt Yard https://www.awethenticroots.com/upcoming-events/-winter-solstice-nourishing-in-the-dark-gathering-in-the-light-
Cheyenne (WYOMING)
- Chabad of Wyoming Capitol Celebration: Thursday, December 18, 1:00 PM https://www.jewishwyoming.com/
- Mt. Sinai Congregation Annual Chanukah Party: Sunday, December 21, 5:00 PM, Mt. Sinai Congregation https://www.mtsinaicheyenne.org/
Denver
- Denver Jewish Center Chanukah on Ice at Family Sports Center (Centennial): Sunday, December 14, 3:30-5:30 PM https://www.denverjewishcenter.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7138164/jewish/Chanukah-on-Ice.htm
- Denver Jewish Center Chanukah Celebrations: https://www.denverjewishcenter.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7138179/jewish/Community-Wide-Celebrations.htm
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- Highlands Ranch: Monday, December 15, 5:30 PM, Eastridge Rec Center
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- Castle Rock: Tuesday December 16, 5:30 PM, Festival Park
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- Greenwood Village: Thursday December 18, 5:30 PM, City Hall
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- Parker: Sunday, December 21, 3:00 PM, O’Brien Park
- YAD New in the 303 Newish & Jewish Hanukkah Social: Tuesday, December 16, 6:00-8:00 PM, JEWISHcolorado https://events.idonate.com/2025yadhannukahsocial
- Lightwave, A Chanukah Concert: Thursday, December 18, 5:00-9:00 PM, BMH-BJ Congregation https://www.bmh-bj.org/event/AHanukkahCelebration
- Young Professional Happy Hour & Dreidel Spinning Contest: Thursday, December 18, 5:30-7:30 PM, Kavod Senior Life https://www.jewishcolorado.org/event/young-professional-happy-hour-dreidel-spinning-contest/
- Military Chanukah Celebration: Friday, December 19, 10:00 AM, JFHQ Congregation Centennial https://www.jewishnco.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7145299/jewish/Chanukah-2025-Events.htm
- Saturday Night Lights – YJP’s Mile High Chanukah Party for 21’s-40’s: Saturday, December 20, 8:00 PM, upscale private venue in Downtown Denver https://www.jewishinthecity.org/events/saturday-night-lights-yjps-mile-high-chanukah-party-for-21s-40s-2025
- Chanukah Party with B’Nai Havurah: Sunday, December 21, 5:00-7:30 PM, B’nai West https://www.bnaihavurah.org/event/chanukah-party-2025
Estes Park
- Estes Park Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Tuesday, December 16, 5:30 PM, Estes Park Town Hall https://www.jewishnco.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7145299/jewish/Chanukah-2025-Events.htm
Fort Collins
- Chanukah Wonderland at the Mall Family Event: Sunday, December 14, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Fort Collins Foothills Mall https://www.shopfoothills.com/events/foothills-1
- Chabad Student Chanukah Party: Sunday, December 14, 7:00 PM, Chabad Jewish Center https://www.jewishnco.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7145299/jewish/Chanukah-2025-Events.htm
- CSU Menorah Lighting: Monday, December 15, 5:00 PM, Lory Student Center Plaza https://www.jewishnco.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7145299/jewish/Chanukah-2025-Events.htm
- Fort Collins Menorah LIghting: Sunday, December 21, 5:00 PM, Old Town Square
Greeley
- Beth Israel Congregation Hanukkah Celebration & White Elephant: Sunday, December 14, 5:30 PM, 1625 Reservoir Rd. https://bethisraelcolorado.org/
- Greeley Menorah Lighting: Wednesday, December 17, 5:30 PM, Greeley Downtown https://www.jewishnco.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7145299/jewish/Chanukah-2025-Events.htm
Lafayette
- Chanukah Sing-Along Under the Stars in Lafayette: Sunday, December 14, 4:00-5:00 PM, Lafayette Festival Plaza, Old Town Lafayette https://www.boulderjudaism.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7145672/jewish/Lafayette-RSVP.htm
Laramie
- Laramie Jewish Community Center Chanukah Celebration & Latke Fest: Sunday, December 14, 4:30 PM, 401 Ivinson Avenue
Louisville
- Chanukah on Ice in Louisville: Wednesday, December 17, 4:00-6:00 PM, Old Town Skate, Downtown Louisville https://www.boulderjudaism.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7137533/jewish/Louisville-Chanukah-on-Ice-RSVP.htm
Loveland
- Loveland Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting: Thursday, December 18, 5:00 PM, Loveland Museum https://www.jewishnco.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7145299/jewish/Chanukah-2025-Events.htm
Steamboat Springs
- Interfaith Menorah Lighting and Latke Open Table Dinner: Thursday, December 18, 5:00-7:00 PM, Har Mishpacha https://www.harmishpacha.org/event/communitymenorahlighting
- 8 Nights of Shred, Steamboat Resort Menorah Lighting: Sunday, December 21, Noon-1:00 PM, Bas of Steamboat Resort https://www.harmishpacha.org/event/8nightsofshred
Virtual
- Greater Northern CO & Southern WY Jewish Community Online Candle Lighting: Thursday, December 18, 7:00 PM, Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89495102619?pwd=uO3sT4rDFUnzNmjndwj16NWHvbGEg9.1
Don’t see your event? Submit it to our community calendar here or contact Julie Lieber, Chief Jewish Life & Engagement Officer, at JLieber@JEWISHcolorado.org.