Celebrating Hanukkah in Seattle?
This year Hanukkah starts on Thursday, December 7 and ends on Friday, December 15. Whether you’re looking for a community event to join or you’re just trying to find the best place in Seattle to get donuts for your family’s celebration, our guide will give you options.
Here are the top 10 things to do for Hanukkah in Seattle this year:
1. Attend a menorah lighting
Here are two local menorah lightings that you can attend in the Seattle area this week (both are free!):
- Grand Menorah Lighting & Celebration on Thursday, December 7 at 5:15 p.m. at Volunteer Park
- Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, December 10 at 5:00 p.m. at Downtown Bellevue Park
2. A secular Hanukkah celebration
The Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound is hosting their annual Hanukkah celebration and potluck in Fremont on Saturday, December 9. All are welcome to attend. There is a suggested donation of $10. Register here.
3. Chanukah at the Kraken
All ages are welcome to come skate and enjoy festive food on Sunday, December 10 at the Kraken Community Iceplex. Get tickets here.
4. Live music with The Klezmatics
Grammy-award winning artists The Klezmatics will be performing their “danceable tunes” on Thursday, December 7 at Town Hall Seattle. Get there early at 6:00 p.m. to enjoy pre-show food from Zylberschtein’s Deli. Tickets available here.
5. A Hanukkah dance party
Want to celebrate Hanukkah by dancing? Supernova is hosting a “Festival of Lights” Hanukkah dance party on Saturday, December 9. Get tickets here.
6. Seattle Holiday Jingle Ham
Amazing Grace Spiritual Center in Ballard is hosting their annual holiday celebration on Saturday, December 9. All ages and religions (including secular) are invited to this free sing-along that will feature Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa music. Food and beverages will be available to purchase. See more info here.
7. Hanukkah donut pre-orders
Donuts are a traditional treat for Hanukkah and several places in Seattle are offering these specials this week:
- Raised Doughnuts & Cakes raspberry-stuffed Bismarck doughnuts on Friday, December 8 and Friday, December 15. Pre-orders highly recommended.
- Mighty-O Donuts will have raspberry-filled sufganiyot rolled in snowy powdered sugar available for pickup from December 7-15.
- Top Pot Doughnuts will have powdered sugar Bismarks and a cream-filled option as well, for both pre-orders and walk-ins at all locations all week long.
8. Hanukkah-themed cupcakes
Trophy Cupcakes is offering special Hanukkah treats this week! Offerings include Sufganiot cupcakes and macarons, plus Hanukkah gift boxes and party supplies. Order via their website here for pickup or delivery.
9. Hanukkah with Zylberschtein’s Deli
This popular Jewish deli and bagel shop in Pinehurst is offering a large number of Hanukkah specials all week, including brisket, latkes, and sufganiyot. Pre-order on their website. They’re also hosting a Hanukkah party at the deli from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15.
10. Chanukah Box from Dingfelder’s Deli
Another popular Jewish deli is Dingfelder’s in Capitol Hill. They’re offering a massive Chanukah box that serves three to four people, plus optional add-ons. See their Chanukah menu on their website.