Hanukkah Happenings

t’s time to light up the menorah, flip those latkes, and fry up some sufganiyot! The Festival of Lights begins the night of December 25th, and area restaurants are serving up feasts to make this year’s celebration shine. And, while Hanukkah might not be as big a holiday as Christmas, it’s still a deliciously festive time worth celebrating. 

National Menorah Lighting Ceremony: Join the National Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 25th at 4:00 p.m. The event features performances by the Military Bands of the Military District of Washington, special guests, and festive music, food, and entertainment. The winner of the Mendy Deren National Menorah Essay Contest will read their essay live, sharing their Chanukah message with the world. Tickets are free to all. 202.332.5600; 1600 Constitution Ave NW; click here to see the website & click here for tickets.

Prescription Chicken: Celebrate Hanukkah with a festive package from Prescription Chicken, including 1 Grandma Noodle and 1 Grandma Matzah soup, Matzah toffee topped with candy canes and gelt, mini dreidels, mini chicken ornaments, and extra candy canes and gelt. The package is available for $36 from December 20th through 31st; 202.262.3235; 1819 7th Street NW; click here to order.

Rockville Town Square: Come to the Rockville Town Square for a festive Chanukah Celebration with a joyful Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 26th at 5:00 p.m. Come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Center of Chabad Lubavitch with a night full of cheer, music, and community spirit! 301.279.0999; 36 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD; for more information, click this link.

SABABA: Celebrate Hanukkah at SABABA from December 26th to January 2nd with festive specials like Schmaltz Poached Salmon, latkes with sour cream & applesauce, and smoked salmon with sumac onion, plus a Sofganiyot Cocktail. These specials are available in addition to the full menu.  202.244.6750; 3311 Connecticut Ave NW; weekly dinner hours and reservation information can be found here.

Silver & Sons BBQ: This year, Silver & Sons is offering Hanukkah pickups on December 24th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Rockville or Bethesda. The menu features beloved classics like their signature latkes, smoked brisket with tomato stew, and sufganiyot brioche doughnuts filled with jam. New additions include lamb meatball skewers with manchego cheese, smoked mushroom and potato croquettes with pimenton aioli, grilled Ora King salmon, and pomegranate-glazed rack of lamb; multiple locations; click here for more info.