3 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Detroit
Jake Newby
| 3 min read
Hanukkah (Chanukah) begins this year when the sun sets on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2025. The eight-day Jewish “festival of lights” runs until sundown Monday, Dec. 22, and many cities across Metro Detroit are celebrating the holiday with various major events.
Here are some of the bigger celebrations:
Menorah in the D
- Address: Campus Martius Park at 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit.
- Cost: Free.
- Time and Date: Event begins at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m.
Every year in downtown Detroit, a 26-foot-tall menorah is lit up in downtown to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. Come for the live lighting and enjoy greetings from community leaders and dignitaries, the honoring of eight lamplighters, the Detroit Pistons Extreme Team and complimentary hot soup, snacks and hot chocolate. There will be crafts, games, treats and balloomn animals for children.
You must RSVP by filling out this form. The event will be broadcasted live, so guests can also sign up for a virtual party kit. Find more information here.
Chanukah Wonderland
- Address: The J - Detroit at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield Township.
- Cost: $10 per child through advanced registration before Dec. 13 and $15 after Dec. 13. Click here to register.
- Time and Date: Event runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 and Sunday Dec. 21.
Bais Chabad of West Bloomfield is hosting a Chanukah parade of love and light that will feature a wide range of activities for children of all ages. Kids will dive into the spirit of the holiday through creative crafts, engaging workshops, holiday foods, and more festive surprises that make Chanukah truly come alive.
Other highlights include:
- Olive oil production exhibit, watch how oil is produced while hearing the Chanukah story
- Make-your-own Chanukah treats
- Interactive holiday projects and crafts
- Exciting attractions, games and themed fun
- A giant inflatable dreidel and a “tot-town” for little children
- A vibrant and joyful Chanukah atmosphere for the whole family
Chanukah Parade & Party
- Address: The J - Detroit at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield Township.
- Cost: Free.
- Time and Date: 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Between the two Wonderland dates, enjoy a mid-week celebration featuring a spectacular Chanukah parade and party. The parade will bring light and joy to the community as it makes special stops at Jewish Senior Life and Henry Ford Hospital, before concluding at The J for a grand celebration.
Everyone is invited to enjoy:
- Live music and spirited dancing
- Think Sweet treats
- Latkes, donuts and soup
- Family entertainment
- Menorah lighting ceremony
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