Hanukkah in Queens

Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is from sunset, December 8, to sunset, December 16, in 2012. There are Hanukkah celebrations happening throughout Queens, and here are a few of the bigger events. Have a great holiday!

Menorah Lighting in Forest Hills
Chanukah menorah dedication and first candle lighting at Reform Temple of Forest Hills.

• December 12, 2012, 5:45 p.m., free
• Reform Temple of Forest Hills, 7111 112th St, Forest Hills, NY

Chanukah Drum Circle - Rego Park
Come for the music, and join in.

• December 16, 2012, 11 a.m. - noon
• 62-38 99th St, Rego Park
• Hosted by Chabad of Rego Park

Chanukah Party in Astoria
Hot latkes, desserts, menorah lighting, dreidl games, and more at Astoria Center of Israel.

• December 9, 2012, 3 p.m.
• $10/$12; $5 children 6-12; children under 5 free
• Astoria Center of Israel, 27-35 Crescent St, Astoria, NY, 11102, 718-278-2680.

Chanukah Festival and Teen Camp Reunion
Music plus face painting, donuts, inflatables, menorah lightings, and snacks for sale.

• December 9, 2012, 1-3:30 p.m. $5 for kids
• Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Hanukkah Performance at Flushing Town Hall
Dance lesson and concert, led by harmonica innovator Jason Rosenblatt, exploring folk music.

• Hanukkah Celebration: Shtreiml - December 9, 2012
• Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, 718-463-7700

Is your synagogue celebrating Hanukkah with a public event? Please email me the details at queens@aboutguide.com.