LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Hanukkah, which is a Hebrew word meaning "dedication," is a Jewish eight-day-long festival of lights that is traditionally celebrated with a nightly lighting of the menorah, alongside special prayers and fried foods.
In 2023, the dates for the holiday are from December 7 through December 15.
If you're looking for ways to celebrate Hanukkah in Arkansas, then check out our list below:
Little Rock
- Grand Menorah lighting with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders- Thursday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m.
- Dreidels & Doughnuts- Sunday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m.
- Annual Menorah parade- Monday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m.
- Menorah lighting & mentalist show- Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. *(RSVP at (501) 416-4832).
- Chanukah Family Party- Wednesday, December 20 at 5:30 p.m.
- Chanukah Parade- Friday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Hot Springs
- Menorah lighting with Hot Springs mayor- Tuesday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m.