ChiTribe Hannukah Guide 2023

Hanukkah-Themed Pop-Up Bar At The Graystone Tavern CHiTribe

ChiTribe Hannukah Happy Hour and Parties

When is Hannukah 2023?

Hanukkah 2023 begins December 7 and continues through December 15th


There are so many Channukah foods in Chicago the oil will never run dry. Find all the Hanukkah happenings from lighting the menorah to Hanukkah pop-up bars, dreidel competitions, and more – this year is miraculous. Check out ChiTribe’s 20 Something Happy Hour December 6, Suburban Hannukah Party December 9, and 30s & 40s Hannukah Happy Hour December 13. Featured Channukah event of the year: Anshe Emet YAD’s Latkes and Lights After Party on December 14 (it will be delicious and so worth it!). Every week starting December 9, catch Chicago’s only Hannukah Comedy Show at the io Theatre. Learn more>>

Find every organization hosting a party, a candle lighting, and everything in between. From city to suburb, every event is listed on this guide!

Helpful Holiday Links: Hanukkah Guide 2023

20s Hanukkah Happy Hour December 6

Suburban Hannukah Party December 9

30s and 40s Hannukah Happy Hour December 13

YAD Light and Latkes After Part December 14

Big Event 2023 ft. Nick Kroll December 16 2023

MatzoBash 2023 December 24 2023


Hanukkah Comedy in Chicago 2023

Hanukkah Improv and comedy is in full swing this year – what a miracle! We need it more than ever. Check out these hilarious options to brighten up you Hannukah season. More Info>>


Don’t Miss Out on the Big Event 2023: December 16th

Consider this a belated Hanukkah present – Nick Kroll LIVE brought to you by YLD.


Featured Hannukah Event:

Light and Latkes After Party: YAD Cocktail Party and Silent Disco December 14

Join Anshe Emet Young Adult Division (YAD) for our annual community Light & Latkes Chanukah party at Anshe Emet on December 14th where 3 chefs will be facing off on a Latke cook off. Afterword, join us for our YAD cocktail party and silent disco.


December 6 6-8pm

20s Happy Hour at the Graystone Tavern

chitribe 20 Something's Graystone Hanukkah Happy Hour

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December 9 7-10pm

20s and 30s Hannukah Party in the Suburbs

Hannukah Party Suburbs ChiTribe

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December 13 6-8pm

30s and 40s Happy Hour at the Graystone Tavern 

chitribe 30 Something's + Graystone Hanukkah Happy Hour

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HANUKKAH ENTERTAINMENT – Laugh through the Lights

Hanukkah Improv and comedy is in full swing this year – what a miracle! We need it more than ever. Check out these hilarious options to brighten up you Hannukah season.


HANNUKAH NIGHT 1 | DECEMBER 7


HANNUKAH NIGHT 2 | DECEMBER 8


HANNUKAH NIGHT 3 | DECEMBER 9


HANNUKAH NIGHT 4 | DECEMBER 10


HANNUKAH NIGHT 5 | DECEMBER 11


HANNUKAH NIGHT 6 | DECEMBER 12

NOTHING YET. Add Your Events>>


HANNUKAH NIGHT 7 | DECEMBER 13

HANNUKAH NIGHT 8 | DECEMBER 14


Belated Hannukah Events: BIG EVENT 2023


Jewish Christmas Experiences 2023

Diaspora Dinners: A Very Jewish Christmas Dinner December 21 7pm

Matzo Bash 2023 at Joy District, December 24 2023


Find all the Jewish Events in Chicago on the ChiTribe Calendar>>

Rebecca Schwab

Rebecca Schwab

Rebecca creates best practices and executes marketing campaigns for Jewish organizations who are trying to reach the next generation of the Jewish community - specifically Millennials and Gen Z - through digital marketing, social media, online and in-person events.