Make the holiday shine extra bright—join us at one—or all—of the following events.
Festivities are happening across the valley, and with special programs for tots, teens, and young adults, this year everyone can truly enjoy the Festival of Lights.
Teen Escape Room | Saturday, Dec. 6
6:00 pm | Aspen Chapel
Travel back to Judea during the Greek empire to solve puzzles and decipher clues in a Chanukah themed escape room. Enjoy latkes, dinner, and Havdalah before the adventure begins.
To sign up, click here.
Basalt Menorah Lighting | Sunday, Dec. 14
5 pm | Triangle Park, Willits Town Center
Join us on the first night of Chanukah and get the holiday started with this annual community event. Stay for the afterparty, hosted at Sure Thing Burger, to enjoy dinner, sufganiyot and to catch up with AJC friends.
Snowmass Menorah Lighting | Monday, Dec. 15
6 pm | The Collective, Snowmass
Celebrate the second night of Chanukah with live music. Experience an evening filled with light and togetherness as we honor the season’s message of hope and renewal. Bring your family, your friends, and anyone who could use a little extra light, laughter, and connection this season.
Light, Latkes & Community: A Gathering for Families | Thursday, Dec. 18
6 pm | Hosted in Snowmass, address provided upon RSVP
Join us for a cozy Chanukah gathering for families, hosted by the Shenk/Genshaft family – an evening of menorah light, latkes, laughter and connection.
This event is at maximum capacity. To join the waitlist, click here.
Shabbat Sings: The Chanukah Edition | Friday, Dec. 19
4:30 pm | Aspen Chapel
Join us for a joyful experience for children! Designed for ages 5 and under and their families (all are welcome), kids will enjoy a welcoming space with music, dancing, a delicious Shabbat dinner, and a community candle-lighting ceremony for Shabbat and Chanukah. To sign up, click here.
Shabbat & Chanukah Celebration | Friday, Dec. 19
6 pm | Aspen Chapel
Welcome Shabbat and celebrate Chanukah. Bring your Menorahs for the community candle lighting. Stay after services for latkes, drinks & dreidels.
Young Jewish Community Chanukah Party | Friday, Dec. 19
7 pm | Hosted in Glenwood Springs, address provided upon RSVP
Light up Chanukah with other 20- and 30-somethings—latkes, drinks, good music, and a great crowd of friends, new and old. To sign up, click here.
Carbondale Chanukah Party | Sunday, Dec. 21
5 pm | Carbondale Fire Station
Join Down Valley Jews for this family-friendly Chanukah party. We’re providing music, kids activities, latkes, sufganiyot, and brisket. Please bring a side dish to share plus $20 per adult, no charge for children 13 and under.
This event is at maximum capacity. To join the waitlist, click here.
