10 Family-Friendly Events To Enjoy Throughout Hanukkah

Let There Be Light! Menorahs from the Collection of the Lori and David Moore Family
Light up the Hanukkah season like never before. Head over to the Museum at Eldridge Street to see a collection of more menorahs than you can imagine. Started as a tradition to mirror that of Christmas traditions, Lori and David Moore have collected over 150 menorahs over time, some of which will be displayed this Hanukkah season. The wide range of designs featured in the collection will be enough fun for the entire family. This exhibition is from now until January 2, 2018. Photo: Wall Street Journal
Chanukah Celebration in JCC Manhattan
Grab the little ones and head over to JCC Manhattan for a special Hanukkah celebration! Best suited for children ages 4 and under, this celebration explores the festival of lights through music, art, and open play. It's a fun way to teach the little ones about the holidays--free of charge.The event is from 10:30-11:30am. Photo: JCC Manhattan
Mister G Family Concert at The Jewish Museum
Get ready to jump out of your seat on December 17. Head over to the Jewish Museum for a fun Hanukkah concert with Latin Grammy winning artist, Mister G. Best suited for children ages 3-8, this interactive concert will feature holiday music spanning genres from folk and bluegrass to funk and bossa nova. It will also feature music from his Parents Choice Gold award-winning album, The Mitzvah Bus. The concert is free for children ages 18 years and under and $16 for adults. Photo: DC Action Lab
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel at Children's Museum of Manhattan
What better way is there to celebrate the holiday season than by making your very own dreidel from clay? On December 16-17 at the Children's Museum of Manhattan, learn all about the traditional game, dreidel, from how to play to the history behind the game. Due to limited space, this event requires you to sign-up an hour before the event. CMOM will be hosting the event all day. It'll be enough fun for everyone to enjoy. Photo: My Jewish Learning
Glow-in-the-Dark Chanukah Dinner at 92Y
Turn off the lights and turn on the glow sticks and candles this Hanukkah season with 92Y! On December 15, 92Y is hosting a Glow-in-the-Dark Hanukkah dinner with fun, music, latkes, and lights! Light the menorah with a magical community and sing and experience a fun evening. Photo: 92Y
Light the Candles at Children's Museum of Manhattan
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Children's Museum of Manhattan on December 16! Learn about the Hanukkah traditions and history behind them as you create your very own menorah. Held from 1-2:45pm, participants will also be able to light their menorah. Its fun, tradition and history, and arts & craft jam packed into one event. The little ones will love it! Photo: PBS
The Museum of the City of New York presents Hanukkah Family Day
Explore the Museum of the City of New York for Jewish traditions and history as you celebrate your favorite holiday of the season. On December 24, from 11am-2pm, grab the family and head to the museum for a fun way to learn about culture and history. Enjoy Jewish artifacts and a traditional snack while designing a menorah. Hanukkah may be over by the day of this event but the holiday spirit will not have left yet, so don't miss out! Photo: The Jewish Museum
The Three Bears Holiday Bash Marionette Show
Head to Central Park for a delightful marionette show about the holidays. The Three Bears Holiday Bash centers on a young bear that makes a big mistake during his mother and father's annual Christmas Eve holiday show. Enjoy sing-alongs to songs likes "I Have a Little Dreidel" and "Feliz Navidad," among more holiday favorites. For a special treat, buy a ticket package for December 11 and get the chance to also participate in the "Decorate a Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel" after the show. Photo: NYC Go
Chanukah Candle Lighting at 92nd Street Y
Light the menorah and sing holiday songs and blessings with the 92nd Street Y. They will light the menorah in the lobby on December 12-14 and 18-19 at 4:30pm. Come celebrate with the community! No RSVP is required for this event. Photo: Social Eyes NYC
The Largest Menorah Lighting at Grand Army Plaza
Light the largest menorah in the country this holiday season. On December 12, start the season with a free Kickoff Concert in Grand Army Plaza, starting at 5:30pm. Immediately after, light the menorah on the first night of Hanukkah at 6:30pm while enjoying hot latkes. Come back every night to light the menorah while enjoying live music, hot latkes, and gifts for children. Photo: Largest Menorah

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

CK Kids

CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.