Celebrate Hanukkah with fun art activities at the Jewish Children’s Museum

Children celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights with these fun activities at the Hanukkah Art Festival from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 at the Jewish Children’s Museum.

Children can experiment with olive oil and discover their artistic talents in a creative painting workshop, play an interactive game show, decorate doughnuts, and snap away in the Maccabee photo booth. Closing out activities include lighting the Menorah.

Hanukkah Art Festival, Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, 2017, Mondays through Thursday 10 am to 4 pm, Sundays 10 am to 5:30 pm. Free with admission to the museum.

Jewish Children’s Museum [792 Eastern Pkwy. at Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights, (718) 907–8833; www.jcm.museum].

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