Hanukkah 2023 In Northbrook: See What's Happening

NORTHBROOK, IL — There are plenty of things going on around Northbrook to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays. Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, starts at sundown on Dec. 7, and ends at nightfall on Dec. 15.

Menorah lightings and other Hanukkah events in Northbrook include:

• Menorah workshop, 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Dec. 3, Home Dept, 655 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Free event, but reservations are required for this event from Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook. Meet the dreidel mascot and enjoy some Chanukah treats. Find out more and make a reservation here.
• Hanukkah Dinner, starting at 5 p.m. Dec. 7, at Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd. Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris are pulling out all the stops to make your Hanukkah celebration truly memorable. Reservations are highly recommended. Call the Prairie Grass Cafe team at (847) 205-4433 to secure your spot or to inquire about private dining options for a more intimate celebration. There is also a take-home menu. Find out more here.
• "Sing, Spin and Shine," 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10, at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave. The Northbrook Park District and Congregation Beth Shalom have announced a family-friendly event to commemorate the holiday. "Sing, Spin & Shine"will include activities for the whole family, including songs and stories led by staff and members of Congregation Beth Shalom, cookie decorating, Dreidel games, crafts, Chanukah card-making and make your own Chanukiyah (Menorah). Read more: Park District, Beth Shalom Team Up For Chanukah-Themed Event
• Chanukah Wonderland, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, Sunday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Dec. 10-14, Crossroads Shopping Center, 187 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook (near Mizrahi Grill). Typically held at Northbrook Court, this event finds a new home year for its "Israel edition." There will be a Dreidel bounce house, decorate a donut, Kotel menorahs, Do-It-Yourself Gelt pouch, Jewish pride bracelets, wooden dreidel craft, and unity blankets for children in Israel. There will be a daily menorah lighting at closing time. The cost is $18, $15 before Dec. 8. Also new this year, get dinner from Mizrahi Grill delivered to eat while the kids play. Learn more and make reservations here.