Hanukkah 2025 begins the evening of Sunday, December 14, and lasts through the day of Monday, December 22. Are you ready? Do Hanukkah with the J!
Schedule of Events
Visit each event page to learn more!
Pre-Hanukkah Fun with NJT
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
November 20 – December 7
Kick off the season of light with laughter and mystery—don’t miss Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville and save $5 with code HANUKKAHFUN!
Parents Night Out – Gym & Swim
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6-9:30pm
The J – Staenberg Family Complex, Creve Coeur
Give your kids a night of fun at the J while you enjoy a well-deserved evening out! For ages 3-12.
Hanukkah at Garden Glow
Sunday, December 14
12pm Free Music and Vendors | 4:30pm Garden Glow Opens
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
Celebrate Hanukkah surrounded by dazzling lights and festive music at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Get $2 off per ticket when you but tickets online using our link or use code 26GLOWJCC!
Early Childhood Celebrations for Early Childhood Centers at the J Families
Marilyn Fox Building: Monday, December 15, 4-5:15pm
Staenberg Family Complex: Wednesday, December 17
8-9am
Join us for joyful Hanukkah celebrations created just for our currently enrolled Early Childhood families at the J. Be on the lookout for details in ECC at the J communications!
Hanukkah Pop-up Bar at Ballpark Village
Saturday, December 20, 7pm
Sports & Social St. Louis
Join us for a night out at our second-annual Hanukkah pop-up bar in Ballpark Village! This event is for ages 21+ only. Themed drinks and food available for purchase. No registration required. Bring your friends!
Post-Hanukkah Fun
Christmas Day Movie with the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival
Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause
Thursday, December 25
10:30am Doors Open | 11am Showing
The J – Staenberg Family Complex
While others deck the halls, we’re rolling the reels—spend Christmas with Charles Grodin and the Jewish Film Festival.