The Chabad Community Center for Jewish Life and Learning invites families from all walks of life to join their 11th annual OKC Community Chanukah Festival on Dec. 29 at Scissortail Park.
The family-friendly festival begins at 4:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to join in on the carnival-style celebration, which includes rides, magicians, circus acts and Jewish
food tastings.
“The festival is a beautiful space to experience another culture in a warm and welcoming environment,” shared Rabbi Mendel Goldman, the director of Chabad of Norman. “This year, the festival is on the fifth night of Chanukah, which is traditionally a very family-focused night where people come together.”
Local dignitaries are expected to be in attendance, including Mayor David Holt, Sen. James Lankford and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice.
Attendees can also listen to traditional Jewish music performed by Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road and visit with ‘Dreidel Man.’
As the sun sets, organizers will light a giant menorah.
“The menorah is a symbol of hope, of light over darkness,” explained Goldman. “During Chanukah, every night we increase light by lighting another candle. That is an important message because the best way to overcome darkness and negativity is to increase light. It reminds us that a gradual and consistent increase of kindness and positivity will overtake life’s complications.”
To learn more about Chanukah and the OKC Community Chanukah Festival, visit jewishokc.com/chanukahokc.
This article is generously sponsored by Visit Oklahoma City. Find all the season’s best family fun happening downtown at downtownindecember.com.
For more holiday light displays and events, consider visiting other immersive holiday experiences for the whole family to enjoy:
- Safari Lights at OKC Zoo, Nov. 9-Jan. 1
- FREE Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival presented by Heartland, Nov. 12
- Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas at Remington Park, Nov. 22-Dec. 29
