Get ready to celebrate 80 years of the J with a joyful Hanukkah bash that honors the past, present, and future!
At the Lawrence Family JCC | JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
The tradition you love returns — bigger, brighter, and more joyful than ever!
Join us for a day filled with all the favorites that make this celebration a community highlight: games, gelt, gifts, dreidels, snacks, crafts, and music. There’s fun for kids, fun for grown-ups, and fun for the whole family — all part of a special fundraiser supporting Shalom Baby and the families it welcomes into our community.
New This Year: Two exciting events included with your ticket — the Festival of Lights Run and the Shalom Baby 25th Anniversary Bash.
Your Hanukkah Happening admission is included when you register for the run, the brunch, or both. There is no general admission, so choose your way in and come celebrate with us.
Experience the Hanukkah celebration where it all happens — fun, memories, community, and joy!
Hanukkah Happenings All Access Pass (Run + Brunch)
Sunday, December 14, 2025
8:30 am
Experience the full joy of Hanukkah Happenings with an All Access Pass, your ticket to both of this year’s milestone events: the Festival of Lights Runs and the Shalom Baby 25th Anniversary Bash. Celebrate 80 years of community at the J with a morning of movement, music, and memory making. Run, walk, or cheer at the finish line, then continue the festivities over a delicious brunch honoring 25 years of Shalom Baby and generations of families who found their start at the J. One day, two unforgettable celebrations, all in one pass.
Price: Adult $100 | Child $25 | Family (4 passes) $200
Hanukkah Happenings All Access Pass (Run + Brunch)
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Festival of Lights Run
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Choose your pace:
1-Mile Fun Run & Walk at 8:30 am
5K and 10K USATF-sanctioned races at 9:00 am
We are bringing back a beloved tradition from the 1980's - the Festival of Lights Race! Join us for a 1-mile fun run/walk, 5k and / or 10k race. After crossing the finish line, warm up with soup and sufganiyot (Hanukkah jelly donuts), enjoy live music and enjoy some holiday celebration activities for the whole family. Light up your spirits with the Festival of Lights Race.
Pricing (Plus a processing fee):
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $18 per person | After Dec 1st $25
5k Run/Walk: $36 per person | After Dec 1st $45
10k Run/Walk: $54 per person | After Dec 1st $65
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Festival of Lights Run
Shalom Baby 25th Anniversary Bash
Sunday, December 14, 2025
10:15 am
Help ensure Shalom Baby thrives for the next 25 years and beyond! For 25 years, Shalom Baby has welcomed new families into our community. Join us for a festive brunch filled with music, special guest appearances, and even a baby race! As part of the J’s 80th anniversary, we’ll celebrate the generations who got their start with Shalom Baby and honor the legacy of this beloved program.
Pricing:
Price: Adult $72 | Child $18 | Family (up to 4) $180
Shalom Baby 25th Anniversary Bash
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