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
Join the Fun at Hanukkah Happening!
Start your day with the Festival of Lights Run or join after for the Shalom Baby 25th Anniversary Bash — there’s something for everyone! From Dreidel Palooza to the Shine & Design Craft Station and the Hanukkiah Makers Lab, activities run all morning for the whole family. No matter when you arrive, the fun never stops!
The Hanukkah tradition you love is back — bigger, brighter, and more joyful than ever! Enjoy games, gelt, dreidels, snacks, crafts, and music — all part of a special fundraiser supporting Shalom Baby and the families it welcomes into our community.
3 Admission Options:
- All Access Pass: Includes Festival of Lights Run, Shalom Baby 25th Anniversary Bash & Activities
- Festival of Lights Run: Includes the Run and Activities
- Shalom Baby 25th Anniversary Bash: Includes Kosher Brunch, the Bash and Activities
There is no general admission, so pick your way in and celebrate with us!
Fun, memories, community, and joy — all in one unforgettable day!
Hanukkah Happenings All Access Pass (Run + Bash)
Sunday, December 14, 2025
8:30 am
Don’t miss a single moment of Hanukkah Happenings! With the All Access Pass, you get the best of both worlds: the Festival of Lights Runs and the Shalom Baby 25th Anniversary Bash—all in one unforgettable day.
Start with the run or join after for the bash—and enjoy all the fun activities at Dreidel Palooza, Shine & Design Crafts, and the Hanukkiah Makers Lab. One pass, two celebrations, endless memories!
Price: Adult $100 | Child $25 | Family (4 passes) $200
Hanukkah Happenings All Access Pass (Run + Bash)
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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 kosher 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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