Hanukkah is here. 🕎

Beyond the crispy latkes, jelly donuts, and spinning dreidels, is a past and present rooted in resilience, and celebrated under the glow of candle lights for eight, consecutive days and nights.

Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14 through nightfall on Monday, December 22, 2025.

This period known as the Jewish “Festival of Lights” commemorates the historical and influential events of the Maccabean Revolt and the miracle of one day of oil lasting eight full days.

Read on for ways you can observe or celebrate Hanukkah in and around Newport.

Hanukkah Events

Think: Menorah lightings, celebrations with treats, live music, and community.

Chanukah Palooza
Hanukkah Manorah Lighting at Tiverton Town Hall
Hanukkah Celebration
Newport Hanukkah Lighting

Chanukah Palooza

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Where:: Temple Habonim, 165 New Meadow Road, Barrington
When:: Sunday, December 14th at 11:00 AM
Cost:: 18 per Adult, $12 per Child, Children under 3 are Free

Enjoy a festive, family celebration of Hanukkah at Temple Habonim in Barrington, known as “Chanukah Palooza."

On Sunday, December 14th, listen to free live music by the Oil, Wind and Fire Band at 11:00 AM. Stay for a delicious catered lunch sure to be full of latkes, laughter, and lights beginning at 12:15 PM.

Please note: Registration for lunch is required. The cost is $18 for adults, and $12 for children (ages 4-12). Vegetarian options are also available!

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Hanukkah Manorah Lighting at Tiverton Town Hall

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Where:: Tiverton Town Hall, 343 Highland Road, Tiverton
When:: Sunday, December 14th from 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Come hear the story of Hanukkah, join in the lighting of the menorah and have some snacks and refreshments at Tiverton Town Hall.

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Hanukkah Celebration

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Where:: Edward King Center, 35 King St, Newport
When:: Monday, December 15th at 6:00 PM
Cost:: Free and open to the public, registration required.

Celebrate the Annual Festival of Light at the Edward King House in Newport featuring the Touro Band. Reservations required.

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Newport Hanukkah Lighting

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Where:: Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway
When:: Wednesday, December 17th at 5:30 PM
Cost:: Free to attend

Come one, come all to light the menorah in the City by the Sea!

Sponsored by the City of Newport and Jewish Alliance of Rhode Island, commence the Hanukkah season with the community at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, December 17.

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