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Chanukah in Carefree
Sunday, December 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM
to Sunday, December 21, 2025 - 8:00 PM
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM See all dates and Times
A nightly silent auction will support this year’s Spirit in Giving recipient, the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center.
Schedule Highlights:
Sun, Dec. 14 – Community Night: Hosted by the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce; mayors of Carefree & Cave Creek; performance by Cactus Shadows Honors Choir.
Mon, Dec. 15 – Family Night: Games, crafts, and music with Israeli musician Erez Kessler; free children’s books from PJ Library.
Tue, Dec. 16 – Chanukah Around the World: Global Chanukah foods and music presented by Temple Chai with Cantors Sharona Feller & Tanya Greenblatt.
Wed, Dec. 17 – Kids Light Up the Night: Activities hosted by five local nonprofits with music by Cantorial Soloist Sharon Friendly.
Thu, Dec. 18 – Family Fun Night: Magician, treats, and kids’ activities presented by Chabad of Anthem and the North Valley.
Fri, Dec. 19 – Rocking Shabbat Chanukah: Temple Kol Ami celebration with Rabbi Schneider, Cantor Noa, the Congregational Band, and the Bauman family.
Sat, Dec. 20 – Chanukah Havdalah: Hosted by Congregation Kehillah with Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman and guitarist Erez Kessler.
Sun, Dec. 21 – Closing Night: Phoenix Holocaust Association featuring survivor and speaker Dr. Michael Markson.
Admission:
Free and open to all faiths. Held outdoors with enhanced security.
