Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2026
Time: Mon., 5:30-6:15pm
Venue: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, Cary
Price: Free
Category: Family
Downtown Cary Park will illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the 3rd night of Hanukkah. Enjoy an activity for kids, holiday music, a sweet treat and the lighting of the menorah. Throughout the eight days of Hanukkah (December 4-12), the menorah at Cary Arts Center will be lit each evening.
Family · Cary
Downtown Cary Park will illuminate the night as we come together for the Menorah Lighting on the 3rd night of Hanukkah. Enjoy an activity for kids, holiday music, a sweet treat and the lighting of the menorah. Throughout the eight days of Hanukkah (December 4-12), the menorah at Cary Arts Center will be lit each evening.
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Downtown Cary Park Hanukkah Menorah Lighting 2026 runs Mon, Dec 7, 2026, Mon., 5:30-6:15pm.
DCP Great Lawn Pavilion is at 327 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.
Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.
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