Grand Chanukah Festival comes to Portola Valley Town Center on December 14

On Sunday, December 14, 2025,  from 2:00–4:00 pm The Village Chabad is hosting a Grand Chanukah Festival at the Portola Valley Town Center (765 Portola Road)

This year, in honor of five years of celebrating Chanukah together, Shir Soul — NYC’s premier Jewish rock band — will be on hand to perform a Chanukah concert.

The festival is designed for families and people of all ages.

The full lineup of Chanukah experiences, includes:

• A Giant 7-Foot Ice Menorah
• Chanukah Photo Booth
• Balloon Twisting
• Chanukah Crafts
• Gelt Drop by the Woodside Fire Department
• Hot Latkes
• Fresh Donuts

The Mayor of Woodside, Brian Dombkowski, will  light the menorah at approximately 3:15 to 3: 30 pm.

Sponsors include The Village Doctor, Bianchini’s Market, Josh Rubin Compass, Portola Valley Chiropractic, and Alpine Optometry.

Photo from previous Festival courtesy of The Village Chabad