Chanukah in Carefree
Nightly Menorah Lighting
December 4-11, 2026 | 5:30pm
at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion
in Carefree, Arizona
This is an outdoor event with enhanced security measures in place.
We are also LIVE streaming on selected nights. Please use the links provided below to LIVE STREAM on a specific night, or to view the recording of the event afterwards.
As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary in 2026, Chanukah in Carefree is honored to announce that the Phoenix Holocaust Association is our 2026 Spirit in Giving recipient. The Phoenix Holocaust Association will lead our program on Thursday, December 10, 2026, continuing a tradition they have upheld since 2019 by bringing a Holocaust Survivor to share their story and remind us to choose light in the face of darkness. On that 7th night of Chanukah they will collect 100% of the proceeds from our Silent Auction and Raffles, to help support their vital work.
To donate, click the button below will take you to Spirit in the Desert website who handles all our finances. Please note on your donation that its for supporting PHA.
Expenses for the Chanukah in Carefree (CIC) eight-night event have increased over the years as we strive to make this event safe and more successful for the community. We welcome donations to help us with these expenses and thank you for your consideration. Spirit in the Desert has generously offered to handle all the finance management for Chanukah in Carefree, at no cost. Donations for expenses can be received online at www.SpiritintheDesert.org. You can also get to their website by clicking on the donate button below.
Please make sure to note Chanukah in Carefree expenses, as the designated recipient of your donation on the online details. Spirit in the Desert can provide receipts on all donations received.
Chanukah Events 2026 Calendar and LIVE Stream Links
Friday, December 4th
5:30pm MST
1st NIGHT
Temple Kol Ami, Rocking Shabbat Chanukah, and Chanukah in Carefree 10th Year Celebration
Welcome Shabbat and Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of Chanukah in Carefree with Rabbi Schneider, Cantor Noa, and the Temple Kol Ami Congregational Band.
Saturday, December 5th
5:30pm MST
2nd NIGHT
Temple Chai
Chanukah Havdalah
Participate in the wonderful tradition of Chanukah Havdalah with Temple Chai Cantor Josh Finkel and the Temple Chai Adult and Children’s Choirs.
Sunday, December 6th
5:30pm MST
3rd NIGHT
Kids Light up
the Night
Great fun for the kids provided by the Cave Creek Museum, Desert Foothills Library, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Sonoran Arts
League, and Kiwanis Club of Carefree
Monday, December 7th
5:30pm MST
4th NIGHT
Community Night with The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
Celebrate big with the Business community and other local treasures.
Tuesday, December 8th
5:30pm MST
5th NIGHT
The Center for Jewish
Philanthropy: Family Night
Israeli musician Erez Kessler will lead the evening with lots of songs, Chanukah games, arts and crafts, and more …
Wednesday, December 9th
5:30pm MST
6th NIGHT
Family Fun Night with the
Chabad of Anthem and North Valley
Celebrate some Chanukah fun.
Thursday, December 10th
5:30pm MST
7th NIGHT
Phoenix Holocaust
Association
Featured Speaker:
Holocaust Survivor TBA
Silent Auction benefiting the Phoenix Holocaust Association (our Selected Spirit in Giving recipient) concludes.
Sunday, December 11th
5:30pm MST
8th NIGHT
Congregation Kehillah
Shabbat Chanukah
Celebrate Shabbat and the
last night of Chanukah with
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman.
