Chanukah in the Rockies
December 4–12, 2026

Chanukah events

Menorah lightings, parties and Shabbos meals in Telluride, Crested Butte, Durango and Montrose. Everyone is welcome. RSVP so we have enough latkes.

Friday, December 41st night
Menorah lighting

Grand menorah lighting

4:15 PM · Telluride, COHeritage Plaza, Mountain Village

The 5th annual lighting at the top of the gondola, with hot cocoa, donuts and music. Free and open to everyone.

Shabbos

Shabbos dinner

6:00 PM · Telluride, COPrivate home, address sent after RSVP

A full Friday-night Shabbos dinner with candle lighting and kiddush. Seats are limited.

Saturday, December 52nd night
Menorah lighting

Menorah lighting and latkes

5:00 PM · Crested Butte, COElk Avenue

Lighting on the main street after Shabbos, with latkes and Chanukah gelt for the kids.

Sunday, December 63rd night
Party

Chanukah party

5:30 PM · Durango, COLocation coming soon

Menorah lighting, dreidel games, crafts and donuts for the whole family.

48 goingRSVP
Monday, December 74th night
Family

Family crafts and menorah lighting

5:00 PM · Montrose, COLocation coming soon

Build your own menorah, then light it together. Great for kids of every age.

33 goingRSVP
Friday, December 118th night
Shabbos

Shabbos dinner

6:00 PM · Crested Butte, COHotel ballroom

Close out Chanukah with a Shabbos dinner in the mountains.

40 goingRSVP