Chanukah Village in Cherry Creek North

Chanukah Village takes over Cherry Creek North on Sunday, December 6, turning the neighborhood's streets into a festive village for the holiday. It's an outdoor celebration in the heart of Denver, and the whole thing centers around the menorah lighting.

The afternoon is built for wandering. From 3 PM to 5 PM, the streets are filled with crafts and activities, so you can spend a couple of hours drifting through the stalls and hanging out before the main event. It's the kind of setup that works well if you're bringing kids or just want to spend a slow Sunday afternoon outdoors.

At 5 PM, the focus shifts to the Grand Menorah Lighting, which runs through 5:30 PM. That's the centerpiece of the day: the lighting of the menorah accompanied by a fire show. It's the moment everyone gathers for, and it marks the transition from the afternoon's activities to the evening's celebration. If you're coming for the lighting, arriving a bit early gives you plenty of time to see the crafts first.

So, the full window is 3 PM to 5:30 PM on Sunday, December 6, at Cherry Creek North in Denver. The crafts and activities run from 3 PM to 5 PM, and the Grand Menorah Lighting and fire show follow from 5 PM to 5:30 PM.