The Menorah Lighting at Avalon is 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, on The Boulevard in front of The Cape, led by Chabad of North Fulton. Self-parking is free.
The Menorah Lighting at Avalon is 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, on The Boulevard in front of The Cape at Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd., with Chabad of North Fulton lighting the menorah. Avalon lists no tickets or admission charge, and its self-parking is free.
Last checked 2026-11-15.
Upcoming dates
- Sun. Dec. 6, 5 to 6 p.m.
It is a single one-hour ceremony. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown Friday, Dec. 4, so the lighting falls on the third night of the holiday. Avalon’s event page invites guests to The Boulevard to celebrate Chanukah with a traditional menorah lighting, and says its “friends at Chabad of North Fulton” will help light the menorah and bring special goodies for guests. Avalon lists only this year’s date and has not said whether the lighting will return next year.
Where it is and parking
The Boulevard is Avalon’s main street, in the shopping and dining district off Old Milton Parkway west of GA 400. Avalon puts the lighting in front of The Cape. From GA 400, Avalon’s directions page says to take Exit 10 for Old Milton Parkway and head west; Avalon is on the right, and 2nd Street leads in to the valet stand.
- Self-parking is free every day in the decks and surface lots on the north and south sides of Avalon, with entrances off Old Milton and Westside parkways.
- On-street meters along Avalon Boulevard are meant for quick stops.
- Valet costs $12, at Avalon Boulevard and 2nd Street near Concierge, Avalon Boulevard and 3rd Street near Oak Steakhouse, and The Hotel at Avalon. Valet takes no oversized vehicles or motorcycles.
Avalon’s listing mentions no street closures or special parking plan for the lighting. Expect a busy Sunday: Avalon on Ice is open noon to 7 p.m. that day, and Santa at Avalon is at his cottage in Palmer Plaza from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our Avalon visitor’s guide has more on getting there.
Tickets and cost
Avalon lists no tickets, registration or admission charge for the menorah lighting.
What to know
- Who runs it: Avalon hosts the lighting with Chabad of North Fulton, which leads the ceremony.
- Outdoors: the lighting is on the street, in early December, at dusk. Avalon’s page gives no rain plan, so check the listing on the day if the weather turns.
- Photos: Avalon says people at its events agree to appear, without payment, in photos and video it shoots on site and may use for publicity.
- Questions: call Avalon Concierge at 770-765-1000 or the main office at 770-765-2000.
Other Hanukkah events in and around Alpharetta, and the rest of the season’s lights and markets, are in our holiday lights and Christmas events guide. The December calendar is on our things to do this month page.
Dates and venues as listed on the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau calendar and confirmed on the organizer’s site.
Frequently asked questions
When is the menorah lighting at Avalon in 2026?
Sunday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 6 p.m., on The Boulevard at Avalon in front of The Cape, 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta.
Who lights the menorah at Avalon?
Chabad of North Fulton helps Avalon light the menorah, and Avalon says Chabad will have special goodies for guests.
Is the Avalon menorah lighting free?
Avalon lists no tickets, registration or admission charge for the menorah lighting.
Where do you park for the menorah lighting at Avalon?
Self-parking is free every day in Avalon’s decks and surface lots on the north and south sides of the development. Valet costs $12.
When does Hanukkah start in 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown Friday, Dec. 4, so the Avalon lighting on Sunday, Dec. 6, falls on the third night.
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