Chabad of Bowie to Light Nine Foot Menorah at Senior Center
Chabad of Bowie will host Chanukah in Bowie on Wednesday December 17 at the Bowie Senior Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the outdoor lighting of a nine foot tall menorah, live entertainment, music, latkes, and indoor children’s crafts. The community event offers a chance for families and older residents across Prince George’s County to celebrate together, strengthening social ties and supporting cultural inclusion during Hanukkah, which runs from Dec. 14 to Dec. 22 in 2025.
Chabad of Bowie will bring a community Chanukah celebration to the Bowie Senior Center on Wednesday December 17 at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature an outdoor menorah lighting of a nine foot tall menorah, live entertainment including a juggling act, music, latkes and other food, and indoor activities for children such as crafts. Organizers invite residents of Prince George’s County to attend what is described as a family friendly community celebration during Hanukkah.
Planned activities are split between outdoor and indoor spaces to accommodate different ages and interests. The outdoor program centers on the menorah lighting and live performances, while the senior center will host children’s crafts and food service indoors. The format is intended to make the event accessible to older adults who use the senior center, as well as families with young children.
For Prince George’s County, local holiday gatherings such as this serve multiple roles beyond celebration. They provide social connection that can reduce isolation among older residents, create intergenerational opportunities for community members to meet, and increase visibility for Jewish traditions within a county known for its cultural diversity. Bringing an outdoor menorah and shared food into a public space can help normalize inclusion and mutual respect across faiths.
Public health and safety remain central considerations for community events. Organizers have asked attendees to RSVP in advance to aid planning for seating and food and to ensure the site can accommodate expected crowd size. Attendees are encouraged to take routine precautions around respiratory illnesses, and to prioritize the needs of older adults and people with mobility requirements when arriving and moving through the site.
This celebration is one of several local events marking Hanukkah from Dec. 14 to Dec. 22. Residents interested in attending should RSVP to the host organization so planners can prepare for a welcoming and safe evening for the entire community.
