Larchmont shop offers Chanukah-themed fun for the family • 11.30.10
Local kids can build and paint their own menorahs, make Chanukah candles, and play dreidel games at The Dreidel House, a holiday-themed shop at 1985 Palmer Ave., Larchmont.
Chanukah begins Wednesday evening.
The store is open through Dec. 12, from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
New attractions this year include a nine-foot-high dreidel that kids can go inside, and a “Kids in the Kosher Kitchen” cooking club for ages 6-13, to be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Participants will make donuts on Dec. 1 and latkes on Dec. 8.
Chanukah-themed activities for kids of all ages include building and painting menorahs, decorating mosaic dreidels and beading Chanukah bracelets and necklaces. Olive-oil refining shows and candle-making workshops are held throughout the day. The shop also features a toddler area and a retail space where adults can browse a large selection of Judaica.
Entry to the store and some activities are free. Crafts cost between $3 and $7.
For more information call, email info@jewishlarchmont.com.
CAPTION: Arts and crafts at The Dreidel House, a Chanukah-themed shop at 1985 Palmer Ave., Larchmont. (contributed photo)
