Light Up Wayne: A Hanukkah Community Celebration

December 2, 2025
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Radnor Parks & Recreation commemorates the miracle of Hanukkah with a first-ever festival--complete with music, food and a menorah lighting.

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather, the Inaugural Light Up Wayne Event has been postponed until Saturday, December 20th starting at 3:30 PM.

Radnor Parks & Recreation is commemorating the miracle of Hanukkah with a first-ever festival–complete with music, free food and a nine-foot menorah lighting. Light Up Wayne is being held at the Wayne Train Station on Saturday, December 20th from 3:30pm. Everyone is welcome to spread light and joy with one another.

“This event is about is connecting our community’s spirit through the Festival of Lights. There are many Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in the area, and we wanted to bring a Hanukkah Menorah Lighitng event that would engage the vibrant and diverse Radnor community in a way it never has before. What started as a simple gathering quickly evolved into a greater festival as Wayne business owners, local organizations, and resident interest surged with support,” enthused Tammy Cohen–Director of Radnor Township’s Parks and Recreation Department. We went one-on-one with Tammy to learn more about this special afternoon. — “This event is about is connecting our community’s spirit through the Festival of Lights. There are many Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in the area, and we wanted to bring a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting event that would engage the vibrant and diverse Radnor community in a way it never has before. What started as a simple gathering quickly evolved into a greater festival as Wayne business owners, local organizations, and resident interest surged with support,” enthused Tammy Cohen–Director of Radnor Township’s Parks and Recreation Department.

We went one-on-one with Tammy Cohen, Director of Parks & Recreation for Radnor Township, to learn more about this special afternoon.

AroundMainLine: How did the idea of a Festival of Lights for Radnor Township come about?

Tammy: The inaugural Light Up Wayne Hanukkah Festival developed organically with Wayne resident and Senior Clergy Leader at Temple Brith Achim King of Prussia, Cantor Tifani Coyot, uniting together with our department and the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia through her energy and passion to combine for a shared vision to celebrate the joy, light, and miracle of Hanukkah!

AroundMainLine: The Wayne Train Station is a great location for “Light Up Wayne.” It is an anchor of downtown. What can the community expect when they arrive?

Tammy: This is an ‘everything is free’ event that welcomes people of all ages and background from the Main Line and Philadelphia community to attend. Where to begin? It will include the following–with more activities that continue to be added to this inaugural event sensation:

Electrifying entertainment presence of live music performance led by Cantor Tifani Coyot, Senior Clergy of Temple Brith Achim joined by the Shir Squad youth and adult ensembles
Israeli dancing and music by Rak-Dan Entertainment
Hanukkah-themed photo booth with unlimited pictures
Free food from King of Prussia’s The Kibitz Room featuring matzo ball shooters, mini latkes, and brisket sliders
Free hot chocolate & coffee courtesy of Wayne’s own Mad Anthony Wayne Cafe (located right at the train station!)
Lipkin’s Bakery’s Sufganiyot variety of donut flavors, Elegance Café cookies, The Sugaree gelt candy
Variety of children’s themed activities and crafts with dreidel games, jewelry making, and much more
Hanukkah Pop-Up Shop
Grand Finale: 9 foot menorah lighting

AroundMainLine: There is always a great opportunity for community at holiday events–honoring one another’s faith.

Tammy: This is a communal moment for us to celebrate. All families, regardless of faith backgrounds from across the Main Line and Philadelphia area, are welcome to join together and take part in this special event, and to be part of something really special…spreading the universal message of light and courage through the miracle of Hanukkah.

Light Up Wayne promises to be a treasured Hanukkah tradition for many years to come for Main Line families.

Light Up Wayne

What: Radnor Township’s First Ever Community Hanukkah Celebration
When: Due to weather, the Inaugural Light Up Wayne Event has been postponed until Saturday, December 20th starting at 3:30 PM.
Where: Corner of North Wayne Avenue & Station Road: Wayne Train Station
Catered Complimentary Food: The Kibitz Room, King of Prussia and Elegance Cafe, Wayne

More information about Light Up Wayne Here →