Family time is at the core of most holidays, alongside celebrating with a community of faith. In 2024, the Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown on Monday, April 22, and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, April 30. We’ve gathered up some kid-friendly Passover events for Seattle-area families, plus a few resources for your celebrations. Note that some events require preregistration. Happy Passover to all!
Community Passover events:
Sundays, April 7 and April 14: A couple of Chabad organizations in the area are cooking up a hands-on Model Matzah Bakery for families where they can learn about the importance of this staple holiday food and try their hand at making their own, from grinding their own wheat to baking the dough. Preregister.
- April 7, 10:30 a.m.–noon: Model Matzah Bakery
- April 14, 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Family Model Matzah Bakery
Sunday, April 14, 2:30–4 p.m.: Pre-Passover Seder Circus
Step under the big top for an unforgettable Passover experience the whole family will enjoy. Tightrope, mime, acrobatics and juggling are part of the circus fun (as well as learning about the 15 steps of the Seder). Kids will also make a Seder circus movie craft to take home. Preregister.
April 21–24: Passover Cupcakes
Order these delicious Passover-themed treats from Trophy Cupcakes, then pick them up at Seattle and Eastside-area locations April 21–24 to kick off your Passover celebration.
Monday, April 22: Join your neighborhood Chabad organization for a community Passover Seder. Make your reservation now at one of the locations below and enjoy gourmet Passover cuisine while participating in a meaningful and interactive family-friendly Seder.
- April 22, 7:30 p.m.: Passover Seder with Chabad Jewish Center of Renton
- April 22, 7:30 p.m.: Community Passover Seder with Chabad of North Seattle
- April 22, 7:30 p.m.: First Night Passover Seder with Eastside Torah Center
- April 22, 7:30 p.m.: Passover Community Seder with Chabad of Kirkland
- April 22, 7:30 p.m.: Community Passover Seder with Chabad of Olympia
- April 22, 7:45 p.m.: Communal Passover Seder with Chabad of Capitol Hill
- April 22, 7:45 p.m.: Mercer Island Community Seder with Chabad of Mercer Island
- April 22, 7:45 p.m.: Community Passover Seder with Chabad of the Central Cascades
- April 22, 7:45 p.m.: Community Passover Seder with Chabad of Shoreline
- April 22, 8 p.m.: Passover Seder with Chabad of NW Seattle
- April 22, 8 p.m.: Communal Passover Seder with Chabad of Queen Anne–Magnolia
- April 22, 8:30 p.m.: Community Passover Seder with Chabad of Pierce County
Tuesday, April 23, 6 p.m.: Kol Ami Community Seder
All are welcome to join the Kirkland-based Kol Ami community for a seder on the second eve of Passover. Preregister.
Tuesday, April 23, 6 p.m.: Community Seder at Bet Alef
Whether you choose to join in person or virtually, the Bet Alef Community Seder welcomes all for “Harmony of Heritage.” Preregister.
Tuesday, April 23, 5:30 p.m.: TBT Community Passover
Join Temple B’nai Torah for a family-friendly community seder on the second night of Passover. All are invited to sing along and enjoy a delicious meal. Register by April 16.
Thursday–Friday, April 25–26: Passover Lunches at Hillel UW
Hillel UW continues its 80-plus-year tradition of offering Kosher Passover lunches to the community. Enjoy a three-course meal of homemade gefilte fish, matzah ball soup, macaroons and more. Preregister.
Friday, April 26, 9:45 a.m.: Tot Shabbat at the J
Friday mornings are for Tot Shabbat at the Stroum Jewish Community Center! Bring your tots on the Friday during Passover (or any Friday) for dancing, singing and community connection. Tot Shabbat is geared towards kids ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. Free.
Resources for families:
Haggadahs for use at home:
Passover stories to read with kids: |
Editor’s note: This story originally published in 2021 and was updated in April 2024.
