Sukkot Events at KK-JNF – October 2025

A Variety of Activities for the Entire Family in the Forests and Parks
Photo: Shutterstock
For any inquiries regarding unique accessibility adjustments, Please contact
pneyot-tzibur@kkl.org.il
 

Sukkeif in the Forest – The Four Species Festival of KKL-JNF

Keren Kayemet LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund invites you to an Israeli celebration for the entire family. You are invited to spend time in creative areas that include a variety of workshops, to enjoy the activities in Ropes Park in nature and to sing together with leading artists: On Wednesday – Lee Biran and Eliana Tidhar in a Performance of HaKeves HaShisha Asar Songs, on Thursday – Ness Ve Stilla will have the entire family jumping up and down.

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Thursday, 16-17 Tishrei 5786, October 8-9, 2025, at 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00. Free of charge. By advance registration only, here.

Where? Ben Shemen Forest.

Accessibility: For questions and clarifications regarding the festival and accessibility requirements, you may contact by e-mail KKL@KAPAIM.CO.IL or by telephone at 03-5711575 extension 3 on Sun.-Thu. at 09:00-15:00, on Fridays and holiday eves at 09:00-12:00 and during Chol HaMoed Sukkot on the days of the event.

"An Olive Harvest Like Old Times" – A Family Experience at the Olive Groves of KKL-JNF

We expect to see you at the olive groves of KKL-JNF at three different locations for a family experience like old times. The activity includes: An olive harvest – we will harvest the fruit into containers for collecting olives, guided tours, creative workshops, activities for children. The duration of the activity is about two to three hours.
Free of charge. No prior registration.

When?
Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Thursday, 17 Tishrei 5786, October 9, 2025.

Where?
The Kabri Forest Archeological Park at 10:00-14:00.
Waze: The KKL-JNF Offices in the Western Galilee region, Kabri.
The event is accessible to wheelchairs. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms.

Where?
Tel Hadid. Ben Shemen Forest at 09:00-16:00.
Waze: The Memorial site for Corps of Logistics, from there, follow the guiding signage.
The event is not accessible to wheelchairs.

Where? The KKL-JNF Gilat Tree Nursery.
Waze: The KKL-JNF Offices, Southern Region.
The event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms.

An Israeli Sukkot Celebration

Sukkot Celebrations at the Birya Fortress

A KKL-JNF activity for the entire family. In the program: a short guided tour in the Fortress and in the area of the observatory, activity stations on the holidays of Tishrei and creating from nature, a magic and juggling workshop, a drummers' circle with "To Jam for Heaven" – world music, the play "That's Not How to Build the Sukkah", from the Schilman Theater – An Environmental Theater (at 11:00).

When?
Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday, 16 Tishrei 5786, October 8, 2025, at 10:00-14:00.

Where? Birya Fortress Camping Park, Birya Forest.
Waze: Birya Fortress.

The event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms.

A Green Festival at Nahal HaMe'ara

This year we celebrate Sukkot in nature. In the program: guided tours for the entire family, activities for children, green creations, extreme sports, information stations, food stands and surprises. The event is in cooperation with the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council, the Society for the Protection of Nature and the Nature and Parks Authority.

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday, 16 Tishrei 5786, October 8, 2025, at 10:00-15:00.

Where? Nahal HaMe'ara.
Waze: Route 3855 Green – Nahal HaMe'ara, the entrance is across Moshav Zano'ah.

The event is not accessible to wheelchairs.


Sukkot at the Ilanot Arboretum

A Sukkot celebration in a unique forest, with no other like it in Israel, in which 350 species of trees from around the world grow side by side. The public is invited to visit the Ilanot Visitor Center, go on guided tours in the Arboretum, among which the Four Species are represented, enjoy workshops and activity stations for the entire family, to play "Otzar BaSukkah" and "Havayaar Ilanot" using smartphones and to watch a fun juggling show.

When?
Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Thursday, 16-17 Tishrei 5786, October 8-9, 2025, at 10:00-17:00.

Where? The Ilanot Arboretum.
Waze: The Ilanot Arboretum (listed below as Pardesiya).

The event is accessible to wheelchairs. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms. For additional information regarding accessibility at the Arboretum, click here.

Celebration in Horshim Forest

Sukkot for the entire Family in Horshim Forest, enjoy a variety of creative and artistic workshops, musical activities and a familiarization tour of the nearby surroundings.

When?
Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Thursday, 17 Tishrei 5786, October 9, 2025, at 09:00-16:00.

Where? Horshim Forest (Hasusim Camping Park)
Waze: Horshim Forest, entrance from Horshim (Hasusim Camping Park).
From main entrance to the forest drive down the partially paved road, after about 600 meters you reach an intersection. Hasusim Camping Park Is located to the left of the intersection in the shade of eucalyptus trees.

The event is not accessible to wheelchairs.


A Sukkot Celebration in Hulda Forest

A magical journey among the trees that includes diverse workshops, a sound and movement experience art the heart of the forest, a nature playroom and creative areas.

When?
Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Thursday, 17 Tishrei 5786, October 9, 2025, at 10:00-16:00.

Where? Herzl House at Hulda Forest.
Waze: Herzl House – Seasonal Cultural House at Hulda Forest, Hulda.

Registration and payment at the Council website.

The event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms.

Activities at Beer Sheva River Park

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Thursday, 17 Tishrei 5786, October 9, 2025, at 16:00-20:00.

Where? Beer Sheva River Park.
Waze: Beer Sheva River Park.

The event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms.

Autumn of Handicrafts at Zippori Stream

The public is invited to an ancient handicrafts fair at Zippori Stream. A magical experience for the entire family: ancient handicrafts, creative workshops, an artists' fair, living music, local food and tours on the Zippori Stream trails. In addition, unique in-depth workshops for a token payment and upon advance registration: Weaving wicker benches, weaving reeds, a fermentation workshop, a natural pharmaceutical workshop, wood carving.

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Friday, 18 Tishrei 5786, October 10, 2025, at 10:00-15:00.

Where? Shimshit Entrance, Zippori Stream Trail.

For additional information click here.

Sukkot in Emek HaTkhelet Park

An Israeli Sukkot celebration in the spirit of the holiday, which includes guided tours, creative stations, a drummers' circle and more.

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Sunday, 20 Tishrei 5786, October 12, 2025, at 10:00-14:00.

Where? Emek HaTkhelet Park.
Waze: Emek HaTkhelet Park.

The event is not accessible.

Information Stations in KKL-JNF Forest

KKL-JNF guides await you in the forests and parks, to provide you with information on the location and recommendations for hiking trails.

United States Independence Park

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Friday, 16-18 Tishrei 5786, October 8-10, 2025, Sunday, 20 Tishrei 5786, October 12, 2025, 08:30-17:30

  • The Bar Bahar Station in the United States Independence Park 
  • Sataf – Upper parking lot


Britannia Park

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Thursday, 16-17 Tishrei 5786, October 8-9, 2025, at 08:00-16:00.

  • Acanthus parking, Britannia Park
  • At the entrance to Statues Road in Tzora Forest


Nahal HaShofet

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Thursday, 16-17 Tishrei 5786, October 8-9, 2025, Sunday, 20 Tishrei 5786, October 12, 2025, at 09:00-16:00.

  • Nahal HaShofet


The Lower Galilee

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Friday, 16-18 Tishrei 5786, October 8-10, 2025, at 09:00-15:00.

  • The Lookout – Switzerland Forest
  • Har Ša'ul in HaGilboa
  • Shimshit Entrance - Zippori Stream Trail
  • Park Hama'ayanot


The Western Galilee

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Friday, 16-18 Tishrei 5786, October 8-10, 2025, at 09:00-16:00.

  • Goren Park
  • Adamit Park
  • Carmel Gate


The Upper Galilee

When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Thursday, 16-17 Tishrei 5786, October 8-9, 2025, Sunday, 20 Tishrei 5786, October 12, 2025, 09:00-16:00.

  • HaTkhelet Park
  • Birya Fortress
  • Farod Camping Park
  • Mevo Hama
  • Ein Tawfiq
  • Ha-Yarden Park
  • Dalyot Camping Park

The 8th KKL-JNF Tzaparaton

Keren Kayemet LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund invites you to celebrate an exciting event in which hundreds of millions of birds will be migrating over the skies of Israel on their way to Africa.

For additional information click here.