Tirat Carmel is filled with a festive atmosphere with a series of events and activities for the whole family for the holiday of Sukkot. The city offers a connection between nature, culture and community, from a community olive harvest and olive oil fair, through plays and creative activities for children, to the traditional Ein Kedem parade and festive second laps of the String Bridge.
Opening the holiday in nature: olive harvest and olive oil fair
On Monday, September 28, 2026, the holiday events will open with Community olive harvest To be held between 08:00 and 11:00 AM at several locations throughout the city. Participation is free of charge and requires advance registration, and each participant will later receive a bottle of olive oil produced from the olives harvested.
Later today, between 11:00 AM and 14:00 PM, there will be Festive Olive Oil Fair With sales stands, olive products, activities for children and a special olive pressing station, free of charge.
Singers and artists in the courtyard of the municipal library
On Tuesday, 29.9.26, at 16:00 PM, the performance will take place in the courtyard of the municipal library. "Singing Poets for Children" The Treasure Theater, a musical performance for the whole family in a happy and creative Israeli atmosphere.
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, an activity will take place. Crafts for children in the atmosphere of Sukkot: Origami, Sukkah decorations, coloring stations and other activities, all in the courtyard of the municipal library.
Marching to Ein Kedem – the tradition continues
On Thursday, 1.10.26, at 09:00, there will be The traditional Ein Kedem marchMeeting point: The beginning of the stream path, at the end of Carob Street. During the march, there will be musical activities, a drum circle, craft booths, food and drink, and information booths.
Participants are asked to bring water, high shoes and sunscreen. The shuttle service will operate from parking lots in the city: Chartzit Parking Lot, Darka Shifman School and the municipal library.
Ending the holidays with joy: Second laps on the string bridge
On the eve of Simchat Torah, Saturday, October 3, 26, at 7:30 PM, there will be Second lap celebration At the Gesher HaMitarim Bridge. The event will last until 23:00 PM and will include laps, music and dancing in a communal Simchat Torah atmosphere.
Mayor of Tirat Carmel, Dodo Cohen, said: "The Tishrei holidays are a wonderful opportunity to get out of the house, meet neighbors and friends, and celebrate together as a community. This year, we have prepared a variety of activities that connect nature, tradition, culture, and family, from the harvest and the march to the Simchat Torah celebrations."
Director of the Culture and Recreation Department, Dor Alkalai, added: "We structured the Sukkot events so that every family can find an activity that suits them, crafts and shows for children, an olive harvest that connects us to nature and the land, the Ein Kedem march and second laps that end the holiday season with great joy."
Tirat Carmel invites all residents to celebrate together in nature, on the streets and in the community and end the Tishrei holidays with joy and unity.
How do you register for the olive harvest and what date is it?
There is an error in the publication date of the Israeli Olive Festival:
9.10 is released on Friday and not as advertised in the flyer.