Skirball Sukkah—Every year, the Skirball installs a sukkah in Founders Courtyard, behind the main lobby, offering shelter to anyone who would like to eat, reflect, and enjoy during regular hours. (October 1–31) 

Paper Sukkahs—Celebrate the joyous festival of Sukkot by constructing your own paper sukkah during Family Art Making. (Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, October 4–November 2)

Sukkot—Commemorating the journey of the Israelites through the desert after their exodus from Egypt and the bountiful fall harvest. (October 6–October 13)

Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House—Come see a vibrant, large-scale artwork by Black contemporary artist Therman Statom, who takes inspiration from Sukkot. (October 7, 2025–March 1, 2026)

Spotlight Tour: Glass Sukkah—Museum Fellow Jide Chikeruba offers a spotlight tour of Therman Statom’s Glass Sukkah on the FREE Thursday during Sukkot. (October 9)

Zeidler's Lunch Specials—During the holiday, Zeidler's Café will offer a special menu featuring stuffed foods with plenty of fall flavor—served to symbolize abundance and gratitude. (October 7–12) 

Dwell: Storytelling Theatre Performed by The Braid—Enjoy these funny, surprising, and heartwarming stories that explore the spaces in which we live. (October 12)

Member Preview Day—A Members-only opportunity to view our new fall exhibitions and hear from curators and special guests. (October 14)

Exhibition Opening—Fall 2025—In the spirit of Sukkot, the Skirball opens its doors to you! Join us for new exhibitions; holiday treats; and a chance to share art, history, and tradition with friends and neighbors. (October 16)

Sukkot is a festive, week-long holiday celebrating gratitude, nature, and community. Families and friends gather in temporary outdoor huts, called a sukkah, to eat, socialize, and appreciate life’s simple joys. ("Sukkot" is the plural form of sukkah.)

This joyful festival encourages everyone to slow down, reconnect with nature, and embrace hospitality by welcoming guests into their sukkah. It’s a reminder to celebrate life, even its fleeting moments.

Many Jewish people set up a sukkah and invite friends and family to celebrate the holiday in their own homes or synagogues during Sukkot, which takes place this year from October 6–13. For this reason, a few of the Skirball's Sukkot activities will take place throughout the entire month of October, allowing all community members to enjoy the Skirball’s harvest celebration. The Skirball will also continue to showcase Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House through next spring.