Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of July 29, 2026

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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Jul 29–Aug 4
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has finally reached the point where the walk to the park feels less like a morning stroll and more like a tactical mission to find the nearest patch of shade. If you’re already panic-signing up for fall sports because you can’t bear the thought of another indoor Tuesday in October, you’re in good company.
In today’s list:
•  Pier 13 hosts wellness sessions
•  Youth sports registration opens
•  Main Street Pops market returns
Let’s get to it.
WATERFRONT WAKE UP CALL
Get some movement and shopping in while enjoying the waterfront breeze at the Pier 13 stage.
When: Saturday, August 1, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Pier 13 Stage
 
TINY STARS IN TRAINING
This free program is a great way for your toddlers and preschoolers to get an introduction to the performing arts.
When: Saturday, August 1
Where: Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free · Ages toddlers and preschool aged children
 
GIGGLE AND GROOVE
Baby Music Class 🎈🎢
Take the kids to Columbus Park for a half-hour session of music and dancing with Ms. Dana.
When: Thursday, July 30, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Where: Columbus Park
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
BOOKS AND BIG DREAMS
Matilda Jr. The Musical 🎈🎭
Support local youth performers by catching this production of Matilda Jr. at the Mile Square Theatre.
When: Saturday, August 1, 7:00 PM
Where: Mile Square Theatre, 1400 Clinton St, Hoboken
 
SHOP TIL YOU DROP
Support our local creative community by browsing the unique, handmade treasures available at this curated market.
When: Saturday, August 1
Where: Hoboken, NJ
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Wednesday, July 29
🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch!
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement!
🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Basketball program for girls in 5th through 8th grade.
🎈⚾ Summer Baseball 6-to-9-year-olds – Summer baseball clinic for children aged 6 to 9.
🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: WEDNESDAY 5-to-12 year-olds – Weekly gymnastics program for children ages 5 to 12.
🎈 JV & Varsity – Instructional drop-off sports program for preschool through 2nd grade covering multiple sports.
🎈🎨 Summer Camp & Kids Art Classes – Various summer camp sessions and daily art classes for kids ages 1+ including drawing, sensory play, and sculpture.
🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Co-ed 3rd & 4th Grade – Co-ed basketball program for 3rd and 4th graders.
🎈🎢 TIA Soccer – Instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on game play, passing, shooting, and teamwork.
🎈 Sluggers – Sport-focused class for children ages 18 months up to 3 years to work on coordination and motor skills.
🎈🌳 Art in the Park DROP IN – Drop-in art session for families and kids.
🎈🎢 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour drop-off sports-inspired pre-k prep class focusing on play, movement, and sports skills.
🎈 Rookie – Sport-focused class for ages 2.5-3.5 years designed to develop coordination, motor skills, and sports fundamentals.
🎈🎢 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused class for toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years focusing on coordination, strength, balance, and socialization.
🎈🎨 Summer Art Classes in Hoboken 2026 – Ongoing summer art classes for students in the Hoboken area.
🎈 Stamp Your Way Around BCCLS – A fun-filled journey to discover the BCCLS logo hidden in participating libraries.
🎈 TIA Elite – Fitness program blending strength and fitness training with high-energy challenges and circuits.
Thursday, July 30
🎈🎨 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour sports-inspired pre-k prep class designed to develop independence through play, sports, crafts, and snack time.
🎈πŸ₯Ž Summer Softball 6-to-9-Year-Olds – Summer softball program for children aged 6 to 9.
🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Boys 7th-8th Grade – Basketball program for boys in 7th and 8th grade.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Afternoon Story Time – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement!
🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – A recurring weekly arts and crafts workshop held at the museum for children and families.
🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: THURSDAY 5-to-12 year-olds – Weekly gymnastics program for children ages 5 to 12.
🎈 Stamp Your Way Around BCCLS – A fun-filled journey to discover the BCCLS logo hidden in participating libraries.
🎈🀸 Enhanced Play for kids every Thursday – Sessions by age and or open gym – Sessions by age and or open gym for kids.
🎈🎨 Summer Art Classes in Hoboken 2026 – Summer art classes offered in Hoboken for various age groups.
🎈 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused class for children ages 18 months to 2.5 years that helps develop coordination, strength, balance, and locomotor skills through variou…
🎈🎢 Rookie – A sport-focused class for children ages 2.5-3.5 years focusing on fundamentals of many different sports with music and movement.
🎈 Sluggers – A sport-focused class for children ages 18 months to 3 years aimed at developing physical skills and social interaction.
🎈🎢 TIA Soccer – Instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on fundamentals, drills, and team play.
🎈 Jv & Varsity – Instructional multi-sport class designed to teach fundamentals of various sports while developing gross and fine motor skills.
🎈🎢 TIA Cheer – A cheerleading program focusing on fundamental elements like motions, jumps, dance, and stunts in an inclusive environment.
🎈 Week 5: Theme--Hoboken Wildlife Drop In – A drop-in arts program focused on the theme of Hoboken wildlife for children aged 6-14.
Friday, July 31
🎈 Feel Good Friday – On Fridays, check out a book and enjoy a sweet treat!
🎈⚽ Yoga Story Time – An active story time for your little yogi!
🎈🎭 Roald Dahl's Matilda Jr. – A musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's story about a young girl with a vivid imagination who leads a rebellion against grown-ups.
🎈 Stamp Your Way Around BCCLS – A fun-filled journey to discover the BCCLS logo hidden in participating libraries.
🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: FRIDAY 5-to-12 year-olds – Weekly gymnastics instruction for children aged 5 to 12.
Saturday, August 1
🎈⚽ Flexible Dance Program – Enroll in dance classes with the flexibility to cancel at any time. Students can choose from various dance styles and are eligible for recitals.
Sunday, August 2
🎈⚽ Pier 13 Hoboken: Shuva Dance Party – A family-friendly waterfront dance party with a live DJ featuring music for toddlers, big kids, and parents.
Monday, August 3
🎈⚾ Summer Baseball 6-to-9-year-olds – Youth baseball program for children ages 6-9.
🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Youth summer basketball program for girls in 5th-8th grade.
Tuesday, August 4
🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Basketball program for girls in grades 5 through 8.
🎈🎨 Art in the Park DROP IN – Drop-in art class for kids held in the park.
🎈 National Night Out - Hoboken – An annual community-building event bringing neighbors, law enforcement, and first responders together.
🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: TUESDAY 5-to-12-year-olds – Weekly summer gymnastics class for children aged 5-12.
Don't say we didn't warn you
Deadlines creeping up ⏳
🎨 Waitlist onlyWeek 2: Theme--The Hudson River
Weekly summer arts program themed around the Hudson River for kids in grades 1-9.
🎨 Waitlist onlyWeek 5: Theme--Hoboken Wildlife
Weekly summer arts program about local wildlife for kids in grades 1-9.
🎨 Expected AugustHoboken Rec fall youth sports registration
Soccer, flag football and tennis for the fall season run through RecDesk. The city announces openings mainly by Nixle email rather than posting a calendar, so sign up for Nixle at hobokennj.gov/emergency-notifications if you don't want to miss it.
🎨 Sun, Aug 9Flexible Dance Program
A monthly enrollment program for various dance styles. Students can enroll in classes and benefit from recital eligibility.
🎨 Sun, Aug 9Grown Up and Me Program
A completely free dance program for toddlers and preschool aged children.
🎨 Mon, Aug 10My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Classes
Fitness classes for children focusing on strength, balance, coordination, and social skills.
 
📅 Full events calendar
🏫 Daycare report cards
🎭 Classes & programs
👶 Expecting? Start here
 
 
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