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Hoboken with kids — week of August 1, 2026

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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 1–7
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity is currently thick enough to wear, and I am officially tired of pretending that playground gravel doesn't burn bare feet in ninety-degree heat. If you’re feeling the mid-summer drag, take comfort in the fact that we are officially in the "everyone is signing up for fall sports" panic, so at least we can suffer through the registration portals together.
In today’s list:
•  Pier 13 hosts wellness event
•  Matilda Jr stage production opens
•  Fall youth sports registration begins
Let’s get to it.
WATERFRONT WELLNESS WAVES
Head to the waterfront stage for a morning of shopping and movement with a view of the city skyline.
When: Saturday, August 1, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Pier 13 Stage
 
TINY TALENT SHOWCASE
These performing arts sessions are completely free for your toddler or preschooler.
When: Saturday, August 1
Where: Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free · Ages toddler and preschool
 
FARM FRESH FUN
Catch Ron Albanese for a mix of music, dance, and comedy at the Southwest Resiliency Park farmers' market.
When: Thursday, August 6, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Southwest Resiliency Park, 58 Jackson St, Hoboken
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
A LITTLE BIG DEAL
Matilda Jr. The Musical 🎈🎭
Support our local talent by catching this youth production at the Mile Square Theatre.
When: Saturday, August 1, 7:00 PM
Where: Mile Square Theatre, 1400 Clinton St, Hoboken
 
GET ARTSY THIS SUMMER
Keep the kids busy with these creative art sessions running all summer long across town.
When: Saturday, August 1
Where: Hoboken, NJ
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
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.
🎈🎢 Main Street Pops Artisan Markets – A monthly curated market showcasing a selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans.
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
🎈πŸ₯Ž Summer Softball: 10-to-12-year-olds – Youth softball program for children aged 10 to 12.
🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Youth summer basketball program for girls in 5th-8th grade.
Tuesday, August 4
🎈 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.
🎈⚽ 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.
Wednesday, August 5
🎈🎢 Ben Butler Band at Church Square Park Concert Series – Weekly outdoor concert series featuring the Ben Butler Band in the heart of Hoboken.
🎈⚾ Summer Baseball 6-to-9-year-olds – Summer baseball clinic for children aged 6 to 9 years old.
🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: TUESDAY 5-to-12-year-olds – Weekly summer gymnastics class for children aged 5 to 12.
🎈πŸ₯Ž Summer Softball: 10-to-12-year-olds – Softball program for children aged 10 to 12.
Thursday, August 6
🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Summer basketball session for girls in grades 5 through 8.
🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: THURSDAY 5-to-12 year-olds – Weekly summer gymnastics program for children aged 5 to 12.
Friday, August 7
🎈⚾ Summer Baseball 6-to-9-year-olds – Summer baseball program for kids aged 6 to 9.
🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: FRIDAY 5-to-12 year-olds – Weekly gymnastics class for children aged 5 to 12.
🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Basketball program for girls in 5th through 8th grade.
🎈πŸ₯Ž Summer Softball: 6-to-9-Year-Olds – Youth softball clinic for children aged 6-9.
🎈🎨 Art in the Park DROP IN – Drop-in art class for children and families held in the park.
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
A week-long summer arts program focused on local wildlife.
🎨 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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