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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 3–9
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| Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity is currently thick enough to wear as a coat, and my children have officially reached the point in summer break where they are fighting over who gets to stand in front of the freezer. We are all just white-knuckling it until school starts, so here is a way to occupy them before the next round of indoor screaming begins. |
In today’s list: | • Jack and Bill host story time | | • Pier 13 features wellness event | | • Ben Butler Band plays park concert |
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ONCE UPON A WEEKEND |
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| Head over to the Grand Street Branch for a free morning of stories and crafts in the children's room. |
When: Saturday, August 8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids |
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SEA YOU AT THE MAT |
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| Get some movement in on the waterfront with a morning of shopping and wellness activities at the Pier 13 stage. |
When: Saturday, August 8, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Pier 13 Stage |
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BOOKED FOR THE DAY |
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| The Historical Museum hosts this monthly session, perfect for settling into a routine of stories and crafts with the kids. |
When: Saturday, August 8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum |
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PARTY |
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| Church Square Park is hosting community activities, safety demonstrations, and wellness booths for an evening out. |
When: Tuesday, August 4, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Church Square Park, 400 Garden St., Hoboken |
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MUSIC TO OUR EARS |
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| Bring a blanket to Church Square Park for this free outdoor show featuring a musician who has played with Sting. |
When: Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Church Square Park, 400 Garden St, Hoboken
Details: Free · Ages All ages |
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Events |
Coming up this week 📅 |
Monday, August 3 |
| 🎈🥎 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. |
| 🎈🎶 School of Rock - Hoboken – School of Rock provides music instruction including guitar, bass, and drum lessons for young beginners and adults. |
| 🎈🎨 Garden Street School of the Performing Arts Classes – The performing arts school offers various classes including ballet, tap, jazz, and theater for all ages. |
| 🎈 Monday to Thursday Summer Cheer Camp 8/3-8/6 – A four-day summer cheer camp for youth. |
| 🎈🎨 Maker Monday – Join us for crafts at the Grand Street Branch on Mondays! |
Tuesday, August 4 |
| 🎈🥎 Summer Softball: 10-to-12-year-olds – Summer softball program for children aged 10 to 12. |
| 🎈🎨 Rise & Read – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft! |
| 🎈📚 BookBike Story Time – Catch the BookBike every Tuesday at Columbus Park in Hoboken! |
| 🎈⚽ 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 |
| 🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch! |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Co-ed 3rd & 4th Grade – Summer basketball program for 3rd and 4th grade students. |
| 🎈🎶 Church Square Park Wednesday Evening Concert Series: Ben Butler Band – Weekly summer concert series featuring the Ben Butler Band. |
| 🎈⚾ Summer Baseball 10-to-12-year-olds – Summer baseball program for children aged 10 to 12. |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: TUESDAY 5-to-12-year-olds – Weekly summer gymnastics class for children aged 5 to 12. |
| 🎈🥎 Summer Softball: 10-to-12-year-olds – Softball program for children aged 10 to 12. |
| 🎈 Dinosaurs Arise – Join us for a prehistoric adventure! |
Thursday, August 6 |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: THURSDAY 5-to-12 year-olds – Weekly summer gymnastics program for children aged 5 to 12. |
| 🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – A recurring weekly arts and crafts class hosted at the museum. |
| 🎈🎶 Latin Night – Live Latin music as part of Hoboken’s Cultural Affairs 2026 Summer Concert Series. |
| 🎈📚 Afternoon Story Time – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Summer basketball session for girls in grades 5 through 8. |
| 🎈⚽ Family Fun at the Farmers' Market: Sunshine & Good Times – Ron Albanese presents a fun-filled music, dance, and comedy show for all, at the Southwest Farmers' Market. Part of the City of Hoboken's free Thursda… |
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 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. |
| 🎈 Feel Good Friday – On Fridays, check out a book and enjoy a sweet treat! |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Basketball program for girls in 5th through 8th grade. |
Sunday, August 9 |
| 🎈 Opening Reception for Kurt Gardiner – Attend the opening reception for the exhibition by Kurt Gardiner. |
Don't say we didn't warn you |
Deadlines creeping up ⏳ |
🎨 Waitlist only – Week 2: Theme--The Hudson River
Weekly summer arts program themed around the Hudson River for kids in grades 1-9. |
🎨 Waitlist only – Week 5: Theme--Hoboken Wildlife
A week-long summer arts program focused on local wildlife. |
🎨 Registration closed – Fitness in the Park
Outdoor fitness program series held through the summer months. |
🎨 Registration closed – Monday Competitive Pickleball 7am-9am
Competitive pickleball session. |
🎨 Registration closed – Tuesday Adv. /Intermediate Pickleball 7am-9am
Pickleball for advanced and intermediate players. |
🎨 Registration closed – Wednesday Competitive Pickleball 7am-9am
Competitive pickleball session. |
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Thanks! |
Thanks for reading. If something in here was useful, forward it to the friend who asks in the group chat every Friday what there is to do with the kids this weekend.
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A Little List · Hoboken, NJ
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