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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 4–10
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| Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has finally hit that specific point where every playground slide in town feels like a death trap for your toddler’s thighs. We are officially in the part of August where the only survival strategy is alternating between the air conditioning and the nearest sprinkler until school starts again. |
In today’s list: | • Jack and Bill host story time | | • Ben Butler plays Church Square Park | | • Hoboken wildlife theme session begins |
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| Let’s get to it. |
ONCE UPON A TIME |
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| Head over to the Grand Street Branch for a morning of books and crafts without spending a dime. |
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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PIER PRESSURE RELIEVED |
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| The waterfront is hosting a morning of movement and shopping, which is a great way to enjoy the river breeze. |
When: Saturday, August 8, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Pier 13 Stage |
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GET CRAFTY WITH IT |
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| Stop by the Hoboken Historical Museum for their monthly session that combines reading with creative hands-on projects. |
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 safety demos and wellness booths, making it a productive way to connect with the neighborhood. |
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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| Pack a blanket for this free outdoor performance at Church Square Park featuring a professional musician who has toured 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 📅 |
Tuesday, August 4 |
| 🎈 JV & Varsity – Instructional sports program for preschool to 2nd grade students focused on fundamental skills and team scenarios. |
| 🎈⚽ Grown Up and Me Program – A completely free dance program for toddlers and preschool aged children to explore the performing arts. |
| 🎈⚽ Flexible Dance Program – Flexible monthly enrollment for various dance styles allowing students to progress through the semester and participate in recitals. |
| 🎈🎶 TIA Elite – A program for boys and girls ages 9-13 focusing on strength training, fitness, and agility through circuits and team games. |
| 🎈🎶 TIA Soccer – An instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on fundamentals, drills, and team play. |
| 🎈 Sluggers – A sport-focused class for children ages 18 months to 3 years aimed at building confidence and independence through sports activities. |
| 🎈 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour sports-inspired pre-k prep class for athletes ages 2.5-4 years focused on play, movement, and developing independence. |
| 🎈 Rookie – A sport-focused class for children ages 2.5-3.5 years designed to teach fundamental motor skills and sports basics through a consistent routine. |
| 🎈 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused class for children ages 18 months to 2.5 years that helps develop coordination, strength, and socialization through various sports. |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: TUESDAY 5-to-12-year-olds – Weekly summer gymnastics class for children aged 5-12. |
| 🎈📚 BookBike Story Time – Catch the BookBike every Tuesday at Columbus Park in Hoboken! |
| 🎈🎨 Rise & Read – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft! |
| 🎈🥎 Summer Softball: 10-to-12-year-olds – Summer softball program for children aged 10 to 12. |
| 🎈🎨 Art in the Park DROP IN – Drop-in art class for kids held in the park. |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Basketball program for girls in grades 5 through 8. |
Wednesday, August 5 |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: WEDNESDAY 5-to-12 year-olds – Weekly summer gymnastics program for children aged 5 to 12. |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈⚾ Summer Baseball 6-to-9-year-olds – Summer baseball clinic for children aged 6 to 9 years old. |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Co-ed 3rd & 4th Grade – Summer basketball program for 3rd and 4th grade students. |
| 🎈🥎 Summer Softball: 10-to-12-year-olds – Softball program for children aged 10 to 12. |
| 🎈🎶 Church Square Park Wednesday Evening Concert Series: Ben Butler Band – Weekly summer concert series featuring the Ben Butler Band. |
| 🎈 Dinosaurs Arise – Join us for a prehistoric adventure! |
| 🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch! |
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. |
| 🎈⚽ 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… |
| 🎈📚 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 class hosted at the museum. |
| 🎈🎶 Latin Night – Live Latin music as part of Hoboken’s Cultural Affairs 2026 Summer Concert Series. |
| 🎈🎶 Polka Dot – Live music performance as part of the Hoboken Farmers Market Music Thursdays series. |
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: 10-to-12-year-olds – Summer softball session for youth aged 10 to 12. |
| 🎈🎨 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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