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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 6–12
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| Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has reached that specific, soul-crushing level where the walk to Church Square Park feels like a marathon through a steam room. If you can manage to keep the kids from melting down before we hit the shade, consider it a victory for the week. |
In today’s list: | • Therapy dogs visit story time | | • Pier 13 wellness event begins | | • Kurt Gardiner art reception opens |
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| Let’s get to it. |
PAWS FOR A STORY |
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| Head to the Main Library for a session where the kids can listen to stories alongside Riley Maverick Mills. |
When: Sunday, August 9, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Main Library
Details: Free · Ages Kids |
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WATERFRONT WELLNESS WAVES |
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| Spend a morning on the waterfront taking in the river views while you browse the shops and get moving. |
When: Saturday, August 8, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Pier 13 Stage |
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GET THE PICTURE |
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| Pop into the Hoboken Historical Museum for the afternoon to view the new exhibition by Kurt Gardiner. |
When: Sunday, August 9, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum |
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FARM FRESH FUN |
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| Ron Albanese is performing music and comedy at the Southwest Resiliency Park to keep the kids entertained while you browse the farmers' market. |
When: Thursday, August 6, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Southwest Resiliency Park, 58 Jackson St, Hoboken
Details: Free · Ages Kids |
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NOTES IN THE PARK |
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| Pack a blanket for this soulful R&B performance in Church Square Park, part of the annual Wednesday evening series. |
When: Wednesday, August 12, 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 📅 |
Thursday, August 6 |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Gymnastics: THURSDAY 5-to-12 year-olds – Weekly summer gymnastics program for children aged 5 to 12. |
| 🎈📚 Afternoon Story Time – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈🎶 Latin Night – Live Latin music as part of Hoboken’s Cultural Affairs 2026 Summer Concert Series. |
| 🎈🎶 Polka Dot Music Performance – Live musical performance at the Hoboken Farmers Market. |
| 🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – A recurring weekly arts and crafts class hosted at the museum. |
| 🎈⚽ Summer Basketball: Girls 5th-8th Grade – Summer basketball session for girls in grades 5 through 8. |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time – Join us for board books, finger play rhymes, and lapsit songs! |
Friday, August 7 |
| 🎈🎨 Art in the Park DROP IN – Drop-in art class for children and families held in the park. |
| 🎈⚾ 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. |
| 🎈🥎 Summer Softball: 6-to-9-Year-Olds – Youth softball clinic for children aged 6-9. |
| 🎈 Feel Good Friday – On Fridays, check out a book and enjoy a sweet treat! |
Saturday, August 8 |
| 🎈🎨 Second Saturday Story Time & Crafts – A family-friendly story time and craft session held on the second Saturday of the month. |
| 🎈🎨 Story Time with Jack and Bill – Join us for a fun Saturday morning story time and craft at the Grand Street Branch! |
Monday, August 10 |
| 🎈🎨 Maker Monday- at Grand – Join us for crafts at the Grand Street Branch on Mondays! |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time – Join us for board books, finger play rhymes, and lapsit songs! |
| 🎈🎨 Crafternoons- at the Learning Center – Meet HPL staff for fun, games, crafting and more at our "Little Library" at 401 Harrison St. |
Tuesday, August 11 |
| 🎈📚 BookBike Story Time- at Columbus Park – Catch the BookBike every Tuesday at Columbus Park in Hoboken! |
| 🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft! |
Wednesday, August 12 |
| 🎈🎨 Back to School Community Game Day – An afternoon of music, fun games, school supplies, crafts, and food for families. |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday- at Grand – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch! |
| 🎈🎶 Church Square Park Wednesday Evening Concert Series: George Naha and The Aftertones – Weekly summer concert series featuring George Naha and The Aftertones. |
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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