Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of August 8, 2026

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Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 8–14
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has finally hit that specific, swampy register that turns every stroller commute into a full-body workout. If you are currently debating whether a playground trip is worth the inevitable sweat-drenched meltdown, I promise the shade in Church Square Park is at least marginally better than your own living room.
In today’s list:
•  Grand Street hosts story time
•  Pier 13 wellness event begins
•  Kurt Gardiner gallery reception opens
Let’s get to it.
ONCE UPON A TALE
Head to the Children's Room for a Saturday morning session that includes both reading and a craft project.
When: Saturday, August 8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
MOVE YOUR BODY
This morning session on the waterfront offers a chance to shop and move with a view of the river.
When: Saturday, August 8, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Pier 13 Stage
 
A MASTERPIECE IN THE MAKING
Spend your Sunday afternoon checking out the new exhibition opening at the Historical Museum.
When: Sunday, August 9, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
 
BLANKET STATEMENT
Pack a blanket for this soulful R&B performance, which is part of the weekly concert series held at Church Square Park.
When: Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Church Square Park, 400 Garden St, Hoboken
Details: Free · Ages All ages
 
MARKET FRESH MELODIES
Music Together 🎈🎶
Catch some live tunes at Southwest Park while you are out picking up goods at the Farmers Market.
When: Thursday, August 13, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Southwest Park, Hoboken, NJ
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Saturday, August 8
🎈🎨 Second Saturday Story Time & Crafts – A family-friendly story time and craft session held on the second Saturday of the month.
Sunday, August 9
🎈📚 Therapy Dog Story Time – Therapy dog story time with Riley Maverick Mills!
Monday, August 10
🎈🎨 Maker Monday- at Grand – Join us for crafts at the Grand Street Branch on Mondays!
🎈🎨 Crafternoons- at the Learning Center – Meet HPL staff for fun, games, crafting and more at our "Little Library" at 401 Harrison St.
🎈📚 Baby Story Time – Join us for board books, finger play rhymes, and lapsit songs!
Tuesday, August 11
🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft!
🎈📚 BookBike Story Time- at Columbus Park – Catch the BookBike every Tuesday at Columbus Park in Hoboken!
Wednesday, August 12
🎈🎶 Church Square Park Wednesday Evening Concert Series: George Naha and The Aftertones – Weekly summer concert series featuring George Naha and The Aftertones.
🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday- at Grand – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch!
🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement!
Thursday, August 13
🎈🎶 My Way Sinatra Sing-Off – A musical competition dedicated to Frank Sinatra's legacy featuring 10 contestants.
🎈🎶 Hoboken My Way Sinatra Sing-Off – A musical competition dedicated to Frank Sinatra's legacy.
🎈🎶 Family Fun at the Farmers' Market: Music Together – Movement and music for the PreK set and the caregivers who love them, at the Southwest Farmers' Market. Part of the City of Hoboken's free Thursday Fa…
🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times.
🎈📚 Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
🎈🎨 Kid's Craft- at ResilienCity Park! – Meet us for a weekly kid's craft program! Perfect for young artists and their caregivers who are eager to learn and create in a friendly, supportive e…
🎈📚 Afternoon Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement!
Friday, August 14
🎈⚽ Yoga Story Time- with Carolyn Brush – An active story time for your little yogi!
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.
🎨 Registration closedFitness in the Park
Outdoor fitness program series held through the summer months.
🎨 Registration closedMonday Competitive Pickleball 7am-9am
Competitive pickleball session.
🎨 Registration closedTuesday Adv. /Intermediate Pickleball 7am-9am
Pickleball for advanced and intermediate players.
🎨 Registration closedWednesday Competitive Pickleball 7am-9am
Competitive pickleball session.
 
📅 Full events calendar
🏫 Daycare report cards
🎭 Classes & programs
👶 Expecting? Start here
 
 
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