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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 11–17
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| Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity is officially at that point where the walk to Church Square Park feels like a marathon in a sauna. If you’re currently hiding in an air-conditioned coffee shop while your toddler tries to dismantle the furniture, know that you are not alone. |
In today’s list: | • Grand Street hosts summer carnival | | • Hoboken Green Fair arrives | | • John Gomez explores sacred architecture |
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| Let’s get to it. |
A WHIRL OF FUN |
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| Escape the heat at the Grand Street Branch with these carnival-themed activities held across the children's and program rooms. |
When: Saturday, August 15, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room, Program Room, Study Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids |
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STOP BEING SO NICE |
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| Head to Hudson Healing Arts on Newark Street to explore how letting go of people-pleasing habits can improve your well-being. |
When: Sunday, August 16, 7:00 pm
Where: Hudson Healing Arts, 51 Newark St., Hoboken |
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EASY BEING GREEN |
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| Stop by Church Square Park to browse sustainable products and connect with local organizations focused on the environment. |
When: Saturday, August 15, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Church Square Park, 400 Garden Street, Hoboken |
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HOLY ARCHITECTURE |
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| John Gomez is hosting an architectural talk at the Hoboken Historical Museum focused on the city's historic places of worship. |
When: Sunday, August 16, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum |
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BLANKET STATEMENT |
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| Grab a blanket and head to Church Square Park for this soulful R&B performance, part of the city's long-running Wednesday concert 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 📅 |
Tuesday, August 11 |
| 🎈📚 BookBike Story Time- at Columbus Park – Catch the BookBike every Tuesday at Columbus Park in Hoboken! |
| 🎈 Cheer Travel Team 2026_2027 – Competitive cheerleading training for the 2026-2027 season. |
| 🎈🌳 Fitness in the Park – An outdoor community fitness class held in the park. |
| 🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft! |
Wednesday, August 12 |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈🌳 Fitness in the Park – An outdoor community fitness class held in the park. |
| 🎈🧸 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. |
Thursday, August 13 |
| 🎈🎶 Hoboken My Way Sinatra Sing-Off – A singing competition celebrating Frank Sinatra’s legacy. |
| 🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – Weekly arts and crafts session hosted by the museum for the community. |
| 🎈🎨 Crafty Thursday- HPL Pop-Up at the Center – Designed for kids, tweens, and teens to take a break from digital devices and immerse themselves in creativity. |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. |
| 🎈🎶 Music Together – Music performance as part of the Hoboken Farmers Market Music Thursdays series. |
| 🎈📚 Afternoon Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈🎨 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… |
| 🎈🌳 Fitness in the Park – An outdoor community fitness class held in the park. |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times. |
Friday, August 14 |
| 🎈 Screen Free Friday- HPL Pop-Up at the Center – Designed for kids, tweens, and teens to take a break from digital devices and immerse themselves in creativity. |
| 🎈 Feel Good Friday- at Grand – On Fridays, check out a book and enjoy a sweet treat! |
| 🎈🌳 Fitness in the Park – An outdoor community fitness class held in the park. |
| 🎈⚽ Yoga Story Time- with Carolyn Brush – An active story time for your little yogi! |
Monday, August 17 |
| 🎈 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Summer Skies – Through hands-on activities children explore creativity while developing fine motor skills. |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times. |
| 🎈🎨 Maker Monday- at Grand – Join us for crafts at the Grand Street Branch on Mondays! |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. |
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
Weekly summer arts program about local wildlife for kids in grades 1-9. |
🎨 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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