Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of August 15, 2026

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Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 15–21
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has finally reached the point where the walk to Church Square Park feels like a three-mile hike, yet my kids are still insisting on wearing jeans. We are officially in that late-August stretch where the playgrounds are hot enough to fry an egg and everyone is starting to look a little unhinged.
In today’s list:
•  Grand Street summer carnival party
•  Free people pleasing workshop
•  Hoboken Green Fair details
Let’s get to it.
STEP RIGHT UP
Head over to the Grand Street branch for this carnival-themed afternoon. It is an easy, free way to keep the kids entertained indoors.
When: Saturday, August 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room,Program Room,Study Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
LEARN TO SAY NO
This workshop at Hudson Healing Arts offers a chance to explore the impact of people-pleasing habits. It is a helpful resource right here on Newark Street.
When: Sunday, August 16, 7:00 pm
Where: Hudson Healing Arts, 51 Newark St., Hoboken
 
BIG STAGE TINY STARS
This performing arts program is a great free activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It is a wonderful way to get them moving in Hoboken.
When: Saturday, August 15
Where: Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free · Ages toddler and preschool
 
FRESH PICKED FUN
Hoboken Farmers Market: Saturdays πŸŽˆπŸ›οΈ
Grab your reusable bags and head under the 14th Street Viaduct for local food and live music. It is a relaxing way to support our community vendors.
When: Saturday, August 15
Where: Under the 14th Street Viaduct, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, US
Details: Free
 
ITS EASY BEING GREEN
Church Square Park is hosting this event to connect our families with local environmental groups and sustainable products.
When: Saturday, August 15, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Church Square Park, 400 Garden Street, Hoboken
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Saturday, August 15
🎈 Rookie – Sport-focused class teaching fundamentals of various sports with music and motor activities.
🎈🎨 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour drop-off sports-inspired pre-k prep class including sports, crafts, and snack time.
🎈 Sluggers – Sport-focused class helping children gain confidence and independence through sports activities.
🎈🎢 TIA Soccer – Instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on drills, game play, and teamwork.
🎈 JV & Varsity – Instructional drop-off sports program for children preschool through 2nd grade.
🎈🎢 TIA Cheer – Cheerleading program focusing on fundamental skills in a fun and inclusive environment.
🎈🎨 Art Discovery Saturdays in Hoboken (Ages 2, 3 & 4) – Weekly art discovery classes tailored for toddlers and young children.
🎈 Lil' Sport – Sport-focused class for toddlers to develop coordination, strength, balance, and socialization skills.
Sunday, August 16
🎈🎢 Sacred Spaces: The Architecture of Hoboken’s Historic Churches with John Gomez – An architectural tour and talk focusing on Hoboken's historic churches.
Monday, August 17
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
🎈 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Summer Skies – Through hands-on activities children explore creativity while developing fine motor skills.
🎈🎨 Maker Monday- at Grand – Join us for crafts at the Grand Street Branch on Mondays!
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times.
Tuesday, August 18
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time- at Columbus Park – New Story Time Time! Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Time
🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft!
Wednesday, August 19
🎈🎢 Glenn Morrow’s Cry For Help at Church Square Park – Live music concert series performance featuring Glenn Morrow’s Cry For Help.
🎈🎢 Church Square Park Wednesday Evening Concert Series: Glenn Morrow’s Cry For Help – Weekly outdoor summer concert series featuring Glenn Morrow’s Cry For Help.
Thursday, August 20
🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – A recurring creative arts and crafts session for families.
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
Weekly summer arts program about local wildlife for kids in grades 1-9.
🎨 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
 
 
Thanks!
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