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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 17–23
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| Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has officially reached that point where the playground slides are essentially molten lava and everyone is vibrating with end-of-summer desperation. We are currently in the thick of the "is it a tantrum or just heat exhaustion" phase of the season, and honestly, it’s a toss-up. |
In today’s list: | • ResilienCity Park hosts toddler stories | | • Fourth Annual Summer Block Fest | | • Almost Dead Jazz Band plays |
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| Let’s get to it. |
TALES FOR THE TINY |
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| This session at the ResilienCity Park Community Room features longer picture books and more movement than the standard baby groups. |
When: Monday, August 17, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: ResilienCity Park Community Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids |
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BLOCK PARTY ENERGY |
Fourth Annual Summer Block Fest 🎈🌳 |
| Head over to 770 Jackson Street for this outdoor community festival, which includes live performances, food trucks, and local vendors. |
When: Saturday, August 22
Where: 770 Jackson Street, Hoboken |
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ANSWERING THE CALL |
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| Enjoy a free concert at Church Square Park while the kids have plenty of space to run around. |
When: Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Church Square Park, Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free |
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MIDWEEK MELODIES |
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| This is a free weekly outdoor performance that makes for a low-pressure evening out at Church Square Park. |
When: Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Church Square Park
Details: Free |
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GROOVE WHILE YOU SHOP |
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| Combine your errands with some live entertainment while you shop at the Hoboken Farmers Market in Southwest Park. |
When: Thursday, August 20, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Southwest Park, Hoboken, NJ |
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Events |
Coming up this week 📅 |
Monday, August 17 |
| 🎈🎨 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. |
| 🎈 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Summer Skies – Through hands-on activities children explore creativity while developing fine motor skills. |
| 🎈🎶 TIA Soccer – An instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on fundamentals and teamwork. |
| 🎈 Sluggers – A 45 minute or 1 hour sport-focused class for children ages 18 months up to 3 years. |
| 🎈🎨 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour drop-off program for ages 2.5-4 years that blends sports, craft time, and pre-k prep activities. |
| 🎈 Rookie – A 1 hour or 45-minute sport-focused class for children ages 2.5-3.5 years emphasizing fundamentals. |
| 🎈🎨 Drawing and Painting – An art class for children focusing on drawing and painting techniques. |
| 🎈🎨 Gum Art & Sensory – A sensory-focused art session for younger children. |
| 🎈 Cheer Travel Team 2026_2027 – Travel team cheer training and practice sessions for the 2026-2027 season. |
| 🎈 TIA Elite (9-13 yrs) – A fitness program for boys and girls ages 9-13 blending strength training and circuits with athletic challenges. |
| 🎈 Jv & Varsity – An instructional drop-off program for children from preschool age to second grade covering multiple sports. |
| 🎈 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused 1 hour or 45-minute class for ages 18 months to 2.5 years requiring parent participation. |
| 🎈 Grown Up and Me Program – A completely free performing arts program for toddlers and preschool aged children. |
Tuesday, August 18 |
| 🎈📚 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 |
| 🎈 Cheer Travel Team 2026_2027 – Cheer team training sessions for the 2026-2027 season. |
| 🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft! |
| 🎈📚 Columbus Park Pop-Up Library- Youth Services – Welcome to our Pop-Up Library featuring a vibrant selection of kids and teen materials. |
| 🎈🎨 Cartooning – A creative art class focused on cartoon illustration. |
Wednesday, August 19 |
| 🎈 Bookmaking – A hands-on class where children learn the basics of creating their own books. |
Thursday, August 20 |
| 🎈 Thursday Adv. / Intermediate Pickleball – Competitive pickleball session for advanced and intermediate players. |
| 🎈🎶 Paper Play – A creative arts class using paper as the primary medium. |
| 🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – A recurring creative arts and crafts session for families. |
Friday, August 21 |
| 🎈 Friday Beg. Advance Pickleball 1 pm - 3pm – 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| 🎈🎨 Mixed Media – An art class exploring various materials and mixed media techniques. |
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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