Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of August 18, 2026

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Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Aug 18–24
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has finally retreated just enough to make pushing a stroller through the park feel like exercise rather than a slow-motion survival test. We are officially in that weird August limbo where the kids are bored of the sandbox, but the seasonal events are making one last frantic push before school starts.
In today’s list:
•  Columbus Park hosts baby story time
•  Glenn Morrow plays Church Square Park
•  Summer Block Fest returns for fourth
Let’s get to it.
GUGU GAGA GOOD TIMES
Head to Columbus Park for this new session featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music specifically for the little ones.
When: Tuesday, August 18, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Columbus Park
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
MIDWEEK MELODIES
Grab a blanket and enjoy some live music at Church Square Park for this weekly summer concert series.
When: Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Church Square Park, Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free
 
BLOCK PARTY ENERGY
Fourth Annual Summer Block Fest 🎈🌳
This outdoor festival at 770 Jackson Street brings together local vendors, food trucks, and live performers for the neighborhood.
When: Saturday, August 22
Where: 770 Jackson Street, Hoboken
 
JAZZ UP YOUR MARKET RUN
Catch some live tunes while you pick up your groceries at the Southwest Park farmers market.
When: Thursday, August 20, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Southwest Park, Hoboken, NJ
 
DRAWN TO BE WILD
Cartooning 🎈🎨
This art session at Playday Hoboken is a great way for children four and up to practice their illustration skills.
When: Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Playday Hoboken
Details: Ages 4+ years
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Tuesday, August 18
🎈 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!
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Columbus Park Pop-Up Library- Youth Services – Welcome to our Pop-Up Library featuring a vibrant selection of kids and teen materials.
Wednesday, August 19
🎈 Bookmaking – A hands-on class where children learn the basics of creating their own books.
Thursday, August 20
🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – A recurring creative arts and crafts session for families.
🎈 Thursday Adv. / Intermediate Pickleball – Competitive pickleball session for advanced and intermediate players.
🎈🎢 Paper Play – A creative arts class using paper as the primary medium.
Friday, August 21
🎈 Friday Competitive Pickleball 7am-9am – 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
🎈🎨 Mixed Media – An art class exploring various materials and mixed media techniques.
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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