Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of September 7, 2026

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Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 7–13
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity finally broke, which means we can once again survive a playground trip without the threat of heatstroke or immediate toddler meltdowns. We are officially in that brief, glorious window where you don't have to pack a winter coat, but you do have to prepare for the swarm of Feast-goers crowding Washington Street this weekend.
In today’s list:
•  Ana Sanchez explores Hoboken architecture
•  Feast of Madonna dei Martiri returns
•  Workshop covers NJ family leave
Let’s get to it.
ARCH YOU GLAD YOU CAME
Ana Sanchez will be at the Hoboken Historical Museum to lead an educational deep dive into the local buildings that define our skyline.
When: Sunday, September 13, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
 
A TALE OF TWO MORNINGS
Rise & Read 🎈🎨
Swing by the Grand Street Branch for a free morning of stories and crafts designed for the kids.
When: Tuesday, September 8, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Grand Street Branch, Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
GUARD YOUR SMILES
Young athletes can head to 928 Washington St. to meet the team and pick up a custom-fitted mouthguard at no cost.
When: Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: 928 Washington St., Hoboken
Details: Free
 
A CENTURY OF CANNOLI
This year marks the 100th anniversary of our local Italian festival, bringing a century of history to the streets of Hoboken.
When: Thursday, September 10
Where: Hoboken
 
TAKE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE
NJ Paid Family Leave Workshop 🎈🌳
Get your questions answered about New Jersey Paid Family Leave benefits while you are hanging out by the kiddie sprinkler in Church Square Park.
When: Friday, September 11, 9:00 AM
Where: Church Square Park: Kiddie Sprinkler, Hoboken
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Monday, September 7
🎈 Rookie – Sport-focused class teaching fundamentals of various sports while building gross and fine motor skills.
🎈🎢 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour sports-inspired drop-off pre-k prep class focusing on play, movement, and independence.
🎈🎢 TIA Soccer – An instructional drop-off class focusing on soccer fundamentals, game play, and teamwork.
🎈🎢 TIA Elite – A program for older kids focusing on strength training, agility, and empowerment through movement.
🎈 JV & Varsity – Instructional drop-off program teaching fundamental movement and sports skills for preschool to 2nd grade.
🎈 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused class for toddlers designed to develop coordination, strength, balance, and social skills through various sports.
🎈 Sluggers – A sport-focused class designed to build coordination, balance, and independence in toddlers.
Tuesday, September 8
🎈🌳 Art in the Park – Meet HPL in the park and step into the life of a famous artist.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Columbus Park Pop-Up Library – A small but vibrant selection of kids and teen materials offsite.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š BookBike Story Time – Catch the BookBike every Tuesday at Columbus Park in Hoboken.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Baby Story Time – Story time featuring books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
🎈🎨 Art Explore- Faith Ringgold – Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did?
Wednesday, September 9
🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday- at Grand – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch!
🎈🌳 Back to School Bash- in Church Square Park – Join us for an exciting Back to School Bash in Church Square Park, where we're celebrating the start of a new school year with fun-filled activities f…
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement!
Thursday, September 10
🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – An engaging arts and crafts session held weekly at the museum.
Saturday, September 12
🎈🎨 Second Saturday Story Time & Crafts – A fun monthly morning session featuring story reading and crafts for children.
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
 
 
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Every event in this issue also lives on this week's calendar. If you're planning further out, the classes and programs directory and the Hoboken daycare report cards are updated continuously, and the blog has our longer guides for parents new to town.