Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of September 9, 2026

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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 9–15
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity finally broke, but the transition from summer-slow to back-to-school chaos feels less like a shift and more like a collision. If you are currently staring at a mountain of permission slips while trying to figure out which pair of sneakers still fits, you are definitely not alone.
In today’s list:
•  Grand Street hosts story time
•  Madonna dei Martiri feast returns
•  Expert guidance on family leave
Let’s get to it.
ONCE UPON A SATURDAY
Head to the Children's Room for a Saturday morning session that combines reading with a craft project.
When: Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
CRAFTY LITTLE READERS
This monthly morning series at the museum offers a reliable routine of stories and creative activities.
When: Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
 
GUARD YOUR SMILE
Young athletes can visit the Washington Street office to meet the staff and secure a custom-fitted piece of protective gear.
When: Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: 928 Washington St., Hoboken
Details: Free
 
THAT IS AMORE
This year marks the 100th anniversary of this historic local tradition.
When: Thursday, September 10
Where: Hoboken
 
TIME WELL SPENT
NJ Paid Family Leave Workshop 🎈🌳
Get your questions answered about state benefits while you are already out at the park with the kids.
When: Friday, September 11, 9:00 AM
Where: Church Square Park: Kiddie Sprinkler, Hoboken
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Wednesday, September 9
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement!
🎈🧸 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…
Thursday, September 10
🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – An engaging arts and crafts session held weekly at the museum.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Story time featuring books for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time with picture books and movement.
🎈 Dungeons & Dragons- For Teens! – A Dungeons & Dragons program for teenagers.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š After School Story Time- at Grand – An afternoon session of books, music, and movement.
🎈🎨 Paper Cranes- at ResilienCity Park! – A weekly kid's craft program in a supportive environment.
Friday, September 11
🎈⚽ Yoga Story Time- with Carolyn Brush – An active story time session for children.
🎈 Feel Good Friday- at Grand – A Friday session with books and a sweet treat.
🎈 Screen Free Friday- HPL Pop-Up at the Center – A digital-device-free creative session for kids and teens.
🎈 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Sweet Treats – Hands-on creative activities for children to develop fine motor skills.
Sunday, September 13
🎈 Exploring Hoboken’s Architecture with Ana Sanchez – An educational event focused on exploring the architecture of Hoboken.
Tuesday, September 15
🎈⚽ Dance Classes - 1st Semester – Enrollment for the 1st semester dance program offering various styles for children and teens.
🎈⚽ Flexible Dance Program – Enrollment in monthly dance classes for various styles, eligible for participation in Nutcracker and recital performances.
🎈⚽ Garden Street Dance Semester Program – Enrollment for the first semester of dance classes at Garden Street, offering a variety of dance styles for children and teens.
🎈🎢 Drop-in Dance Class – Flexible single drop-in dance class experience for students.
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!
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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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.