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Hoboken with kids — week of September 11, 2026

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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 11–17
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity finally broke, which means we can officially stop pretending that sweating through our shirts at Pier A is a form of cardio. Now that the back-to-school frenzy has settled into a dull roar, we’re back to juggling library story times and trying to convince ourselves that these next few weeks of weather are worth the impending winter.
In today’s list:
•  Grand Street hosts story time
•  Main Street artisan market returns
•  Citizens arrange floral tributes
Let’s get to it.
ONCE UPON A TIME
Head over to the Children's Room at the Grand Street Branch for a free Saturday morning session of stories and crafts.
When: Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
STORYBOOK SATURDAY
The Hoboken Historical Museum is hosting their monthly morning session of reading and crafts for the kids.
When: Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
 
PETAL TO THE METAL
Community members are invited to provide floral arrangements at 221 River Street as a free way to honor the day.
When: Friday, September 11
Where: 221 River St, Ste 3, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Details: Free
 
SHOP TIL YOU DROP
Main Street Pops September Artisan Market 🎈🎨
The Artisan Market is back at the 770 Jackson Street Plaza by the Monroe Center this Sunday morning.
When: Sunday, September 13, 11:00 AM
Where: 770 Jackson St, Hoboken, NJ
 
TAKE THE MIC
Open Mic Night 🎈🎭
The Mile Square Theatre is hosting a free open mic night for anyone looking to showcase some local talent.
When: Wednesday, September 16
Where: Mile Square Theatre, Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Friday, September 11
🎈🎢 TIA Soccer – Instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on game play, fundamentals, and sportsmanship.
🎈 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Sweet Treats – Hands-on creative activities for children to develop fine motor skills.
🎈 Sluggers – Sport-focused class designed to build coordination, strength, and confidence through a consistent routine.
🎈🎨 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour drop-off sports-inspired pre-k prep class involving sports, craft time, snack time, and outdoor play.
🎈🌳 NJ Paid Family Leave Workshop – An informational workshop regarding New Jersey Paid Family Leave benefits held at the park.
🎈 Rookie – Sport-focused class teaching fundamentals through a routine that includes music, parachute time, and various motor activities.
🎈 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused 1 hour or 45-minute class for toddlers to develop coordination, strength, balance, and motor skills.
🎈🎨 The Arts Preschool (3 year olds) – An arts-based preschool program for 3 year olds meeting Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Pre-K Prep – A drop-off program designed for early childhood development and school readiness.
🎈 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.
🎈⚽ Yoga Story Time- with Carolyn Brush – An active story time session for children.
🎈🎨 Doodle Hour – A fun, creative hour of drawing and doodling.
🎈🎨 Drawing & Painting – Class focusing on fundamental drawing and painting skills.
🎈 After School – After school program for children ages 4 and up.
🎈🎨 Fashion Design – Art class exploring fashion and design concepts.
🎈 Half Day Camp Afternoon – Afternoon session half-day art camp for ages 5 and up.
🎈🎢 TIA Elite – Program focusing on strength, fitness training, and agility circuits for young athletes.
🎈 Grown Up & Me – Parent and child interactive art session.
🎈 Half Day Camp Morning – Morning session half-day art camp for ages 5 and up.
🎈🎨 Partial Day Camp – Partial day art-focused camp for children ages 4 and up.
🎈 All Day Camp – Full day immersive art camp for children ages 4 and up.
🎈 Early Drop Off – Early drop-off service for children ages 4 and up.
🎈 JV & Varsity – Instructional drop-off program teaching basic sports fundamentals and motor skills in a team-based environment.
Sunday, September 13
🎈 Exploring Hoboken’s Architecture with Ana Sanchez – An educational event focused on exploring the architecture of Hoboken.
Monday, September 14
🎈🎨 Maker Monday- at Grand – Join us for crafts at the Grand Street Branch on Mondays!
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
Tuesday, September 15
🎈⚽ Dance Classes - 1st Semester – Enrollment for the 1st semester dance program offering various styles for children and teens.
🎈⚽ 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.
🎈⚽ Grown Up and Me Dance Program – A completely free dance program for toddlers and preschool aged children to explore the performing arts.
🎈🎢 Drop-in Dance Class – Flexible single drop-in dance class experience for students.
🎈⚽ Grown Up and Me Dance Class – A completely free performing arts program designed specifically for toddlers and preschool-aged children to explore dance with their guardians.
🎈⚽ Flexible Dance Program – Enrollment in monthly dance classes for various styles, eligible for participation in Nutcracker and recital performances.
Wednesday, September 16
🎈 MST September Open Mic Night – An open mic night event hosted by the local community theater.
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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