Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of September 15, 2026

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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 15–21
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity finally broke, which means we are officially entering the three-week window where the playground mulch doesn't smell like a damp basement. Enjoy this brief transition period before we collectively pivot to complaining about the wind tunnel effect on Washington Street.
In today’s list:
•  Grand Street salsa lessons start
•  Macy Phillips hosts art exhibit
•  Main Street Pops artisan market
Let’s get to it.
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE
Head to the Children's Room at the Grand Street Branch to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this free dance session.
When: Saturday, September 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room
Details: Free · Ages Teens/Tweens, Seniors, Kids, Adults
 
A MASTERPIECE IN THE MAKING
Support a local student artist from High Tech High School by checking out this solo exhibit at the Roig Collection on First Street.
When: Sunday, September 20, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Roig Collection Art Gallery, 252 First Street, Hoboken, NJ
 
TAKE A HIKE
Meet at the Hoboken Historical Museum for a guided walk focused on the life of Martha Bayard Stevens.
When: Saturday, September 19, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
 
WHEELY GREAT TIMES
These free, family-friendly rides include a police escort and cover 4 to 5 miles through town.
When: Sunday, September 20
Where: Hoboken
Details: Free
 
POP TIL YOU DROP
Browse a curated selection of handmade goods from local artisans at this free monthly market.
When: Sunday, September 20
Where: Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Tuesday, September 15
🎈🎨 Art Explore- Vincent Van Gogh – Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did?
🎈 Grown Up and Me Program – A completely free performing arts program for toddlers and preschool aged children.
🎈⚽ Flexible Dance Program – Enrollment in monthly dance classes for various styles, eligible for participation in Nutcracker and recital performances.
🎈🌳 Art in the Park- Vincent Van Gogh – Meet HPL in the park and step into the life of a famous artist!
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Baby Story Time- at Columbus Park – New Story Time timeslot featuring books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
🎈🎨 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 – We are excited to bring a small but vibrant selection of kids and teen materials offsite for you!
Wednesday, September 16
🎈 Open Mic Night – An open mic event held at the theatre.
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!
🎈🌳 I Spy Live Gaming- in Church Square Park – Join us for an exhilarating live game play event inspired by the beloved "I Spy" book series.
Thursday, September 17
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times.
🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – A recurring arts and crafts class held weekly at the museum.
🎈 Dungeons & Dragons- For Teens! – Join our thrilling Dungeons & Dragons Program for teens!
🎈🎨 Kid's Craft- at ResilienCity Park! – Meet us for a weekly kid's craft program for young artists and their caregivers.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š After School Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement!
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
Friday, September 18
🎈 Feel Good Friday- at Grand – On Fridays, check out a book and enjoy a sweet treat!
🎈⚽ Yoga Story Time- with Carolyn Brush – An active story time for your little yogi!
🎈🎨 Fall Artist-Inspired/Kid-Created Fridays Ages 8-14 – Art class series for ages 8-14 inspired by famous artists.
🎈🎨 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Firehouse Fun – Children explore creativity while developing fine motor skills through sensory crafts and activities.
Saturday, September 19
🎈 Pier 13 Hoboken: Health and Wellness Event – A live, in-person health and wellness event featuring workouts and a panel discussion hosted by Empowered Movement in partnership with Elevate Pilates…
🎈🎨 Coco Party- at Grand – Dance, craft, and watch at our Coco party!
🎈⚽ Fall Soccer - Kinder & First Grade – Weekly youth soccer program for Kindergarten and 1st graders.
Monday, September 21
πŸŽˆπŸ“š 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- Back to School – Children explore creativity while developing fine motor skills, language, and early literacy concepts.
🎈🎨 Maker Monday- at Grand – Join us for crafts at the Grand Street Branch on Mondays!
🎈 Fall Freestyle Salsa Mon Ages 6-9
🎈⚽ Fall Freestyle Salsa – Dance class series for children ages 6-9.
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.