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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 16–22
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| Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity finally broke, though not before we spent the entire week oscillating between sweaters and sleeveless shirts to keep up with the thermometer. It is technically autumn, even if the sidewalk at Church Square Park still feels like the surface of the sun by noon. |
In today’s list: | • Grand Street hosts salsa lessons | | • Martha Bayard Stevens walking tour | | • Main Street Pops artisan market |
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| Let’s get to it. |
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE |
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| Drop by the Grand Street branch to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this free dance session that is open to all generations. |
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 |
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STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE |
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| Learn more about local history with this guided walk starting at the Hoboken Historical Museum dedicated to the life of Martha Bayard Stevens. |
When: Saturday, September 19, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum |
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A MASTERPIECE IN MOTION |
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| Check out the work of rising young artist Macy Phillips at this special exhibit hosted by Urban Arts and the Roig Collection Art Gallery. |
When: Sunday, September 20, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: 252 First Street, Hoboken, NJ |
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SHOP TIL YOU DROP |
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| Browse a curated selection of handmade goods from local creators at this free monthly market. |
When: Sunday, September 20
Where: Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free |
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ON YOUR BIKE |
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| These free, family-friendly rides through town cover 4-5 miles and include a police escort for extra safety. |
When: Sunday, September 20
Where: Hoboken
Details: Free |
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Events |
Coming up this week 📅 |
Wednesday, September 16 |
| 🎈🎨 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour drop-off sports-inspired pre-k prep class designed to develop independence, featuring sports, crafts, and outdoor play. |
| 🎈🎨 Doodle Hour – Casual drawing and doodling session. |
| 🎈🎭 Open Mic Night – An open mic night held at the Mile Square Theatre. |
| 🎈 Half Day Camp Afternoon – Afternoon art camp session for children ages 5 and older. |
| 🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday- at Grand – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch! |
| 🎈🎨 The Arts Preschool (3 year olds) – An arts-based preschool program for 3 to 4 year olds running through the 2026-2027 school year. |
| 🎈 Grown Up & Me – Parent-child creative art session. |
| 🎈 Half Day Camp Morning – Morning art camp session for children ages 5 and older. |
| 🎈🎨 Partial Day Camp – Partial day art camp session for children ages 4 and older. |
| 🎈🎨 Little Architects – Architectural and building art class for children. |
| 🎈 All Day Camp – Full day art camp session for children ages 4 and older. |
| 🎈 After School – After school art program for children ages 4 and older. |
| 🎈 TIA Elite – Strength and fitness training for pre-teens featuring circuits and athletic conditioning to build confidence and technique. |
| 🎈🎶 Jv & Varsity – Instructional drop-off program for preschool to 2nd grade focusing on sports fundamentals, body awareness, and teamwork. |
| 🎈🎶 TIA Soccer – Instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship through drills and games. |
| 🎈 Sluggers – Sport-focused class for children 18 months to 3 years requiring active caregiver participation to build confidence and independence. |
| 🎈🎶 Watercolor World – An art session focusing on watercolor techniques. |
| 🎈🌳 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. |
| 🎈 Rookie – Sport-focused class for ages 2.5-3.5 years that includes fundamentals of multiple sports with optional caregiver participation. |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused class for toddlers ages 18 months to 2.5 years requiring caregiver participation to develop coordination and social skills. |
| 🎈⚽ Flexible Dance Program – Enroll in dance classes for the semester with options for various styles, performance opportunities in the Nutcracker and recitals, and monthly flexib… |
Thursday, September 17 |
| 🎈🎨 Kid's Craft- at ResilienCity Park! – Meet us for a weekly kid's craft program for young artists and their caregivers. |
| 🎈📚 After School Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement! |
| 🎈 Dungeons & Dragons- For Teens! – Join our thrilling Dungeons & Dragons Program for teens! |
| 🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – A recurring arts and crafts class held weekly at the museum. |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times. |
Friday, September 18 |
| 🎈 Screen Free Friday- HPL Pop-Up at the Center – Designed for kids, tweens, and teens to take a break from their digital devices. |
| 🎈🎨 Fall Artist-Inspired/Kid-Created Fridays Ages 8-14 – Art class series for ages 8-14 inspired by famous artists. |
| 🎈⚽ Yoga Story Time- with Carolyn Brush – An active story time for your little yogi! |
| 🎈🎨 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Firehouse Fun – Children explore creativity while developing fine motor skills through sensory crafts and activities. |
| 🎈 Feel Good Friday- at Grand – On Fridays, check out a book and enjoy a sweet treat! |
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… |
| 🎈⚽ Fall Soccer - Kinder & First Grade – Weekly youth soccer program for Kindergarten and 1st graders. |
| 🎈🎨 Coco Party- at Grand – Dance, craft, and watch at our Coco party! |
Sunday, September 20 |
| 🎈 Hoboken Coffee Crawl – SOLD OUT! – A city-wide coffee crawl event. |
Monday, September 21 |
| 🎈⚽ Fall Freestyle Salsa Mon Ages 6-9 – A salsa dance class for kids aged 6 to 9. |
| 🎈 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 – Dance class series for children ages 6-9. |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. |
Tuesday, September 22 |
| 🎈🎨 Art Explore- Frida Kahlo – Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? |
| 🎈🌳 Art in the Park- Frida Kahlo – Meet HPL in the park and step into the life of a famous artist! |
| 🎈📚 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! |
| 🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft! |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time- at Columbus Park – New Story Time timeslot! This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. |
Don't say we didn't warn you |
Deadlines creeping up ⏳ |
🎨 Waitlist only – Week 2: Theme--The Hudson River
Weekly summer arts program themed around the Hudson River for kids in grades 1-9. |
🎨 Waitlist only – Week 5: Theme--Hoboken Wildlife
Weekly summer arts program about local wildlife for kids in grades 1-9. |
🎨 Registration closed – Fitness in the Park
Outdoor fitness program series held through the summer months. |
🎨 Registration closed – Monday Competitive Pickleball 7am-9am
Competitive pickleball session. |
🎨 Registration closed – Tuesday Adv. /Intermediate Pickleball 7am-9am
Pickleball for advanced and intermediate players. |
🎨 Registration closed – Wednesday Competitive Pickleball 7am-9am
Competitive pickleball session. |
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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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A Little List · Hoboken, NJ
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