Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of September 19, 2026

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Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 19–25
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has finally broken, which means the only thing standing between us and a pleasant afternoon at Pier A is a toddler determined to sprint headfirst into the Hudson. If you can manage to keep your shoes dry, consider this your official invitation to stop white-knuckling through the playground duty and actually look at something other than the mulch.
In today’s list:
•  Macy Phillips opens solo exhibit
•  Main Street Pops market returns
•  Walking tour covers Martha Bayard
Let’s get to it.
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE
Swing by the Children's Room at the Grand Street Branch to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with some dance.
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
 
MACY IN THE MAKING
Support a local student artist from High Tech High School by checking out this solo exhibition 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
Learn more about local history with this guided walk focused on the life of Martha Bayard Stevens.
When: Saturday, September 19, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
 
TWO LEFT FEET
Take advantage of this free dance program to help your toddlers and preschoolers explore the performing arts.
When: Saturday, September 19
Where: Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free · Ages toddlers and preschool aged
 
MARKET FORCES AT PLAY
Browse a selection of handmade treasures from local artisans at this monthly market.
When: Sunday, September 20
Where: Hoboken, NJ
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Saturday, September 19
🎈 Get in the Groove for Preschool – A nurturing and creative preschool prep program for 2 to 3 year olds.
🎈⚽ Fall Soccer - Kinder & First Grade – Weekly youth soccer program for Kindergarten and 1st graders.
🎈 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…
🎈 Private Event Rental at The Bunny Hive Hoboken – Private event rental for birthday parties, baby showers, or other special occasions. Available Saturdays after 1pm and all day on Sundays.
🎈🎨 Coco Party- at Grand – Dance, craft, and watch at our Coco party!
🎈🎢 TIA Elite – Strength and fitness training program using resistance bands, medicine balls, and bodyweight exercises.
🎈⚽ JV & Varsity – Instructional drop-off program teaching basic fundamentals of sports like hockey, basketball, and baseball.
🎈🎢 TIA Soccer – Instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on fundamentals, drills, and team play.
🎈 Sluggers – Sport-focused class designed to help children gain confidence and independence through various activities.
🎈🎨 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour drop-off sports-inspired pre-k prep class featuring structure, craft time, and varied athletic play.
🎈⚽ Rookie – Sport-focused class teaching fundamentals of various sports including hockey, basketball, and soccer through music and games.
🎈 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused class for toddlers designed to develop coordination, strength, and balance through fun, progressive routines.
🎈⚽ Flexible Dance Program – A flexible dance program with monthly enrollment that allows students to participate in recitals and choose from various dance styles.
🎈🎨 The Arts Preschool – An arts-based part-time preschool program for 3 to 4 year olds.
Sunday, September 20
🎈 Hoboken Community Bike Rides – Family-friendly bike rides through Hoboken covering 4-5 miles with a police escort.
Monday, September 21
🎈🎨 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.
🎈 Fall Freestyle Salsa Mon Ages 6-9
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.
Tuesday, September 22
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!
🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft!
πŸŽˆπŸ“š 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.
🎈🌳 Art in the Park- Frida Kahlo – Meet HPL in the park and step into the life of a famous artist!
🎈🎨 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?
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
Wednesday, September 23
🎈🎨 Fall Intro to Sewing & Fabric Arts Weds Ages 6-9 – Introduction to sewing and fabric arts for children ages 6 to 9.
🎈🌳 Fall Art in the Park Wednesdays 11am – An art program for children ages 1-4 held on Wednesday mornings.
🎈🎨 Fall Art in the Park – Weekly art class for children in the park community room.
🎈🎨 Artist Talk for McKevin Shaughnessy – An artist talk featuring McKevin Shaughnessy.
🎈🎨 Hispanic Heritage Month Garden Party – A vibrant celebration featuring craft stations, loterΓ­a, button-making, and bilingual story time.
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Nanny Appreciation Story Time- at Grand – We're celebrating Nannies at Story Time!
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!
🎈 Fall Ball Hockey 5-6 Year Olds – Weekly youth ball hockey program for 5-6 year olds.
Thursday, September 24
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
Friday, September 25
🎈🎨 Fall Artist-Inspired/Kid-Created Fridays Ages 8-14 – An artist-inspired art class for kids aged 8 to 14.
🎈 Fall My Mini Museum Fridays Ages 5-7 – An interactive art program for kids aged 5 to 7.
🎈🎭 Fall Intro to Theater Games – Introduction to theater and acting games for children.
🎈 Fall Ball Hockey – Youth ball hockey session for ages 7-8.
🎈⚽ Fall Soccer - Kinder & First Grade – Youth soccer practice sessions for Kindergarten and 1st Grade participants.
🎈 Fall My Mini Museum – An interactive art and museum-themed program for ages 5-7.
🎈🎨 Fall Artist-Inspired/Kid-Created – Art class series for children ages 8-14.
🎈 Fall Sewing & Upcycling Fri Ages 12 and up
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
🎈🎭 Fall Intro to Theater Games Fridays Ages 6-8
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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