Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of September 20, 2026

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Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 20–26
Good morning, Hoboken. The air finally dropped ten degrees, which means we have exactly forty-eight hours to enjoy the outdoors before the kids inevitably lose their coats on the walk to school. If you need me, I will be staring at the river and pretending the back-to-school frenzy isn't already wearing us all down.
In today’s list:
•  Macy Phillips opens art exhibit
•  Hoboken hosts annual coffee crawl
•  Main Street Pops artisan market
Let’s get to it.
DRAWN TO GREATNESS
Check out this collaboration between Urban Arts and the Roig Collection at 252 First Street to see work from a rising young artist.
When: Sunday, September 20, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: 252 First Street, Hoboken, NJ
 
BREW THING TO DO
Grab your caffeine fix during this city-wide tour of local coffee spots.
When: Sunday, September 20, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Hoboken, NJ
 
POP TIL YOU DROP
Browse through a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local makers at this free monthly market.
When: Sunday, September 20
Where: Hoboken, NJ
Details: Free
 
SPOKE TOO SOON
These free, family-friendly rides cover 4-5 miles of town with the safety of a police escort.
When: Sunday, September 20
Where: Hoboken
Details: Free
 
ROOTING FOR YOU
Head to 5th Street between Grand and Clinton for butterfly tagging, face painting, and music.
When: Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: 5th Street between Grand & Clinton, Hoboken
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Monday, September 21
🎈⚽ 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.
🎈🎨 Maker Monday- at Grand – Join us for crafts at the Grand Street Branch on Mondays!
🎈 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Back to School – Children explore creativity while developing fine motor skills, language, and early literacy concepts.
🎈 Fall Freestyle Salsa Mon Ages 6-9
Tuesday, September 22
🎈📚 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!
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
🎈📚 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?
🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft!
Wednesday, September 23
🎈🎨 Fall Intro to Sewing & Fabric Arts Weds Ages 10-15 – An introduction to sewing and fabric arts for kids aged 10 to 15.
🎈 Fall Ball Hockey 5-6 Year Olds – Weekly youth ball hockey program for 5-6 year olds.
🎈🎨 Hispanic Heritage Month Garden Party – Celebration of culture with activities for all ages including craft stations and bilingual story time.
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
🎈🎨 Artist Talk for McKevin Shaughnessy – An artist talk featuring McKevin Shaughnessy.
🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday- at Grand – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch!
🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement!
🎈📚 Nanny Appreciation Story Time- at Grand – We're celebrating Nannies at Story Time!
Thursday, September 24
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
Friday, September 25
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
🎈🎭 Fall Intro to Theater Games Fridays Ages 6-8 – Theater games and acting exercises for children aged 6 to 8.
🎈 Fall My Mini Museum Fridays Ages 5-7 – Interactive museum-style art program for children ages 5 to 7.
🎈 Fall Sewing & Upcycling Fri Ages 12 and up
🎈 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.
Saturday, September 26
🎈 Fall Ball Hockey 5-6 Year Olds – Introductory ball hockey program for 5-6 year olds.
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!
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