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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 21–27
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| Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity has finally broken, which means we can officially stop pretending that the playground slides aren't scorching instruments of torture. If you need me, I’ll be enjoying the crisp air while aggressively signing up for every possible youth soccer slot before the registration windows inevitably slam shut. |
In today’s list: | • Grand library hosts toddler story time | | • McKevin Shaughnessy art reception begins | | • Fall youth sports registration opens |
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| Let’s get to it. |
ONCE UPON A TODDLER |
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| Head to the Children's Room for some nursery rhymes and movement to break up the morning. |
When: Saturday, September 26, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids |
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ART YOU READY |
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| Swing by the Historical Museum to check out the new exhibit opening. |
When: Sunday, September 27, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum |
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KICKING OFF AUTUMN |
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| Get your kindergartner or first grader out to ResilienCity Park for their weekly soccer session. |
When: Saturday, September 26, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Where: ResilienCity Park - Field
Details: Ages 5-7 years |
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STICK WITH IT |
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| This introductory program at the Diddle Rink is a great way for your 5-6 year old to try ball hockey. |
When: Saturday, September 26, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Johnny Ray McDonald, Jr. ‘Diddle’ Rink
Details: Ages 5-6 years |
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BEFORE THE LUNCH RUSH |
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| If you need a morning of coverage on Park Avenue, this half-day session is open to kids 5 and up. |
When: Monday, September 21, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: 99 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Details: Ages 5+ years |
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Events |
Coming up this week 📅 |
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. |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. |
| 🎈 Pre-K Prep – A drop-off program designed to help children prepare for their first school experiences. |
| 🎈⚽ Fall Freestyle Salsa Mon Ages 6-9 – Dance program for children ages 6-9. |
| 🎈🎶 TIA Elite – Strength and fitness program for ages 9-13 focusing on resistance training, agility, and athletic performance. |
| 🎈⚽ Jv & Varsity – Instructional drop-off program for preschool to second-grade children covering various sports like hockey, basketball, and baseball. |
| 🎈🎶 TIA Soccer – An instructional drop-off soccer class focusing on fundamentals like passing, shooting, and dribbling through drills and bi-weekly scrimmages. |
| 🎈 Sluggers – A sport-focused class for children ages 18 months up to 3 years aimed at improving coordination, strength, and socialization. |
| 🎈🎨 Rookie Overtime – A 3-hour drop-off program for ages 2.5-4 years that blends sports, craft time, snack time, and play to develop independence. |
| 🎈🎶 Rookie – Sport-focused class for toddlers ages 2.5-3.5 years focusing on coordination, strength, and fundamentals of many different sports. |
| 🎈 Lil' Sport – A sport-focused class for ages 18 months to 2.5 years that helps children develop coordination, strength, balance, and locomotor skills through consis… |
| 🎈 Grown Up and Me Program – A completely free performing arts program for toddlers and preschool-aged children. Reservation is required. |
| 🎈⚽ Flexible Dance Program – Enroll in a recurring monthly dance class program with options for various dance styles. Students are eligible to participate in The Nutcracker and Sh… |
| 🎈 September 2026 to May 2027 Enrollment – Preschool prep program and arts-based preschool classes for children aged 2-4 years, running through the school year. |
| 🎈 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Back to School – Children explore creativity while developing fine motor skills, language, and early literacy concepts. |
Tuesday, September 22 |
| 🎈 All Day Camp – Full day camp program for children ages 4 and up. |
| 🎈🎨 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! |
| 🎈📚 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. |
| 🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft. |
| 🎈🎨 Sculpture – Creative sculpture art class for kids. |
| 🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups. |
| 🎈📚 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 23 |
| 🎈🎨 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. |
| 🎈🎨 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 |
| 🎈📚 Nanny Appreciation Story Time- at Grand – We're celebrating Nannies at Story Time! |
| 🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups. |
Thursday, September 24 |
| 🎈📚 After School Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement. |
| 🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups. |
| 🎈📚 Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times. |
| 🎈📚 Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. |
| 🎈🎨 DIY Comic Book Craft- at ResilienCity Park! – A weekly kid's craft program perfect for young artists. |
| 🎈 Dungeons & Dragons- For Teens! – Join our thrilling Dungeons & Dragons Program for teens. |
| 🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – Weekly arts and crafts session for families and children. |
| 🎈 Hoboken Talks with Danny Gans – A community talk session featuring Danny Gans. |
Friday, September 25 |
| 🎈 Fall Sewing & Upcycling Fri Ages 6-13 – Sewing and upcycling class for ages 6-13. |
| 🎈 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 My Mini Museum Fridays Ages 5-7 – An interactive art program for kids aged 5 to 7. |
| 🎈🎭 Fall Intro to Theater Games Fridays Ages 6-8 – Theater games and acting basics for children aged 6 to 8. |
| 🎈 Fall Sewing & Upcycling Fri Ages 12 and up – Advanced sewing and creative fabric upcycling. |
| 🎈🎨 Fall Artist-Inspired/Kid-Created Fridays Ages 8-14 – An artist-inspired art class for kids aged 8 to 14. |
| 🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups. |
| 🎈⚽ Yoga Story Time- with Carolyn Brush – An active story time for your little yogi. |
| 🎈 Fine Motor Skills Prep- Clown Craze – Hands-on creative activities helping children develop fine motor skills, language, and early literacy concepts. |
| 🎈 Screen Free Friday- HPL Pop-Up at the Center – A time for kids and teens to take a break from digital devices and engage in creativity. |
| 🎈 Feel Good Friday- at Grand – On Fridays, check out a book and enjoy a sweet treat. |
Saturday, September 26 |
| 🎈📚 Hoboken River City Fair – Community fair where you can sign up or renew your library card. |
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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