Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of September 22, 2026

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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 22–28
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity finally broke just long enough for us to realize that every single pair of pants from last October is now two inches too short. We are officially in the transition window where you have to dress your toddler for a morning frost and an afternoon heatwave, so expect the usual pile of discarded layers left behind at the playground.
In today’s list:
•  Grand library hosts toddler story time
•  McKevin Shaughnessy art reception begins
•  Fall youth sports registration opens
Let’s get to it.
ONCE UPON A TIME
Head to the Children's Room for nursery rhymes, songs, and movement exercises.
When: Saturday, September 26, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
GETTING INTO THE WING OF THINGS
Plant with Purpose 🎈🎨
Stop by 5th Street for face painting, music, and butterfly tagging.
When: Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: 5th Street between Grand & Clinton, Hoboken
 
A MASTERPIECE IN THE MAKING
Check out the new exhibit opening at the Hoboken Historical Museum this weekend.
When: Sunday, September 27, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
 
STICKING TO THE PLAN
This program at the Diddle Rink offers a great introduction to the sport for five and six-year-olds.
When: Saturday, September 26, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Johnny Ray McDonald, Jr. β€˜Diddle’ Rink
Details: Ages 5-6 years
 
KICKING OFF THE SEASON
Get the kids out on the field at 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
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Tuesday, September 22
🎈🎨 Rise & Read- at Grand – Join us at our Grand St. Branch for a story time and craft.
🎈 All Day Camp – Full day camp program for children ages 4 and up.
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
🎈🎨 Sculpture – Creative sculpture art class for kids.
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!
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?
🎈 Half Day Camp Morning – Half day morning camp session for children ages 5 and up.
Wednesday, September 23
🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday- at Grand – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Nanny Appreciation Story Time- at Grand – We're celebrating Nannies at Story Time!
🎈🌳 Fall Art in the Park Wednesdays 11am
🎈🎨 Fall Intro to Sewing & Fabric Arts Weds Ages 10-15
🎈🎨 Artist Talk for McKevin Shaughnessy – An artist talk featuring McKevin Shaughnessy.
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
Thursday, September 24
🎈 Dungeons & Dragons- For Teens! – Join our thrilling Dungeons & Dragons Program for teens.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š 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.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š After School Story Time- at Grand – Join us in the afternoon for some books, music, and movement.
🎈 Hoboken Talks with Danny Gans – A community talk session featuring Danny Gans.
🎈🎨 Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum – Weekly arts and crafts session for families and children.
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
Friday, September 25
🎈🎭 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
🎈 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
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Hoboken River City Fair – Community fair where you can sign up or renew your library card.
Monday, September 28
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
🎈⚽ Fall Freestyle Salsa Mon Ages 6-9 – Weekly freestyle salsa dance class for children aged 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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