Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list

Hoboken with kids — week of September 23, 2026

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A Little List
Everything for Hoboken parents, in one little list · Sep 23–29
Good morning, Hoboken. The humidity finally broke just in time for every toddler in town to decide that their entire wardrobe is now sensory torture. We are officially in the week of frantic soccer jersey layering and debating if it is too early to drag the winter boots out from under the bed.
In today’s list:
•  Grand Library hosts toddler story time
•  Fall ball hockey league registration opens
•  McKevin Shaughnessy exhibition holds opening reception
Let’s get to it.
TALES FOR TINY TOTS
Head to the Children's Room for nursery rhymes, songs, and movement to break up the morning routine.
When: Saturday, September 26, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Grand Street Branch - Children's Room
Details: Free · Ages Kids
 
GETTING DOWN TO EARTH
Plant with Purpose 🎈🎨
This block on 5th Street will have face painting and butterfly tagging, which is a nice way to spend the morning outdoors.
When: Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: 5th Street between Grand & Clinton, Hoboken
 
PAINTING THE TOWN
Stop by the Hoboken Historical Museum this weekend to check out the new exhibit opening.
When: Sunday, September 27, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
 
STICK WITH IT
This program at the Diddle Rink is a simple way to introduce your five or six-year-old to the basics of ball hockey.
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
These Friday morning sessions at ResilienCity Park are a great way to get the kids moving before the weekend starts.
When: Saturday, September 26, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Where: ResilienCity Park - Field
Details: Ages 5-7 years
 
Events
Coming up this week 📅
Wednesday, September 23
🎈🧸 Move & Play Wednesday- at Grand – Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch!
🎈🎨 Fall Art in the Park Wednesdays 10am – A fall art class program for pre-K children.
🎈🎨 Artist Talk for McKevin Shaughnessy – An artist talk featuring McKevin Shaughnessy.
🎈🎨 Fall Intro to Sewing & Fabric Arts Weds Ages 6-9 – Introduction to sewing and fabric arts for children ages 6 to 9.
🎈🌳 Hispanic Heritage Month Garden Party- in Church Square Park – Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture and community at the Hispanic Heritage Month Garden Party in the park!
πŸŽˆπŸ“š 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
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Toddler Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – Toddler Story Time features longer picture books and more movement than our weekly Baby Story Times.
🎈🎨 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.
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
🎈🎨 DIY Comic Book Craft- at ResilienCity Park! – A weekly kid's craft program perfect for young artists.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š Baby Story Time- at ResilienCity Park! – This story time will feature books made for babies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
πŸŽˆπŸ“š 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.
Friday, September 25
🎈 Fall Sewing & Upcycling Fri Ages 12 and up – Advanced sewing and creative fabric upcycling.
🎈⚽ 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.
🎈🎨 Fall Artist-Inspired/Kid-Created Fridays Ages 8-14 – Art program focused on artist-inspired projects for ages 8-14.
🎈🎭 Fall Intro to Theater Games Fridays Ages 6-8 – Theater games and acting program for ages 6-8.
🎈 Fall My Mini Museum Fridays Ages 5-7 – Interactive museum-style art program for children ages 5 to 7.
🎈🎨 Fall Artist-Inspired/Kid-Created – Art class series for children ages 8-14.
🎈 Grown Up & Me – An interactive art session for children and their grown-ups.
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.
🎈🎨 Fall Fine Art Special Needs Mon Ages 14-24
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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