Events Happening This Week/Weekend In Jersey City and Hoboken
Weekends in Jersey City can be more than just a break from work and a walk in the park. This thriving city hosts many events and activities that appeal to people from all walks of life. There are events for families with little children, young adults, singles, etc. Here, you will find some of the events happening this week/weekend in Jersey City.
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Events Happening This Week/Weekend In Jersey City and Hoboken:
Fall Arts Classes
There will be theater games, salsa dance, fashion upcycling, creative writing, and more! You can sign up at https://hoboken.recdesk.com/Community/Program
The Westmare before Halloween
Get your costumes ready and your candy buckets out for the 2025 West District’s Trunk or Treat!!
Join them on October 30, 2025, 4pm-7pm for a fun and safe evening of decorated trunks, lots of treats, and spooktacular memories for the whole family.
When: October 30, 2025, 4pm-7pm
Autumn Fest
The Center for Student Persistence and Success and the Athletic Department, in collaboration with the Student Activities Board (SAB), are excited to invite you to participate in our Second Annual Autumn Fest, happening on Thursday, October 30.
As part of the celebration, we’re bringing back our popular Table Decorating Contest and we want your department or student organization to join the fun!
When: Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 12-4 p.m.
Where: Raines Plaza (Rain Location: Gilligan Student Union Lobby)
Hoboken Ragamuffin Halloween Parade
Hosted Sunday, October 31st at 3:00 pm
To join the parade, meet at Washington Street between 13th and 14th Street
The parade features local live music, floats, lots of great costumes and so much more. Wear your Halloween best!
The costume contest begins at 4:30 pm after the Parade at The Little League Field, 5th Street & River Terrace
Prizes awarded in five age categories
When: Oct 31, 2025
Where: Hoboken
Halloween Family Bash
Enjoy some spook-tacular time with family! You can look forward to the Adults “Terror Tavern” at Left Bank Burger Bar, along with Games & Rides, Live Music, Face Painting, Corn Maze, Candy & treats.
When: October 31st, 3–9 PM
Where: Newark Ave Pedestrian Mall, Downtown Jersey City
Food Drive at PS 28
Calling on the community to provide essential items to support our neighbors in this Food Drive. Food items accepted include canned fruits, canned beans, canned vegetables, rice, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, etc. Hygiene items accepted include soap bars, toilet paper, baby diapers. wipes, etc. You can drop items off at the main lobby of PS28.
When: Oct 29 to Nov 26, 2025
Where: 167 Hancock, Jersey City
Harvest Fest at The Brunswick School
The Brunswick School invites the community to its Harvest Fest. on Saturday, November 1st from 10A-12P. This is a FREE event held on their Brunswick Street campus (189 Brunswick Street) and includes a petting zoo and harvest games/crafts. Join them by signing up here! Events
When: Nov 1, 2025, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: 189 Brunswick Street, Jersey City
Littlepreneur Monster’s Pop-up Market
Calling All Kidpreneurs!
Join us on November 1 or 2 for a fun-filled event where young business stars shine! Come in your best costume — the spookiest, funniest, or most creative one wins a prize! DM us to claim your spot — spaces are limited!
Let’s make it a fun and festive showcase of young talent. Don’t miss out!
When: Nov 1 or 2, 2025
Where: 283 Newark Ave., Jersey City
Dia De Los Muertos at the Market
Join Riverview Farmers Market for the 11th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration on Sunday, November 2! All day from 10-2, we’ll be celebrating this Mexican tradition of honoring lost loved ones as a community. Place a photo of someone you’ve lost or flowers on our Ofrenda (altar), discover traditional Mariachi and dance, and join our giant skeleton puppet parade, brought to life by local Mexican-American artist @elsan1.
New this year! We will also be hosting a Catrina Contest! Register by 11am and march proudly in the parade in your best Catrina or Catrin face paint and attire.
When: Nov 2, 2025, 12 pm
Where: Riverview Farmers Market, Riverview Park, 498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City
5th Annual Japanese Culture Day
Join them for a day of celebration, music, and cultural exchange! The Annual Japanese Culture Day celebration is a free event.
3:30 PM | Jersey City City Hall
Cobu – Taiko drumming & dance
Edamovement Lab – Dance performance
PS16 Student Chorus – Japanese songs with sign language
Japanese tea & sweets by @tomokoathome & @lovesosweet_mimi (for purchase)
Flag raising ceremony with American & Japanese flags
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Five Corners Library
Origami Workshop
Japanese Book Exchange & Give-away
5:30 PM | Five Corners Library
Cobu – Taiko & dance
Carmen Arrojo Band ft. Tomoya Ogawa & Krow Azul
Playing your favorite Japanese songs!
6:45 PM | Five Corners Library
Yukiko Tanaka – Anime & Japanese film music on piano
Presented with support from Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund
When: Monday, November 3, 2025, 3:30 pm
Where: Jersey City Hall, Jersey City
Pumpkin Smash
Brought to you by the James Soloman Civic Association, this is the 3rd annual Pumpkin Smash. All supplies will be provided. Bring your pumpkin and get ready to smash. There will be snacks, games, and lot of fun! This is a free event.
When: Nov 9, 2025, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: Brunswick School Parking Lot
Vendors & Friends Harvest Market
Join Café Littles for the Vendors & Friends Harvest Market happening on Sunday, November 16th, from 2–5 PM!
Expect handmade crafts, seasonal bites, local vendors, and festive tunes — all in one warm, community-centered space. This is a free, family-friendly event.
When: Sunday, November 16th, from 2–5 PM
Where: 80 Mallory Ave, Jersey City
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts
A Thanksgiving Celebration for Our Community!
Join Whole Spectrum Autism & POBA Jersey City for Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts + Turkey & Chicken Giveaway at County Prep High School in Jersey City from 12–3 PM. Enjoy creative activities, a fresh lunch, and holiday food to take home! This event is strictly for those on the spectrum and their families.
When: Nov 22, 2025, 12–3 PM
Where: County Prep High School: 525 Montgomery St, Jersey City
Other activities and things to do in Jersey City
With the summers being short, we make the most of the summer weekends available. It is great that there are so many events and activities in the city that are suitable for families. You can visit parks, go hiking or go camping. Zoos and safaris or drive-thru zoos are never disappointing for the kids. You can check out the petting zoos, a favorite of children and adults. Whether trampolines or dinosaurs, street food or cafes, farms or museums, Jersey City and the surrounding areas have it all.
And depending on the month, you can take the family to go and pick apples, or peaches. Visiting the nearby lavender fields would be calming for everyone. If you want a change of colors, check out the sunflower farms. And in the evenings, with the pleasant weather, nothing can be better than meeting up with friends in restaurants. If you want to meet over drinks and have the kids in tow, there are many kid-friendly bars in and around the city. If you are looking for a night out after a full day of summer fun, look no further than Hoboken and Jersey City.
Indoor activities: Summers don’t mean it is always sunny and dry. During the rain, you can check out the several indoor options available. If the heat gets too much with the soaring temperatures, you can opt for indoor activities or go to water parks and sprinkler parks. You can also try other water activities. Some of the most fulfilling summer days are spent near or in water.
Summer offers fantastic opportunities for activities and events, but it’s also an ideal time to focus on personal and children’s development. Mommy and me classes are available for moms with babies and toddlers. Numerous other summer classes are available – dance, fitness, art, cooking, baking, mathematics, and many more. If the classes are held outdoors, it is double the advantage. One can enjoy a sunny day while doing something meaningful. And if you prefer to study on your own, there is no dearth of outdoor study spots in the city.
With so much being offered in this beautiful city we call home, let us make the best of this summer.
Updated Oct 29, 2025
