Music For Kids At JC Local Market
2021-06-01 17:30 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | 210 Hudson St, Jersey City, Harborside Atrium, Jersey City, United States
Music For Kids At JC Local Market
Join us on Tuesday afternoon for Music for Kids sponsored by Mack-Cali. The class will be held from 5:30 pm-6:15 pm with Carol Lester outdoors at 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07311 near Ziggy. The class will be 45 minutes.
ALL kids and adults are welcome to join this FREE event! Please wear a mask and keep social distancing in mind if you attend.

Please Note: We will be taking photos and videos at all our events, which we use to promote our future events.

Location

JCFamilies runs approximately 18-20 free events throughout the year. These events provide fun and learning for children while parents connect with other families in the area. We are a non-profit organization that need donations and supporters from you to continue providing free events and classes for kids and families. We hope you would consider donating to us. Even just $10 will go a long way. Thank you for your support.
Carol Lester: Award Winning Songwriter for ABC SING With Me & Bubble Queen Music (stream or download songs at www.carollester.com

“JCFamilies is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.”

Sleep Training Workshop with Sleepy Mama
2021-05-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Porta, 135 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 175 2nd St, Jersey City
Sleep Training Workshop with Sleepy Mama
Hello Parents!
Having trouble getting good sleep routines for your kids? Nicole Cannon from Sleepy Mama will be discussing the different stages of sleep, the common problems, and tips to improve sleep for your little one. If you have been having trouble with sleep routines for your child, this is the perfect workshop for you and will be super helpful! It will be on the rooftop at Dvora 175 Second.
Please Register HERE if you would like to attend the workshop. The fee to attend is $10.
Please note the entry fees will be $15 at the door for the workshop if you do not pay in advance.
If you have any questions please email us at admin@jcfamilies.com
About Nicole from Sleepy Mama:

Nicole Cannon, The Sleepy Mama, is a certified sleep consultant through the International Maternity and
Parenting Institute and a member of The Association of Professional Sleep Consultants.
Nicole recently completed a certification in Infant Mental Health through the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto and is finishing up a Maternal Mental Health certificate course from Postpartum Support international. Although she had previously done sleep work with families she nannied for, it wasn’t until Nicole had her first child in 2013 that she was able to experience how difficult sleep deprivation can be on both children and parents. Now a mom of three very different sleepers, Nicole looks at the entire picture and uses a variety of sleep techniques and methods with families to help everyone get more rest.
Nicole’s social media: Instagram and Facebook.

F45 Training Downtown Jersey City Grand Opening
2021-05-01 10:00 - 17:00 | F45 Training Downtown Jersey City, 252 9th Street, Jersey City
F45 Training Downtown Jersey City Grand Opening
Save the Date!
F45 Training Downtown Jersey City‘s GRAND OPENING is this SATURDAY, May 1st.
F45 Training workouts are designed to unify the muscle groups of the body and to help make you feel and perform better in all aspects of your life. Their Certified Personal Trainers are eager to work with you, get you comfortable with our classes, and help you achieve your fitness and health goals.
There is still time to join as they are offering Tier 2 Foundation Membership DEPOSIT $50 as part of their Pre-Opening campaign. Please note there are LIMITED memberships at this low introductory price so hurry to sign up and get great Membership Pricing for Life!
How to purchase Tier 2 Foundation Membership DEPOSIT and secure rate?
Visit the website www.f45training.com/downtownjerseycity
Go to Lifetime Discount
Create an account with your info
Select Functional Team Training
Select Tier 2 Foundation Membership Deposit PRESALE
Enter your credit card info and voila!
By you purchasing the Tier 2 Foundation Membership DEPOSIT you will have:
Exclusive access to 2 weeks of VIP training
Lock In Tier 2 Foundation Membership rate of $50 per week (billed every 4 weeks) for as long as you stay enrolled. At the end of the 2 weeks you will become an activate member at the $50 per week rate (billed every 4 weeks)
https://f45training.com/downtownjerseycity/trial
F45 Training Downtown Jersey City
252 9th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(lower level of St Michael’s Church, next to My Gym Children’s Fitness Center)

Easter/Spring Basket Deal
2021-04-02 08:00 - 17:00
“Happy Spring and Happy Easter!
Bread & Spoon is ready to spread some sunny cheer to you and those you love with this basket full of homemade goodies! Cheerful classic wicker basket comes stuffed with 4 decorated spring sugar cookies, 6 sprinkle sugar cookies, 6 chocolate chip cookies, and 6 classic brownies, and two colorful eggs filled with a sweet surprise!
Each basket is $60 and great for any dessert lover, big or small!
Baskets can be ordered through Thursday, April 1st at 2 p.m. for delivery Friday, April 2nd, and Saturday, April 3rd.
You can also order a vegan or gluten-free option, but then the basket goodies might look a bit different!

The Brunswick School’s Summer Camp Registration
2021-02-15 08:00 - 2021-03-01 17:00 | Brewshot – Liberty Harbor, 9 Regent St,, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Ready for the summer?☀️ The Brunswick School’s Summer Camp Registration Link is now LIVE with great weekly themes!
Camp Dates: Monday, June 7th through Friday, August 20th (4-week minimum required).
Camp Schedule: 5 full days. Extended Hours available: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM for an additional rate.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and PM snack served every day as part of your tuition. A full organic, well-balanced menu will bring health and energy to campers all summer long. Outside food is not permitted.
Ages: Children entering PRE-K4 through 2nd Grade. Campers must be turning 4 by October 1, 2021, to be eligible to enroll.
Please register by March 1st to reserve your child’s spot this summer and your registration fee will be credited back towards your tuition total!
Visit www.thebrunswickschool.com/programs/summer-program to get started!

Virtual Workshop: Potty Training with Miss Megan
2021-02-06 10:00 - 11:00
Virtual Workshop: Potty Training with Miss Megan
Hello Parents!
We love to see how much our parenting workshops help you and we are back with another one!
POTTY TRAINING 101
Join Miss Megan, our sleep and child life expert on Saturday, February 6th at 10 AM EST to learn the best strategies for potty training your child.

How to identify and foster what skills need to be in place
Signs for readiness and proactive potty training how to’s
How to make a plan and set the stage for active potty training
Miss Megan’s key strategies to make potty training a breeze

Please Register HERE if you would like to attend the workshop. The fee to attend is $10.
The workshop will be on Zoom. Once you have registered and paid for the session, we will email you a link to join the workshop.

About Miss Megan: Miss Megan is an expert in early child development, sleep and conscious parenting. She has worked with children and has been a special needs, twin and triplets expert for over 20 years, a Montessori Directress and Baby Nurse for 15 years, and run 3 Montessori daycares. She has been a two-time surrogate (inc. a set of twins), and have two kids; Haiden (6.5yrs) and Hazel (5yrs).

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Kits
2021-01-25 17:00 - 2021-02-10 17:00 | The Comfort of Your Own Home, AU
Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Kits
We are so happy to see how many of you loved our past kits which is why we had to bring them back for Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the day by decorating these adorable Valentine’s day themed cookies with the kids or other loved ones!
Enjoy all the fun of decorating delicious cookies without any of the prep work. A fun project for the whole family, our easy-to-use kit includes everything you need from edible pre-made cookies with fun decorations and icing to customize them. We will deliver these kits to your doorstep. This is a safe and fun activity for all family members.
The kit will include 4 cookies, 2 colors of frosting, and 2 types of sprinkles!! The price is $20 which includes delivery.

You can pay through Venmo @breadandspoon.
Once you process the payment, fill out the google form HERE. (The form MUST be filled out as it gives us information on how to deliver the kits to you)
Please Note: All sales are FINAL and cannot be returned, exchanged, or canceled. The order will be confirmed once payment is received.
Orders must be placed by February 10th. These kits would be delivered between Feb 13 and 14th. You cannot choose a delivery time only a date. No refunds in case you miss the delivery. If you miss the delivery, you will have to pick up the kits from downtown Jersey City.
Kits are limited and we will close the form once we sell out so make sure to buy before it’s too late!
Delivery in Hudson County only.
We are excited to collaborate with a local small business- Bread and Spoon for this activity! Bread & Spoon is a JC-based, family-owned food business, focused on local, sustainable, and organic ingredients for private and corporate catering, family gatherings and celebrations, and fun sweet and savory food and food projects for kids! They do everything from drop-off, full-service catering, adult and kid cooking classes, and specialty baked goods.

If you have any questions, please email us at admin@jcfamilies.com or if you have any specific questions about the cookies/kits, please email Colleen at breadandspoon@gmail.com.

MLK Day Winter Arts & Crafts/Painting Class With Luna De Papel
2021-01-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Luna De Papel, 321 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ
MLK Day Winter Arts & Crafts/Painting Class With Luna De Papel
Hello Families!
Martin Luther King Day is on Monday, January 18th, and schools will be closed. If you are not sure what to do with the little ones, we are excited to announce that we are collaborating with Luna De Papel for a winter arts & crafts/painting session.
You will get two adorable and creative options for arts & crafts/painting to choose from. The fee for the session will be $25 per child and you can buy your ticket and pay via Paypal below. Also, please make sure to fill the registration form HERE, to pick your time slot. Also, please fill THIS COVID screen form to attend the session. The spots are LIMITED.
Please Note: All sales are FINAL and cannot be returned, exchanged, or canceled.

Option 1

Option 2

Guidelines:
Please make sure to wear a mask and keep social distancing in mind.
All parents must complete a screening form for each child to document any symptoms or history of exposure.
We ask that any child/parent exhibiting any symptoms or that has had exposure to anyone with symptoms to please stay home.
All students will receive their own materials and tools to use. All materials will be sanitized between each session.
Workstations will be assigned for individual use and sanitized after each use.
Face-shields will also be provided to each child for individual use.
About Luna De Papel:
In a world where everyone is increasingly used to working with electronic devices, at Luna de Papel they take a step back and focus on practical life skills that teach an appreciation for handcrafts. At Luna de Papel, they teach children how to “create”. When they learn to create they learn that they can control their environment and that builds a tremendous amount of self-esteem. Their goal is to build self-esteem through self-expression that is more approachable, authentic, and sustainable than simple art.

The Ethical Community Charter School Lottery
2021-01-07 17:00 - 2021-02-10 17:00 | Online
The Ethical Community Charter School Lottery
Are you interested in a FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL in Jersey City?
Apply now!
The Ethical Community Charter School (TECCS) is a free public charter school that opened in the Marion section of Jersey City in 2009. We currently serve 380+ students from all over the city, enrolled in K-8th grade. The school is a safe, caring community where ethics, service, and social justice are the principles that inform school life.
Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are due February 10, 2021, to be included in the enrollment lottery. The lottery will be held on February 13, 2021.
Applications are available online HERE.
We currently have immediate openings in 6-8th grade.
Please email enrollment@teccsjc.org for more information.

Canceled : Holiday Picture Corner At Hamilton Park With JCFamilies
2020-12-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Hamilton Park, Jersey City, NJ, AU
Unfortunately the picture corner in Hamilton park has been canceled because of rain forecast for tomorrow.

Apologies for the inconvenience!

Holiday Picture Corner At Hamilton Park With JCFamilies
The holiday season is here! Unfortunately, we won’t be able to have our annual holiday party this year but we still want to see some holiday cheer around which is why we have organized something super fun for our families!
On December 12th, we will have a FREE picture corner at the Gazebo in the Hamilton Park for our Jersey City families to create beautiful holiday memories. It’s a free event but you MUST REGISTER and select the time slot, you need to be there between the time you select in the registration form.
The attendees must wear masks and maintain a 6 feet distance at the event.
REGISTER HERE.
We are collecting toys for kids in need that we will be donating to a local charity. Please bring a wrapped gift for the kids.

Holiday At Home Cupcake Decorating Kits
2020-12-10 16:00 - 2020-12-21 17:00 | The Comfort of Your Own Home, AU
Holiday At Home Cupcake Decorating Kits
The holiday season has arrived!!
We are so happy to see how many of you loved our past kits which is why we had to bring them back for the holiday season!
Enjoy all the fun of decorating holiday cupcakes without any of the prep work. A fun project for the whole family, our easy-to-use kit includes everything you need from edible pre-made vanilla cupcakes with fun decorations and icing to customize them. We will deliver these kits to your doorstep. This is a safe and fun activity for all family members.
Each kit will include 4 cupcakes, 2 colors of icing, and 2 decorative options and it will cost you $20, including the delivery fee. You can pay through Venmo @breadandspoon.

Orders must be placed by 12/21
Once you process the payment, fill out the google form HERE. (The form MUST be filled out as it gives us information on how to deliver the kits to you).
Please Note: All sales are FINAL and cannot be returned, exchanged, or canceled. The order will be confirmed once payment is received.

Kits are limited and we will close the form once we sell out so make sure to buy before its too late!
Delivery 12/22, 12/23 or morning of 12/24

Delivery in Hudson County only.
We are excited to collaborate with a local small business- Bread and Spoon for this activity! Bread & Spoon is a JC-based, family-owned food business, focused on local, sustainable, and organic ingredients for private and corporate catering, family gatherings and celebrations, and fun sweet and savory food and food projects for kids! They do everything from drop-off, full-service catering, adult and kid cooking classes, and specialty baked goods.

If you have any questions, please email us at admin@jcfamilies.com or if you have any specific questions about the cookies/kits, please email Colleen at breadandspoon@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving At Home Cookie Decorating Kit
2020-11-05 11:00 - 2020-11-21 11:00 | The Comfort of Your Own Home, AU
Thanksgiving At Home Cookie Decorating Kit
We are so happy to see how many of you loved our Halloween Cookie Decorating kits which is why we had to bring them back for thanksgiving!
Enjoy all the fun of decorating Thanksgiving cookies without any of the prep work. A fun project for the whole family, our easy-to-use kit includes everything you need from edible pre-made Thanksgiving-themed cookies with fun decorations and icing to customize the cookies. We will deliver these kits to your doorstep. This is a safe and fun activity for all family members.

Each kit will include 4 cookies, 4 colors of icing, and 2 decorative options and it will cost you $20, including the delivery fee. You can pay through Venmo @breadandspoon
Once you process the payment, fill out the google form HERE. (The form MUST be filled out as it gives us information on how to deliver the kits to you)
Please Note: All sales are FINAL and cannot be returned, exchanged, or canceled. The order will be confirmed once payment is received.
Orders must be placed by November 21st. These kits would be delivered between 11/24 through 11/26. You cannot choose a delivery time only a date(24th, 25th, or 26th). No refunds in case you miss the delivery. If you miss the delivery, you will have to pick up the kits from downtown Jersey City.
Kits are limited and we will close the form once we sell out so make sure to buy before its too late!
Delivery in Hudson County only.
We are excited to collaborate with a local small business- Bread and Spoon for this activity! Bread & Spoon is a JC-based, family-owned food business, focused on local, sustainable, and organic ingredients for private and corporate catering, family gatherings and celebrations, and fun sweet and savory food and food projects for kids! They do everything from drop-off, full-service catering, adult and kid cooking classes, and specialty baked goods.

If you have any questions, please email us at admin@jcfamilies.com or if you have any specific questions about the cookies/kits, please email Colleen at breadandspoon@gmail.com.

Halloween Arts & Crafts Kit With Luna De Papel
2020-10-22 17:00 - 2020-10-29 17:00 | The Comfort of Your Own Home, AU
Halloween Arts & Crafts Kit With Luna De Papel
Halloween is almost here! If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Luna De Papel’s arts and crafts kit is a great option. Each kit is $20 and you have an option to pick up at their studio or they can deliver it right to your doorstep for $5. Delivery is only available for Jersey City and Hoboken.
The last day to order will be 10/28/2020.
This perfect socially distanced activity with your family at home! You have two options to pick from:
Luna de Papel & JC Families Halloween Kit 1

Your kit comes with all the paints, brushes, smock, work mat, and supplies needed to complete each project.
Project includes:

Cheese Cloth Ghost
Ghost Pencil Topper
DIY Ceramic Halloween Themed Magnet

Luna de Papel & JC Families Halloween Kit 2

Your kit comes with all the paints, brushes, smock, work mat, and supplies needed to complete each project.
Project includes:

Super Hero Cape and Mask
Ghost Pencil Topper
DIY Ceramic Halloween Themed Magnets

Luna de Papel (Paper Moon) is a handcrafting art studio located in Jersey City. They offer handcrafting and DIY classes and workshops for adults and children. Their goal is to build self-esteem through self-expression that is more approachable, authentic, and sustainable than simple art.

Autism Acceptance Special Event sponsored by Colors of Autism NJ
2020-09-17 18:00 - 22:00 | First Street, Jersey City, Jersey City
Autism Acceptance Special Event sponsored by Colors of Autism NJ

The Autism Acceptance Special Event, sponsored by Colors of Autism NJ, Smile Preschool and Nursery/ Sherry Singh and JCFamilies returns this year on September 17th, 2020, from 6-10 PM on First Street in Jersey City!

Enjoy a wonderful evening under a tent with passed Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dancing, raffles, music from a DJ AND social distancing while supporting a great cause!

You can purchase your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/88859558331

Virtual Grand Opening: Nimbus Arts Center at the Lively
2020-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Virtual Grand Opening: Nimbus Arts Center at the Lively

Nimbus Arts Center at the Lively Opens September 12 with Virtual Grand Opening

In Fall 2020, Nimbus will move into the Nimbus Arts Center at the Lively, a 15,000 sq. ft. the state-of-the-art facility in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District which will house the non-profit organization’s professional dance company, school of dance, performing arts presentations, visual arts program, and office headquarters. One of the most transformational investments in the arts in Jersey City history, the center will propel Nimbus forward as the State of New Jersey’s leading contemporary dance company and one of the State’s preeminent arts organizations.
Additionally, the Nimbus Arts Center provides a base of operations for Jersey City arts groups and artists including two resident partner organizations: Segunda Quimbamba, a cultural mainstay in Hudson County and a leading voice for Bomba y Plena, Puerto Rico’s folkloric drum and dance tradition, and Molly Dunn’s new Youth Musical Theater organization, LUX performing arts. The spacious visual arts gallery will feature an initial exhibition of dance photography by longtime Jersey City-based Nimbus collaborators, Megan Maloy and Joe Velez.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, Nimbus will host a virtual grand opening on September 12, 2020, at 7 pm E.D.T. The evening will include Live-streamed performances by Nimbus dancers as well as Nimbus Arts Center Resident Partners: Segunda Quimbamba and Molly Dunn’s LUX performing arts, a virtual tour of the Arts Center, the premier of Nimbus 15th anniversary film edition of Artistic Director, Samuel Pott’s signature work, Memo, and scholarship presentations to local youth by Jersey City’s esteemed council members as part of Nimbus’ $100,000 scholarship pledge to expand access to dance to everyone, regardless of financial background.

Founded in 2005 by Artistic Director Samuel Pott, Nimbus has grown from a small group of dancers, producing low-budget performances in libraries and church basements, to become the largest arts organization in Jersey City and one of the largest contemporary dance organizations in New Jersey. Nimbus boasts many facets: a professional company that performs at prestigious venues across the country, an award-winning school of dance, outreach arts education programs providing dance to thousands of kids each year, and production of a remarkable series of music, dance, theater, and visual arts presentations.
Following the opening of the Nimbus Arts Center in September, and while COVID-19 health precautions are in place, Nimbus will continue operations in a safe and creative way. School of Nimbus classes will follow a hybrid model combining socially-distanced in-person and online classes, along with health screening, enhanced cleaning, and other health guidelines in place. Through the Fall, Nimbus’ professional company will develop new artistic programs continuing its groundbreaking and engaging programming for New Jersey residents and beyond. In September and October, NimbusPRESENTS will debut a series of outdoor, socially distant, performing arts events in the parking lot across the street, including movies, live music, and dance.
The Capital Campaign for the Nimbus Arts Center at the Lively is underway with prime sponsorship opportunities available including naming opportunities at the facility. Individuals and businesses interested in making a legacy investment and/or sponsorship in the Nimbus Arts Center should reach out to Derick McKoy Jr. at development@nimbusdanceworks.org.
Says Artistic Director Samuel Pott, “The opening of the Nimbus Arts Center at the Lively fulfills a dream that Nimbus’ dancers, staff, board, supporters, and community members have worked towards for 15 years. The Nimbus Arts Center provides a Jersey City base for people of all ages, all backgrounds, and all neighborhoods to come together and find inspiration, enjoyment and benefit from the arts.”
Allison Tratner, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, adds:
“The State Arts Council is proud to support Nimbus Dance as they continue to expand on their vision of dynamic and authentic engagement of people of all ages. They inspire thousands every year with their exceptional work that brings together and showcases the diverse artists and communities in Jersey City and across the state. We eagerly await future performances and programs at the new Nimbus Arts Center and commend Sam and his team for making this dream an exciting reality.”

Tickets are pay-what-you-wish with a suggested minimum of $10 per viewer. All ticket proceeds benefit the Capital Campaign of the Nimbus Arts Center. Available online at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-virtual-grand-opening-nimbus-arts-center-at-the-lively-tickets-114126864 524?aff=pressrelease
Contact: Hannah Weeks
Phone: 319-541-7943
Email: hannah@nimbusdanceworks.org

A Day Out With Thomas
2020-08-29 10:00 - 2020-08-30 17:00 | The Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St, Phillipsburg, New Jersey, 08865
A Day Out With Thomas
Day Out With Thomas is a family event that offers children and their grownups the opportunity to ride with classic storybook friend Thomas the Tank Engine. Parents, grandparents, and siblings join their aspiring engineers in the fun.
The Day Out With Thomas experience will engineer miles of smiles for the whole family and introduce a new generation to the timeless excitement of railroading. The train pulled by Thomas leaves every hour on the hour, from 10 am to 5 pm. You may also ride the River Train along the scenic Delaware River to Carpentersville, New Jersey. For an added adventure take the River Train to the Susquehanna Mine, learn the History, and learn how to pan for Gem Stones that you can take home! The trips pulled by Thomas take you along the beautiful Delaware River to North Carpentersville New Jersey, a 25-minute ride. The River Train follows the same route journeying further along the river to Edinger’s with a brief stop at the “Old Susquehanna” gemstone mine. At the mine, you may get off, visit the mine, and learn how to pan for gems. Each passenger receives a bag of mine tiling’s, a brief history of the mine, and use of the sluice to prospect for their very own gemstones they can bring home!
You may also purchase tickets on the day of the event for all trains although we advise that you purchase your tickets in advance. Trains to and from the mine depart every hour. Stay at the mine as little as an hour or as long as you like! Read more about the event here.
BUY TICKETS HERE.

Childbirth & COVID-19: What to Expect During and After Your Delivery
2020-08-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Childbirth & COVID-19: What to Expect During and After Your Delivery

Free Webinar on Childbirth & COVID-19. What to expect during and after your delivery during his time.
Click Here on the link to register:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1632246309992365328
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you would like to submit questions for the panel, please email JCMCFoundation@rwjbh.org

Nimbus Dance Summer Arts
2020-06-20 09:00 - 2020-08-28 13:00 | Online Via Zoom
Nimbus Dance Summer Arts

Spend a fun-filled summer with Nimbus Dance Works — dance, singing, acting, and visual arts at JC SummerArts! Each week culminates with a performance based on an exciting theme. Students will learn from our exceptional, professional teachers, gain performance experience, make new friends, and have a ton of fun!

Ages: 4-7 & 7-11years
Dates: July 20-August 28
Location: Online; Internet/Device required
Time: 9am – 1pm
Pricing: $240/week (until 7/6); $300/week (after 7/6); $1620 full 6 weeks

Scholarships available. For more information, please e-mail school@nimbusdanceworks.org.

For Registration, Information and Description of Weekly Themes: Click Here

Virtual Workshop: Transitioning to Solids with Alyssa Kane
2020-06-05 11:00 - 12:00
Virtual Workshop: Transitioning to Solids Workshop with Alyssa Kane
Hello Parents!
We love to see how much our parenting workshops help you and we are back with another one!
Transitioning into solid foods is a big step for babies and their parents. If you are a new parent having trouble with this topic or want to learn how to transition into solid foods this workshop can help you!
Join Alyssa Kane, on Friday, June 5th at 11 AM EST on Zoom. Once you have registered, we will send you a link to the workshop and the password.
Please Register HERE if you would like to attend the workshop. The fee to attend is $7.

About the speaker:
Alyssa Kane, MS CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Alyssa Kane is a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with over 10 years of experience. Alyssa and her team of speech-language pathologists provide in-home speech and feeding evaluations and therapy throughout Jersey City, Hoboken, and Manhattan/Brooklyn. Her practice services infants through adolescents with a variety of feeding/swallowing difficulties and speech delays. Alyssa also performs community/professional education workshops.
Alyssa’s specialization is working with the pediatric population with feeding/swallowing challenges. She has worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient centers, early intervention in family homes, school settings, acute care, and sub-acute facilities. Alyssa worked at the world-renowned Rusk Rehabilitation Center at NYU (NICU, PICU, general pediatric floor and outpatient center).
Alyssa received her B.S. in Hearing and Speech Sciences from Ohio University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University. Alyssa holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and is certified in both New York and New Jersey. Additionally, she is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She is also a member of the Special Interests Group through ASHA, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.

5th Annual Great Jersey City Cleanup
2020-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Jersey City
5th Annual Great Jersey City Cleanup
The 5th Annual Great Jersey City Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 4th from 10am-2pm.

This event mobilizes thousands of residents alongside neighborhood and civic organizations, schools, community leaders, businesses, and elected officials to help clean our City on a single day! Together we can roll up our sleeves and contribute to making our city an even better place to work and live.
This year the Ward E event hub will be located at Van Vorst Park gazebo. See flyer for your ward location.

Individuals and groups can register here – https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfJerseyCity1/GreatJerseyCityCleanUpRegistrationForm

A waiver form must be completed for each volunteer – Form will be available shortly.

This event qualifies for community service credits for any student who requires them.

Light It Up Blue sponsored by Colors of Autism NJ
2020-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, 119-158 Newark Ave,, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
Light It Up Blue Jersey City
The Light it Up Blue event, sponsored by Colors of Autism NJ and Smile Preschool and Nursery and co-sponsored by JCFamilies, returns to the Pedestrian Mall on April 2nd, 2020, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM!
Help us promote Autism Awareness by lighting up the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall blue! Stay tuned for more details!

Deerkill Day Camp Open House
2020-03-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Deerkill Day Camp, 54 Wilder Rd., Suffern, NY, 10901, United States
Deerkill Day Camp Open House
Deerkill Day Camp‘s Open House’s are coming up! A day camp is more than buildings, equipment, and scenery – it is a community. A vibrant community where each boy and girl contributes to the cooperative spirit that makes day camp such a magical place. Deerkill offers children a chance to pick up a new sport or hobby, learn to swim and form lifelong friendships this summer. The diverse program includes professional swim instruction in large heated pools, an array of athletics on fields sized for younger and older children, creative and performing arts such as arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking, dance, theater, music and digital photography, and specialties such as archery and nature, among other activities.
OPEN HOUSE DATES:
Saturday, March 14th at 12 PM
Sunday, March 29th at 10 AM
Sunday, April 5th at 10 AM
Deerkill offers a ton of activities at their camps for children so make sure to attend their open house to know more about them. You can also visit: www.deerkilldaycamp.com/

Middle School Information Session
2020-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | French American Academy of Jersey City, 209 3rd Street, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Middle School Information Session
A fully accredited bilingual educational institution by the National French Ministry and the Middle States Association, the French American Academy now serves more than 250 students each year from Pre-K2 through 8th grade in two New Jersey locations – New Milford and Jersey City.
The Middle School is on Jersey City campus.
Your child is about to enter Middle School and you may have many questions about the FAA curriculum and organization in 6th grade. We’ll be happy to provide all the answers on Thursday, February 27th at 6:30 pm.
Please visit https://www.faacademy.org/ to learn more about our growing community.

Sleep Solutions + Potty Training Workshop
2020-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Zaniac Jersey City, 125 1st Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
Sleep Solutions + Potty Training Workshop
Hello Parents!
Having trouble getting good sleep routines for your kids? Or are you getting ready to potty train your little one? It can be a real struggle to know where to begin potty training or how to help them sleep better. This workshop will be perfect to help you resolve those issues.
Please Register HERE if you would like to attend the workshop. The fee to attend is $10.
Please note the entry fees will be $15 at the door for the workshop if you do not pay in advance.

If you have any questions please email us at admin@jcfamilies.com
About Miss Megan: Miss Megan is the Owner and Founder of Conscious Proactive Parenting™ and Mantra Sleep Solutions™. She is an innovator and an expert in her field. Her unique and creative methods of focusing on conscious parenting and non-CIO sleep training have serviced families within the greater New York City area, New Jersey and worldwide for years. In fact, Miss Megan has been a Governess for over fifteen years and has extensive experience working with children in a wide range of settings. Miss Megan is also a Montessori trained Directress, a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach and successful Life Coach.
Most notably, Miss Megan’s greatest source of knowledge and expertise comes from being a working mother. Miss Megan is the proud mother of two (a boy born 8/9/13, and a girl born 3/8/15). From direct experience, Miss Megan was able to utilize and integrate her strategies and methods to help improve her son’s sleeping, eating and behavioral patterns and now her daughters as well.

Job Fair at University of Phoenix - Jersey City Campus (Free)
2020-02-06 22:00 | University of Phoenix – Jersey City Campus, 88 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
Job Fair at University of Phoenix – Jersey City Campus (Free)

Thursday, February 6 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

University of Phoenix Jersey City Campus

88 Town Square Place, (Next to the Newport PATH Station)
Jersey City, NJ 07310

** Event Hosted at the University of Phoenix Campus for the GENERAL PUBLIC **
Check back here before the event for a list of attending companies.
Employers CLICK HERE for more information.
Register Here: https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/jerseycity-2-2020/

Date And Time

Thursday, February 6 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location

University of Phoenix – Jersey City Campus
88 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07310
The Jersey City Campus offers students support at every stage of their journey.

Weekly New Moms & Kids Meetup in Jersey City
2020-01-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Bucket & Bay Craft Gelato Company, 150 Bay St, , Jersey City , United States
New Moms & Kids Meetup in Jersey City
Calling new moms and their babies!!
Come out and meet other moms at Bucket & Bay this Tuesday!
Come and build new friendships while you enjoy a cup of coffee!
We hope you’ll join us!
MUST RSVP

Luna De Papel Holiday Break Camp
2019-12-21 09:00 - 2020-01-03 16:00
Luna De Papel Holiday Break Camp
Join Luna De Papel for their special Holiday Break Camps! They will be holding camp days from December 21st through January 3rd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Contact them about before or aftercare.
They will be creating holiday crafts, having playtime and movement and enjoying wholesome snacks!
Register today: https://www.lunadepapel.us/day-camp
About Luna De Papel:
In a world where everyone is increasingly used to working with electronic devices, at Luna de Papel they take a step back and focus on practical life skills that teach an appreciation for handcrafts. At Luna de Papel, they teach children how to “create”. When they learn to create they learn that they can control their environment and that builds a tremendous amount of self-esteem. Their goal is to build self-esteem through self-expression that is more approachable, authentic and sustainable than simple art.

JC Halloween Spooktacular: An Indoor Family Event in downtown Jersey City
2019-10-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Harborside Atrium, Harborside Atrium, Jersey City, United States
Please try buying your tickets now as we have the last few tickets left and as soon as we get sold out we will remove the payment link and would NOT be able to accommodate any one after that. We DO NOT sell the tickets at the door.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

JC Halloween Spooktacular ’19: Halloween Costume Family Parade and Party
Date: October 27th (Sunday)
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
Location: Harborside Atrium (rain or shine)
Entry fee: $7 + PayPal fees (Per person)
Every individual will have to pay the entry fee(only 6 months or younger will not be paying the entrance fee).
Join us for the annual family Halloween event in Jersey City! We’ll be sheltered under the Harborside Atrium in case of inclement weather and kids can enjoy an array of activities and entertainment. There will be a ton of spooky decorations and a picture corner. An additional nominal fee will be assessed for entrance to the bouncy house and for cookie decorating.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITH ENTRY:
Magic Show by Cisco, the Magician
Which kids don’t love a magic show? Cisco the Magician does everything from classic magic to more modern magic. His show does include a beautiful dove that lights up the entire room. He has more than 10 years of experience in the art of magic and we can’t wait for the kid’s faces to light up when they see his show.
Puppet show and Music by Rockasorri
Rockasorri’s puppet and music show is a super fun experience for the kids. Spark your little one’s budding imagination by sitting and enjoying our puppet show with your kid’s favorite songs!

Arts & Crafts Luna De Papel
Luna de Papel (Paper Moon) is a handcrafting art studio. They offer handcrafting and DIY classes and workshops for adults and children. Their goal is to build self-esteem through self-expression that is more approachable, authentic and sustainable than simple art. They will be helping children create Halloween spooky-themed arts and crafts.

Bubble Show by Lena’s Party
Are your kids ready to play with giant bubbles? Lena will be having a giant bubble party for the kids. Lena specializes in kids’ birthday parties, costume characters, face-painting, glitter tattoos, art nails, balloons, Giant-Bubble show, dancing, singing, games, magic tricks.
Soft Play Area for babies
We don’t want babies to miss the fun which is why we are setting up a fun soft play area for the babies to enjoy in.

Photos with Giant Characters

Dance Party with DJ Michael Demby
Event entertainer in New York and New Jersey, DJ Michael Demby brings 20 years experience to your party, wedding, mitzvah, or sweet 16. With the natural ability to cater the right music to any crowd at the perfect moment, Michael prides himself on bringing the same passion and dedication to each and every occasion. Contact Michael for a free consultation to discuss how he is different from other DJ’s and how he can ensure a memorable and fun event! Mention JC Families to receive a FREE lighting package with booking!

Spooky Singers Kids Band
Professor David Musial who is an award-winning, multi-platinum MENTOR to a multitude of students for over 25 years created this show. NextGen Stars is about the MENTOR who nurtures, develops and maybe even “launches” the Next Generation of Stars. Students will be performing a scary spooky medley of Halloween songs.

Costume Contest

Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in multiple categories.
We expect a big turnout, so it is strongly recommended that families purchase tickets ahead of time. Prices may increase closer to the event. Tickets are non-refundable.

Schedule:
12:00 pm – 12:15pm – Spooky Singers Band
12:30 pm – Magic Show By Cisco The Magician(For Older Kids)
1:00 pm – Puppet Show + Music by Rockasorri at the play area(For Babies and Toddlers)

1:30 pm – Bubble Show by Lena’s Party

2:30 pm – Giant Characters

3:00 pm – Costume Contest

Ongoing Activities:

Arts & Crafts, Bouncy House, Cookie Decorating, Face Painting, Picture Corner.

Paid Activities:
Bouncy House

Cookie Decorating by Bread & Spoon
Bread & Spoon is a JC-based, family-owned food business, focused on local, sustainable, and organic ingredients for private and corporate catering, family gatherings and celebrations, and fun sweet and savory food and food projects for kids! We do everything from drop-off, full-service catering, adult and kid cooking classes and specialty baked goods.

There will be some fun characters dress up for your kids to meet and take photos with. Make sure to stop by the picture corner to snap a family photo!
Please bring cash for these activities.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
You do not have to bring your tickets, just show us proof of payment or let us know the name on the credit card which was used to make payment on the PayPal at event entrance.
Attention Parents: If you have not received your confirmation email, that ok. The only thing we will require at the door is your name + the name of the credit/debit card that the ticket was purchased with on PayPal.
Please Note: The entry fees is not refundable and non-adjustable.
Sponsors for the event:
Code Wiz
NYLI
True Dental
British Swim School
MY Gym
The Brunswick School
Waterfront Montessori
The Little Gym
Get Around
World of ABC/ The Waldo School

JCFamilies is a 501-c(3) organization and most of our events (15 to 18 events per year) are free for the Jersey City community and take place in public parks. However, in order to run this organization and these free events, we host a few paid events each year to ensure that we can meet our budgetary needs and cover our capital costs for the year. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer any special discount or deal to any kids or any organization during this event.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players: Peter and the Wolf
2019-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Margaret Williams Theatre, 2039 JFK Boulevard, Jersey City
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players:
Peter and the Wolf
Saturday, October 19, 2:00 p.m.
Margaret Williams Theatre
Tickets $20, Children under 17: $12
On Saturday, October 19th at 2 pm, NJCU is presenting the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players – performing Peter and the Wolf.
Audiences of all ages will thrill to the adventures of a mischievous boy, hungry wolf, grumpy grandpa, and collection of animal characters in Peter and the Wolf at this New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players family concert. In his famous musical fairytale, Prokofiev cleverly matches each character to an instrument and a musical theme so listeners can imagine the exciting tale as it unfolds.
This special arrangement of Prokofiev’s classic tale features the instruments of the woodwind family, combining the same great imagery with a focus on the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn.
Named “a vital, artistically significant musical organization” by The Wall Street Journal, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra embodies that vitality through its statewide presence and critically acclaimed performances, education partnerships and unparalleled access to music and the Orchestra’s superb musicians.
More information + Tickets: https://www.njcu.edu/community/center-arts/music
The show will be at the main campus, in the Margaret Williams Theatre (2039 JFK Boulevard). Patrons are welcome to arrive early and enjoy interactive music in the lobby — starting around 1:15 pm.

Code Wiz Jersey City Grand Opening
2019-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Code Wiz, 357 3rd St, Jersey City
Code Wiz Jersey City Grand Opening
Visit Code Wiz on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm to check out their offerings. See and interact with their projects and programs and learn how they work. This family-friendly event will also have face painting, crafts, balloon animals, and tasty treats by Bread and Spoon.
Date: October 5th
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Code Wiz Jersey City, 357 3rd St (At Brunswick Ave), Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)-589-0199
They invite everyone to celebrate with them as we open the doors of Jersey City’s newest STEM learning center!
For more information click here.
