JC Kids Obstacle Run 2019
2019-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cordero Elementary School, 158 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ, 07302., United States
JC Kids Obstacle Run 2019
JC Kids Obstacle Run 2019: Calling all KIDS from 4 to 12 years old for The JC Kids Obstacle Run 2019 on Saturday March 9th 2019.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is CLOSED. We will not be selling tickets at the door.
Join JCFamilies and Wildly Fit for our first ever JC Kids Obstacle Run! The kids will explore fun and challenging age appropriate obstacles as they race through the course with their designated age group. The participants will use their body and muscles balancing, jumping, carrying items, crawling, and running while conquering obstacles set up for their age.
In order to run the event smoothly, we have some guidelines for everyone, so please read carefully:

– Parents need to collect runners bibs 30 minutes before their child’s scheduled run time.

SCHEDULE: *please note: the JC Obstacle Run includes the participation from many kids and sometimes due to different circumstances the schedule may change.

10:00 am: Check In Starts

10:30 am: Age group 4 years old

11:15 am: Age group 5 years old

12:10 pm: Age group 6 years old

12:30 pm : Age group 7 years old

1:00 pm: Age group 8 years old

1:20 pm: Age group 9,to 12 years old

– Parents must sign a waiver before the run.

– All Kids must attend the warm up session before they run.

– Parents/viewers will not be allowed on the course before, after, or during the run. There will be designated areas for parents/viewers to watch the race.

– Age groups may be divided into heats to avoid overcrowding

– All kids will get a medal at the end of the run.

– The winners of each heat will get a trophy.

Very Important: No parents, caregivers, or family members will be allowed on the track before, after, or during the run. If this rule is not followed, the child will be disqualified and no refund will be given.

After completion the runners will get water.

Here’s a little sneak peak of some of the obstacles your kids can expect on our course:

Delicate Balance: The floor is lava, and the only way across is to balance!

Mission Impossible: Get across without getting caught in the wires!

Feisty Fences: Get up and over the fences to keep running the Obstacle Course .

Spider Crawl: Stay low and move quickly to avoid getting caught in the web.

Sloth Hang: Hang like a sloth using both hands and feet from the metal beam and pull all the way across. (Psst: This one’s tricky, so there will be soft mats to catch any racer who doesn’t make it to the end).
The event will take place indoors at The Cordero School at 158 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
Parents will be asked to sign a waiver at the day of the event while checking in. All parents that have registered have received an email with instructions and time schedule. If you have not received your email, please let us know at admin@jcfamilies.com.

All JC Kids Obstacle Run participants will receive a medal. Fastest participants in each age group will be awarded with a trophy.
In order to qualify for the trophy ALL obstacles must be completed.

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Spark & Ember at the Nimbus Theater in Jersey City
2019-03-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Nimbus Dance Works, 165 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
Spark & Ember at the Nimbus Theater in Jersey City
On March 15 at 8 pm at the Nimbus Theater, NimbusPRESENTS Spark & Ember, an evening of rising stars – young dancers performing powerful dance works and exciting choreographers who are making a mark in the field. This evening includes Nimbus’ own 2nd company Nimbus2 in a new piece by Justin Perez and Kristen Klein, Graham 2 in Martha Graham’s Diversion of Angels, Abarukas directed by Yoshito Sakuraba, #dbdanceproject directed by Dawn Marie Bazemore, and Barkha Dance Company directed by Barkha Patel.
On May 17 and 18 at 8 pm with OFFLINE, its bi-annual curated performance series that brings together talented, emerging choreographers from the New Jersey and New York area. Designed to bring new dance to Jersey City audiences and address the limited space available for dance creation and performance in Jersey City, OFFLINE draws audiences and artists together for intimate and meaningful dance exchanges.
Lastly, on June 6-9 in the Nimbus Theater, NimbusPRESENTS a theater performance by Thinking in Full Color, an award-winning arts and education organization focused on empowering women of color.
For more information on Nimbus, Nimbus’ spring performances both in- and out of town, and to buy tickets, please visit: www.nimbusdanceworks.org/events/.

Workshop for Parents: JC Plastic Ban and How to minimize use of Plastic
2019-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Zaniac Jersey City, 125 1st Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
Workshop for Parents: JC Plastic Ban and How to minimize use of Plastic
We typically use plastics bags for less than 15 minutes before they are discarded. The average American household uses 1,500 bags every year. In landfills, depending on conditions, plastics can last 100,000+ years (!) to break down.
Jersey City will enforce a citywide ban on single-use plastic carry-out bags starting June 28, 2019. As households we can also reduce our use of plastic and find better alternatives.
Don’t know where to start? Join our FREE workshop with Melissa Kozakiewics from the City of Jersey City.
She will talk about the upcoming Plastic Ban, as well as how to minimize use of plastic and finding alternatives to plastic in the daily life.
RSVP is required, register HERE to attend. You can also submit questions ahead of time using the registration form.
Address for the workshop: Zaniac Jersey City, 125 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

JC Dance Stars 2019: Indian Dance Competition in Jersey City
2019-04-06 12:00 - 17:00
JC Dance Stars 2019: Indian Dance Competition in Jersey City

After the enormous success and participation in Jersey city dance stars 2018- GET READY !!!

Dust off your dancing shoes and that shimmery costume , polish those moves and set the stage on fire cause WE ARE BACK!!

JERSEY CITY DANCE STARS -2 is happening on April 6th.

Competition Guidelines
PS: All the participants of the Dance competition will directly qualify to participate in the Indian Independence day celebration Organized by Indians in Jersey City in August 2019.
Competition Categories
Solo
Duet
Group of 4,6 & 8

Solo dance participation fees: $45

Group dance participation fees : $40 (each participant)

Register Here: JC Dance Star 2019

For questions send email to indiansinjerseycity@gmail.com

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Catsbury Park Cat Convention in Asbury Park, NJ
2019-04-13 10:00 - 19:00 | Asbury Park Conventional Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Catsbury Park Cat Convention in Asbury Park, NJ is back!
Calling all CAT lovers – Catsbury Park Cat Convention is excited and honored to be back for the second year, on April 13th and April 14th! The Catsbury Park Cat Convention is proudly hosted by Catsbury Park, a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue based in Asbury Park and we are honored to be partnered with The Brodie Fund, Milo’s Sanctuary, Jersey Shore Animal Foundation, and the Associated Humane Society of Tinton Falls as our chosen beneficiaries in 2019. As with last year, 100% of the profits will be donated to Catsbury Park and our partner charities.
For more information, check out their website.
Tickets for the Catsbury Park Cat Convention in Asbury Park, NJ are $15 for children 11 and under. For adults tickets are $25.

Maternity and baby/toddler Clothing Swap in Jersey City
2019-04-14 11:00 - 14:00 | 210 Hudson St, Jersey City, Harborside Atrium, Jersey City, United States
Maternity and baby/toddler Clothing Swap in Jersey City
If you have purchased your Baby Fair ticket, you do not need to purchase another ticket for the Clothing Swap.
The season is changing, so why not clear out some clutter? The clothing swap is a perfect opportunity to let go of maternity clothes you don’t use anymore, or baby/toddler clothes that is suddenly too small for your little one.
Please note that the clothing swap is ONLY for maternity and baby/toddler clothes, and please fill out the form below in order to participate.
CLOTHES SWAP PARTICIPATION FORM
Make sure your apparel items are freshly laundered and in good condition – no stains, fading, or excessive wear.

How does the clothing swap work?

1) In order to participate you need to bring at least 5 pieces.
2) Parents that are not bringing any clothes to swap can bring 1 pack of baby diapers to participate. The pack will be donated to Chilltown, a charitable organization in Jersey City that will be present at the event collecting diapers.
3) When the event ends, unwanted items will be donated.
4) After filling the form, JCFamilies’ team will contact you with further details about drop off.

Be sure to check our SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the Spring Festival so that you don’t miss your favorite performers!

Fee for event: There is an entry fees for everyone to enter at the venue which is $5 and if you are coming for Baby Fair than the entry ticket will be $10 per individual (all ages, babies to grandparents).
JCFamilies is a charitable(501(c)-3) organization and this small fee helps us to cover our costs.

If you have any additional questions, please send an email to admin@jcfamilies.com

Comic Book & Illustration Classes for Young Artists in Jersey City
2019-04-20 14:00 - 2019-05-18 16:00 | Hudson County Art Supply, 469 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307, United States
Comic Book & Illustration Classes for Young Artists in Jersey City
Is your child interested in illustration? Join Hudson County Art Supply for their upcoming Comic Book & Illustration Classes for Young Artists in Jersey City! The 2 hour classes start on Saturday, April 20th and end on Saturday, May 18th. The classes begin at 2pm.
Seats are limited and can be reserved for $150.
Suggested age range: 8-13 yrs
All registered student will receive a gift card.
Email info@hudcoart or call them at 201 413 0900 for more details.
Address: 469 Central Ave, Jersey City, 07307

While you’re here, make sure you check out our list of Fun Classes and Activities for Kids of All Ages in Jersey City and Hoboken!

Gymnastics Class for Kids with Connect the Dots Occupational Therapy
2019-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Kidville Hoboken, 1202 Bernard McFeeley Shipyard Lane, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, United States
Gymnastics Class for Kids with Connect the Dots Occupational Therapy
Connect The Dots OT, PLLC Lindsey Britt, who has experience with coaching as well as competing in gymnastics, will be returning to lead classes, along with several occupational therapy student interns! Join for Gymnastics Class for Kids with Connect the Dots Occupational Therapy on Saturday, April 27th.
The class dates are April 20th to May 18th (Saturdays from 10 – 11AM) at Kidville (Hoboken, NJ).
Email them at admin@ctdtherapy.com to RSVP!
Find more details here.
CTD has been established since 2005, collaborating and connecting the dots through Occupational Therapy Evaluations and Therapy sessions throughout NYC and Hudson County, New Jersey.

Workshop for Parents: All you need to know about the High School Admission Process in JC
2019-05-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Zaniac Jersey City, 125 1st Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
Workshop for Parents: All you need to know about the High School Admission Process in JC

If your child is currently in middle school in the JC area, you might be thinking about the high school admissions process. It is important to be informed and organized as you start this process. To help you get a jumpstart, TestRocker CEO, Urvy Keown, will address the following topics during our next workshop at Zaniac Jersey City:
● Overview of the types of High Schools in Jersey City and the surrounding areas
● Overview of the application requirements for each type of school
● A detailed timeline of the High school admissions process
● Explanation of the ISEE, PSAT 8/9 & COOP admissions tests
● Q&A
This workshop is FREE, but RSVP is required.
Please fill out this FORM in order to participate.
Event details: May 2nd from 5:30 pm – 7 pm at 125 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
If you have any questions or suggestions for future workshops, please submit them to admin@jcfamilies.com.

Dancing with Mom at My Gym Jersey City
2019-05-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Brewshot – Liberty Harbor, 9 Regent St, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Dancing with Mom at My Gym Jersey City
My Gym Jersey City would like to invite you to a very special event, Dancing with Mom! We’ll have exciting games, activities, adventures, pizza and more fun for mom and her children. Dress your best to dance the night away with mom.

A Dancing party for mother and son/daughter! Come have fun and bond while dancing, doing crafts, eating pizza…! Open to members and non-members!!

COST: Members $40/$20 additional siblings
Non-members $50/$25 additional siblings
RSVP today! Space is limited and goes fast

For more information on this event and to RSVP, visit the event page here.

Workshop for New Parents: The Do’s and Don’ts of PostPartum Fitness
2019-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | City Hall Plaza, Jersey City, Jersey City NJ, AU
Workshop for New Parents: The Do’s and Don’ts of PostPartum Fitness
Coming up on May 18th at 11 am: Workshop for New Parents: The Do’s and Don’ts of PostPartum Fitness with Meghan Mizrachi!
You were cleared to return to exercise at your six week check up, but your doctor didn’t give any instructions or guidance on how to do it safely and effectively. Maybe you’re still wearing an abdominal brace or you’re worried you have an abdominal separation. Maybe you’re still having some leakage or back pain? or perhaps a sense of heaviness and are afraid that working out will make it worse. Maybe you tried to dive back into your routine but found that things didn’t feel quite right.
This lecture with Meghan Mizrachi is designed to provide clarity on the steps to take after pregnancy, in order to have the confidence to achieve a pain-free lifestyle and reach your fitness goals. She will cover screening for diastasis, the truth about sit-ups, advice about postural behavior, the best exercises for core strengthening, and safe exercise progressions.
The workshop is held at our JC Fitness Fair at City Hall Plaza, Jersey City.
Register HERE.

About Meghan
Meghan holds her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mercy College and her BFA in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College. Meg is passionate about fitness and wellness. Prior to becoming a PT, Meg spent three years dancing professionally in NYC and abroad. She then transitioned to running half-marathons and teaching strength training classes. Most recently, her experience as a mom has led her to extensive coursework in pelvic floor dysfunction, with an interest in diastasis rectus abdominus and postpartum fitness. Meg’s greatest desire is to help clients reach their goals and achieve their greatest functional capacity.
She currently works for Zion Physical Therapy, a private outpatient physical therapy practice that prides itself on providing unparalleled service that is hands-on, consumer-driven and evidence-based.
The workshop is non-refundable and non-transferable. If you have any questions or suggestions for future workshops, please send an email to admin@jcfamilies.com.

Global Soccer Academy Summer Camps and Try Outs
2019-06-24 08:00 - 2019-08-02 17:00 | Global Soccer Academy, Gateway Field: 23 Merseles Street, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Global Soccer Academy Summer Camps and Try Outs in Jersey City
Early Registration for Global Soccer Academy is now Open!
Global Soccer Academy is a local soccer academy located in Jersey City where professional coaches teach multiple aspects of the game.
Register here: https://www.globalsocceracademy.com/currentprograms
The kids will learn and improve the following skills:

Learn and develop new dribbling techniques, agility and ball control.

Improve juggling skills.

Train using the senseball.

Develop accurate passing, receiving , shooting skills.

Scrimmages each day to practice what we have learned.

​Breakfast and Lunch will be available, thanks to Jersey City Free Summer Lunch. All Campers are required to bring water and sunscreen.
Session dates for 2019 Summer Camps:
Session 1. June 24th – June 28th
Session 2. July 8th – July 12th
Session 3. July 15th – July 19th
Session 4. July 22nd – July 26th
Session 5. July 29th – August 2nd
The Summer Camp is open for kids born between 2003 and 2013. Early registration of $245 ends at the end of the month and will go up to $295 on March 1st.
Registration for Try Outs and more info on the travel teams are here:
https://www.globalsocceracademy.com/currentprograms

Tonal Art Music Center Classes
2019-07-01 00:00 - 2019-08-11 17:00 | Tonal Art Music Center, Chambord Place 47 Harrison St., Hoboken, 07030
Tonal Art Music Center Classes in Hoboken, NJ
Tonal Art Music Center’s mission is to give students the tools they need to play the music they love. Founded on the belief that musical training can have a positive impact on many different areas of life, they dedicated to providing quality, focused, results-oriented lessons to students of all ages. They believe that one of life’s greatest joys is to communicate with others through music and they strive to provide that experience to our students.
Tonal Art Music Center offers summer programming in 2019 from July 1st-August 16th. Regular private lessons will continue as well.
Rock Band Class:
For students in middle school and above with at least one year of experience on their instrument required. Will be placed in small groups and will learn rock and pop repertoire taught by an experienced musician and instructor. Culminating concert will be arranged. Classes will run from July 1st through August 11th, meeting for 1.5 hours twice weekly for 7 weeks. $35/class with discounts offered for siblings and multiple week reservations. Exact times and days TBD.
Ukulele Class:
Classes being offered for students of all ages, from as young as 5 years old, to learn about playing Ukulele in a group setting. Through a partnership with Maui Ukulele, students will be given the opportunity to get a quality instrument and learn the basics of playing chords in a fun group setting. The Ukulele is a great way to get involved with the guitar because it leads to the instrument so naturally. Classes will run from July 1st through August 11th for 60 minutes, offered multiple times per week for $30/class.
Venue – Tonal Art Music Center
Chambord Place
47 Harrison St.
Hoboken, NJ 07030
973-665-2051
For more information click here.

Transitioning to Solids Workshop with Alyssa Kane
2019-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Zaniac Jersey City, 125 1st Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
Transitioning to Solids Workshop with Alyssa Kane
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!
On September 12th, Alyssa Kane will be speaking about this topic at our workshop.

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.
The workshop will be held on September 12th from 10 am to 11 am at Zaniac Jersey City, 125 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
The fees to attend the workshop is $12. Please register now. It will be $5 at the door if you do not register/pay now.
Register here now.
You can pay here to save your spot:

NJCU Fall Swimming Classes
2019-09-14 10:00 - 2019-10-12 13:00 | John J. Moore Athletic Center, 110 Culver Avenue, Jersey City
NJCU Fall Swimming Classes
NJCU is offering Saturday swim classes on five different levels for children ages 6-14 with two additional levels in specialty swim. Adult swim classes are also offered on Saturdays with options in three different levels. All classes are instructed by Tom Lee, their veteran Aquatics Director at NJCU; the swim program is designed to benefit swimmers of all abilities. Each swimming class will be offered for five consecutive Saturdays, two times each semester.
Session I begins:
September 14, 21, 28 & October 5, 12.
Register at: njcu.edu/swim

Thinking of moving out of Jersey City?
2019-09-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Zaniac Jersey City, 125 1st Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, United States
Thinking of moving out of Jersey City?

Buying and selling homes are not as straight forward as people think. You have to consider so many aspects of how you want to live your own life let alone just the workings of a real estate transaction. This workshop will go over the many complexities of the buying and selling process, but more importantly the personal decisions that come before it.

How do you decide on where to move? Harveer Singh, from Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty
will go over a number of resources so that you can do your homework on schools, safety, taxes and commuting along with going over the buying/selling process! Come to this workshop to fully prepare yourself for your next move.

The workshop is free but you have to register to attend the workshop.
REGISTER HERE.

About Harveer Singh:
Harveer Singh is a New York & New Jersey Licensed Salesperson with Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. He has been personally acquiring, building and managing rental properties since 2006. Harveer started his career as a CPA, working at Ernst & Young then moved on to open up a boutique startup consulting firm. Harveer stayed true to his passion for real estate and joined Better Homes & Gardens. His experience in the accounting and finance world has assisted him in working with the complex numbers in real estate transactions.

Whether it is buying your dream home, selling to get the highest value, renting or investing for your future, Harveer has personally gone through the process and can assist you in doing the same. Harveer understands the importance and complexities involved in making real estate decisions. Therefore, he ensures that his clients are well prepared to face any challenges that may arise, making the whole experience a pleasant and memorable one.
Instagram: @RealEstateSingh
Facebook: Realestatesingh
Website: www.realestatesingh.com
Youtube Channel: Harveer Singh – RealEstateSingh

Philosopher Swami Parthasarathy speaking in NYC
2019-09-26 18:30 - 19:45 | The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Swami Parthasarathy will be speaking at the Town Hall in Manhattan on the Law of Karma on September 26th. He is a 92-year-old philosopher and Guru from India, who talks about the principles behind success, stress and better decision-making. He has been featured in Time, CNN, Businessweek etc. as the pioneer of ancient Vedanta wisdom and its role in modern life and has authored eleven books on the subject.
See link below for additional details:
Event video: https://vimeo.com/350415626

Garba/Dandiya Raas in JC
2019-09-28 19:30 - 23:00 | McNair, McNair High School, 123 Coles Street (Near Hamilton Park)Jersey City, Jersey City , United States
Garba/Dandiya Raas in JC
We are back… 8th Year in Jersey City
Time to celebrate the season in traditional Indian way! Come join us for a Dandiya night on Sept.28th ! 🙂
This is our most popular event and always a sold out event, buy your tickets NOW….
$18 per Adult
$5 = Per child (3 Years and up )

$33 =2 adults

$38 = A family of 2 adults and up to 2 kids

$155 = A group of 10 people

Facebook event : https://www.facebook.com/events/2487179258182151/
BUY your tickets HERE: http://indiansinjerseycity.com/event/garba-dandiya-raas-in-downtown-jc/
For Indian Events in Jersey City, follow/like our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/EventsinJerseycity/
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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/

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!

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.

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.
