Free Fun Family events in JC & Hoboken in May 2026
JCFamilies strives to bring you the best family-friendly events in Jersey City throughout the year. Break out those calendars and check out this list of 2026 family-friendly events in Jersey City.
Be sure to save and share this list of some of this year’s most exciting events. Check back to this resource often as we continue to add new information!
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We have included a few other fun events happening in the city for families for you to check out.
May is a harbinger of good weather and warm temperatures to come, blooming gardens, and the start of outdoor festivals and events across the city. It’s the perfect time to enjoy parks, farmers’ markets, and waterfront strolls.
Mom’s Night Out In Jersey City
May 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Porta – Rooftop
Open to all ladies! Come enjoy the sunset from the Porta Rooftop as you talk and laugh with fellow moms and make new connections. Register for this event here.
Mother’s Day Celebration in Jersey City
May 8 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Hamilton Park, Jersey City
Join us to celebrate Mother’s Day! This event is planned to make all the moms feel special on their day. We have organized a ton of activities for moms and their kids. There will be a picture corner to capture sweet memories with your kiddos and arts & crafts, music for kids, cookie decorating, delicious food vendors, performances, and more!
Mother’s Day Celebration in Hoboken
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Church Square Park
It’s a special day for Moms! And you get to celebrate this special person with a beautiful Mother’s Day celebratory event in Hoboken, organized by Hoboken Families. There will be great music, several engaging activities for toddlers and older kids, a beautiful flowered photo corner, swag bags, local businesses, and much more.
JC Kids Run 2026 in Jersey City
May 16 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at J. Owen Grundy Park, Jersey City
JC Kids Run is an annual event where kids between the ages of 1-13 participate in a fun and energetic race through a course at Exchange Place with beautiful views of NYC Skyline. Imagine your children running joyfully across the finish line, greeted by cheering onlookers and awards! Register now for this popular event!
We are working to consistently bring you events to enjoy with family and friends. Check back here as we update more events for this year. Every season will see some amazing, engaging events from JCFamilies, adding to the vibrant culture of Jersey City.
Are you a local Jersey City business or organization looking to sponsor one of our family-friendly events? Please email us at [email protected] or fill out this form!
Free Fun Family events in JC & Hoboken in June 2026
As the season changes to summer, there are so many more things to do and enjoy. There are events scheduled for June, where residents and visitors can have a good time with family and friends. Save the date for these June events!
Summer Fest in Jersey City Heights
June 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
River View Fisk Park, Palisades Avenue, Jersey City Heights
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure under the sun as we invite you to our Summer Fest sponsored by Smart Start Academy. Join us for a day filled with excitement, laughter, and endless fun for the whole family.
Feministival Series- FUNtastic Summer: Father’s Day Celebration
June 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Hamilton Park, Jersey City
A wonderful way to celebrate Father’s Day, under the sun, with a picnic and activities for kids! Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy the weather with us. There will be many activities for kids, such as giant bubbles, arts and crafts, dance performances, music, and delicious food vendors! Join us at the FUNtastic Summer: Father’s Day Celebration!
Updated April 15, 2026
