Events Happening This Week/Weekend In Jersey City and Hoboken
Weekends in Jersey City can be more than just a break from work and a walk in the park. This thriving city hosts many events and activities that appeal to people from all walks of life. There are events for families with little children, young adults, singles, etc. Here, you will find some of the events happening this week/weekend in Jersey City.
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Events Happening This Week/Weekend In Jersey City and Hoboken:
Groove on Grove
Free summer weekly music series featuring a variety of musicians and performers in Jersey City, NJ. Groove on Grove will take place from May to August 2025. Check out the details here.
When: Wednesdays, 6 PM to 9 PM
Where: Grove PATH Plaza, Jersey City,
Contact: info@jcdowntown.org
Star Gaze
Tuesdays, 2025: 7-9:30 pm
The Amateur Astronomers Association will provide telescopes for stargazing at the High Lines. Have some nighttime observation fun.
The AAA returns to the High Line for 2025! Join them on Tuesdays, weather permitting. The meeting will be at the crossroads of Little West 12th and Washington Streets, just south of the Standard Hotel.
Summer Cultural Series
Join the Cultural Arts Department of the Jersey City Free Public Library for a vibrant summer filled with cultural performances and music. In collaboration with Urban Parks and the Museum of Jersey City History, they’re bringing you a celebration of community, heritage, and creativity all summer long.
When: Various days between Aug 7- Sep 17, 2025
Where: Various locations – Museum of JC History, Van Vorst Park, Canco Park.
Barrow Mansion Music on the Porch
Don’t miss a performance! Every Thursday (more or less), they have a great artist performing on the porch of the Barrow Mansion at 7 pm. Always free, always open to all! Come support your local artists!
Music on the Porch is supported by public funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.
When: Every Thursday, Aug 7 to Sept 25, 2025
Where: 83 Wayne St., Jersey City
Back To School Event
Join the fun back-to-school party brought to you by the Ridley Civic Association & Abra Dental. There will be free food, beverages, and live music. They are also doing a school supplies giveaway.
When: Sept 6, 2025, 3 pm – 6 pm
Where: Abra Dental Parking Lot – 165 Ocean Ave, Jersey City
Ed & Mary’s Market
Ed & Mary’s annual Market is here. Artists, vendors, music, and food trucks will be there. They are raising money and spreading the word about The Waterfront Project, Inc. this year.
When: Sept 6, 2025
Where: 174 Coles St. (between 9th & 10th St.)
My Gym Open House
My Gym Back-to-School Open House is the perfect way to slide into school mode with a huge smile and BIG savings! Come see why kids – from infants to 10-year-olds – love My Gym! There will be Fun-filled activities, games, and surprises.
When: Saturday, September 6th 1PM-2PM
Where: My Gym, Hoboken
South Asian Summer Fest
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of South Asia at the South Asian Summer Fest in Jersey City—a free, family-friendly outdoor celebration open to all! Enjoy live performances including Bhangra, Bollywood, and classical dance, indulge in delicious street food from India, explore a bustling marketplace of handmade jewelry, crafts, and ethnic wear, and take part in henna art, kids’ activities, games, and a photo booth.
When: 7 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Where: J Owen Grundy Park, Hudson Street, Jersey City
Jersey City Ballet – ‘A Sinatra Story’
Block the time for an interesting performance. ‘A Sinatra Story’ by Jersey City Ballet will be performed at Frank Sinatra Park in Hoboken. This is free and open to the public.
When: Sept 7, 2025, 4 pm
Where: Frank Sinatra Park, Hoboken
Tree Walk
An educational tree and native plant walk led by expert Cam Kanterman. Learn fascinating facts about trees and how green spaces like these can boost our resilience, biodiversity, and so much more.
When: Thursday September 11th, 5 – 7 pm
Where: Hoboken’s Northwest Resiliency Park.
Handmade Market & Live Music
As part of Art House Productions’ JC Fridays, the Handmade Market is taking over Grove St PATH Plaza with a full day of art, shopping, food & music!
1–9 PM → 30+ local artists & makers bringing handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, art, clothes & more. 5–10 PM → Live music performed by curated local bands.
When: Sept 12, 2025
1–9 PM → 30+ local artists & makers bringing handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, art, clothes & more. 5–10 PM → Live music performed by curated local bands.
Where: Grove Street Path Plaza, 116 Newark Ave. Jersey City
Hudson West Music Festival & Street Fair
This year’s (newly free!) Hudson West Music Festival is Saturday, September 13th. There will be both indoor and outdoor stages and performances run from 1:00 – 9:00pm. The lineup includes Grammy-nominated artist Amythyst Kiah, Brooklyn Raga Massive’s Quadrature, Dori Freeman, Christina Courtin, Alice Howe with Freebo, Niall Connolly, Nick Dunlap, the Americana Family Jamboree, Route One, Robin Vincent, Norman Salant, Rockness Music, and the Go Bailers.
In conjunction with the indoor performance space, a block-long street fair will feature an outdoor stage, square dancing, children’s and family activities, an acoustic music jam, and art vendors. Food and beverage will be offered inside Nimbus and the stages, concessions and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. The event occurs rain or shine.
The 2025 free music workshops will include “Classic Folk and Bluegrass Guitar Styles” with Boo Reiner, “The Songwriter’s Toolkit” with Freebo & Alice Howe, and a public Q & A session with Amythyst Kiah.
The Hudson West Fest, Inc. is a 501c3 organization that hosts an annual music festival and presents year-round music-based performance and educational programs. Support comes from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, the Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
When: September 13, 2025, 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Nimbus Art Center, 329 Warren Street, Jersey City
Jersey City Ukrainian Fall Festival
Organized by the Ukrainian National Home of Jersey City, everyone is welcome to join this Fall festival, which will have a delightful concert, delicious food, and a variety of vendors!
When: 14 Sept 2025, 1 pm
Where: 90 Fleet St. JC
Jersey City Poetry Festival
Join for Family Day at the Jersey City Poetry Festival, a celebration of community, culture, and the joy of literacy. There’s going to be a stellar lineup of authors, performers, and teaching artists.
When: Sept 21, 2025, 12 pm – 3 pm
Where: 298 Academy St. Jersey City
Music Festival
Come, join an amazing neighborhood festival in Jersey City! Enjoy this Music Festival on September 27. Expect some great music, food, and pony rides. The event will take place rain or shine. The proceeds will benefit Hamilton Park Conservancy.
When: September 27. Noon-8 pm
Where: McWilliams Place, Jersey City
JCAST Anniversary Celebration
Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) has their 36th anniversary celebration scheduled for early October. It will be a weekend of art, performance, music, spoken word/poetry and film. This will feature Jersey City artists, musicians, actors, dancers, poets and filmmakers.
When: October 3 – 5, 2025
Other activities and things to do in Jersey City
With the summers being short, we make the most of the summer weekends available. It is great that there are so many events and activities in the city that are suitable for families. You can visit parks, go hiking or go camping. Zoos and safaris or drive-thru zoos are never disappointing for the kids. You can check out the petting zoos, a favorite of children and adults. Whether trampolines or dinosaurs, street food or cafes, farms or museums, Jersey City and the surrounding areas have it all.
And depending on the month, you can take the family to go and pick apples, or peaches. Visiting the nearby lavender fields would be calming for everyone. If you want a change of colors, check out the sunflower farms. And in the evenings, with the pleasant weather, nothing can be better than meeting up with friends in restaurants. If you want to meet over drinks and have the kids in tow, there are many kid-friendly bars in and around the city. If you are looking for a night out after a full day of summer fun, look no further than Hoboken and Jersey City.
Indoor activities: Summers don’t mean it is always sunny and dry. During the rain, you can check out the several indoor options available. If the heat gets too much with the soaring temperatures, you can opt for indoor activities or go to water parks and sprinkler parks. You can also try other water activities. Some of the most fulfilling summer days are spent near or in water.
Summer offers fantastic opportunities for activities and events, but it’s also an ideal time to focus on personal and children’s development. Mommy and me classes are available for moms with babies and toddlers. Numerous other summer classes are available – dance, fitness, art, cooking, baking, mathematics, and many more. If the classes are held outdoors, it is double the advantage. One can enjoy a sunny day while doing something meaningful. And if you prefer to study on your own, there is no dearth of outdoor study spots in the city.
With so much being offered in this beautiful city we call home, let us make the best of this summer.
Updated Aug 29, 2025
