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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Noche Latina
Brought to you by the Puerto Rican Culture Committee of Hoboken, this summer concert series brings you Noche Latina. Enjoy live salsa featuring Kevin Rodriguez & the Salsa All-Stars and DJ Alex Kasanova.
When: August 25, 2026, 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Sinatra Park, Hoboken
Technology Workshop for Seniors
Continuing their commitment to helping Jersey City seniors become more confident in an increasingly digital world, the Office of Councilwoman-At-Large Mamta Singh presents a Technology Workshop for Seniors, where seniors can master technology for everyday needs.
If you know a Grandview resident who may be interested, please share this opportunity with them! Please note that this workshop is exclusively for Grandview residents.
When: 26 Aug 2026 12 pm – 12:45 pm
Where: 222 St. Pauls Ave. Jersey City
Quiet Reading Club
Book Haven Books brings you the Quiet Book Club. Join the Quiet Reading Club at @gemini.jerseycity. Quiet Reading Club is simple: bring whatever you’re currently reading and enjoy an hour of quiet reading in community. No assigned book, no pressure- just time to slow down together. This is free to attend, but RSVP is required.
When: 27 Aug 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: 506 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City
Back-to-School Blues
SCK 12 brings you Back-to-School Blues. Exploring ways to support our children, this is a community conversation for parents, guardians & caregivers.
When: 28 Aug 2026, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: 178 Central Ave., Jersey City
Hoboken Pier A Block Party
Save the date for Hoboken Pier A Block Party!
When: Aug 29, 2026
World Flavor Fest
Block the date! Come eat, drink, and celebrate at the World Flavor Fest. They are looking for vendors – food & beverage, local retailers, artisans, and product-based brands.
When: 29 August 2026, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St., Jersey City
Hoboken Community Rides 2016
Are you ready to roll for the 2026 Hoboken Community Bike Rides this summer? Then mark your calendars!
These community rides are family-friendly bike rides through Hoboken, usually covering 4-5 miles with a couple of stops along the way. To keep things safe, the Hoboken Police Department provides an escort for the rides.
Each ride starts in a different location and follows a unique route, so be sure to follow @bikehoboken, or subscribe to the Bike Hoboken newsletter at bikehoboken.org, to see the monthly event details.
When: Aug 30, Sep 20, Oct 25, 2026
Where: Hoboken
Jersey City Public Library Community Awareness Series
Join Jersey City Public Library for its annual Summer Cultural Series. Utilizing cultural arts performances and presentations, we continue to advocate for our much-needed urban green spaces and local history.
When and Where:
Tuesdays at Van Vorst Park: 257-287 Montgomery Street – (Additional Date: Friday, August 28)
Wednesdays at Canco Park: 47 Dey Street – (Additional Date: Saturday, August 29)
Thursdays at the Museum of Jersey City History: 298 Academy Street – (Additional Date: Friday, September 25)
Salsa on Grove
Brought to you by Daniel Rivera Charitable Foundation, Salsa on Grove includes five sizzling nights of dance, music, and cigars. This is a free event. Enjoy this event on Saturdays at 6 pm.
Salsa on the Grove is more than just a dance party; it is a vital part of the culture of Downtown Jersey City. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this is a space for everyone to connect and celebrate.
When: July 18, Aug 15, Sep 19, 2026
Where: 344 Grove St., Jersey City
Summer Music Series
Riverview Neighborhood Association presents Summer Music Series at the park. This is a free event that takes place every 3rd Friday at the Fountain. Music starts at 7 pm.
When: Every 3rd Friday
Where: 498 Palisade Ave. Jersey City
Groove on Grove
Groove on Grove is a free summer weekly music series featuring a wide variety of musicians and performers! This is a family-friendly event that brings our community together to celebrate Jersey City and its diversity.
When: Wednesdays, May 6th to Aug 26th, 2026
Where: Grove Street, PATH Plaza
End of Summer Swap & Donate
Let’s clean out those closets, pass along what we no longer need, and help another local family start the new season with a little more! Includes clothing for all ages, uniforms, baby items, housewares, books, etc.
When: 26 Aug, 2026, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: Jam Cakery Events, 326 5th St
Liberty State Park Summer Fest 2026
Summer Fest returns this July and August with free outdoor concerts featuring jazz, soul, blues, rock, Latin music, funk, Afro fusion, and more in one of New Jersey’s most iconic parks.
Whether you’re looking to discover a new artist, enjoy an evening with family and friends, or simply relax outdoors while listening to great music, Summer Fest offers something for everyone.
Free shuttle service is available from the Liberty State Park Light Rail Station, with buses departing every 20 minutes. Free parking is also available.
When: July – Aug, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Statue of Liberty Ferry Parking Lot 8, Audrey Zapp Drive
Symphony in the Stacks
Jersey City Free Public Library, in partnership with the New Jersey Symphony, is bringing the magic of live chamber music to library branches across Jersey City this summer. Symphony in the Stacks is here! From interactive family performances and musical storytelling to global traditions and classical favorites, this free concert series offers something for music lovers of all ages.
All programs are free, but registration is required. Visit jclibrary.org to learn more and reserve your spot.
When: Various dates – July 22, 29, Aug 5,6,8,10,12,13,22, 2026
Where: Different Branches of JCFPL
Summer Night Out
The 3 Acres Summer Night Market is back for the 2026 season!
Apply to be part of the fun! We’re looking for artisan vendors, food trucks, specialty goods + more!
When: Friday nights – August 21 and Sept 18
Where: 3 Acres, 400 Claremont Av. Jersey City
Movies in the Park 2026
Hudson County brings to you the annual Movies in the Park 2026. Check here for more information regarding our upcoming movie events. All movies start at Sunset.
When: July 2 to Aug 25, 2026
Where: Various Parks (pls see flyer)
Music on the Porch
The Barrow Mansion’s Music on the Porch is back. This free, family-friendly concert series kicks off Thursday, July 16th and runs through to August 27th.
When: Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8 pm ( July 16 – Aug 27)
Where: Barrow Mansion
Back-to-School backpack giveaway
Getting ready for a new school year? The Hoboken Housing Authority and Familyhood NJ Inc. are hosting a Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway.
Families can enjoy Backpacks for children of all ages, School supplies, Arts & crafts, Fun games, and Refreshments.
Pre-registration is required to receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Same-day registration will be available for school supplies only (no backpack), and children must be present.
When: 29 August 2026, 12 pm – 7 pm
Where: 221 Jackson St., Hoboken
Neighbors Studio – Hoboken
Hoboken residents can look forward to some exciting summertime with Neighbors Studio bringing to you community vibes, culture and a block party.
When: 29 Aug, 2026, 12 pm – 8 pm
Where: Hoboken Pier A
Black Girl Pilates & Picnic Link Up
Showing major love to Hoboken’s only Black-owned Pilates studio, @kenpilates, with a free Pilates session as part of the Fitness in the Park class in Hoboken. After that, the participants can transition straight into a picnic to network and laugh. Wear pink, bring a mat, water and your own picnic basket.
When: 31 Aug 2026, 6:15 pm. Find a spot- it gets crowded!
Where: Pier A Lawn, Hoboken NJ 07030 (Right outside of the Hoboken Terminal/Lackawanna)
Berry Lane Music Fest
Join us at Berry Lane Park every Thursday from July 9 through August 13 for the Berry Lane Music Fest, part of Jersey City’s Summer in the City series.
Enjoy six evenings of free live music featuring everything from Latin and salsa to jazz, soul, R&B, Afro fusion, and more.
Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, or a blanket and spend your Thursday evenings enjoying great music right here in the heart of Jersey City.
When: July and August, Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Berry Lane Park, Jersey City
Summer’s Concert Series
Museum of Jersey City History presents Summer’s Concert Series, which brings to you live music, local history, and a chance to get the community together. This is a community awareness series supporting our local urban green spaces and history. Come and join this free community program on Thursdays.
When: July 23, Aug 6, 20, Sep 3, 17, 25. 6 pm – 7 pm
Where: Museum of Jersey City History
Summer in the City
Deep Space Gallery brings you Summer in the City, an art show opening this weekend. This group anniversary show celebrates the gallery’s 10-year milestone.
When: Aug 8 – Sep 20, 2026
Where: Deep Space Gallery, 77 Cornelison Ave, Jersey City
Salsa at Grundy Park
Dance it! Live it! Richie Gonzalez and The Copacabana All-stars orchestra will be performing. This is a free event. Dance lessons available at 2 pm. Enjoy the music and dancing.
When: 5 Sep 2026, 3:30 pm
Where: The Pier at Exchange Place, Jersey City
Pages in the Park
Jersey City has partnered with the Jersey City Free Public Library for a free outdoor reading party to celebrate the last few days of summer! Bring your library card to register there for one!
Please bring blankets and a snack for your comfort to sit with us and enjoy the community reading vibes
When: September 5, 2026, 2-5 PM
Where: Van Vorst Park, Jersey City
The Feast of Madonna dei Martiri
The Hoboken Italian Festival will be here with the 100th Anniversary celebrations in September. Save the date—more details to follow.
When: Sept 10 – 13, 2026
Where: Hoboken
Bergen Square Day 2026
This annual family-friendly event features music, theater, dance, kids’ activities, food, arts and crafts, merchandise, and community exchange. Located at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street, Bergen Square is the historical heart of Jersey City. Today it is a vibrant, bustling community where residents, commuters, shoppers, students, and churchgoers come together to form an extraordinary, unique urban enclave.
When: 12 Sep 2026, noon to 6 pm
Where: Bergen Square, Jersey City
Nature’s Canvas
Join teaching artist Lionel Emabat at the Nature Center for a watercolor session featuring Golden Rod! Registration is required.
When: 12 Sept 2026, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City
St. Mark’s Annual Festival
Saint Mark’s Annual Festival will take place in September. Be ready for nonstop food, fun, and fellowship brought to you by the Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Mark.
When: September 12 – 13, 2026, 11 am – 9 pm
Where: 427 West Side Ave, Jersey City
Repair Cafe
Fix your beloved but broken items for free with their repair coaches. You can bring in bicycles, clothing, computers & digital devices, small electronics, jewelry, wooden items, knife and tool sharpening, etc.
When: September 13, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Grace Church, 39 Erie St., Jersey City
The All About Downtown Street Fair
The All About Downtown Fair in Jersey City gives Unmatched community vibes and is a huge local favorite.
There will be nearly 300 local vendors. Enjoy Live music, Beer gardens, Kids rides, Endless eats and drinks, and so much more!
Where: Downtown Jersey City, 12 – 8 pm
When: 19 September 2026
Salsa on the Grove – wedding vibes!
The final Salsa on the Grove of the year has some serious wedding vibes. You can literally say “I do” right on stage in front of hundreds of cheering fans and dancers. Talk about an epic, unforgettable crowd of witnesses to kick off your forever!
When: Sept 19, 12 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Downtown Jersey City
Disco in the Park
Put on your dancing shoes. The Disco in the Park is back on Saturday, September 15 from 6- 10 pm! We’ve got DJ @blvck_truffle on the turntables plus snacks and soft drinks. Dress in your best disco attire! This is a family-friendly event, so bring the kiddos!
When: 19 Sept 2026, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Van Vorst Park, Barrow St. Side
Hamilton Park Conservancy Music Festival
Join Hamilton Park Conservancy for their 16th Annual Music Festival! Enjoy: Live music all day, Face painting & family activities, Pony rides and Games, Delicious festival food & food trucks, Beer and festive drinks and Local vendors and artisans. The event is free.
When: 26 Sep 2026, Noon to 8 pm
Where: Hamilton Park on McWilliams Place, Jersey City
Jersey Center Medical Center’s Annual Baby Fair
Jersey Center Medical Center will be hosting its annual Baby Fair on September 26th, featuring resources, products, and vendors for all things baby!
They will have free workshops, demonstrations, educational resources, and more!
When: 26 Sep 2026, 11 am – 3 pm
Where: 355 Grand St. Jersey City
River City Fair – save the date!
The City of Hoboken today announced that vendor registration is now open for the return of the River City Fair, the City’s historic waterfront festival celebrating music, arts, culture, local businesses, and community. Vendor applications will be accepted now through Wednesday, Sept. 9.
The free, family-friendly River City Fair will take place along the waterfront, transforming Hoboken’s waterfront into a celebration of live entertainment, local artists and makers, food vendors, and community organizations, with activities for residents and visitors of all ages.
When: Saturday, Sept. 26, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Sinatra Drive from First Street to Fifth Street
Freestyle in the Heights
Freestyle in the Heights is presented by Community 1st, featuring the Legendary “Foxes Reunion.” One of Jersey City’s most iconic nightclub experiences returns for an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community!
Join us during Hispanic Heritage Month for a FREE night packed with legendary freestyle performances, nonstop dancing, and classic vibes that defined generations.
When: September 26, 2026, 4PM – 10 PM
Where: Pershing Field – Jersey City
Fall Social Club
Fall Social Club is here. Make friends, build skills, and have fun. Our therapist-led Fall Social Club gives children ages 3–10 a fun, supportive space to connect with peers while building important social-emotional skills through games, crafts, movement, and interactive activities!
When: Sept 7 – Oct 30, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Where: Little Milestones for Small Discoveries, Jersey City
Hip Hop Play
A hip hop play about parenthood, mixed heritage, and identity. Educational Arts Team’s Second session show director, Gabriel Hernandez, will be performing his show, Quarterrican, as part of Connecting Arts weekend at Camp Liberty in October.
When: 2 Oct, 2026
Where: 300 Morris Pesin Dr., Jersey City
Jersey City Book Fair
The Jersey City Book Fair was created to celebrate the power of books, amplify diverse literary voices, and highlight the authors, educators, artists, and organizations shaping the stories and learning experiences in our communities. They are seeking local authors, literacy partners, vendors, etc.
When: 3 Oct, 2026, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: 140 Martin Luther King Dr, Jersey City
The Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST)
The Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) returns for its 37th year—continuing its legacy as one of the oldest and most dynamic artist open studio tours in the Northeast. It brings together artists, collectors, curators, cultural leaders, and visitors to celebrate creativity while driving tourism, economic growth, and neighborhood revitalization.
When: October 1, 2026 – October 4, 2026
Fall Open Studios – Mana Contemporary
Calling artists and the community interested in art. Save the date for Fall Open Studios in Jersey City.
When: 25 Oct, 2026, 12 pm – 6 pm
5th Annual Hudson County Fall Fest
Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development brings to you the 5th Annual Hudson County Fall Fest.
When: 31 Oct 2026, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: 101 Pacific Ave. Jersey City
Hamilton Park Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays, starting May 6, 4 pm to 7 pm, Hamilton Park will have the farmers’ market where you can get fresh produce, delicious baked items, fresh flowers, and more.
When: Wednesdays, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: Hamilton Park
Music at the fountain
West Side Arts & Music proudly celebrates the 10th Anniversary season of Music at the Fountain — a free summer concert series in Lincoln Park. Music at the Fountain has brought the community together through the power of live music, culture, and unforgettable summer nights at the Fountain!
This anniversary season features an exciting mix of sounds from around the world and around the corner, including Jazz, Rock, Flamenco, Ska, Zydeco, Indian Fusion, Reggae, and more!
When: Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, June 3 to Sept 23, 2026
Where: Lincoln Park
Puppetry Workshop
Free 6-week Puppetry After-School Program! Kids bring their own puppet creations to life. This is a free program, but space is limited, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. This is for ages Ages 8–12.
When: September 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 13, 20 2026
Main Street Pops – Artisan Market
The Main Street Pops Hoboken Market Schedule is finally out!
Save the dates for monthly markets filled with handmade artisanal goods, great tunes, family fun and good vibes all around.
From April 12 to November 8, you can look forward to the pop-up markets, with new offerings each month.
When: Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm
Star Gaze
The Amateur Astronomers Association will provide telescopes for stargazing at the High Line. Have some nighttime observation fun.
The AAA returns with stargazing opportunities in and around NYC. Join the AAA for Stargazing Tuesdays at the High Line! The meeting will be at the crossroads of Little West 12th and Washington Streets, just south of the Standard Hotel. They have several other locations. Check the schedule here.
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 24 Aug 2026
