As September officially comes to an end, lets bring in the new month of October with some great weekend events! From the comfort of your home or going out and about, here is everything you need to make the most out of your weekend. Check out this list of all the virtual and in-person events happening in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond this weekend {September 16th-20th}.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
Featured Events
Hoboken Girl Photo Challenge
All October
Send your best photos into Hoboken Girl around Hoboken or Jersey City to enter the 6th annual photo challenge. Read more about what to do here.
In-Person Events
Summer Street Shopping
All Weekend | Ongoing
The City of Hoboken announced a new September and early October schedule for Summer Streets presented by the Hoboken Business Alliance.
This weekend, 2nd to 5th street will be closed off on Thursday, October, 1st from 6:00PM-11:00PM, Saturday, October 3rd from 6:00PM-11PM, and Sunday, October 3rd from 12:00PM-8:00PM. Read more here.
Rexer Gallery
All Weekend | Multiple Times
Visit 636 Washington street to experience the new home for local contemporary art.
This gallery is open Thursday and Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM by appointments, Thursday and Friday 6:00PM-10:00PM open for all, and Saturday and Sunday 1:00PM-9:00PM open to all. Book an appointment here.
Comedy Festival
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th| Multiple Times
Go to different venues all Weekend and experience hilarious Comics in the Hoboken Comedy Festival. Thursday, October 1st go to Arthur’s Steakhouse at 8:00PM, Friday, October 2nd go to The Brass Rail at 8:00PM, Saturday, October 3rd go to Arthur’s Steakhouse at 8:00PM, and Sunday, October 4th go to the Jubilee event space. Get tickets here.
Outdoor Art Exhibits
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th| All-day
Jersey City Park Coalition and Walk-Bye invite you to visit 10 Jersey City parks and see work from 100 international artists as well as 40 local children’s artwork for the 30th anniversary of the Jersey City Arts and Studio Tour. You can visit Audubon Park, Canco Park, Riverview Park, Hamilton Park, Village Park, Boyd McGuiness Park, Pershing Field Park, Washington Park, Van Vorst Park, or Oak Street Park. Learn more here.
Drive-In Movies
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd | 6:45PM
The City of Hoboken and Projected Images of Hudson County present Hoboken drive-in movies under the stars. This weekend: Bohemian Rhapsody. Find out more here.
Harvest Moon
Thursday, October 1st | 1:00PM-Night
Step outside your door and look into the sky to admire the next full moon which is the harvest moon. Learn more here.
Gallery at the Park Re-Opening
Thursday and Friday, October 1st and 2nd | Thursday 3:00PM-8:00PM, Friday 12:00PM-5:00PM
The Gallery at the Park, a new art gallery at the newly renovated Park Theatre in Union City, NJ, will re-open beginning Sept. 30. It features an exhibition of paintings by New Jersey artist Cara London. Learn more here.
Toni & Guy Pop-Up
Friday, October 2nd | 4:00PM-8:00PM
Come visit Toni & Guy outside their salon for a Hoboken Girl Wellness Crawl pop-up event. Learn more here.
The Groove Live Performance
Friday, October 2nd | 8:30PM-11:30PM
The Groove trio will be performing live music at Dino & Harry’s in Hoboken. Make a reservation here.
Zumba at Audubon Park
Saturday, October 3rd | 8:00AM-9:00AM
Join the Philippine American Friendship Community in partnership with Jersey City Parks Coalition for outdoor Zumba in Audubon Park. RSVP here.
Fritz’s Polka Band Live
Saturday, October 3rd | 7:00PM-11:00PM
Fritz’s Polka Band will perform a few sets of eclectic tunes for Oktoberfest at Pilsener Haus & Biergarten this weekend. Read more here.
Oktoberfest Celebration
Saturday, October 3rd | 12:00PM-10:00PM
Astor Bar & Grill in Jersey City will be hosting Oktoberfest with German music, food and drinks. Read more here.
Jersey City Makers Market
Saturday, October 3rd | 10:00AM
Shop local and handmade this weekend at Grove street PATH plaza and Newark pedestrian plaza for Jersey City’s Art and Makers Market. Learn more here.
The Living Dead Market
Saturday, October 3rd | 12:00PM-5:00PM
Join the Jersey City Alternative Market for their “The Living Dead Market”. Go check out some alternative art, jewelry, and crafts at Harsimus Cemetery. Sign up here.
Corgi Spirits Comedy Club
Saturday, October 3rd | 7:00PM- 10:00PM
This show offers customers a hilarious, one-of-a-kind stand-up comedy experience fueled with delicious drinks at 1 Distillery Drive in Jersey City. Read more here.
Art Exhibit Opening: “Hoboken Tempest: Paintings by Ray Guzman”
Saturday, October 3rd | 2:00PM- 5:00PM
Opening October 3, the Museum’s Upper Gallery space welcomes local artist and sign/branding entrepreneur, Ray Guzman, who creates art in a wide variety of media. Read more here.
Doggie Costume Parade
Saturday, October 3rd | 2:00PM- 4:00PM
Join Extra Mile Pet Care at The Ale House this Saturday for a doggie Halloween costume parade. Support Wise Animal Rescue and see some adorable pups.
Outdoor Photoshoot
Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th | 9:00AM-6:00PM
Enjoy the sun, social distancing, and supporting local photographers with a free, 30-minute mini photoshoot in the location of your choice. Book your appointment here.
Speed Friending
Sunday, October 4th | 4:00PM-5:30PM
Heard of speed dating? Well, here you have speed friending. Meet new friends at 1429 Adams St, Hoboken this weekend. Learn more here.
Poetry in Canco Park
Sunday, October 4th | 2:00PM-4:00PM
Journal Square Clean Up
Sunday, October 4th | 7:00PM- 10:00PM
Monthly Clean Up Meet at Whealth Kitchen, grab cleanup supplies, Pick up trash on the square surrounding neighborhood, and meet your neighbor. Learn more here.
NJ Women Make History
Sunday, October 4th | 4:00PM- 5:00PM
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to present #NJWomenMakeHistory, an exciting eight-part lecture series focusing on New Jersey women who made their mark on history, as part of New Jersey’s celebration of the centennial of women’s right to vote. Learn more here.
Virtual Events
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Virtual Game Night
All Weekend | 7:00PM-10:00PM
Get ready for Let’s Roam’s Virtual Game Night including trivia, charades, and drawing over video. Sign up here.
Given Circumstance Series
Friday, October 2nd | Ongoing
Mile Square Theatre Presents Given Circumstance, a four-part series on new life experiences living in a pandemic. Sign up for part one here.
Writing for Wellness
Friday, October 2nd | 1:00PM-2:30PM
Join the Hoboken Public Library and their social work professional Olivia with writing sessions that will cover positive coping skills, self-care journaling, reflection activities, and more. Sign up here.
Stress & Anxiety Relief Guided Meditation
Friday, October 2nd | 7:00PM-7:30PM
You will experience tools you can use to reduce anxiety and stress in these 30 minute online sessions. Read more here.
Artist talk with Ray Guzman
Friday, October 2nd | 5:00PM-6:00PM
Ray will discuss his panoramic 10-foot-wide painting “Hoboken Tempest” along with discussing his approach to painting and show some of his other work. Join here.
Chamber of Commerce Round Table
Friday, October 2nd | 11:00AM-12:00PM
If you’ve ever wondered about hiring an intern or how to work with local institutions of higher education to hire local, join the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce for this important conversation with career placement professionals. Learn more here.
Hoboken Library 130th Anniversary
Saturday, October 3rd | 11:00AM
Join the Hoboken Public Library to celebrate their 130th anniversary with events and giveaways. Read more here.
Mandala Making Workshop
Saturday, October 3rd | 9:30PM-11:30PM
The ‘mandala’ is considered to be a symbol of the universe and wholeness. Learn more about the creation of this symbol in this workshop. Sign up here.
Entrepreneur Crash Course
Saturday, October 3rd | 8:00PM-9:00PM
Discover how to smoothly transition from successful professional to successful entrepreneur and replace your salary as quickly as possible in this online course. Register here.
Virtual Gallery Walk-Through
Saturday, October 3rd | 9:30PM-11:30PM
“Reaching for the Steal” is a highly anticipated solo exhibition featuring a collection of new paintings and sculptural works by Jersey City street artist DISTORT. Register here.
Jersey City Art and Studio Tour
Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday October 4th | 9:30PM-11:30PM
JCAST will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend with online programming of exhibitions, artist talks, performances and demonstrations making it possible to experience the best of Jersey City’s arts scene while sheltering in place. Sign up here.
Bottle Cutting Workshop
Sunday, October 4th | 9:30PM-11:30PM
Upcycling is the need of the hour and of the ways to reduce our wastage footprint is to convert glass bottles around us into functional products. Learn more here.
Kid-Focused Events
Toddler Story Time
Every Thursday in September | 11:00AM
Join the Hoboken Library for toddler storytime, live on Zoom. Register here.
Baby Signs Class
Friday, October 2nd | 12:00PM-1:00PM
Learn new songs and sing your favorites as you learn signs from ASL to support language development, self-expression, and bilingualism. Sign up here.
Hoopsie Daisies Hula Hoop Show
Saturday, October 3rd | 11:40AM-12:20PM
The Hoopsie Daisies are a multi-talented group of fire performers & flow artists. They have a very special performance planned with hula hoops, fire, and a story telling. Sign up here.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Saturday, October 3rd | 1:50PM-2:10PM
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun way to help prepare your child for Kindergarten. Join the Hoboken Public Library for this fun and educational event. Register here.
Guest Story Time with Patricia Keeler
Saturday, October 3rd | 11:00AM-11:30AM
Join Patricia Keeler and Francis McCall on Facebook Live and experience an amazing story time and drawing demo. Join here.
Greater NJ/NY Events
Six Flags Drive-Thru Safari
Ongoing
Visitors can explore the most interesting and exotic creatures at a 350-acre preserve in Jackson. The journey, which takes approximately 1.5 hours to 3 hours to experience, is completed in your own vehicle; tickets start as low as $19.99 per person. Get your tickets here.
NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th| Thursday + Friday 12PM-8PM, Saturday 10AM-7PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM
This show and sale feature common, intermediate, and investment-grade mineral specimens, fossils, dinosaurs, meteorites, gemstones, and more. Get tickets here.
Night of Rock n Roll
Saturday, October 3rd | 7:00PM-10:00PM
Go to Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey for a night of live rock n roll music. Get tickets here.
Maribyrd & The Dream Band Live
Friday, October 2nd | 4:00PM
Maribyrd & The Dream Band will be performing live music at the Walpack Inn for happy hour in Sandyston, New Jersey. Make a reservation here.
Outdoor Doggy Yoga
Saturday, October 3rd | 1:00PM-2:30PM
Join in Mahwah, New Jersey this Saturday for a one-hour yoga class while loving on some cute and cuddly rescue doggies to benefit Wise Animal Rescue. Join here.
Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market
Sunday, October 4th | 10:00AM-2:00PM
Spend your Sunday down the shore and fine art, crafts, food, and more at the Point Pleasant Farmers Market. Read more here.
Partner Happenings
Solaris Lofts Offering one Month Free off a 13 Month Lease to Hoboken Girl Readers
Solaris Lofts is the go-to luxury building in the Bergen-Lafayette area of Jersey City for renters seeking reasonable rents, large spaces, and chic urban style. The building has a unique modern industrial vibe, and also a conscience, featuring a 75-kilowatt Solar installation that provides much of its electricity production. Solaris Lofts is offering one month free on any 13-month lease and readers can mention Hoboken Girl for the month free when contacting Solaris. Visit their website here or call 201-247-6555 to inquire.
The Lukin Center for Psychotherapy is Giving a Free Phone Consultation When you Mention Hoboken Girl
The Lukin Center for Psychotherapy is a family-owned psychotherapy practice with offices in Hoboken, Jersey City, Ridgewood, Englewood, and Clifton, and the team provides evidence-based therapy and treats patients of all ages with an individualized approach. Hoboken Girl readers can get a free phone consultation when mentioning ‘Hoboken Girl’. Book an appointment here.
Accent on Résumés Will Give a 10% Discount When you Mention Hoboken Girl
Accent on Résumés has written over 15,000 résumés to date, and has experience in every industry as well as every career level, from interns to CEOs. Besides specializing in résumés and cover letters, it also offers reference sheets, CVs, letters of resignation or acceptance, and everything in between. Get a 10% discount on services when you mention ‘Hoboken Girl’. Just call 347-404-8458 or visit their website to get started.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Bolly Fit Workout Class
Monday, October 5th | 5:00PM-5:30PM
Join the Hoboken Library for a fun, energetic, Bollywood dance workout class with Ashwin Kumar in Church Square. Learn more here.
Shamanic Sound Journey
Tuesday, October 6th | 7:30PM-9:00PM
Join Urban Souls and Leigh Higgins on a heart-centering path of discovery as we deepen our connection to the power & wisdom available to us! Sign up here.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Tuesday, October 6th | 5:00PM-5:30PM
Please join the Hoboken Library to go Live with Priya Vazarkar, certified Yoga Teacher. Join here.
Live International Cooking
Wednesday, October 7th | 5:00PM-5:30PM
Join Neha Bhide for some popular vegetarian Indian cooking on Facebook Live. Read more here.
Art Class From Home
Wednesday, October 7th | 10:00AM-3:00PM
Honor Latino Artists with the Hoboken Library from the comfort of your home. Learn more here.
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Grand Opening for FACE FOUNDRIÉ on 1/31 + 2/1 in Edgewater
This article is sponsored by FACE FOUNDRIÉ.
We’re over halfway through the first month of the year, which means Dry January is in full swing. Even though your weekends might be dry, your skin definitely doesn’t have to be — while everyone is ditching the cocktails, you can indulge in some self-care at one of our favorite spots. FACE FOUNDRIÉ Edgewater, located at 14 Edgewater Towne Center #3B, is a boutique facial spa that provides highly effective facial treatments performed by expert estheticians. The space is designed as an open concept which means you do not have to change into a robe for the treatment. With facials that take just 40 to 50 minutes, you’ll still have plenty of time to tackle the rest of your to-do list (or, you know, take a nap). You can also inquire about monthly memberships, the ideal complement to your at-home skincare regimen. Plus, FACE FOUNDRIÉ is hosting a two-day grand opening event on Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st. Keep reading to learn more about FACE FOUNDERIÉ Edgewater, a facial spa we love in North Jersey.
Photo Credit: @zoomin.lens
Grand Opening Event
FACE FOUNDRIÉ Edgewater is hosting a two-day event to celebrate the facial spa's grand opening on Friday, January 31st from 4PM-8PM and Saturday, February 1st from 11AM-3PM.
The grand opening event is open to everyone and will be complete with free mini facials + massages, botox + IVs by Pretty Please Aesthetics ($50 deposit required — call 201-895-9300 to reserve), as well as live music by Owls + Lions, light bites from MadeMeals, giveaways, and more.
Monthly Memberships
With expert estheticians leading each session, treatments are designed to address specific skin concerns in a fraction of the time. The open-concept space is both comfortable and convenient, and sort of feels similar to the experience of getting a blowout at a hair salon. Regular visits are the perfect way to elevate your at-home skincare routine, and the boutique has two amazing membership options:
- Facial Maven: one focused facial, one enhancement, and 10% off products + additional services. (Plus, you can upgrade to the Firm AF by forgoing your enhancement that month — you’re welcome).
- H2Glow: one hydra-dermabrasion Hydrafacial treatment per month and 10% off products and additional services.
Monthly memberships require no commitments and you can even gift a monthly facial if you don't use it — but we know you will.
Photo Credit: @zoomin.lens
What’s on The Menu?
This Edgewater facial spot has a menu of focused facials and next-level facials plus enhancements, mini facials, and brows to tackle your skin’s unique needs. A few of our favorites include:
- Foundrié Glow: promotes oxygenation and boosts circulation to leave skin refreshed and radiant.
- Clean + Natural: promotes skin cell turnover with light exfoliation and Gua Sha massage to de-puff and de-stress.
- Sculpt: a workout for your face using Hungarian massage techniques and facial cupping to lift, tighten, and tone.
- Microchanneling: a less invasive microneedling treatment that encourages cell turnover and collagen production with thousands of microchannels.
- H2Glow: hydrates skin with hydra-dermabrasion via aqua technology that infuses super serums + extracts debris, leaving you hydrated and glowing.
- Firm AF: an intense firming peptide mask and toning massage that prevents signs of aging.
Additional enhancements include: scalp massages, Hungarian massage, Gua Sha, enzyme masks, facial cupping, LED light treatment, skin renewal masks, chemical peels, dermaplaning, lash + brow services, and mini facials.
Photo Credit: @zoomin.lens
FACE FOUNDRIÉ Edgewater is located at 14 Edgewater Town Center in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Email [email protected] or visit the site to book an appointment or for more info. The FACE FOUNDRIÉ app is also available on the Apple Store + Google Play.
