As the week comes to an end, get ready for the weekend with all of these great 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 {October 7th-11th}.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
Featured Events
Evolve Med Spa
Monday, October 12th l BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW
Evolve Med Spa is opening its second location in Jersey City {263 Grand Street, Jersey City} this Monday, October 12th for all your med spa needs. With the most advanced and innovative technologies, they offer services such as botox, facial fillers. microneedling, body contouring + many more. Not to mention Evolve customizes all treatments to each individual client’s goals while enhancing their unique natural beauty. Plus, as a part of their grand opening special, you can receive 20% off your first visit when you mention “Hoboken Girl” or “Jersey City Girl” when booking at their new JC location.
Call or text 800-867-8015 or click here to book your appointment and learn more about Evolve Med Spa.
Hoboken Girl #FallinLoveWithHoboken Photo Contest
All October
Post your best photos on Instagram around Hoboken or Jersey City, tag @thehobokengirl and use the hashtag #FallinLoveWithHoboken to enter the 6th annual photo challenge. Read more about what to do here.
In-Person Events
Given Circumstance Series
Friday, October 9th | 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.
Closing Day at Lutze
Friday, October 9th | 4:00PM-12:00AM
Join at Lutze in Jersey City for their closing day of the season. Enjoy food and drinks before next year’s opening. Learn more here.
Corgi Spirits Live Music
Friday, October 9th | 4:00PM-12:00AM
Go to 1 Distillery Drive in Jersey City for food, drinks, and live music featuring Dave Borkman. Read more here.
Zumba at Audubon Park
Saturday, October 10th | 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.
6 Feet Apart Art Exhibit
Saturday, October 10th | 5:00PM- 7:00PM
PRIME Gallery is pleased to present 6 Feet Apart, a group exhibition about social distancing. The works chosen were created either during the pandemic, COVID-19 and/ or relate to the idea of social distance. Register here.
Voter Registration Drive
Saturday, October 10th | 10:00AM- 4:00PM
Go to 136 Monticello Ave in Jersey City where you can register to vote and receive a free cookie. DM questions to @Thefoundrygirljc on Instagram.
Pickling Class
Saturday, October 10th | 12:00PM- 12:30PM
Learn how to make Picked Red Onions and Quick Picking Brine with Whealth Kitchen Founder David. Held at 615 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey. Read more here.
Macaroon Making Class
Sunday, October 11th | 10:30AM-11:45AM
Be transported to the patisseries of Paris with this classic French Macaron class. Learn the art of making this pastry at 221 River Street, Hoboken. Sign up here.
The Coffee Club
Sunday, October 11th | 10:30AM-11:45AM
Come and join the ‘sensorial journey to origin’- as you will learn all about what makes a great cup of coffee, with a mix of presentation and hands on learning at Soul Curry, Hoboken. Read more here.
NJ to NYC Bike Ride
Sunday, October 11th | 5:30AM
Get ready for 8 cities, 6 parks, 4 bridges, 2 states in 40 miles. Meet in Riverfront Park this Sunday for a morning bike ride. Learn more here.
The Luxury Pop-Up Shop
Sunday, October 11th | 2:00PM-7:00PM
Go to 368 Pacific Avenue in Jersey City for high end designer brands, live performances, live music, and vegan cuisine. Learn more here.
Virtual Events
Have a virtual event you want to share? Submit it here!
Hoboken Girl Photo Challenge
All October
Post your best photos on Instagram around Hoboken or Jersey City, tag @thehobokengirl and use the hashtag #FallinLoveWithHoboken to enter the 6th annual photo challenge. Read more about what to do here.
Virtual Book Drive
All Weekend
Participate in a virtual book drive for Cardiac NICU babies. Bright & Baby hosts a Baby Book Club to encourage families to read to their baby during their stay in the hospital. Reading creates opportunities for families to bond with their baby, provides necessary language nutrition the babies might miss out on, and is shown to reduce postoperative pain. The amazon wishlist is attached here.
Grant Writing Introductory Class
All Weekend | 8:30PM-9:30PM
If you’ve ever wanted to write a grant but wasn’t sure what to do first this is the class for you. Join online for this introductory class. Get tickets here.
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.
Professional Career Session
Thursday, October 8th | 1:00PM-2:00PM
Join Kimberly Bueno- Schonig on reaching out to recruiters or employers, and creating a professional portfolio. Those who tune in LIVE will get the chance to ask their professional development and career concerning questions. Join the Series here.
Writing for Wellness
Friday, October 9th | 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.
Entrepreneur Crash Course
Saturday, October 10th | 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.
Fix and Flip Property Tour
Saturday, October 10th | 11:00AM-12:00PM
Are you interested in learning how to do Fix and Flip, Fix and Hold, Fix and Rent? Attend this Online Property Tour for a walk-through of 2 Project Properties in 2 Different States. Learn more here.
Virtual Cycling Ride
Saturday, October 10th | 7:00AM-8:00PM
Ride your bike anywhere anytime in this virtual bike ride. Get a new Cycling Jersey or Active Backpack after you complete your ride. Read more here.
Student Career Event
Sunday, October 11th | 7:00AM-7:00PM
Gain experience while exploring career options at this virtual Career event for current students and graduates. Sign up here.
Kid-Focused Events
Toddler Story Time
Thursday, October 8th | 11:00AM-11:30AM
Join the Hoboken Library for toddler storytime, live on Zoom. Register here.
Cartoon Animation Workshop for Teens
Thursday, October 8th | 4:00PM-5:00PM
Join the Hoboken Public Library for a series of workshops exploring some of Disney’s 12 principles of animation. Sign up here.
Baby Signs Class
Friday, October 9th | 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.
Family FUNDay Story Time
Saturday, October 1oth | 11:00AM-12:00PM
Tune in this Saturday for a spooky story for the whole family. This weekend enjoy “Mummy at Mystery Mansion”. Read more here.
Halloween Craft
Sunday, October 11th | All Day
Next time you are at the Hoboken Public library grab a Craft-to-Go bundle! This month the Library has an Autumn Hedgehog and Spooky Halloween Sign available. Learn more 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.
Holland Ridge Farms
All Weekend | 9:00AM-6:00PM
Pick your own sunflowers and take beautiful pictures at Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge, New Jersey. Buy tickets here.
Possessing Harriet
Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 9th, 10th and 11th | Friday and Saturday 8:00PM-9:45PM, Sunday 7:30PM-9:15PM
Watch the East Lynn Theatre Company perform the play “Possessing Harriet” in Cape May, New Jersey. Learn more here.
Flashlight Corn Maze
Friday, October 9th | 6:30PM-9:00PM
Bring a flashlight and navigate through a corn maze at Coombs Barnyard in Elmer, New Jersey. Read more here.
Fall Harvest Festival Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, October 10th | 10:00AM-4:00PM
Join the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce for their Fall Harvest Festival located in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Experience food, art, crafts and vendors at this Jersey Shore event. Learn more here.
Beauty Lounge Chanel Event
Saturday, October 10th | 11:00AM-4:00PM
Go to Beauty Lounge in Summit, New Jersey for authentic, rare, iconic, and vintage Chanel jewelry. Read more here.
Partner Happenings
Go Eat Fresh Offers 25% Off Your First Order When Using Code ‘Hoboken Girl’
This NY-based healthy meal delivery service with over 30 years of hospitality and cooking experience is now offering nutritious meals you can enjoy whether as-needed meals or a weekly subscription to save 5%. Hoboken Girl readers can try out some of these fresh, delicious meals with an exclusive offer of 25% off your first order {with $50 minimum} and free delivery using code ‘HobokenGirl’. Get started here.
Bloomie is Giving 15% Off Your Order With Code ‘HG15’
Bloomie Flower Studio, located at 107 4th Street in Hoboken, is a new florist in Hoboken that offers a modern twist on the classic floral design. They work with clients for single arrangements, weddings, corporate needs, and even offer same-day delivery for Hudson County and NYC, as well as a subscription service for fresh flowers delivered monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly. Use the code ‘HG15’ to receive 15% off your order. Order here.
Club Pilates Offers 20% off the First Month of Hoboken Girl Reader’s Memberships
Club Pilates Hoboken, located at 1400 Hudson St, Suite 3C, is offering in-person group classes. The studio provides high-quality training that’s more than just Reformer machines. All Club Pilates studios feature a variety of apparatus, including TRX, Exo-Chair, Bosu ball, mats, rollers, and more. Club Pilates Hoboken is offering Hoboken Girl readers a complimentary 30-minute introductory class and 20% off the first month of membership. Just mention ‘Hoboken Girl’ when you reach out to get started. Join here.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Bolly Fit Workout Class
Monday, October 12th | 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.
Professional Development Help for LinkedIn
Tuesday, October 13th | 11:00AM-12:00PM
Kimberley Bueno-Schonig will be focusing on helping you create a LinkedIn profile, how to create a good LinkedIn profile, how to use features on LinkedIn, how to apply to jobs on LinkedIn, and more. Sign up here.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Tuesday, October 13th | 5:00PM-5:30PM
Please join the Hoboken Library to go Live with Priya Vazarkar, certified Yoga Teacher. Join here.
Sunset Dinners at Antique Loft
Wednesday, October 14th | 6:00 PM
Enjoy dinner on the terrace of Antique Loft, 33 Newark Street, and watch the sunset along with taking in the great views Hoboken has to offer. Make a reservation here.
Live International Cooking
Wednesday, October 14th | 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 14th | 10:00AM-3:00PM
Honor Latino Artists with the Hoboken Library from the comfort of your home. Learn more here.
Articles to Help You Plan Your Weekend
All About The Cookie Cake Co. in Jersey City
Sirenetta Seafood + Raw Bar Officially Open in Hoboken
9 Latinx-Authored Books to Read ASAP
A Guide to Tacos in Hoboken + Jersey City
Remember to tag us on Instagram in your adventures @thehobokengirl or #HobokenGirl for a potential repost. xo
Check out Hoboken Girl’s new job board here!
