Spooky season is in full swing which means it’s time to get our Halloween looks in order. Whether you leave plenty of time to prepare or are more of a day-of shopper, Hoboken and Jersey City’s thrift and vintage stores are here to save the day. This season, consider thrifting a Halloween costume rather than overspending on a one-time-wear. Second-hand shoppers get a double benefit from the exercise: supporting the planet by consuming less, and supporting local businesses. Read on for a list of thrift and vintage stores to buy pieces in Hoboken and Jersey City for this year’s Halloween costume.
Hoboken Thrift Stores
2nd Street USA | 200 Washington Street
After opening earlier this year, it’s safe to say that 2nd Street USA is two stories of vintage heaven. This highly-curated shop has been combed through and organized to perfection with items of only the highest quality. 2nd Street USA is a great pick when looking for something specific without getting overwhelmed.
Revival Vintage Boutique | 86 Park Avenue
Revival Vintage Boutique in Hoboken is home to some pretty fantastic clothing, vinyl records, and accessories. Stepping into the store will have customers feeling instantly inspired. The curated selection here has timeless staples perfect for Halloween or everyday wear.
St. Mary Advocates | 536 Garden Street
Shopping at St. Mary’s is much more than just thrifting. The non-profit thrift shop is on a mission to fund efforts in health care and health education through the sales made at the store. All items have been previously donated and are considered very affordable by shoppers.
Thrift Box | 522 Jefferson Street
Thrift Box is ready to welcome Halloween lovers. Recently, the store has been sharing some top-notch Halloween costume inspo on Instagram created from the merchandise. The store also recently announced that kid costumes are available as well.
Thrifted by J + D | 526 Adams Street
In 2023, Thrifted by J+D became one of Hoboken’s newest thrift stores. Now residents love and trust the local favorite. Thrifted by J+D is full of surprises and fun finds for the whole family. The store’s wide selection of treasures is met with affordable prices to complete any costume.
Jersey City Thrift Stores
Another Man’s Treasure | 195 Montgomery Street
Another Man’s Treasure has been a vintage go-to in downtown Jersey City since 2006. The shop was even listed in both USA Today and Elle.com’s best place to shop vintage in America. This thoughtfully sourced collection of floor-to-ceiling vintage will make finding an era-specific Halloween costume a breeze.
Conshinement | 910 Bergen Avenue
Conshinement is Jersey City’s largest consignment and vintage store where customers can buy and sell clothing. Located in Journal Square, the store has a massive selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories. A trip to Conshinement will cover Halloween needs to the max.
Cranky Angel | 304 Newark Avenue
Cranky Angel’s three pillars are: playful, mesmerizing, and ultra-femme. This says it all about the Y2K-focused vintage thrift shop. The talented owner, Montana Fucci, also provides clothing customization services such as rhinestoning, painting, embroidery, and airbrushing which can make Halloween finds ultra-personal. HG tip: Be sure to check out the store’s Halloween-specific rack and $5 rack outside.
Mint Market | 339 Grove Street, Jersey City + 303 1st Street, Hoboken
Mint Market has vintage and contemporary pieces dating from the 1930s to the present day, covering nearly 100 years of fashion. The store also consigns unique designer bags. Be sure to check out both of Mint Market’s locations in Hoboken and Jersey City.
Phantasm | 379 Monmouth Street
Phantasm is the funky brainchild of two Jersey City residents, Alessandra Canario and Marco Vidal. The vintage co-op houses the finds of several vintage dealers making the diversity amongst the finds a 10/10. Putting together a costume from the most iconic movies would be so much fun here. The interior of the lively space is enough to start to transport customers to another time.
Twilight Thrift Shop | 2845 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Twilight Thrift Shop was practically made for this. The giant secondhand specialty shop in Jersey City is run by the queen of Jersey City Oddities, Brittany Graziosi. With a special eye for all things weird and wonderful, Twilight Thrift Shop is stacked with spooky finds.
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ZeroKid NJ | 381 Monmouth Street
ZeroKid NJ’s approach to vintage streetwear is what makes the store so unique. With fantastic choices for everyone, ZeroKid is a great option for 90s-inspired men’s pieces. The shoes and accessories are also hard to beat. HG tip: We noticed that ZeroKid NJ had a fantastic selection of merchandise for men!
Hanukkah 2024 Events + Treats in Hudson County and Beyond
This year, Hannukah, a Jewish holiday celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, starts on Wednesday, December 25th, and ends on January 2nd, 2025. Whether you're looking to attend events before the holiday or during, there are all kinds of gatherings for the Jewish community in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond the coming weeks. The Hoboken Girl has rounded up a list of Hanukkah-related events, and — as a bonus — has featured a guide to finding Jewish treats in the area. Keep reading for a guide to Hanukkah events happening in Hudson County + beyond for 2024, and a list of local spots serving Jewish treats.
Events
Chanukah Fire + Ice | 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown
December 26th | 5PM
Located at Pioneer Park at the HQ Plaza in Morristown, this free event will feature doughnuts, hot drinks, chocolate gelt, Chanukah music, a Chanukah giveaway for children, and a free raffle. Guests can also look forward to a live sculpting and light of a menorah made of ice, stilt walkers, and a roving magician. See the website for more details.
Read More: Where to Get Jewish Treats in Hoboken, Jersey City, + Beyond
Hannakauh Celebration + Menorah Lighting in Verona | 600 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona
December 26th | 6PM
The free event, which begins at 6PM, will be held outside of Verona's Town Hall. Guests can look forward to live music from Rabbi Dan’s Midnight Nosh Band, arts and crafts for children, fried treats and refreshments, and more. See this link for more information.
Menorah Lighting in West Caldwell | 707 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell
December 26th | 4PM
Essex County locals can look forward to a Menorah lighting at West Caldwell Civic Center on December 26th. Rabbi Lucas of Congregation Agudath Israel and Educational Director Susan Werk will light the Menorah. Refreshments will also be served. See the event flyer here.
Montclair Chanukah Fest + Menorah Lighting | 5 Seymour Street, Montclair
December 26th | 5:30PM
The Wellmont Arts Plaza will host a free Chanukah Festival and Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 26th. There will be a live concert featuring Kosha Dillz, an LED robot, hot latkes and beverages, and gifts for children. RSVP for this event here.
The Annual Chanukah Soiree | 225 River Street, Hoboken
December 26th | 7:30PM
The Chabad Young Professionals of Hoboken + Jersey City community will host an event for young Jewish adults at the W Hotel, located at 225 River Street in Hoboken, on December 26th. The event includes a Menorah lighting, an open bar, a sushi bar, various hors d'oeuvres, and a latke + doughnut station. For more information about this event click here.
Treats
Babka Bailout | 476 Central Avenue A, Jersey City
Babka Bailout is a Jewish bakery in Jersey City specializing in babkas and challah bread. The menu includes innovative creations like Cereal Milk, made with marshmallow fluff and condensed milk and coated in fruity pebbles, and traditional Jewish treats like plain challah bread topped with sesame seeds. In addition to its expansive menu, this bakery has partnered with Butterfield Market + Catering in NYC to provide gelt babkas for Hanukkah. These treats are topped with chocolate coins and mini cutouts of the Star of David.
Choc O Pain | Multiple locations in Hoboken + Jersey City
This bakery, with locations all over Hoboken and Jersey City, is serving Bordelais Boule sourdough bread. For an additional cost, this treat can come with a specialized stencil, including a "Happy Hanukkah" design. To place an order for this bread, see here.
Hank Schwartz’s Delicatessen | Jersey City
Jersey City locals can usually find this Jewish deli at the Riverview Farmers Market on Sundays. The weekly menu typically consists of options like vegan lox, whitefish salad, all kinds of sandwiches, and more. In previous years, Hank Schwartz's provided a separate menu for Hanukkah, which included items like crispy potato latkes, housemade crème fraîche, and applesauce. Details regarding a special holiday menu for this year have yet to be announced, so make sure to check out the business's Instagram for any future announcements.
Hobby’s Delicatessen + Restaurant | 32 Brandford Place #2723, Newark
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Hobby’s Deli, located in downtown Newark near the Prudential Center, has been featured in documentaries, various media outlets, and publications like Food and Wine Magazine and the New York Times. This Jewish deli serves Eastern European delicacies like corned beef, chopped liver, potato pancakes, and homemade soups. See the menu here.
Kosher Nosh Deli Restaurant + Catering | 894 Prospect Street, Glen Rock
Kosher Nosh Deli Restaurant has served the Bergen County community since 1976 and provides Kosher Catering, Kosher Delicatessen, appetizers, and more. Aside from its everyday menu and selection of Jewish desserts, this spot also serves a Shabbat Special all day on Friday and Thursday nights. For $49.98, locals can enjoy one quart of the daily soup, an oven-roasted chicken, the choice of egg barley + mushrooms, kasha varnishkes, or orzo + mushrooms, challah bread, and more. See the full menu on the website.
Liv Breads | 275 Essex Street, Milburn
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Liv Breads in Milburn will take pre-orders for Hanukkah. Its menu consists of sufganiyot in either strawberry jam or Nutella, chocolate-Graham babka, and challah bread. Pre-orders are available from December 25th to January 1st. To order from Liv Breads, see this link.
Mikki + Al’s Noshery | 179 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
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In addition to the usual hot and cold sandwiches, salads, beverages, and desserts, Mikki + Al’s in Montclair is serving a special menu for Hanukkah. From a holiday brisket with gravy to a savory noodle kugel, there are plenty of options to consider. The menu also includes sufganiyots filled with raspberry jelly and coated in cinnamon sugar. To see the full menu and place an order, see here. Also, keep in mind that orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
Nana’s Deli | 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City (inside Harborside Building) + 27 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston
This deli has locations in Livingston and Jersey City and serves Jewish staples like matzoh ball soup and brisket. Along with assorted dessert and bread platters, Nana’s Deli is providing a Kiddush Catering Menu, which comes with Nana’s Famous Tuna, egg salad, cream cheese, vegetable cheese, sliced cheeses, and a tomato + onion platter. Customers can also choose various add-on options like homemade hummus + pita chips and salmon salad.
Sweet Kneads by Ridhma | 38 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston
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Sweet Kneads by Ridhma is a Kosher-certified boutique bakery in Livingston. For the Hanukkah season, this spot is providing Hanukkah dessert boxes, which are now available for pre-order. Customers can look forward to mini doughnut holes in flavors like jelly, lemon raspberry, Nutella rocher, and more. To place an order, call 973-320-9030.
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Yuki’s Bakery + Coffee | 720 Monroe Street, Hoboken
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This Jewish and Israeli spot sells all kinds of treats, including babka, challah, and rugelach cakes. In years past, Yuki's Bakery featured a special Hanukkah menu, which included strawberry jam and chocolate sufganiyots. Make sure to visit the bakery's website for potential announcements regarding a Hanukkah menu.
