A weekend filled with many holiday-themed events is on deck. This week’s local Hoboken + Jersey City events guide has readers covered with art shows, concerts, kid-friendly events, and more. Check out this list of all the in-person + virtual events happening this weekend, December 2nd-5th.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
HDSID’s Holiday Market
Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th from 12:00PM-6:00PM + Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12th from 12:00PM-6:00PM | LEARN MORE NOW
HDSID’s Holiday Market is taking place on two weekends this December in downtown Jersey City by the Grove Street PATH Plaza. This Saturday and Sunday from 12:00PM-6:00PM and then the following weekend on December 11th-12th, you and your family can shop locally and buy handmade gifts from unique vendors in the Hudson County area. The holiday market will include both indoor and outdoor shopping areas with different vendors attending each weekend. Not to mention, Santa may also be making a visit at the market.
Click here to learn more about HDSID’s Holiday Market and click here to learn more about HDSID.
Eyeshape’s Eyewear Promotion
Available Now | BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Eyeshapes, located at 259 1st Street in Hoboken is offering 30% off one pair of eyeglasses [including frames + lenses] when you mention “Hoboken Girl”. The optical boutique offers high-quality eyewear starting at just $99 and includes high-end designers such as Gucci, Tom Ford, Dior, TOMS, KREWE, + more. Plus, the store is still filling contact lens orders and shipping lenses directly to customers throughout the month.
Call 201-653-2020 or email eyeshapes@gmail.com to book your appointment and click here to learn more about Eyeshapes.
The Best of Hoboken + Jersey City 2021 Guide Finalists Announced — Time to Vote
The finalists for the Best of Hoboken + Jersey City 2021 Guide are in — thanks to our readers’ nominations! The top three finalists for each category were picked from those that got the most nominations by our readers. You can vote once per day for each category through December 9th at 11:59PM. Best of luck to the finalists. Let the voting begin!
Our 6th Annual 12 Days of Giveaways 2021 Kicks Off 12/1
The Hoboken Girl team is ringing in the holiday season with our 6th Annual 12 Days of Giveaway series taking place from Wednesday, December 1st to Saturday, December 13th giving readers 12 days (plus one bonus day!) to win some amazing prizes from local businesses in Hoboken and Jersey City.
Eat, Drink, & Be Green! A Hoboken Happy Hour Party
Thursday, Dec. 2nd | 6PM – 9PM
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten will be hosting a sustainable happy hour party at 1422 Grand Street. Learn more here.
DIY Wreath and Wine Night
Thursday, Dec. 2nd | 6PM – 8PM
Create wreaths while sipping wine with Elevate Movement and Wellness at 159 4th Street. Learn more here.
6th Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway hosted by Whole Spectrum Autism
Thursday, Dec. 2nd | 6:30PM – 7PM
Spread holiday cheer with the Whole Spectrum Autism and Smile Preschool and Nursery at their toy giveaway. Located at Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Creativity Workshop at Issyra Gallery
Thursday, Dec. 2nd | 6PM – 9PM
Inspiration trap creativity workshop will be a special session of creative thinking at 300 Observer Highway. Learn more here.
HDSID Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
Thursday, Dec. 2nd | 6:30PM – 7PM
The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District presents its Annual Historic Downtown Tree Lighting and Menorah Ceremony at the Pedestrian Mall. Learn more here.
December Food Distribution at Hoboken Food Pantry
Friday, Dec. 3rd | 10AM – 12:30PM
Hoboken Food Pantry will have on-site distribution for the community at 221 Jackson St. Learn more here.
Art House JC Fridays
Friday, Dec. 3rd | 10AM – 12:30PM
Discover, support, and enjoy the Jersey City art and business community. Learn more here.
Hanukkah and Shabbat Celebration
Friday, Dec. 3rd | 6:30PM
Celebrate Hanukkah at 115 Park Avenue with music from the USH choir, Hanukkah Oneg Shabbat refreshments, and more. Learn more here.
Sleighs N Leighs at Cellar 335
Friday, Dec. 3rd-17th |
Join Cellar 335 for food specials, festive decorations, and a holiday-inspired menu. Learn more here.
Adam Melchor at White Eagle Hall
Friday, Dec. 3rd | 7PM
Adam Melchor will be playing at White Eagle Hall at 337 Newark Avenue. Learn more here.
Jingle & Mingle Party
Friday, Dec. 3rd | 7PM – 10PM
Hoboken Social Club is hosting the first annual “Jingle & Mingle- a holiday stoplight party” at 10th & Willow. Learn more here.
Black Space: JCTC Conversations
Friday, Dec. 3rd | 4PM
This virtual event will be JCTC’s talk series “Black Space” with Ashley Nicole Baptiste continues with Toronto-based director, playwright, essayist, Tanisha Taitt. Learn more here.
Pro Arts Holiday Bazaar
Friday, Dec. 3rd | 12PM – 6PM
Local artists and galleries will be showcasing artwork for sale. The event will be hosted by Art House Productions at ART150 Gallery. Learn more here.
NJCU Winter Fest
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 12PM – 9PM
NJCU will be hosting two days of jazz at 2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Learn more here.
Open Mic Hosted by The Guitar Den
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 5PM – 7PM
The Guitar Den will be hosting an open mic at the bwe kafe in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Brunch Coat & Sock Drive with Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 12PM – 4PM
Donate a coat or a pair of socks in support of Garden State Rainbow Sports. Drop-off will be at Franklin Social. Learn more here.
Urban Popup Market
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 1PM – 7PM
Vendors will be showcasing their crafts, handmade items, and unique gifts for the season. It will be held at 411 Monmouth Street. Learn more here.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 12PM – 9PM
An event filled with activities including arts and crafts, letters to Santa, and a toy giveaway. It will be held at 14 Greenville Avenue. Learn more here.
Vision Board Party Hosted by Bosses in JC
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 2PM – 6PM
Join BossesinJC for their first vision board party – experience bottomless mimosas, food, and more. It will be held at 758 Ocean Avenue. Learn more here.
Christmas in Secaucus
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 7PM
The Santa parade will begin at the Secaucus Library and end at the plaza center. Christmas music and tree lighting will then follow. Learn more here.
Holiday Artist & Maker Market 2021
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 12PM – 6PM
The Holiday Artist & Maker Market will be back this year for two weekends in December. It will be held at Grove Street Path Plaza. Learn more here.
The Resume Makeover Masterclass
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 11AM – 1:30PM
Learn The Book Publishing & Writing Blueprint to effectively write, publish and market your book that will help to be a published author. It will be held at 30 Mall Drive West. Learn more here.
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Hoboken 2021
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 1PM – 7PM
Texas Arizona and various other venues will be participating in an ugly sweater bar crawl for the season. It will start at 76 River Street. Learn more here.
Hoboken Uptown Farmer’s Market
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 9AM – 2PM
The Hoboken Uptown Farmers Market will open this Saturday under the 14th Street Viaduct with fresh produce, baked goods, and more. Learn more here.
The Laugh Tour Comedy Show
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 7PM – 9PM
Live Stand Up Comedy at Dorrian’s Red Hand at 555 Washington Boulevard with comedians from the Tonight Show, Netflix, and more. Learn more here.
Lunch + Learn – What’s the Story with Hanukkah?
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 12:30PM
Learn about the various references to athletics in the story of the Maccabees and more at 115 Park Avenue. Learn more here.
Headstand Magic with Urban Souls
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 4PM – 6PM
Learn how to safely and mindfully practice headstand under the guidance of Radha Devi at 100 Hudson Street. Learn more here.
Pints and Pics with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 1PM – 3PM
Take pictures with Santa while grabbing a pint at 902 Brewing Co. in 101 Pacific Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
14th Street Farmer’s Market at bwe kafe
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 9AM – 2PM
Under the 14th Street Viaducts, there will be a local farmer’s market. It will be held at 1002 Washington Street. Learn more here.
Afrobeats & Pounds Fitness Class
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 8AM – 9AM
A sweat dripping and a fat-burning class with sounds and dance styles of Afrobeats, it will take place at 1000 Garfield Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Friendsversary Fundraiser for Living Kidney Donors
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 1PM – 7PM
Help kidney patients through this fundraiser at 163-165 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
New Moon Reiki Healing Sound Bath
Saturday, Dec. 4th | 6PM – 8:30PM
Hosted on the Full Moon & New Moon. This Reiki Sacred Sound Bath is hosted by Reiki Master Teacher Liz and Sacred Sound Healer Rose at 523 Palisade Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Holiday Centerpiece Dried Floral Class
Sunday, Dec. 5th | 12PM – 2PM
Brooke + Bel will be featuring a class where create your own floral arrangement using dried and preserved florals. It will be held at 60 4th Street. Learn more here.
Paint, Sip, & Curate
Sunday, Dec. 5th | 3PM – 6PM
Paint, sip, shop, and enjoy brunch bites. It will be held at 492 Communipaw Ave. in Jersey City. Learn more here.
5th Jersey City Hillers ‘Fatass’ Marathon & Half
Sunday, Dec. 5th | 7:30AM – 1:30PM
The half-course is a half marathon length which will climb 1,137′ of elevation, some steep hills. It will begin at 237 Brunswick Street. Learn more here.
The Imperial Red Bull at Six26
Sunday, Dec. 5th | 3PM – 6PM
Join the Imperial Court of New York for our Red Ball – a House Ball with 5 categories. It will be held at 128 Christopher Columbus Drive. Learn more here.
Barbes Drag Brunch
Sunday, Dec. 5th | 12PM – 3PM
Drag brunch at Barbes is back. This Sunday will be featuring Miss Gay America and Pattaya Hart. Learn more here.
Elliot & Me: A Musical
Sunday, Dec. 5th | 3PM – 5PM
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Spread Some Joy Bring a Toy
Share the Warmth Drive
Ongoing
Volunteers are currently accepting winter hats, socks, thermals, and toiletry items to be donated to the Hoboken Shelter. Learn more here.
Winter Coat Drive
Ongoing
FindersKeepers & NB Earth Talks have partnered to host a winter coat drive. Learn more here.
American Dream Heart of the Holidays
Ongoing
Everyday at The American Dream there will be a different, festive activity available for the kids. Learn more here.
Kids Art-Classes
Thursday, Dec. 2nd| 10AM – 1PM
The Hoboken Historical Museum hosts art classes for kids. Learn more here.
Baby Story Time at the Hoboken Public Library
Thursday, Dec. 30th | 12PM – 12:30PM
This storytime will be geared toward babies, with board books, finger play rhymes, and lap-sit songs. Learn more here.
Story Time at the Hoboken Fire Department
Friday, Dec.3rd | 10:30AM – 11:15AM
This storytime is for ages 2-5 years old at the Fire Department Museum. Learn more here.
Cocoa Bombs with the Little Acorn Bakery
Saturday, Nov. 27th | 11AM – 12:30PM
The Little Acorn Bakery offers a kid’s workshop where everyone can participate in making cocoa bombs. This event will be held at bwé kafé’s North End location. Learn more here.
Children’s Virtue Class Hosted by the Hoboken Baha’i Community
Sunday, Dec. 5th | 11AM – 12PM
Learn, create, read, and talk about virtues and character values through stories and art. Learn more here.
Holiday Adventure at Liberty Science Center
Ongoing
Enjoy holiday experiences throughout LSC to celebrate and learn the science of the season. Learn more here.
From Slang to Structure Exhibition
Ongoing
Tech/Know/Future is an examination of humanity’s particular moment in time amidst a newfound era of social and political upheaval. Learn more here.
Holiday Photos at The Floral Escape
Ongoing
The Floral Escape is now taking reservations to capture holiday pictures. Learn more here.
Hudson Yards Holiday Events
Ongoing
Hudson Yards has launched a variety of holiday events and programs for the entire family throughout the month of November and December. Learn more here.
Spectacular Costumes from Stage & Screen, The New Exhibition in Times Square
Ongoing
Showstoppers! Spectacular Costumes From Stage & Screen is a new exhibition in the heart of Times Square, showcasing costumes from Broadway, Film, Television, Opera, Dance, and other live entertainment. Learn more here.
Shamanic Sound Journey at Urban Souls
Tuesday, Dec. 7th | 7:30PM – 9PM
This path of discovery allows you to get a deeper understanding of the power, healing, and wisdom available to you. Learn more here.
Obama/Springsteen Book Raffle
Tuesday, Dec. 7th
Little City Books will be raffling 3 signed deluxe editions of the Obama/Springsteen book. Learn more here.
Centering Workshop at Meta Bodyworks
Tuesday, Dec. 7th | 7:30PM – 8:30PM
A workshop to help you create better boundaries, become more embodied and stand in your power. Learn more here.
Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce at White Eagle Hall
Wednesday, Dec. 8th | 6PM
Taylor Mac’s beloved annual holiday extravaganza, Holiday Sauce blends music, film, burlesque, and more. Learn more here.
A Fireside Chat with Hoboken Public Charter Schools
Wednesday, Dec. 8th | 6PM – 7:30PM
Find out the differences between these three public charter schools at this virtual meeting. Learn more here.
Hudson Pride Center | Jersey City
Hudson Pride Center creates safe spaces to celebrate and enjoy life for members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. It advocates for the physical, mental, and social well-being of all people. Volunteers are needed to support these efforts alongside full-time staff members. Opportunities include office assistant volunteer, tutor specialist, special event support facilities manager, and Pride Festival, volunteers. To learn more about Hudson Pride Center and what each volunteer opportunity entails. Learn more here.
Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Hoboken
Getting to and from a healthcare facility in the event of an emergency is not something people think of until the time comes. Thankfully, one non-profit in Hoboken has this covered, but only with the help of volunteers. The Hoboken Ambulance Corps is a 100% volunteer-based, free resource for the community. To keep the organization running, they need volunteers in many capacities. Learn more here.
Hudson County American Red Cross | Jersey City
The American Red Cross has been ready to respond in times of disaster for decades, and the COVID-19 crisis is no different. More than ever, the American Red Cross is in need of volunteers to help us all get through this time together. Drivers are needed to safely transport lifesaving blood from local blood drives to hospitals. Volunteers are asked to commit to 2-4 shifts per month with each shift being about 4 hours. All volunteers must have a valid driver’s license, at least 3 years of a clean driving record, and should be able to lift at least 45lbs. Learn more here.
Stevens Cooperative School: Virtual information session on 12/7 open for registration
For more information, visit the page here.
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Have an amazing weekend! xo
