2025 has officially arrived and we’ve got you covered with everything to do locally over the next few days in Hoboken and Jersey City by sharing our full events calendar for easy browsing while we’re OOO until 1/6. Below is the linked list of Hoboken + Jersey City events happening from January 1st through January 8th, 2025. Don’t forget — you can also submit your events to our community guide HERE (we approve pending events daily).
Disclaimer: This is a community resource. Submit events HERE and view the full calendar HERE.
The Hoboken Girl is not affiliated with hosting unless explicitly stated.
Usually, we put out a weekly events guide showcasing 200+(!!) events happening throughout the current week in Hoboken, Jersey City, Hudson County, and greater New Jersey. Since we’re away until 1/6, we’re changing things up a bit and linking our full events calendar so you can peruse all of the local events happening at your convenience.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR EVENTS CALENDAR
Don’t forget — you can submit your own event at any time to our calendar HERE.
See below for a few other fun things to keep you occupied while we’re away.
Best of Hoboken + Jersey City 2024 Winners Announced
We asked, you voted + nominated. The winners for our Best of Hoboken + Jersey City 2024 Guide are here! With over 100+ categories, see the restaurants, shops, hair salons, and other local businesses Hoboken + Jersey City locals favored this year.
Computers 4 People | 321 Newark Street #32, Hoboken
Computers 4 People, started by teenager Dylan Zajac, is dedicated to collecting + refurbishing technology to distribute to individuals + groups in need. Computers 4 People will accept items such as old desktop computers, laptops, hard drives, tablets, keyboards, monitors, + more. The organization also accepts monetary donations. Additionally, if volunteers have experience in refurbishing computers or can store items, help in those areas is needed. Learn more here.
Family Promise of Hudson County | Jersey City
Promise addresses homelessness by using the resources of volunteer congregations in Hoboken + Jersey City by providing space in their buildings to serve as temporary homes for homeless families. Each Family Promise affiliate also has a day center, where families can take showers, receive case management, and look for housing and jobs. Family Promise relies on volunteers to give their time, making meals, sharing hospitality, spending the night, playing with children, and lending their passion and expertise to help families get back on their feet. Learn more here.
The Hoboken Shelter | 300 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
The Hoboken Shelter hosts 50 guests nightly + serves more than 1,000 meals throughout the week. As a full-service community partner, the Hoboken Shelter is a necessary resource within the neighborhood. The Shelter is always in need of donations + support to help keep its doors open and welcoming to its guests. Learn more here.
Have an event you’d like to include? Submit it to our events calendar here. You can also email [email protected] for more info on featured events.
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Have an amazing weekend! xo.
Social Media Accounts That Every New Jersey Resident Should Follow
While we continue to hold our collective breath on all things TikTok ban-related, we are confident that New Jersey residents will have no shortage of content. New Jersey is home to over nine million residents with several talented content creators, podcasters, innovative journalists, and passionate New Jerseyans, sharing hyper-local, in-the-know, content to make living here even more special. While The Hoboken Girl will still be dishing out all of our usual local stories, we’ve compiled a list of some other New Jersey outlets, creators, Facebook groups, podcasts, and more to stay up to date on all things New Jersey via Instagram, Threads, and other platforms. Keep reading for our growing list of New Jersey community content to follow up on with the impending TikTok ban.
*Disclaimer: This is a growing list and any exclusions are not intentional. If you have an addition or suggestion please email [email protected].
News
For hyper-local updates and happenings.
- @hobokennj + hobokennj.gov
- @jerseycitynj + jerseycitynj.gov
- @newarkisnow
- @newjerseyoag + njoag.gov
- @njgov + nj.gov
- @njspotlightnews + njspotlightnews.org
- @visithudsonnj + visithudsoncounty.org
- @visitnj + visitnj.org
- NJ.com
- Patch New Jersey
- TapInto
- Jersey Digs
- Hudson County View
- Jersey City Times
- Montclair Local
And of course, (shameless self-plug) don’t forget to follow The Local Girl brands:
- @thelocalgirlhq + TheLocalGirl.com
- @thehobokengirl + HobokenGirl.com
- @thejerseycitygirl
- @thebergencountygirl + TheBergenCountyGirl.com
- @themontclairgirl + TheMontclairGirl.com
- @thejerseyshoregirl_ + TheJerseyShoreGirl.com
- @thecatskillsgirl
- @thelocalgirlrealestate + realestate.thelocalgirl.com
Read More: 11 Latinx Creators to Follow in New Jersey
NJ-Centric Creators + Accounts
Here are some accounts we love:
- @aapinewjersey
- @bayshorebeyond
- @bestofnj
- @blackinjersey
- @blackownednj
- @christineelliza
- @findingfrancesca_
- @gsequality
- @hoboken_love
- @hobokengossip
- @hotspotsnj
- @jordanandjoelle
- @jerseycityconnects
- @jerseygirlthrift
- @latinosofmontclair
- @leahscucina
- @locallivingnj
- @marmodernvibes
- @megthings_
- @montclairfoodie
- @montclair_eats
- @newjerseyhistory
- @newjerseyisbeautiful
- @newjerseymemes
- @njdigest
- @njhipsturbia
- @newjerseyisntboring
- @njmom
- @njmonthly
- @only_in_new_jersey
- @parisandalatte
- @patrick_njoa
- @sallyslices_
- @sistersnacking
- @sliceofculture
- @talkdirty2yourfood
- @thatsbriannab
- @theerichammer
- @thegardenstate
- @twodopesfromjersey
- @vintage.newjersey
- @wandering_with_mariam
- @weirdnjinsta
- @whatninate
Podcasts
For history, entertainment + some NJ fun facts on multiple platforms.
- The Garden State
- Greetings from the Garden State
- Lost in New Jersey
- New Jersey Is The World
- The New Jersey History Podcast
- What’s Your Jersey
See More: This Montclair-Based Artist Designs Maps + Guides to Beloved New Jersey Spots
Local Facebook Groups
For community online + IRL.
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners of New Jersey
- Events Happening in New Jersey
- Hoboken + Jersey City Insiders | The Hoboken Girl Insiders
- North Jersey Locals | The Montclair + Bergen Girl Insiders
- Jersey City Connects
- New Jersey Business Network
- New Jersey Food
SubReddits
For community updates and questions.
