89 Things to Do in Hoboken + Jersey City | October 6-9

Between pumpkin cinnamon rolls, trips to the farm for apple cider doughnuts, fall festivals, and all of the other fall-related things to partake in, your first week of October is sure to be full of fun happenings. This week’s local Hoboken + Jersey City events guide has everyone covered with fun things to do locally, like Comedy Jam’s one-year anniversary at 902 Brewing, Autumn in Love at Hoboken Historical Museum, a mini and me Halloween-themed paint and sip at The Village Edgewater, and more. Below is the list of Hoboken + Jersey City events happening from October 6th – October 9th, 2022.

Disclaimer: These events are included editorially as a community resource, and Hoboken Girl is not affiliated with hosting unless explicitly stated. For the most up-to-date and accurate info including inclement weather cancellations, please contact the host directly.

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My Gym Children’s Fitness Center: Two-Week Promotion

Available until October 31st | SIGN UP

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center of Hoboken, located at 720 Monroe Street, Suite E312, is offering an introductory two-week experience for just $29. During this time, guests will be able to try out unlimited age-appropriate classes for their children in the largest children’s facility in the area. The program and facility help children six weeks old through ten years old develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally through structured, age-appropriate classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, and sports. Not to mention, My Gym offers parent and me classes, gymnastics, ballet, martial arts, birthday parties, camp, + more. This two-week experience is also available at the My Gym Children’s Fitness Center of Jersey City, located at 252 9th Street, and the My Gym Children’s Fitness Center of Edgewater, located at 8400 River Road.

Click here to sign up for the My Gym Children’s Fitness Center of Hoboken, click here for the Jersey City location and click here for the Edgewater location.

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The Far Hills Race Meeting Returns

Saturday, October 15th with gates opening at 8:00AM | BUY TICKETS

The Far Hills Race Meeting, located at 50 Route 202 in Far Hills, is back on Saturday, October 15th with gates opening at 8:00AM. This is the race’s 101st year, and the fun-filled event features steeplechase races throughout the day, pop-up race day shops and food trucks, tailgating with personal spaces, private tents, and more. General admission tickets for the event are just $110 and children 13 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Not to mention, there’s also an all-inclusive VIP experience in Chairman’s Tent with sweeping views of the track, an upscale buffet, + open bar throughout the day.

Click here to buy tickets and click here to learn more about Far Hills Race Meeting.

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The Laugh Tour at Dorrian’s Red Hand

Saturday, October 8th at 6:30PM and 8:30PM | BUY TICKETS

Dorrian’s Red Hand, located at 555 Washington Boulevard in Jersey City, is hosting two comedy shows on Saturday, October 8tht at 6:30PM and 8:30PM. The Laugh Tour is hosted by comedian Rich Kiamco and will feature Irene Bremis from John Fugelsang, Emily Walsh from Kevin Hart Lyft Comics, Max Antonucci from NY Comedy Festival, and James Tison from The NY Times. Show tickets purchased online in advance of the show are $15 and are $20 day of and at the door with a 2 item minimum per person. Ticket holders are asked to please arrive 20 minutes prior to the show to allow easy seating and drink + food orders. Additional shows with other comedians will take place every Saturday night. Venue and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Proof of vaccination is no longer required. (Lineup subject to change).

Click here to buy tickets, click here to learn more about Dorrian’s Red Hand, and click here to learn more about The Laugh Tour.

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The Hoboken Girl’s Real Estate Directory

Just Launched | BROWSE DIRECTORY

The Hoboken Girl readers are always seeking recommendations on everything from real estate rental buildings and condos for sale in the North Jersey area, so we thought it’d be helpful to create a guide to these buildings and homes. Meet our new Real Estate Directory, a curated (and ever-growing) list of real estate buildings in Hoboken, Jersey City, and the greater North Jersey area. Discover these local real estate properties, compare and connect for tours, and keep checking back as the directory will be updated on a routine basis with new listings.

Check out the directory and browse properties here, and to learn more about HG’s Real Estate Directory, click here.

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HDSID Presents Spring/Summer Farmers Market

Thursday, October 6th | 4PM – 6PM

Get ready to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and goodies from local vendors at the spring/summer market of 2022. This market will be located at Grove Street Path Plaza in Jersey City. Learn more here.

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Laughter Yoga Hosted by Grassroots Community Space

Thursday, October 6th | 6PM – 7PM

This event will be held at 54 Coles Street in Jersey City. Learn more here.

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BBQ Night at Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster Barbecue

Thursday, October 6th | 7PM – 10PM

This event will be held at 618 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Friday, October 7th | 7PM – 12AM

Groove to country music by DJ Big Country all night long at 340 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Learn more here.

Saturday, October 8th | 12:30PM – 3:30PM

There will be classes in knot-tying, ship model building, and the creation of hand-stitched sailcloth bags. This event will be held at 1301 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Saturday, October 8th | 12:30PM

This event will be held at 1180 Maxwell Lane in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Kids Art Classes Hoboken Historical Museum

Thursday, October 6th | 10AM – 1PM

Bring your child aged 2-5 to 500 Park Avenue in Hoboken for art-making. Learn more here.

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Story Time in Church Square Park Organized by the Hoboken Public Library

Thursday, October 6th | 10:30AM – 11AM

This story time will be held at 400 Garden Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Thursday, October 6th | 4PM – 5PM

Miss Momo from Kidzmusik will guide children in songs with colorful props, real instruments, and costumes at 20 Old River Road in Edgewater. Learn more here.

Friday, October 7th | 10:30AM – 11AM

Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes, and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years. This event will be held at 1301 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Friday, October 7th | 4PM – 5PM

Children will learn Spanish through play and art-based activities at 250 Old River Road in Edgewater. Learn more here.

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Tuesday, October 11th | 10AM

These music and puppet shows incorporate important social skills, early academics, thinking skills, motor skills, and self-expression. This event will be held at 510 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Little RocknRollers Class at Hoboken Historical Museum

Wednesday, October 12th | 10:30AM

This class is for ages 6 months to 4 years and will be held at 1301 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Daniel Habif at NJPAC

Thursday, October 6th | 8PM

This writer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur will be at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.

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NYC Skyline Dinner Cruise

Showings at The Clairidge

Ongoing

The Floral Wonderland is an interactive exhibition designed for photoshoots, video shoots, and capturing every memorable moment while immersed in florals. The Floral Escape is located at One Garden State Plaza in Paramus. Learn more here.

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Wednesday, October 12th | 6:30PM

Relax, make friends, and play chess. This event is BYOB and for people 18 and up. No RSVP is required. This event will be held at 1039 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Wednesday, October 12th | 6:30PM – 9PM

This event is a fall/winter women’s clothing swap. Learn more here.

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Wednesday, October 12th | 6:30PM

Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and learn more about the HCC at 50 Harrison Street, Suite 401 in Hoboken. Learn more here.

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Crystal Plaza — A Historic Mansion-Turned-Wedding Venue

Crystal Plaza, located at 305 West Northfield Road in Livingston, is a wedding + luxury event venue that makes the event-planning process as seamless as possible. The mansion was recently renovated in 2020, providing clients + their guests with a modern + elegant event experience unlike any other. Learn more here.

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Hackensack Meridian — The Sleep-Wake Center

The Sleep-Wake Center at Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center, located at 7650 River Road, Suite 220 in North Bergen, helps patients who are interested in improving their sleep quality + enhancing their well-being. You can call 201-854-5412 with questions or to schedule an appointment. Learn more here.

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The Spine & Sports Health Center — Meet the New Physician

The Spine & Sports Health Center, located in Hoboken, Jersey City, + Bayonne, is a medical practice that specializes in the non-surgical treatment of spine + joint pain and injury. One of the newest team members is Dr. Kishan A. Sitapara — an Interventional Pain Management and Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation physician who completed his training at the prestigious Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center. What’s more, you can also receive 50% off your first massage — and be sure to let them know Hoboken Girl sent you. Learn more here.

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Computers 4 People | 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.

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Liberty Humane Society | Jersey City

The Liberty Humane Society is an open admission shelter contracted by Jersey City, Hoboken, + Bayonne to take in strays day or night, medically assess the animals, give them vaccinations + microchips, spay or neuter them, + get them socially prepared for lifelong adoptions. Volunteers help the shelter run smoothly, increase adoptions, + help make the animals happier. Learn more here.

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The Hoboken Shelter | 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 + welcoming to its guests. Learn more here.

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