Halloween is here, and the Hudson County happenings over the next few days are filled with pumpkins, candy, costume contests, and spooky vibes for all ages. This week’s local Hoboken + Jersey City events guide has everyone covered with fun things to do locally, like The HoBOOken 5K, lots of dog-friendly Halloween parties + costume contests, a Harry Styles Halloween dance party at White Eagle Hall, and more. Below is the list of Hoboken + Jersey City events happening this Halloween weekend, October 27th – October 30th, 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.
Modern Family Dentistry’s Zoom Whitening Promotion
Available until Wednesday, November 30th | BOOK APPOINTMENT
Modern Family Dentistry, located at 5551 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City, provides cosmetic and preventive dental services to adults, teens, and children. The practice caters to families who prefer to have all members seen under the same roof, and the team will even schedule appointments at the same time for added convenience. Recently, Modern Family Dentistry welcomed a new orthodontist, Dr. Rupali Shah, to the team, as well as expanded their regular offerings with some new additions, including same day crowns and veneers, botox treatment that helps reduce TMJ issues, cosmetic botox, Zoom whitening, and Nitrous Oxide and sedation services. From now until November 30th, you can receive $100 off Zoom whitening when you mention ‘Hoboken Girl’ during booking. Plus, you can also receive free botox consultations with Dr. Jen Marin and free sedation consultations with Dr. Ari Crystal — just make sure to let them know Hoboken Girl sent you.
Call 201-798-1000 or click here to book your appointment and learn more about Modern Family Dentistry.
Bauce Haus One-Day Women’s Event
Sunday, November 6th from 12:00PM-5:00PM | PURCHASE TICKETS
Bauce Haus is an intimate one-day experience created by the lifestyle site, Bauce — connecting ambitious, self-made women of color with new resources, brand builders, and professional friends and peers. The event will take place on Sunday, November 6th from 12:00PM-5:00PM at 47 Edison Place in Newark and will include a series of panels and relaxed conversations centered around the topics of personal development, entrepreneurship, and financial freedom. Bauce is also offering three microgrants to support event attendees’ businesses or to pay for professional development training/programs for career advancement. (To apply for the grant, you must attend the Bauce Haus event on 11/6 + submit an application through this link). Not to mention, there will also be beverages and hors d’oeuvres throughout the Bauce Haus event. Plus, Hoboken Girl readers can receive 15% off tickets with the code ‘BAUCE15’.
Click here to purchase tickets and learn more about the Bauce Haus event.
The Laugh Tour at Dorrian’s Red Hand
Friday, October 28th at 8:00PM and 10:00PM and Saturday, October 29th at 6:30PM and 8:30PM | BUY TICKETS
Dorrian’s Red Hand, located at 555 Washington Boulevard in Jersey City, is hosting two shows this Friday, October 28th at 8:00PM and 10:00PM to celebrate Filipino American History Month. Tickets to Friday’s shows are $30 with a 2 item minimum per person and the 10PM ‘Bomba’ show will contain explicit adult language. On Saturday, October 29th, Dorrian’s Red Hand is also hosting two comedy shows at 6:30PM and 8:30PM. The Laugh Tour is hosted by comedian Rich Kiamco and will feature Gus Tate from Big Sky Festival, Kyle Gillis from Showtime, Dan Frank from Gem Comedy Fest, and Michael Regilio from Hollywood Improv. Saturday’s 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.
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.
The Hoboken Girl’s #FallinLoveWithHoboken Instagram Contest
Ongoing until November 14th | ENTER CONTEST
We are excited to announce our 8th Annual Fall Instagram Contest, #FallinLovewithHoboken. This (almost) month-long contest will run through Monday, November 14th + give our readers the chance to win prizes from 11 local businesses by posting your favorite fall things about Hoboken + Jersey City on Instagram via photos or reels. At the end of the month, The Hoboken Girl team will choose our top 10 favorites, + the 11 local businesses will decide their top 3 winners from the #FallinLoveWithHoboken hashtag.
Click here to enter and to learn more about HG’s #FallinLoveWithHoboken Instagram Contest.
The Hoboken Girl’s Real Estate 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.
Mini + Me Music + Movement: Halloween Special Hosted by The Village Edgewater
Thursday, October 27th | 4PM – 5PM
Miss Momo from Kidzmusik will guide children in Halloween songs with colorful props, real instruments, and costumes at 20 Old River Road in Edgewater. Learn more here.
Halloween Comedy Show + Party at Nucky’s
Thursday, October 27th | 6:30PM
Enjoy comedy performances and a costume contest in the Hudson Hound’s Speakeasy. This event requires registration, and will be held at 8 Erie Street in Jersey City. Learn more here.
70’s Glam Halloween Party at The Ashford Hosted by Jersey City Connects
Thursday, October 27th | 7PM – 11PM
Boogie down disco style in your best retro costume. This event will be held at 145 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Jersey City Moms Night Out: Halloween Party Hosted by JCFamilies
Thursday, October 27th | 8PM – 10PM
This event will be held at 175 2nd Street in Jersey City. Reservations are recommended. Learn more here.
Jersey City Happy Hour Halloweekend Bar Crawl at Grove Station + Various Venues
October 29th + 31st
This event includes a social media costume contest, and goes to various bars throughout Jersey City. Learn more here.
Hoboken Halloweekend Hangover Bar Crawl at Texas Arizona + Various Venues | 76 River Street, Hoboken
October 29th + 31st
This bar crawl includes free entry to Hoboken bars, an after-party, Halloween-themed drinks, live music, and more. Learn more here.
Official Halloween Bar Crawl Hoboken, NJ | Various Venues in Hoboken
October 29th
This event includes a costume contest, entertainment, food + drink specials, and more, and will be held at various venues in Hoboken. Learn more here.
The HoBOOken 5K presented by The Hoboken Shelter
Saturday, October 29th | 10AM
This 5k begins at 100 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Registration fees start at $45. Learn more here.
Kids In-Person Scary Scurry Race Hosted by The Hoboken Shelter
Saturday, October 29th | 11AM-11:30AM
This event is open to any child age 2-12, and kids are encouraged to wear costumes. It will be held at 100 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Halloween Fest at 902 Brewing Co. Hosted by HC Shows + Goes
Saturday, October 29th | 12PM – 2PM
This family-friendly event will have live music, drinks, food, and more. It will be held at 101 Pacific Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Halloween CRAFTernoon at Hoboken Public Library Grand Street Branch
Saturday, October 29th | 1PM – 4PM
Enjoy Halloween crafts and treats at 124 Grand Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Walkway Pops Halloween Bash Hosted by Cynsartshop
Saturday, October 29th | 2PM – 7PM
This dog costume contest will also feature a host of local vendors, free goodie bags, and more. This event will be held at 1301 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Skare House Hosted by Stevens Institute of Technology’s Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
Saturday, October 29th | 5PM – 7PM for Kids, 8PM -10PM for Students
The brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa, along with the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Delta Tau, come together at Stevens Institute of Technology to turn their house into a haunted house. This haunted house event will be held at 837 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Jersey City Zombie Opera Presented by Half-Light Productions
Saturday, October 29th | 6PM
Enjoy this once-a-year, spooky broadway show. This event will be held at 25 W Hamilton Place in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Carnival of Horrors at RoofTop at Exchange Place
Saturday, October 29th | 6PM – 1AM
This event will be held at 1 Exchange Place in Jersey City. Registration is required. Learn more here.
Knock, Knock, It’s Halloween Presented by Hoboken Elks Lodge
Saturday, October 29th | 7PM
Enjoy food, cheap drinks, a costume contest, and more at 1005 Washington Street in Hoboken.
Dueling Pianos — The Halloween Edition at House of ‘Que
Saturday, October 29th | 8PM – 11PM
This event is a food, drink, and music extravaganza — and it’s a Hoboken favorite. Reservations are required. This event will be held at 304 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Fashion Show at Kevana Wellness Center
Sunday, October 30th | 10AM – 6PM
Watch your furry friends strut their stuff at this dog costume contest. This event will be held at 342 7th Street in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Howl-Oween Party for Dogs at House of ‘Que
Sunday, October 30th | 11AM – 3PM
This event includes brunch, drink specials, dog treats, and a canine costume contest, and will be held at 304 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Howl-O-Ween at Church Square Park Hosted by the Hoboken Community Center
Sunday, October 30th | 2PM – 4PM
This dog costume contest + parade will be held at 400 Garden Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Jack O’Lantern Craft-to-Go at Hoboken Public Library
Halloween Costume Party Hosted by The Village Edgewater
Monday, October 31st | 3PM – 6PM
This event will be held at 20 Old River Road in Edgewater. Learn more here.
Monday, October 31st | 3:15PM
This event will be held at Washington Street + 13th Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Halloween Family Bash at Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall + Plaza
Monday, October 31st | 3:45PM
This event is hosted by HDSID and includes games, a corn maze, pumpkins, sand art, design-a-doll, and more, and will be held at Washington Street + 13th Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Jack-O-Lantern Walking Tour at Lincoln Park Fountain
Monday, October 31st | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This event has three prizes — a cash award for first place, and gifts for second and third places, and it will be held in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Harryween: Harry Styles Dance Party at White Eagle Hall
Monday, October 31st | 9PM
This 21+ event will be held at 337 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Period Product Drive Hosted by The Hoboken Girl + The Flow Initiative
Ongoing until Saturday, November 12th
HG and The Flow Initiative are collecting pads, tampons, panty liners, individually wrapped sanitary products, and personal heating/menstruation pain relief pads or patches to distribute to those in need. Check out the Amazon wishlist here.
20 in 30 Wellness Challenge at Urban Souls Yoga
Ongoing until Monday, October 31st
Commit at least 20-self care acts in 30 days to successfully complete this virtual challenge. Learn more here.
Hoboken Ultimate Frisbee at Sinatra Field
Thursday, October 27th | 7AM
This free, co-ed event will be held at 525 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Yoga Flow with Caroline at The Fit Club
Thursday, October 27th | 7:30AM – 8:20AM
This event will be held at 1301 Adams Street C3 in Hoboken. Learn more here.
HDSID Presents Spring/Summer Farmers Market
Thursday, October 27th | 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.
Holiday Dessert Decorating Class with Carlo’s Bakery Hosted by Special Needs Social Club
Thursday, October 27th | 4PM – 6PM
This inclusive class will feature special guest Mauro Castano and will take place at 835 Summit Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Business Networking at Louise + Jerry’s Tavern Hosted by Hudson County Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, October 27th | 5PM – 7PM
This event will be held at 315 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
All Pink Party at NJCU School of Business Hosted by All Roads to Success
Thursday, October 27th | 5PM – 9PM
This breast cancer fundraising event will be held at 200 Hudson Street in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Beauty, Bubbly, + Bids for Breast Cancer at The Little Play Co.
Thursday, October 27th | 6PM
This fundraiser for breast cancer research will be held at 1400 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Laughter Yoga Hosted by Grassroots Community Space
Thursday, October 27th | 6PM – 7PM
This event will be held at 54 Coles Street in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Getting to Know You: An Evening of Magic and Mentalism at Corgi Spirits
Thursday, October 27th | 7PM – 8PM
Magician Andy Gersh will be performing at 1 Distillery Drive in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Hoboken Talks at Hoboken Historical Museum
Thursday, October 27th | 7PM – 8PM
Mr. Snitch + Mrs. Snitch talk to each other at 1301 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Trivia Night at House of ‘Que
Artist + Maker Market Hosted by HDSID
Friday, October 28th + Saturday, October 29th
This event will be held at the Grove Street Path Plaza in Jersey City and includes an open-air bazaar featuring locally created fine art and premium hand-crafted goods. Learn more here.
Chip in for Charity Golf Tournament Hosted by Hudson County CASA
Friday, October 28th | 11AM – 7PM
This all-day golf outing is in support of Hudson County CASA, which aims to help monitor abused and neglected children in out-of-home placements. This event will be held at 515 Duncan Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Open Mic Night at Word Bookstore
Friday, October 28th | 6PM – 7:30PM
Sign up for this poetry night starts at 5:30PM and it is first-come, first-served. This event will be held at 29 McWilliams Place in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Fundraiser for Ukraine at the Jersey City Theater Center
Friday, October 28th | 7PM
Pianist Antonii Baryshevskyi will be performing at this fundraising event, which is being held at 165 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Madd Hatter’s Dueling Pianos Event
Friday, October 28th | 7PM – 10PM
Madd Hatter’s famous Dueling Pianos event will be held at 221 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Honkey Tonk Fridays at House of ‘Que
Friday, October 28th | 7PM – 12AM
Groove to country music by DJ Big Country all night long at 340 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Bingo Fridays at Black Bear Bar + Grill
Friday, October 28th | 7PM
Win prizes and enjoy drink specials at 205 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Live Jazz with Johnathan Kirschner at Corgi Spirits
Friday, October 28th | 7PM – 10PM
An evening of live jazz at 1 Distillery Drive in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Dinner at Cellar 335
Friday, October 28th | 7PM – 9PM
This event is organized by the Meetup Crew and will be held at 335 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. RSVP required. Learn more here.
41st Annual Thomas Edison Film Festival at Hoboken Historical Museum
Friday, October 28th | 7:30PM – 9PM
This event presents a curation of short films, Global Insights: Selected Shorts Featuring Women Activists, and will be held at 1301 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Pumpkin Patch at Pier 13
Saturday, October 29th + Sunday, October 30th
Enjoy fall cocktails, pumpkin picking, and local vendors at 1301 Sinatra Drive North in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Coffee at Bread + Salt
Saturday, October 29th | 10AM – 11AM
This event is organized by the Meetup Crew and will be held at 435 Palisade Avenue in Jersey City. RSVP required. Learn more here.
Sweet Saturdays at bwé kafe with The Little Acorn Bakery
Saturday, October 29th | 11AM – 1PM
Guests can learn how to make mummy cakes at 1401 Adams Street in Hoboken.
Smorgasburg Jersey City
Saturday, October 29th | 11AM – 6PM
Enjoy food and drinks from a variety of local vendors at Harborside Place at Hudson Street in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Blues, Bourbon + Brunch at Del Frisco’s Grille
Saturday, October 29th | 12PM – 2PM
Enjoy blues, classic rock, and R+B music at 221 River Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Autumn Mushroom Symposium at LifeCap Farms
Saturday, October 29th | 12PM – 6PM
Enjoy vendors, presentations, and a variety of vegan food at this health + wellness event. The event will be held at182 Broadway in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Frank Hanavan, Maritime Artist-in-Residence at the Hoboken Historical Museum
Saturday, October 29th | 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.
Speed Dating Social for Autistic + Neurodivergent Individuals Hosted by Beyond The Spectrum NJ
Saturday, October 29th | 1PM – 3PM
This social event will be held at 600 Garden Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.