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Summer in New Jersey has been going strong, from seasonal festivals to the hype around the World Cup. But on a local scale, there are so many things to do, and Hoboken + Jersey City have plenty of options for your days out in the warm weather. Keep reading for a bucket list of things to do in Hoboken + Jersey City this July 2026.
Your July 2026 Bucket List
- go to a Hoboken World Cup block party
- visit Pier 13 for a drink + waterfront views
- go to Hoboken’s free Fourth of July block party on 7/4
- grab DF + GF ice cream at Amanda’s Bananas
- try the giant spritz towers at The LOLA
- check out Hoboken’s free Movies Under the Stars series
- enjoy the summer breeze with a bike ride
- watch fireworks along the Hudson River on the Fourth of July
- take a trip down to the Jersey Shore
- see blooms at one of NJ’s many gardens
- view our warm-weather guide for these peak summer months
- attend one of Hoboken + Jersey City’s summer festivals
- go on a coffee cart crawl in Hoboken + Jersey City
- volunteer at one of Hudson County’s local organizations
- take a ride on Jersey City’s floating clubhouse, Willy Wall
- see the World Cup Final at a local bar
- enjoy summer reads with books by NJ authors
- get your workout on at Hoboken’s free Fitness in the Park series
- join HCCB for free kayaking
- support Hoboken + Jersey City’s farmers’ markets
- attend the annual St. Ann’s Feast from 7/22 – 7/26
- enjoy live music at a local venue
- spend the day with your pup at a dog-friendly spot
- find a trinket box and get crafty
- plan a local “beach day”
- go down nostalgia lane with a cup of fro-yo
- follow HG’s guide of 50+ kid-friendly things to do with your little one
- play tennis at one of Hoboken + Jersey City’s many courts
- visit one of New Jersey’s iconic movie locations
- participate in the Party With Purpose 5K on 7/28
- try Saoco Cafe’s iced coffee pops
See More: A Guide to Brunch Spots in Hoboken — By Category
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