This Sunday, December 17th, Main Street Pops is hosting its last outdoor market of the season here in Hoboken, and it’s going out with a bang. The Artisan Market, which has been happening every Sunday since December 3rd, will have its usual lineup of local vendors and family-friendly activities, with the first-time-ever additions of a kids’ Ferris wheel and carousel. Main Street Pops’ Holiday DJ Dance Party + Carousel Rides kicks off at 11PM under the 14th Street Viaduct and will run until 4PM. Read on to learn more about Main Street Pops and the amusement attractions coming to the Hoboken market this Sunday.
The December 17th Market
For the final market of the season, Main Street Pops is channeling a full-on carnival vibe. The event will feature a carousel, a Ferris wheel, and other carnival games, in addition to a lineup of local vendors and street food. There will also be a DJ on the scene, spinning records to the tunes of beloved holiday tracks. Plus, local pup parents can snap photos with the Grinch, courtesy of Camp Bow Wow Hoboken.
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The Main Street Pops Holiday DJ Dance Party + Carousel Rides is happening this Sunday, December 17th from 11AM-4PM. The event is rain or shine and is free to attend (though certain attractions may be at a ticketed price).
You can learn more about the upcoming market on the Main Street Pops website or its Instagram.
About the Market
The Main Street Pops Artisan Market happens throughout the year here in Hoboken, taking place every Sunday of the season underneath the 14th Street viaduct in uptown Hoboken. Each month, a group of local artisans and makers will offer things like art, photography, jewelry, fashion, home and lifestyle accessories, artisanal food, pet products, and more.
Many of the vendors at the market rotate, but there are also a handful of regular “VIP Vendors” at every market. Past VIP Vendors have included Nackies Dog Treats, We Are Wonderfully Made Hot Pepper Sauce, Shapes Studio Jewelry, Indian Crafts by Runa Maki, soaps + candles by Burbujas D’Amor, and treats by Gr8 Escape Baking Co.
Local nonprofits also have booths at the market, for free, to support the community.
Special events are scheduled throughout the year, such as live music, flash mobs, themed seasonal photo opportunities, and craft projects for the kids.
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For information on future pop-up events or to apply as a vendor, go to www.mainstreetpops.com.
Alts, a NYC-Based Alteration Company, Opening in Hoboken This Spring
New York City may be the big apple of the East Coast, but Hoboken is just as juicy with the plethora of new businesses opening in 2025. As an exciting addition, Alts, an NYC-based tailoring company providing services like bridal alternations (yes, that includes bridesmaid's dresses, a frequent query in the HG Facebook Group), custom clothing, and more, is making its way across the Hudson. Formerly known as Alteration Specialists, this company has plans to open at 530 Washington Street in Hoboken this April. Read on for what we know about Alts coming to Washington Street in Hoboken this spring.
What's Coming to Hoboken?
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Alts, a premier, full-service tailoring company with roots in Manhattan and Brooklyn, has announced its plans to open in Hoboken at 530 Washington Street. The team behind this business shared that they are in the early stages of remodeling and hope for an early April opening date, although it could be delayed due to unforeseen renovations.
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The spring opening in Hoboken will be the company's first New Jersey location. "This marks a key milestone in our efforts to expand beyond New York City, starting with a location that complements our 14 existing studios across Manhattan and Brooklyn," Courtney Poole, Marketing + Expansion Associate at Alts, shared with The Hoboken Girl.
About Alts
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Alts was founded in 2014 in New York City and quickly rose to become one of the best alternation companies in the area. Providing services like standard and bridal alterations and custom clothing, publications like Vogue, Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, and Refinery 29 have reported on its exemplary work. In 2019, Vogue titled Alts “New York’s Most Genius Tailor."
According to its website, the tailors and seamstresses at Alt work with a wide range of materials, from leather to denim to wool to fur. Courtney shared with HG that the company works with "classic garments to the most complicated, luxurious fabrics on the market."
Sustainability is also an important practice at this company. With alternations and tailoring being the core of Alts, "environmental and community impact is central to every decision [it] make[s]," as per its website.
Hoboken locals can expect the same kind of work and practices at its Washington Street location in April.
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