Staying in to watch a movie can feel like a waste of the warm summer weather, but here in Hoboken, it doesn’t have to be. Movies Under the Stars is a Hoboken summer staple, and in 2024, it officially kicked off on Wednesday, June 12th. If you’re new here, a primer: every Wednesday from June to August, the City of Hoboken plays movies in various Hoboken parks. In tandem with the initiative is Concerts in the Park, a series of live music events throughout the season. For your reference all summer long, we’ve compiled the schedules for both, complete with times and locations. Read on for this year’s Movies Under the Stars and Concerts in the Park schedule for summer 2024.
Movies Under the Stars
Movies under the Stars will be held on Wednesdays in June, July, and August at Pier A Park, Northwest Resiliency Park, 7th and Jackson Resiliency Park in Hoboken, and Hoboken High School’s Taglieri Stadium. Screenings will start at 9PM in June and July, and at 8:30PM in August.
Things to bring to a Movies Under the Stars event in Hoboken include a blanket or folding chairs, snacks, and of course friends or family to enjoy the event. The events are sponsored by Colavita pizza truck, and free pizza will be available at the July meeting 17th, July 24th, and August 14th screenings. Keep in mind that screenings may be canceled due to inclement weather.
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The 2024 Movies Under the Stars schedule is as follows:
Pier A Park
100 Sinatra Drive
- June 26th: POSTPONED Top Gun (1986)
- July 24th: Chicago
- August 14th: Mamma Mia!
- August 16th: Barbie
- August 28th: Top Gun (1986)
Northwest Resiliency Park
1201 Adams Street
- June 12th: A League of Their Own
- July 10th: 10 Things I Hate About You
7th + Jackson Resiliency Park
700 Jackson Street
- July 31st: The Sword in the Stone
- August 7th: Spaceballs
Hoboken High School’s Taglieri Stadium
927 Jefferson Street
- August 21st: Friday Night Lights
Hoboken Dancing + Concerts in the Park
The Hoboken Dancing and Concerts in the Park series will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays beginning in June. Concerts will be held in the evenings at Southwest Park on Mondays, Shipyard Park on Tuesdays, Sinatra Park on Thursdays, and Northwest Resiliency Park on Mondays and Tuesdays. The concerts begin on Thursday, June 6th, and the schedule is as follows:
Southwest Park
38 Harrison Street, Mondays from 6:30PM-7:30PM (family fun nights), 6PM-8PM (adult nights)
- June 10th: The Fuzzy Lemons (6:30PM-7:30PM)
- June 17th: Dinosaurs Arise! (6:30PM-7:30PM)
- June 24th: Gene D. Plumber (6PM-8PM)
- July 8th: Mr. Magico (6:30PM-7:30PM)
- August 5th: Ron Albanese (6:30PM-7:30PM)
- August 12th: Zydeco Relevators (6PM-8PM)
Shipyard Park
13th Street + McFeely Drive, Tuesdays from 7PM-8PM
- June 11th: Ron Albanese
- June 18th: Americana Family Jamboree
- June 25th: Music with Corey
- July 16th: Mr. Magico
- July 23rd: The Fuzzy Lemons
- July 30th: Music with Corey
Sinatra Park
525 Sinatra Drive, Thursdays from 7PM-9PM
- June 6th: Frankie Morales + the Mambo of the Times Orchestra
- June 13th: DJ Tait
- June 20th: Hoboken’s My Way Sinatra Sing-Off
- June 27th: The Hall + Oates Engagement
- July 11th: DJ Tait
- July 18th: Swingadelic Big Band
- July 25th: Geri’s Night
- August 1st: La Experiencia Vintage Cars + DJ Orlando
- August 8th: Lulada Club
- August 15th: Julio Fernandez + Friends
Northwest Resiliency Park
1201 Adams Street, Mondays + Tuesdays from 6PM-7PM
- July 15th: DanceFest Hoboken
- July 22nd: DanceFest Hoboken
- July 29th: DanceFest Hoboken
- August 6th: Fleur Seule
- August 13th: Fleur Seule
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You can find the full 2024 Hoboken Summer Fun programming schedule here.
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Things to Do in Hoboken + JC Instead of Scrolling TikTok (If It Gets Banned)
While the country patiently awaits the Supreme Court’s decision on whether to ban TikTok on January 19th, we Hoboken + Jersey City residents will have plenty to do to replace all of that scroll time and unplug. Here at The Hoboken Girl, we’re thinking positively and embracing the pending change to use this as a time to reconnect with ourselves, our hobbies, our passions, and even our community — something the world could use a little more of right now. Keep reading for an extensive list of what to do with all your time in Hoboken and Jersey City if TikTok gets banned.
For Self-Care Gurus
Book a spa service (like a facial or massage) at Woodhouse Spa, Salvation Wellness, Alivio Wellness, Gaia’s Cavern, Skin by EC, Studio 17, or SoJo Spa.
Try a sensory deprivation float tank experience or Scalar Lightwave Therapy at Om. Life Wellness.
Try cryotherapy, compression therapy, LED light therapy, and more at Zen Om Studio.
Listen to a guided meditation or inspiring podcast while getting a mani-pedi at one of your favorite local salons.
Visit Chrissy The Crystal Indigo for healing work, an aura reading, or a tarot reading. Plus shop around for amazing metaphysical items.
Get an IV Drip for an extra boost at Hoboken Drip Lounge.
Try acupuncture for an overall wellness boost.
Visit a local dispensary for a little extra relaxation.
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For Foodies
Take a cooking class at Hudson Table.
Explore dozens of mocktail creations at local eateries.
Get your handmade chocolate fix at Lepore’s or Lee Sims.
Go on a self-guided hot chocolate tour.
Make your own sushi at Saku.
Visit Van Hook for a gourmet grilled cheese or decadent, customized charcuterie board.
Take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and go on a self-guided coffee tour. (Yes, we have a spot for each stop!)
For Creatives
Work with your hands by taking a pottery class at Blue Skies, Clay Studio, or Betty’s Ceramics Club.
Design your own colorful creation at Tipsy Tie Dye.
Learn the art of shoemaking and design your very own pair of shoes at Hoboken Shoedio.
Tap into your inner fashion designer and sew your own clothes at Galastella Studio.
Craft a designer-quality handbag Youssoufiani.
Try a paint and sip or woodworking class from our local activities guide.
Visit Dirty Hippie Studio to stock up on affordable art supplies and shop creations from local artists.
For Readers
Shop around a local bookstore like WORD, Symposia, or Little City Books to find some new reads.
Visit one of Hoboken + Jersey City’s public library branches and grab a library card. (Check out the New Jersey Room at the Priscilla Gardner Library in Jersey City + the Library of Things at the Hoboken Library Main Branch.)
Participate in the Completely Booked Book Swap on January 30th.
Cozy up in a local coffee shop with your next read.
Join a local book club.
For Fitness Lovers
Unwind with a yoga or meditation class.
Let it all out and go axe-throwing with friends.
Mix things up with a unique workout class. (Think rowing, dancing, kickboxing, and more.)
Sign up and begin training for the next Jersey City Marathon happening on April 13th, 2025.
For Fashionistas
Shop small at one of Hoboken + Jersey City’s many boutiques.
Go on a self-guided vintage/thrift shopping tour.
Grab a fresh magazine like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and more at Davis Stationery. (You can even use it for vision boarding when you’re done!)
Check out new stores that joined the neighborhood.
For Lovers of the Arts
Attend a show at White Eagle Hall.
Grab a ticket for an upcoming show at Jersey City Theater Center or Mile Square Theatre.
Visit the Liberty Science Center, Hoboken Museum, or MORA Art Museum.
Catch a movie at your local movie theater.
Do a self-guided art crawl to admire the many murals of Hoboken + Jersey City.
Visit a local art gallery.
For Adventurers
Take a Top Rope Belay Certification class at The Gravity Vault.
Go on a self-guided walking tour of Hoboken. (Bonus: try our Frank Sinatra walking tour).
Go on a self-guided tour of one of Jersey City’s many neighborhoods such as Jersey City Heights, Paulus Hook, or Journal Square.
Walk along the waterfront and take photos of your findings.
Take the ferry to NYC for a waterfront adventure.
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For Social Butterflies
Check our events guides for hundreds (yes, hundreds) of things to do every week.
Invite visitors to town and show them around to remind yourself of all the reasons to love Hoboken + Jersey City.
Join a co-working space to mix up your day-to-day or hone in on a creative project.
Get involved in local volunteer opportunities.
Seek out local networking opportunities.
Join Hive Athletic or Volo Sports for some group sports fun.
Post in our Hoboken + Jersey City Insiders FB Group for local meetups.
