It’s an interesting weekend ahead, Hudson County. First and foremost, it’s a Leap Year, which means you’ve got one extra day in February this weekend to have some fun. We also welcome the first day of March this weekend, aka the unofficial first sliver of hope that spring is around the corner. So no matter what your plans are, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, especially with an extra day. Here are all the events happening in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond this weekend {February 27th-March 1st 2020}.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
Local Weather This Weekend:
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Upcoming Featured Events
Bagels and Botox at Dr. Park Avenue
Saturday, March 14th | 11:00AM | LEARN MORE
Join Dr. Park Avenue {80 River Street, Hoboken} for the upcoming Bagels and Botox event this March. Guests will see live demos of treatments, receive free consultations, and enjoy a discounted promotional package on Xeomin. Oh, and breakfast is included, too {#score}. Email drparkavehoboken@gmail.
Hoboken Girl’s Formalwear Drive + Community Sale at the Hoboken Multi-Service Center — Donations Now Accepted!
Saturday, March 28th | 11:00AM-3:00PM — LEARN MORE
Save the date — our annual formalwear drive will be happening on March 28th at the Hoboken Multi-Service Center {124 Grand Street, Hoboken}. Find out more information here — and make sure to drop off between now and March 26th at any location listed above*.
*Check times for availability/open hours.
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Weekend Events in the Area
Five Times in One Night at the Mile Square Theatre
Wednesday, February 26th through Sunday, March 1st | Multiple Times
The Mile Square Theatre {1400 Clinton Street} will be showing Five Times in One Night now through March 15th. Get more information and tickets here.
Surf+ Turf Fest at Zeppelin Hall
Thursday, February 27th through Sunday, March 1st | All Day
Indulge in all things surf + turf related during Surf + Turf Fest at Zeppelin Hall {88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City}. Get more information here.
Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Hudson Paperie
Thursday, February 27th | 6:30PM
Hudson Paperie {312 Washington Street, Hoboken} will be hosting a modern calligraphy workshop. Learn more here.
Osborne Artist Event at The Loft at Marble Collegiate Church
Thursday, February 27th | 6:30PM-8:30PM
Head to The Loft at Marble Collegiate Church {274 5th Avenue, New York} for the Osborn Artist event. Get more information here.
DIY Organic Face + Body Scrubs at Elevate Movement + Wellness
Thursday, February 27th | 6:30PM-10:00PM
Learn how to make your own face + body scrubs at Elevate Movement + Wellness {159 4th Street, Hoboken}. Learn more here.
JCTC’s Celebration of Community Through the Arts at White Eagle Hall
Thursday, February 27th | 6:30PM-10:30PM
White Eagle Hall {337 Newark Avenue, Jersey City} will be hosting the Jersey City Theater’s Center Celebration of Community Through the Arts event. Find out more information and get tickets here.
Foodie Frenzie: Exploring the Foodie Culture of Jersey City at the Sky Lounge of Journal Squared
Thursday, February 27th | 6:30PM-9:00PM
Explore all of the delicious food JC has to offer during Foodie Frenzie at the Sky Lounge of Journal Squared {615 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City}. Get more information here.
Hoboken Tea Party Zero Booze Concerts at Simply Chai
Thursday, February 27th | 7:00PM-11:00PM
Simply Chai {79 Hudson Street, Hoboken} will be hosting a Hoboken Tea Party. Get more info here.
Espresso Self Spotlight at Hudson Coffee
Thursday, February 27th | 7:00PM-10:00PM
Enjoy comedy, music, and more at the Espresso Self Spotlight at Hudson Coffee {1100 Maxwell Lane, Hoboken}. Find out more information here.
WOMAN Local Film Premiere at 1001 Bloomfield Street
Thursday, February 27th | 6:00PM-8:00PM
Catch the premiere of the film WOMAN at 1001 Bloomfield Street. Get more information here.
Musical Open Mic at Symposia Bookstore
Thursday, February 27th | 7:30PM
Swing by Symposia Bookstore {510 Washington Street, Hoboken} for a musical open mic night. Learn more here.
Star-Spangled Spirit at Field Colony Downtown
Now through Thursday, February 27th | All Day
Catch the final few days of Star-Spangled Spirit at Field Colony Downtown {33 Newark Street, Hoboken}. Get more information here.
SMUSH Gallery’s Double Bubble 2nd Birthday at SMUSH Gallery
Friday, February 28th | 6:30PM
SMUSH Gallery {340 Summit Avenue, Jersey City} will be hosting its Double Bubble 2nd Birthday event. Find out more information and get tickets here.
Tag Sale at Dress for Success Hudson County
Friday, February 28th and Saturday, February 29th | 10:00AM-7:00PM and 10:00AM-3:00PM, respectively
Join Dress for Success Hudson County {591 Summit Avenue, Jersey City}, partnering with St. Bernadine School of Nursing for a tag sale.
Hands Up: A Campaign for Peace at Prime Gallery
Friday, February 28th | 6:00PM-9:00PM
Prime Gallery {351 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City} will be hosting an event and art show to benefit Ceasefire NJ. Get more information here.
Latin Fridays at Coco Loco
Head over to Coco Loco {32 Newark Street, Hoboken} for its Latin Friday evening. Get more information here.
Upstate, a ‘Harmonic Maelstrom’ of Original Sound at Grace Church Van Vorst
Friday, February 28th | 7:00PM
Head to Grace Church Van Vorst {39 Erie Street, Jersey City} to catch the Cathedral Arts Live performance of Upstate, a ‘Harmonic Maelstrom’ of Original Sound. Get more information and tickets here.
2020 Annual Party + Auction to Benefit Elysian at House of ‘Que
Friday, February 28th | 7:00PM-10:00PM
House of ‘Que {340 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken} will be hosting the 2020 Annual Party + Auction with Friends of Elysian. Get more information here.
Glow Night with Nick Demaso at Tally-Ho
Friday, February 28th | 9:00PM
Swing by Tally-Ho {215 Washington Street, Hoboken} for an epic glow night. Get more information here.
Beginners Lab Weekly Workshop at Urban Souls
Saturday, February 29th | 12:45PM-1:45PM
Join Urban Souls {100 Hudson Street, Hoboken} for its beginners’ lab weekly workshop. Learn more and sign up here.
Leap Year Tasting at Bin 14
Saturday, February 29th | 2:00PM-4:00PM
Bin 14 {1314 Washington Street, Hoboken} will be celebrating the Leap Year with a Leap Year Tasting. Get more information here.
VHYes at Monty Hall
Saturday, February 29th | 8:00PM-11:00PM
VHYes will be over at Monty Hall {43 Montgomery Street, Jersey City}. Get more information here.
#Loco4Coco Saturdays at Coco Loco
Get #Loco4Coco over at Coco Loco {32 Newark Street, Hoboken} with music by DJ Pipo this weekend. Get more information here.
2nd Annual Dustin J. and Daniel Friedland Foundation Spin Fundraiser at Cyclebar
Saturday, February 29th | 1:00PM
Cyclebar {720 Monroe Street, Hoboken} will be hosting the 2nd Annual Dustin J. and Daniel Friedland Foundation Spin Fundraiser. Get more information here.
Shop, Share Your Vision, and Be Inspired at 311 Harrison Street in Hoboken
Saturday, February 29th | 12:00PM-4:00PM
Head to 311 Harrison Street, Hoboken for a special event with My $5 Jewelry Box. Get more info here.
Sweets by Nickoy in Jersey City
Saturday, February 29th | 6:00PM-8:00PM
Head to 23 University Place Boulevard, Jersey City for a special Sweets by Nickoy event. Get more information here.
We Were Promised Jet Packs at White Eagle Hall
Saturday, February 29th | 9:00PM
Catch We Were Promised Jet Packs at White Eagle Hall {337 Newark Avenue, Jersey City}. Get more information here.
Mindfulness Meditation with Lindsay Swindall at the Hoboken Historical Museum
Saturday, February 29th | 10:00AM-11:00AM
Enjoy some mindful meditation with Lindsay Swindall at the Hoboken Historical Museum {1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken}. Find out more info here.
Open Bar Comedy at McGinley Square Pub
Saturday, February 29th | 9:00PM-12:00AM
Catch some stand-up comedy at McGinley Square Pub {755 Montgomery Street, Jersey City}. Get more info here.
14th Annual Casino Night at Hoboken Elks
Saturday, February 29th | 7:00PM-11:00PM
The Hoboken Elks {1005 Washington Street, Hoboken} will be the backdrop for the United Synagogue of Hoboken’s 14th Annual Casino Night. Find out more here.
Yappy Hour at Tally-Ho
Saturday, February 29th | 12:00PM
Enjoy Yappy Hour at Tally-Ho {215 Washington Street, Hoboken} to benefit the Liberty Humane Society. Get more information here.
Portraits for Puerto Rico Part Dos at Charrito’s
Saturday, February 29th | 11:00AM-4:00PM
Sit for a professional black and white portrait during Portraits for Puerto Rico Part Dos {100% of the proceeds will go to earthquake relief efforts in Puerto Rico} at Charrito’s {518 Washington Street, Hoboken}.
Yoga at El Cocotero
Sunday, March 1st | 10:00AM
Swing by El Cocotero {749 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City} for some yoga. Get more information here.
Self-Defense Class at MOVE NJ Fitness + Performance
Sunday, March 1st | 10:30AM
Learn how to defend yourself during a self-defense class at MOVE NJ Fitness + Performance {909 Jefferson Street, Hoboken}. Get more info by emailing [email protected].
Watercolor Workshop — Transparent Flowers at bwè kafe
Join Anya Crowe at bwè kafe {140 River Drive South, Jersey City} for a watercolor workshop. Get more info here.
Kid-Focused Events
Penny’s Storytime at the Museum at Hoboken Historical Museum
Friday, February 29th | 10:00AM-10:30AM
Take your little one to the Hoboken Historical Museum {1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken} for a special storytime. Find out more information here.
Storytime at the Fire Department Museum
Sunday, March 1st | 1:30PM-2:00PM
Bring your kids to the Fire Department Museum {213 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken} for a fun storytime. Find out more info here.
Greater NJ / NYC Events
Windows at Studio Montclair
Now through Friday, February 28th | All Day
Catch the final few days of Windows at Studio Montclair {127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair}. Find out more info here.
Building 78 Presents Cultural Content at Kearny Point
Wednesday, February 26th | 5:30-7:30PM
Kearny Point {78 John Miller Way, Kearny} will be hosting Cultural Content: A Celebration of Entrepreneurial Spirit in African American Culture. Get more information and tickets here.
How to Start a Food Truck: Your Road Map to Success at Hudson Kitchen HQ
Saturday, February 29th| 9:00AM-4:00PM
Discover how to start a food truck business during the How to Start a Food Truck: Your Road Map to Success at Hudson Kitchen HQ {9 Basin Drive, Kearny}. Get more information and register here.
Bayonne Blood Drive in Honor of Dante Rodriguez at Korpi Ice Rink
Saturday, February 29th | 10:00AM-4:00PM
Participate in a blood drive over at Korpi Ice Rink {West 28th Street + Avenue A, Bayonne} in honor of Dante Rodriguez. Get more information here.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Tuesday, March 3rd — Enjoy a Sound Experience: Shamanic Sound Journey at Urban Souls. Get more information here.
Tuesday, March 3rd — Participate in some lunchtime yoga at the Hoboken Historical Museum. Get more information here.
Tuesday, March 3rd — Head to the NJ Transit Power Plant Informational Meeting at the Hoboken Public Library. Get more information here.
Tuesday, March 3rd — Learn how to manage teen angst with parent coach Maria Sanders LSW. Get more information here.
Tuesday, March 3rd — Participate in Poetry of Yoga. Get more information here.
Wednesday, March 4th — Bin 14 will be hosting a winemaker dinner with Lieu Dit’s, Erik Railsbeck. Get more information here.
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MLK Day Events + Volunteer Opportunities in Hudson County and Beyond for 2025
MLK Jr. Day, the holiday where American citizens reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings and contributions to the civil rights movement, is typically observed on the third Monday of January. For 2025, MLK Day falls on January 20th. A large component of this holiday also encompasses The Day of Service, which encourages people to volunteer to improve their communities. From marches to coat drives, there are a plethora of opportunities to get involved and honor MLK in New Jersey. Read on for a brief history of MLK, his local ties to Hudson County, and events happening in Northern New Jersey + beyond for 2025.
The History
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known as a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. His leadership was fundamental to ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the South and other parts of the country. MLK rose to national prominence as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which promoted nonviolent tactics. Undoubtedly the most popular and influential movement was the massive March on Washington in 1963, where Dr. King gave his infamous "I Have a Dream" speech. The Civil Rights Act was passed a year later in 1964 and Dr. King was then awarded the Nobel Peace Prize shortly after. He is considered one of the greatest orators of modern times, and his speeches still inspire many to this day.
Read More: A List of Hoboken + Jersey City Non-Profits to Donate to Year-Round
Did You Know?
- King's birth name was Michael, not Martin.
- King entered college at the age of 15.
- King received his doctorate in Systematic Theology.
- King’s "I Have a Dream" speech was not his first at the Lincoln Memorial.
- King was imprisoned nearly 30 times.
- George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Cesar Chavez are the only other Americans with birthdays observed as a National Holiday.
- MLK was the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
- There are over 730 streets in the United States named after Martin Luther King, Jr.
- He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal + the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
MLK’s Ties to Hudson County
According to CityofJerseyCity.org, Dr. King spoke at least twice in Jersey City in the 1960s. On September 21st, 1965, he received an honorary Doctor of Law from St. Peter’s College. Upon his reception, he gave a speech called “The American Dream” to over 500 people during the annual Michaelmas Convocation — a heavily photographed event and even televised, as Dr. King spoke out against segregation and for equality. Unfortunately, the MLK Jr. Papers Project at Stanford reported it doesn’t have a transcription of the speech, but there are many historical references to its occurrence, including a photo. From first and second-hand accounts, it was noted that he said, “The time is always now,” and postured that legislation is an important part of the civil rights battle. He was also quoted saying that “although legislation could not change a person’s ideas, it could regulate his behavior and restrain the heartlessness.” Citing his own non-violent forms of resistance, he condemned the violence and said it created more problems than it solved, foreseeing a world in which “there will be a symphony of brotherhood.” A world, “where all of god’s children, white and black, Protestant and Catholic, Jew and Gentile, will be free at last.”
The second time Dr. King came to Hudson County was Wednesday, March 27th, 1968 which was less than seven days before his assassination. At this visit, he spoke in front of over 2,000 people at Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church. In another noteworthy instance in D.C., King was photographed with Jersey City police officer Charles Jackson during a speech. Officer Jackson was hired as a security coordinator to assist with the event in our nation’s capital. Today, there stands a large bust of Dr. King on MLK Boulevard in Jersey City.
MLK Day Events in Northern New Jersey + New York
38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast at St. Paul Baptist Church | 119 Elm Street, Montclair
January 18th | 9AM-12PM
The community breakfast at St. Paul Baptist Church, hosted by Montclair's Eta Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, has returned for its 38th year. The hosts of this event have announced that Reverend Ronald Slaughter, a leader, preacher, and social justice advocate, will be this year's guest speaker. Guests can look forward to a morning filled with reflecting on Dr. King's visions, tributes, and messages of peace, love, and equality. Learn more about this event here.
Dr. Martin Luther King March of Resistance | 495 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark
January 18th | 12PM
The Martin Luther King Jr. March of Resistance is sponsored by People's Organization for Progress, a Newark-based social justice organization. This march, which has been endorsed by over 250 organizations, has occurred annually for over 35 years. Participants will meet at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard prior to the march. Learn more about this event here.
Portrait Painting Family Workshop: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Jersey City Free Public Library: Cunningham Branch | 275 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City
January 18th | 1PM-2:30PM
Hudson County residents are invited to paint a portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this family-friendly event. This community gathering will take place at the Cunningham Branch of the Jersey City Free Public Library. All kinds of painting supplies will be provided to guests. While registration is currently full, locals can sign up for the waitlist here.
MLK Day Celebration Unity Run + Walk at Nishuane Park | High Street, Montclair
January 19th | 9AM-12PM
Fleet Feet Montclair, Black Men Run Northern New Jersey Chapter, and Brooks will host a 5k Unity Run + Walk in honor of MLK Jr. + Coretta Scott King. This run + walk will begin at Nishuane Park, near the Kings Monument. In addition, hosts will collect toiletries for Toni’s Kitchen at this event. Locals can drop off their donations at the park between 8AM and 9AM. Donations will also be accepted at Fleet Feet Montclair from January 17th through January 19th. Click here for more details about this event.
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Brooklyn Children's Museum | 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
January 19th + January 20th | 10AM-5PM
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Brooklyn Children's Museum will provide its guests with interactive shadow puppetry performances, protest marches, community art programs, and volunteer projects on January 19th + January 20th. The museum will also partner with Repair the World Brooklyn, a Jewish nonprofit organization, on the second day of this event for a volunteer service project committed to bettering the Brooklyn community. See more details here.
Care of the Park in Branch Brook Park | 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark
January 20th | 10AM-2PM
Essex County locals who want to get involved on MLK Jr. Day can attend this Jersey Cares event to beautify Branch Brook Park in Newark. Attendees will help remove the invasive Phragmitie plant from different areas of the park. This project runs from January 15th to February 27th, so those who cannot attend on January 20th can also volunteer on any of the other dates. Register for this park clean-up event here.
Community Day Martin Luther King Jr: Stronger Together at The Newark Museum of Art | 49 Washington Street, Newark
January 20th | 12PM-5PM
The Newark Museum of Art will host an MLK Jr. event on January 20th. The theme of this gathering is Stronger Together, which reflects the museum's "shared commitment to working hand in hand across communities through service, where love triumphs over hate, peace over conflict, and unity over division," according to its website. This event is free but tickets are required. Learn more about this event here and get tickets here.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Observance, Volunteer Fair, and Luminary Lighting at Columbia High School | 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood
January 20th | 2PM
This annual event, hosted by Community Coalition on Race, an organization based in South Orange + Maplewood, includes an MLK observance, volunteer fair, and luminary lighting. This year’s theme is “Upholding Dr. King’s Legacy in Challenging Times.” Guests can look forward to interfaith readings, music, dances, and two keynote speakers: Dr. Saladin Ambar, senior scholar at Eagleton’s Center on the American Governor and political science professor at Rutgers, and Ibi Zoboi, New York Times bestselling author and editor of Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America. See more about this event here.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Breakfast at Montclair High School | 141 Park Street, Montclair
January 20th | 7:30AM-9:30AM
Every year, the Annual Scholarship Breakfast, hosted by The Township of Montclair and the Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship Fund, raises money for seniors at Montclair High School headed for college. January 20th will be the event's 36th year running. This event will take place at the Atrium in the George Inness Annex of Montclair High School, where the guest speaker is Montclair Mayor Renee Baskerville. See more about this breakfast here.
Jersey Cares Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — "I Have A Dream" Walk at Millburn High School Track | 462 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
January 20th | 10AM-12PM
Join Jersey Cares for its annual "I Have A Dream" Walk on January 15th in Millburn. Guests have the choice to either walk two miles or run a 5K. 50% of all funds raised at this event will go towards the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice. Registration for this event is free. See More information here.
MLK Day of Service: Kit Assembly | Multiple Locations
January 20th | Various Times
At this Jersey Cares event, locals can volunteer to make a variety of kits to support children in need, as well as local nonprofits and schools all over the state. The kits include Grief Sensory Kits, Sensory Kits, Adopt A Dog Kits, Veteran Support Dog Kits, Children's Literacy Kits, and Adult Literacy Kits. These events will take place in Parsippany, Princeton, and Woodbridge on January 20th. Times for these events vary. See more information here.
MLK Jr. Day Happy Hour at The Shannon Rose | 8 Kingsland Road, Clifton + 1200 NJ-17, Ramsey
January 20th | 11AM
The Shannon Rose in Clifton and Ramsey will host an MLK Jr. Day happy hour on January 20th. Customers can look forward to various menu specials and $2 off beer, liquor, wine, and mocktails. This happy hour will start at 11AM.
MLK Illuminary Lighting + Canned Food Drive at Meadowland Park | 5 Mead Street, South Orange
January 20th | 2PM-5PM
Locals can see the largest display of MLK Jr. Day luminaries in the South Orange + Maplewood area at Meadowland Park on MLK Jr. Day. In collaboration with the Community Coalition on Race, the park will be filled with light from the luminaries and special lighting + video installations at 5PM. This event will also consist of a canned food drive at 2PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring all sorts of non-perishable canned items. Learn more about this event here.
2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Annual Memorial at the Culinary Conference Center | 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City
January 28th | 10:30AM-12PM
Hudson County locals are invited to join Hudson County Community College on January 28th to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of civil rights icon Malcolm X, will speak at this annual event. The memorial will also feature the opening reception of the HCCC's Civil Rights exhibition in the Benjamin J. Dineen + Dennis C. Hull Gallery at the Gabert Library, which is located on the Sixth Floor of the college. Register for this event here.
30th Annual Martin Luther King Oratory Contest 2025 at City Hall Council Chambers | 280 Grove Street, 2nd Floor, Jersey City
February 3rd-February 5th | 3:30PM-7:30PM + 3:30PM-6PM
The annual MLK oratory contest, organized by Jersey City's Office of Cultural Affairs, has returned for 2025. To celebrate Black History Month, elementary and middle school students will perform one of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s writings or speeches in front of a panel of judges. Grades three to five will perform on February 3rd from 3:30PM to 7:30PM. Grades six to eight will perform on February 4th from 3:30PM to 7:30PM. The final competition will take place on February 5th from 3:30PM to 6PM. See more information here.
Volunteer Opportunities
MLK Day of Service Weekend Snack Pack at Community Baptist Church of Englewood | 224 1st Street, Englewood
January 18th | 12PM-3PM
This MLK Day of Service event, hosted by the Center for Food Action, invites volunteers to help create 2,000 snack packs for children in need. According to its website, this will "[help] fill the gap for children at risk of hunger by providing healthy, kid-friendly, and easy-to-prepare foods." Get tickets for this event here.
Coat Sorting with Jersey Cares | Multiple Locations
January 19th | 12PM-4PM
Volunteers will have the opportunity to sort through coat donations in person at Jersey Cares' container sites the day before MLK Day. While some sites are closed for registration as of this writing, there are multiple locations available, including the Branchburg, Cherry Hill, Garfield, Livingston, and Morristown sites. Registration is free and the project is suitable for people aged 14 and older. Register for this event here.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Food Drive at Chatham United Methodist Church | 464 Main Street, Chatham
January 20th | 9:30AM-12PM
The Chatham United Methodist Church will host a food drive in observance of MLK Day 2025 on January 20th. Suggested donations include pasta, rice, canned fruits + vegetables, peanut butter, and other non-perishable canned or boxed items. From 11:30AM to 12PM, attendees can partake in a prayer service while reflecting on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
See More: Remembering MLK + His Visit to Montclair High School
Martin Luther King Day of Service at JCC of Central New Jersey | 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains
January 20th | 10AM-5PM
Those interested in getting involved on this historic day can volunteer and donate through Scotch Plains + Fanwood's MLK Day of Service Event. This event at JCC of Central New Jersey will start at 10AM. From 11AM to 5PM, families can partake in online + in-person volunteer opportunities.
In the spirit of MLK Day, there are also many ways to give back right here in Hoboken + Jersey City. Check out our round-up of local non-profits to donate to year-round here.
