It’s been a week, Hudson County. This weekend will bring the highly-anticipated, candy-filled holiday we all know and love — Halloween, as well as the first official weekend of November {time is flying by}. But fear not, because whether you’re getting ready to celebrate Halloween this weekend or are already thinking about what you’ll be eating for Thanksgiving — we’ve got you covered. The weekend is shaping up to be a fun one filled with activities for anyone to get into. Here are all the events happening in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond this weekend {October 31st-November 3rd 2019}:
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Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
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Upcoming Featured Events
Apple Montessori Schools’ Expansion Celebration and Open House — Saturday, November 9th from 10:00AM-12:00PM
Hoboken parents, get ready for a family day of fun! On Saturday, November 9th from 10:00AM-12:00PM, join Apple Montessori Schools’ for their Expansion Celebration and Open House at their uptown Maxwell location {1055 Maxwell Lane, Hoboken}. Come celebrate the opening of three brand new infant/toddler classrooms and see how beautiful the new space is. There will be a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream cart serving free cups and cones, baby yoga, music activities, art projects, and more for you and your little one to enjoy! If you attend you’ll be entered to win ONE FREE MONTH of tuition at Hoboken Maxwell! They will randomly select three lucky winners at 11:30 AM. Click here to sign up for their open house.
W Hotel’s Upcoming Question Party?!— Thursday, October 31st from 8:00PM-10:00PM
A party with trivia? Count us in! This Halloween, join NYC comedians Dan Davies and Mike Staufer at Lulu’s on the second floor of the W Hotel for Question Party?! {at 225 River Street, Hoboken} from 8:00PM-10:00PM. For just $35 per person, you can enjoy a night filled with laughs, fun, and trivia, plus two drink tickets and light bites. Not to mention, you and your friends have the chance to earn free drinks for the best team name, best limbo-er, speed-round winner, and other random stuff like best graphic tee or most embarrassing AIM screen name. Click here to buy your tickets.
Michelle Obama — A Moderated Conversation with The Former First Lady at Prudential Center — Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00 PM
No Sunday Scaries here! This Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00PM {doors open at 7:00PM}, you and your closest friends can join former First Lady Michelle Obama at Prudential Center {25 Lafayette Street, Newark} for an intimate conversation. With tickets starting as low as at just $99, you can hear first hand about her deeply personal reflections of her community and relationships from childhood to the White House. Click here for more info + to purchase your tickets.
Professional Performance Without Fear With Judith Farris — Thursday, November 14th from 4:30PM-7:30PM
Singers get ready to perfect your craft! In two weeks, on Thursday, November 14th from 4:30PM-7:30PM, you can join Judith Farris, a protégé of the late Keith Davis, for a professional performance course at New Jersey City University’s Margaret Williams Theatre {2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City}. Judith Farris is the teacher of many of New York’s finest Broadway, rock, film, TV and opera singers. In addition to having had a successful career in Europe, Farris has performed with the Santa Fe Opera, the Opera Theater of St. Louis, the Washington Opera and the Chicago Opera Theater, and at Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center.. This course is designed to raise the bar on performance skills for singers, performers, and public speakers alike. Students will delve into specific musical pieces with techniques to strengthen the depth of their delivery. Click here to register for the course.
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More Weekend Events in the Area
Tiki Party in Outer Space at Cellar 335 — Thursday, October 31st at 8:00PM
Cellar 335 {335 Newark Avenue, Jersey City} will host a tiki-themed/outer-space themed party. Find out more info here.
Halloween Fun House at Birch — Thursday, October 31st at 9:00PM
Celebrate Halloween over at Birch {92 River Street, Hoboken} with an epic Halloween Fun House featuring live entertainment and giveaways. Find out more information here.
Skare House at Phi Sigma Kappa House — Thursday, October 31st from 9:00PM-11:00PM
The Phi Sigma Kappa House {837 Hudson Street, Hoboken} will be hosting a Skare House. Kids can come from 5:00PM-8:00PM and students can come from 9:00PM-11:00PM. Find out more info here.
Hudson Table Halloween Party: Live Cooking and Wine Tasting at Hudson Table — Thursday, October 31st from 7:30PM-10:30PM
Hudson Table {1403 Clinton Street, Hoboken} will be hosting a Halloween party featuring live cooking and wine tasting. Get more info here.
Eat, Drink, + Be Scary at Sorrellina — Thursday, October 31st at 3:00PM
Sorellina {1036 Washington Street, Hoboken} will be hosting some Halloween fun and will be opening early at 3:00PM. Get more info here.
Halloween Celebration at Corgi Spirits — Thursday, October 31st from 5:00PM-10:00PM
Corgi Spirits {1 Distillery Drive, Jersey City} will be hosting a Halloween celebration of its own. Get more info here.
Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade and Costume Contest on Washington Street + 13th Street — Thursday, October 31st at 3:45PM
The annual Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade will be happening along Washington Street and 13th Street. Get more info here.
Halloween Candy Give-Back at Athleta Hoboken — Friday, November 1st from 9:00AM-8:00PM
Head to Athleta Hoboken {316 Washington Street, Hoboken} to drop off your Halloween candy for it to be donated to Operation Gratitude. Get more information here.
October Rose at The Shepherd & the Knucklehead — Friday, November 1st at 9:00PM
Catch October Rose perform over at The Shepherd & the Knucklehead {1313 Willow Avenue, Hoboken}. Get more info here.
Suite Tee’s 1st Anniversary at Suite Tee — Friday, November 1st from 10:00AM-8:00PM
Join Suite Tee {172 Newark Avenue, Jersey City} as it celebrates its 1st-anniversary with discounts and free services chosen out of a fishbowl, sweets, beverages, and more. Get more info here.
Halloween Hangover Party at City Bistro — Saturday, November 2nd at 9:00PM
Make the most of Hallo-weekend at the Halloween Hangover Party over at City Bistro {56 14th Street, Hoboken}. Find out more information here.
Costume + Dance Party at The Shepherd & the Knucklehead — Saturday, November 3rd at 9:00PM
Join The Shepherd & the Knuckle Head {1313 Willow Avenue, Hoboken} for a special costume + dance party featuring a DJ, shot specials, and more. Get more info here.
Hoboken Art and Studio Tour at The Monroe Center — Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd from 12:00PM-6:00PM
Indulge in a self-guided walking tour of Hoboken’s galleries starting at The Monroe Center {720 Monroe Street, Hoboken}. Find out more info here.
2nd Anniversary Party at The Gravity Vault Hoboken — Saturday, November 2nd at 9:00AM
Join The Gravity Vault Hoboken {1423 Clinton Street, Hoboken} as they celebrate their 2nd-anniversary with free day passes, the chance to try a climb, and more. Find out more information here.
Creative Movement Class with Studio AM at Athleta Hoboken — Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00AM-10:00AM
Athleta Hoboken {316 Washington Street, Hoboken} will be hosting a fun Creative Movement Class with Studio AM. Find out more info here.
Bahamas Strong Charity Event at Elks Lodge — Saturday, November 2nd from 6:00PM-9:00PM
The Hoboken Elks Lodge {1005 Washington Street, Hoboken} will host a Bahamas Strong Charity Event to help Hurricane Dorian relief. Get more info and tickets here.
Rest, Rise + Shine: First Saturday Sunrise Session at Urban Souls — Saturday, November 2nd from 6:00AM-8:00M
Start your Saturday bright and early at Urban Souls {100 Hudson Street, Hoboken} with a special Rest, Rise + Shine class. Get more info and register here.
Secrets + Confessions Final Party at 107 Bowers Gallery + Artspace — Saturday, November 2nd from 12:00PM-6:00PM
Head over 107 Bowers Gallery + Artspace {107 Bowers Street, Jersey City} to catch the Secrets + Confessions final party. Get more info here.
Mommies + Nannies Brunch at the Jubilee Center — Saturday, November 2nd from 12:00PM-3:00PM
Swing by the Jubilee Center {601 Jackson Street, Hoboken} for a special mommies + nannies brunch. Get more info here.
A Moveable Feast at the Hoboken Public Library — Saturday, November 2nd from 7:30PM-10:30PM
Head over to a fun party and fundraiser at the Hoboken Public Library {500 Park Avenue, Hoboken}. Get more info here.
SAKU Presents Halloween Party: Ghost in the Graveyard at Saku— Saturday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 3rd from 11:00PM-2:00AM
Saku {936 Park Avenue, Hoboken} will be hosting a Halloween party featuring cocktail specials and more. Get more information here.
NJMOM Baby Expo at The Liberty House — Sunday, November 3rd from 9:30AM-1:30PM
Head to The Liberty House {76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City} for the NJMOM Baby Expo. Get more information here.
Jersey City Ballet Theater and the Issac Ezekiel Trio at Saint Peter’s University Roy Irving Theater — Sunday, November 3rd at 4:00PM
Enjoy a ballet performance over at Saint Peter’s University Roy Irving Theater {850 Montgomery Street, Jersey City} by the Jersey City Ballet Theater and the Issac Ezekiel Trio. Get more info and tickets here.
4-Week Beginner Series at Hudson Yoga Project — Sunday, November 3rd through Sunday, November 23rd from 6:00PM-7:15PM
Hudson Yoga Project {44 Hudson Place, Hoboken} will host a four-week beginner series. Get more info and sign up here.
First Annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference at Antique Loft at Riverview — Sunday, November 3rd from 9:00AM-2:00PM
Join the Women Entrepreneurs of Hudson County for the first annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference happening at Antique Loft at Riverview {33 Newark Street, Hoboken}. Get more info and tickets here.
Talk: “Secaucus, a Brief History,” by Dan McDonough at the Hoboken Historical Museum — Sunday, November 3rd from 4:00PM-5:00PM
Head to the Hoboken Historical Museum {1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken} to discover a history of Secaucus. Get more info here.
Kid-Focused Events
Halloween-Themed Disney Junior Play Date at The Newport Centre — Thursday, October 31st from 4:00PM-6:00PM
The Newport Centre {30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City} will be hosting a kid-friendly Halloween-themed playdate featuring activities inspired by Disney Junior TV series. Get more info here.
Halloween Family Bash at the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall — Thursday, October 31st from 3:00PM-7:00PM
Celebrate Halloween with the whole family at the Halloween Family Bash on the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall {Jersey City}. Find out more information here.
Penny’s Storytime at the Museum at the Hoboken Historical Museum —Friday, November 1st from 10:00AM-10:30AM
Take your little ones to a fun storytime over at the Hoboken Historical Museum {1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken}. Get more info here.
Storytime at the Fire Department Museum — Sunday, November 3rd from 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.
Hoboken Diwali Free Family Day at the Hoboken Elks — Sunday, November 3rd from 12:00PM-6:00PM
Celebrate Diwali with the whole family over at the Hoboken Elks {1005 Washington Street, Hoboken}. Get more info here.
Greater NJ / NYC Events
Kings’ Act Against Hunger Campaign Holds Thanksgiving Drive in New Jersey — Friday, November 1st through Monday, November 4th, All Day
All 23 Kings stores in New Jersey will be hosting a four-day long Thanksgiving drive to collect food to distribute Thanksgiving meals in the South Ward of Newark. Get more information here.
Pre/Postnatal Pilates Workshop at Club Pilates West New York — Saturday, November 2nd from 3:30PM-5:00PM
New moms and moms-to-be can enjoy a pre/postnatal pilates workshop over at Club Pilates West New York {45-4 Riverwalk Place, West New York}. Sign up by calling 201-875-1550 or emailing westnewyork@clubpilates.com.
Open House Celebration at Hudson Kitchen — Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd from 10:00AM-5:00PM
Swing by Hudson Kitchen {9 Basin Drive Suite, Kearny} for an open house celebration. Find out more information and register here.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Tuesday, November 5th — DT234 Gallery + Art Studio will be hosting its first-ever Mommy + Me Toddler art class. Get more info here.
Tuesday, November 5th — Enjoy some lunchtime yoga and meditation at the Hoboken Historical Museum. Get more information here.
Tuesday, November 5th — Little ones can enjoy some pre-k arts + crafts at the Hoboken Historical Museum. Get more information here.
Tuesday, November 5th — Urban Souls will be hosting a Sound Experience: Shamanic Sound Journey. Get more information here.
Wednesday, November 6th — Indulge in some tai chi at the Hoboken Historical Museum with Pieter Sommen. Get more information here.
Wednesday, November 6th — Enjoy a free comedy night over at Mulligan’s Pub in Hoboken. Get more information here.
Wednesday, November 6th — Hudson Kitchen will be hosting a Dreamers + Doers event. Get more information here.
It’s time to get planning — happy weekend!
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