If you’re like The Hoboken Girl team, then you love shopping and supporting local businesses. When the seasons change, perusing outdoor markets becomes a weekly must. In light of this, we’ve rounded up the farmers’ markets around Hoboken + Jersey City. More specifically, where to get fresh everything. Check out our comprehensive guide to farmers’ markets in Hoboken and Jersey City and some of the vendors you’ll see at each.
Please note: Participating vendors will vary by market.
Hoboken Farmers’ Market
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Patrons can head to Garden Street at Church Square Park between Fourth Street and Fifth Street for fresh produce and other goods.
Where: Church Square Park, Garden Street between Fourth Street + Fifth Street
When: June 4th through November 26th | Tuesdays from 2PM-7PM
Past Vendors: Circle Brook Organic Farms, Union Hill Farms, Melick’s Town Farm, and Pickle Licious, among others.
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The Southwest Park Farmers’ Market
The Southwest Park Farmers’ Market made its return in 2023, and will also be returning for 2024.
Where: 58 Jackson Street
When: June 6th through November 21st | Thursdays from 3PM-7PM
Social: Facebook
Past Vendors: Stony Hill Farms, Pickle-Licious, Catch of the Hamptons, and Willets Own Meats, among others.
Uptown Farmers’ Market
The City of Hoboken, in partnership with Bijou Properties and the Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition, hosts the Uptown Farmers Market every Saturday.
Where: Under the 14th Street viaduct
When: May 4th through December 21st | Saturdays from 9AM-1PM
Past Vendors: Stony Hill Farms, Cotton Cattle, Hoboken Farms, and Roger’s Seafood, among others.
Jersey City
Coles Street Market
This new farmer and artisan market debuted at Coles Street Park in Jersey City this April, and is curated by SocietyX.
Where: Coles Street Park at Coles Street between 16th and 18th Streets
When: April 16th through December 10th | Tuesdays from 3PM-7PM
Social: Instagram
Vendors: Nute Juicery, Norwich Meadows Farm, Emily’s Hearth, Scale Fish Market, Ash Hopper, and Settantatre Pasta, among others.
Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers’ Market
With over 25 vendors, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market is an easy find and surely not to be missed.
Where: Grove Street PATH Plaza, Grove Street + Newark Streets
When: April 22nd through December 19th (spring, summer, + fall market) | Mondays and Thursdays from 3PM-7PM
Vendors: Natural Nourish Products, Hoboken Farms, Jed’s Bread, Gourmet Nuts, and Stony Hill Farms, among others.
Journal Square Green Market
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With both food and craft vendors, shoppers can pick up all sorts of delights at the Journal Square Green Market.
Where: Magnolia Landing, 136 Magnolia Avenue (East entrance of the JSQ Transportation Center)
When: May 28th through November 19th | Tuesdays from 3PM – 7PM
Social: Instagram
Past Vendors: Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, and Gourmet Dried Nuts + Fruit, among others.
Hamilton Park Farmers’ Market
A quick walk from the PATH, bus stop, and Light Rail, the Hamilton Park Farmers Market has a mix of vendors ranging from local farms and restaurants to fitness vendors from time to time.
Where: Basketball court at Hamilton Park
When: May through December | Wednesdays from 4PM-7PM
Past Vendors: Stony Hill Farms, El Chilango Taqueria, Riggs Company Provisions, Taste of Poland, and Rabble + Lion Coffee, among others.
Paulus Hook Farmers’ Market
The Paulus Hook Farmers Market is both a farmers market and a CSA pickup spot for local subscribers.
Where: Washington Street South of Dudley Street
When: End of April through December | Saturdays from 9AM-2PM
Vendors: Stony Hill Farm, among others.
Riverview Farmers’ Market
Take a stroll through Riverview Fisk Park (with NYC views) in Jersey City Heights and enjoy live music, as well as a variety of awesome vendors.
Where: Riverview Fisk Park, 498 Palisade Avenue
When: May 5th through November 24th | Sundays from 10AM-2PM
Vendors: Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, Headquarters Sheep Farm, RH Farms, and Nature’s Own Farm, among others.
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Van Vorst Park Farmers’ Market
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Conveniently located three blocks from the Grove Street PATH, visit Van Vorst Park’s farmers market for fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, bread, and prepared foods, among other items.
Where: York Street
When: All year | Saturdays from 9AM-1PM
Social: Instagram
Past Vendors: Hoboken Farms, Fed Direct, and Scale Fish Market, among others.
Updates on the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project
On September 15th, 2022 Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state of New Jersey had officially acquired a former rail line + would be converting it into a massive greenway, which will stretch from Essex County to Hudson County. This almost nine-mile linear state park, which starts in Montclair and runs to Jersey City, will serve as a recreational path for bikers and walkers — as well as provide necessary green space to a variety of communities. The hope is that this design will also help mitigate flooding in many areas. This new trail will follow along the right-of-way of the eastern portion of NJ Transit’s former Boonton Line, which discontinued commuter service back in 2002 and, after freight services stopped in 2015, has since been inactive. The state spent $65 million to acquire this 135-acre property — which is the single largest conservation project ever, per an announcement from the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project. In November 2024, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced that it was aiming to break ground on the Newark section of the project in 2025. An open house was held on November 13th, where design plans for the project were revealed. Now, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority will hire construction manager for the Greenway, and expects to have a manager ready for board approval in May 2025. Read on for what to know about the plans for the Essex-Hudson Greenway.
February 2025 Update
On Monday, February 24th, 2025, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding that calls for the authority to hire a construction manager for the Greenway, per the New Jersey Monitor. The NJEDA expects to have a construction manager ready for board approval by May, and also expects to establish a project budget by that time.
This post will be updated with any further details.
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November 2024 Update
Per NJDEP's website, groundbreaking for the Newark section of the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project is expected to take place in 2025. NJDEP and NJ Transit hosted an open-house-style event on Wednesday, November 13th from 6PM-8PM at Park Elementary School — located at 120 Manchester Place in Newark — to inform locals about project updates, see artistic images of the Greenway, and share thoughts.
The design plans revealed at the open house include a map of the initial greenway development + construction that includes three community areas in the Newark section — which will span 0.8 miles from Branch Brook Park to Broadway.
The Branch Brook Park Overlook will feature views of Branch Brook Park with lawn and picnic space; The Tiffany Manor Hub will be a gathering space with seating and opportunities for food trucks and other short-term amenities; and The Newark Central Hub will include ADA-accessible play features, a performance space, sports courts, and restrooms. More details can be found on NJDEP's website.
All About the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project
Governor Phil Murphy and the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project announced on September 15th, 2022 that they had achieved a major milestone: the purchasing of a northern New Jersey inactive railway. This railway, which was NJ Transit’s former Boonton Line, is slated to be turned into a linear State Park that will stretch from Montclair to Jersey City on an almost nine-mile path. The state spent $65 million, which is the single largest conservation project to date — and is also the biggest investment in a non-motorized transportation corridor.
This project has been a long time coming with a lot of advocates working behind the scenes. The Essex-Hudson Greenway Coalition — which is made up of the Open Space Institute, the New Jersey Bike + Walk Coalition, and the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance — celebrated the purchase back in 2022.
“This acquisition by Governor Murphy and the state of New Jersey brings us one step closer to creating much-needed green space to the most densely populated and diverse region in the entire nation,” Kim Elliman, president and CEO of the Open Space Institute, said in the original announcement.
This 135-acre property will start from Montclair and pass through Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Belleville, Newark, Kearny, Secaucus, and end in Jersey City. The path, which is up to 100 feet wide at certain spots, will allow residents space for recreational biking and walking. Plus, according to the original release, this trail will provide a host of different benefits to residents in these areas.
"The Greenway has the potential to support new and existing businesses, create enhanced access to a healthy, thriving green space for historically underserved communities, and offer the communities adjacent to the property with significant flood control and environmental solutions to resolve longstanding issues," the announcement said.
In 2021, the September 11th National Memorial Trail received unanimous federal legislation for a trail route, which created a triangle-shaped, 1,300-mile trail. The Essex-Hudson Greenway will make up a portion of this trail.
“Many people don’t realize that in addition to providing nearby residents with new green space, the Essex-Hudson Greenway also has national significance as a component of the 9/11 Memorial Trail,” Andy Hamilton, Chair of the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance Board of Directors, previously said. “It’s exciting to see that we are one step closer to realizing this full potential of this project and we remain committed to supporting the State of New Jersey and our coalition partners as the project moves forward.”
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Many locals have been campaigning for a linear park that would serve as a “shared-use path” for people walking, riding a bike, running, rollerblading, or just relaxing. Advocates including the Bloomfield Open Space Trust Fund, the Friends of the Ice + Iron Trail, and groups in North Newark, Jersey City, and Hoboken have been pushing for this Greenway to come to fruition.
We can't wait to see what this project will look like once it's finished.
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