It’s hereeeee! Summer in our little mile-square town. Hoboken humidity be damned…there are things outside you must do! And best of all, these things ARE FREE.
From CrossFit, yoga, the Arts & Music festival, and movies under the stars…there is something for everyone to experience! What are you looking forward to most?
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Fitness Classes on Pier A
There are so many fiiine fitness establishments in Hoboken that it can be overwhelming {and out of your price range} to try them ALL. Because of this, summer sessions were created! Free chances to try them {all if you’re daring enough!} before choosing a place to commit to. Some classes may be cancelled due to weather. All classes will be held on Mondays, from 7:00PM-8:00PM…here’s the schedule:
June 6th – BOLD Arts
Hip Hop Dance. All ages welcome. Call 908-247-6623 for more information.
June 13th – Brazen Athletics-Cross Fit Willow
CrossFit. Call 201-414-6262 for more information.
June 20th – CrossFIT Hoboken
CrossFit. If rain, class will be held at 38 Jackson St. {2nd Floor}. Call 800-396-6705 for more information.
June 27th – Baby Boot Camp
For pre & post natal mommas! Bring your baby and get fit together. Call 201-936-0925 for more information.
July 11th – UFC Gym
Boxing. If rain, class will be held at 316 Sinatra Drive. Call 201-332-4269 for more information.
July 18th – CKO Kickboxing
Kickboxing. If rain, class will be held at 900 Madison Street. Call 201-963-7774 for more information.
July 25th – Work It Out
Full body workout. Call 201-222-0802 for more information.
August 1st – 35 Minute Bootcamp
Full body workout {in 35 minutes!}. If rain, class will be held at 720 Monroe Street {C-106}. Call: 201-850-1022 for more information.
August 8th – Phalanx
Bootcamp. If rain, class will be held at 651 Observer Hwy. Call 201-284-9819 for more information.
August 15th – City Challenge Race
Bootcamp to help you prepare for the Hoboken City Challenge Race {happening October 1st}! Call 201-659-3873 for more information.
August 22nd – Intrepid Gym
Circuit Breaker. Call 201-942-9500 for more information.
August 29th – Sassy Cap Dance N’ Fitness
Zumba Fitness. Call 530-723-6313 for more information.
Fitness Classes Under the 14th Street Viaduct
For those of you who live uptown and don’t want to trek to Pier A, you’re in luck! Just outside of Hoboken’s Movie Theater, fitness classes will take place under the Viaduct {between Grand St & Clinton St}. Please wear appropriate clothing, sneakers, and don’t forget your mat & water bottle!! In case of inclement weather classes may still take place because the space is covered by Viaduct. All classes will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:30PM-7:30PM…here’s the schedule:
June 1st – Kure Pilates
Pilates. Call 201-222-0088 for more information.
June 8th – Brazen Athletics-Cross Fit Willow
Crossfit. Call 201-414-6262 for more information.
June 15th – Kelly Naughton
Yoga. Call 732-547-3040 for more information.
June 22nd – Harmony Pilates
Pilates. Call 201-653-3011 for more information.
June 29th – Ava Kyte
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Class. Email [email protected] for more information.
July 6th – Surya Yoga
Yoga. Call 201-798-7498 for more information.
July 13 – Local Barre
Barre Class. Call 201-710-5994 for more information.
July 20 – Baby Bootcamp
For pre & post natal mommas! Bring your baby and get fit together. Call 201-936-0925 for more information.
July 27 – Power Flow Yoga Hoboken
Yoga. Call 201-533-9642 for more information.
August 3rd – Devotion Yoga
Yoga. Call 201-610-9642 for more information.
August 10th – Surya Yoga
Yoga. Call 201-798-7498 for more information.
August 17th – 35 Minute Bootcamp
Full body workout {in 35 minutes!}. Call: 201-850-1022 for more information.
Pilates Under the 14th Street Viaduct
For you Pilates lovers {or if you’re simply curious to take a class} this schedule is for you! These will also take place under the Viaduct, between Grand Street and Clinton Street. All classes will be held on Saturdays, from 8:45AM-9:45AM…here’s the lineup:
June 4th – Kure Pilates
June 11th – 4th St. Pilates & Personal Training
June 18th – Harmony Pilates
July 9th – Kure Pilates
July 16th – 4th St. Pilates & Personal Training
July 23rd – Harmony Pilates
August 6th – 4th St. Pilates & Personal Training
August 13th – Kure Pilates
August 20th – Harmony Pilates
For additional information, call 201-222-0008 {Kure Pilates}, 201-704-0902 {4th St. Pilates}, and 201-653-3011 {Harmony Pilates}.
{Rescheduled} Hoboken Arts & Music Festival
Due to CRAZYYY weather throughout the month of May, the annual Arts & Music Festival has been postponed to Sunday, June 12th. Free to attend and wander around but be sure to bring your wallet…you’ll surely find something amazing there!
Movies Under the Stars on Pier A
Movies, warm weather, friends, & a NYC skyline backdrop?? Yes, it’s a real thing. Movies Under the Stars will be available to you {for free!} every Wednesday from June-August at Pier A {First Street & Sinatra Drive}! In June and July, movies will begin at 9:00PM, and in August, movies will begin around 8:15PM. Don’t forget your blanket/chairs and snacks! Schedules are subject to change if heavy rain occurs.
June 8th – Creed
June 15th – Joy
June 22nd – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
June 29th – The Big Short
July 13th – The Martian
July 20th – Brooklyn
July 27th – Jurassic World
August 3rd – Minions
August 10th – The Peanuts Movie
August 17th – Inside Out
Movies on Pier 13
Pier 13 will also host FREE movie screenings on Tuesday evenings {8:30PM} this summer! But be sure to bring your wallet in case you want something from their many food trucks. Schedules are subject to change if heavy rain occurs.
June 7th – Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
June 14th – Stand By Me
June 21st – The Breakfast Club
June 28th – Gremlins
July 5th- City Slickers
July 12th- National Lampoon’s Vacation
July 19th – Adventures in Babysitting
July 26th – Teen Wolf
August 2nd – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
August 9th – Weird Science
August 23rd – Rocky II
August 30tg – Coming to America
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However you choose to spend your summer, we hope it’s wonderful!
xoxo
Meximodo Opening 2nd New Jersey Location in Downtown Jersey City
With the abundance of new food spots coming to Hoboken and Jersey City, so far, 2025 has been a year of fun foodie adventures. Those who love exploring new flavors will be pleased to hear that a popular New Jersey-based Mexican restaurant has announced its arrival in Jersey City. Planting roots at 25 Christopher Columbus Drive, Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar, a trendy Mexican eatery and bar, will open in the downtown area in the spring. The restaurant has another location in Metuchen. Read on for what we know about Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar coming to downtown Jersey City, New Jersey.
The Details
On March 1st, Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar, a Mexican restaurant and bar that first opened in Metuchen in 2023, announced via Instagram its "newest location in the heart of downtown Jersey City." According to Jersey Digs, the 8,000-square-foot and 56-story tower, Veris Haus25, at 25 Christopher Columbus Drive, which is just a short walk away from the Grove Street PATH Station, will house this new eatery in its commercial space. An official opening date has yet to be announced, but Meximodo plans to open its doors sometime in May.
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Meximodo, which was given the Guinness World Records title for the biggest selection of agave spirits in July 2024, puts a creative spin on traditional Mexican eats and serves an expansive agave list and cocktail menu. Regarding its drink menu, Jersey City locals can look forward to seven kinds of agave flights, over 1,000 different tequilas, a variety of over 250 mezcals, and much more.
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The restaurant's food menu features classic dishes like the Pollo al Pastor Tacos, made with grilled chicken al adobo, avo-crema, pineapple, white onion, and cilantro and served in a corn tortilla; and bold fusion dishes like the Chipotle Alfredo Rigatoni, which comes with rezzi rigatoni, chipotle alfredo, white onion, cilantro, queso fresco, roasted corn, and white truffle oil.
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Upon the restaurant's opening, Jersey City residents can also try desserts like the Corn Flan, made with Mexican vanilla ice cream, raspberries, chantilly, cotton candy, and chocolate shavings, and the Tres Leches, featuring a soft sponge cake, dulce de leche, chantilly, and fresh berries. To know what to expect, see here for Meximodo's full drink, food, and dessert menu.
The Hoboken Girl has reached out to Meximodo and will update this piece with any further information.
About Meximodo + Its Origins
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With other eateries and bars like Le Malt Lounge in Colonia and Le Malt Royale in Red Bank, founder Saurabh Abrol is no stranger to the New Jersey dining scene. In 2023, after being asked by his daughters, "Dad, can you make a restaurant we can actually go to?" Saurabh began his latest project, as per Meximodo's website.
Intending to create a genuine Mexican restaurant, Saurabh and his team took a trip to Mexico City for field research in April 2023. They visited the infamous Coyoacan Market, took a tour through Tequila, Mexico, and dined at various restaurants. The team learned about different spices, chilies, and other ingredients that would make for a truly authentic menu.
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In November 2023, Saurabh opened Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar at 5 Pearl Street, Metuchen. Now, Meximodo, which serves up a wide-ranging menu of classic and innovative Mexican eats and four different dining spaces, is one of the most sought-after Mexican restaurants in Northern New Jersey. According to its website, Meximodo plans to expand all across the Garden State, with the future Jersey City location being the restaurant's next venture.
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