Living in Hoboken, we see stores open and close on a regular basis. Given that frequency, we realize it’s important now more than ever to support the ones that remain. We’ve had many, many questions from readers asking how they can support the local businesses that stand, and we have one simple answer — be a customer! Instead of buying sneakers on Amazon, head to Fleet Feet. Instead of getting Fresh Direct, head to Organic Basic Food or one of the other local grocery stores in town. Buy your coffee locally. There are still a ton of local businesses to support, and to make it easier for you, we’ve come up with a relatively comprehensive list of them, separated by category. All are brick-and-mortar and locally owned. See below for our list of Hoboken businesses to support every day.
Disclaimer: We came up with this list based on knowledge and research and are sure we will have many to add. No business was forgotten on purpose, so please let us know by emailing [email protected] if we missed any and we will add in ASAP!
Food
Acai Ya Later | 203 Washington Street
Alfalfa | 1110 Washington Street + 92 Bloomfield Street
Ali Baba | 912 Washington Street
Amanda’s | 908 Washington Street
Anthony David’s | 953 Bloomfield Street
Antique At 112 | 112 Willow Avenue
Antique Bar + Bakery | 122 Willow Avenue
Augustino’s | 1104 Washington Street
Bagels on the Hudson | 802 Washington Street
Barbès | 1300 Park Avenue
Benny’s | 622 Washington Street
Bin 14 | 1314 Washington Street
Blue Eyes | 525 Sinatra Drive
Brandon’s Donuts | 310 Sinatra Drive
Brass Rail | 135 Washington Street
BYRD | 800 Jackson Street
Cafe Tati | 401 Bloomfield Street
Carpe Diem | 1405 Grand Street
City Bistro | 56 14th Street
Court Street | 61 Sixth Street
Dozzino | 534 Adams Street
Elysian Café | 1001 Washington Street
Empanadas Cafe | 123 Washington Street
Fiore’s | 414 Adams Street
Flour | 500 Jefferson Streett
Frankie and Ava’s | 208 Washington Street
Gotan | 770 Jackson Street
Grand Vin | 500 Grand Street
Greek Town | 86 Garden Street
Grimaldi’s | 411 Washington Street
Halifax | 225 River Street
Hoboken General Store | 509 Willow Avenue
JP’s Bagel Express | 52 Newark Street
Karma Kafe | 505 Washington Street
La Casa | 54 Newark Street
La Isla | 104 Washington Street
Leo’s Grandevous | 200 Grand Street
Lisa’s Deli | 901 Park Avenue
Lo-Fatt-Chow | 720 Monroe Street
Luca Brasi | 100 Park Avenue
Luna Rosa | 1218 Washington Street
Margherita’s Restaurant | 740 Washington Street
Midtown Philly Cheesesteaks | 523 Washington Street
Mr. Wraps | 741 Garden Street
Muteki Ramen | 533 Washington Street
M&P Biancamano | 1116 Washington Street
Napoli’s | 1118 Washington Street + 133 Clinton Street
Northern Soul | 700 1st Street
Number 1 Chinese | 642 Washington Street
O’Bagel | 600 Washington Street
Okinawa Sushi | 400 Newark Street
Onieal’s | 343 Park Avenue
Otok Bakery | 506 Grand Street
Otto Strada | 743 Park Avenue
Panello | 720 Monroe Street
Panela | 36-42 Newark Street
Piccolo’s | 92 Clinton Street
Piki Poke | 535 Washington Street
Pizza Republic | 406 Washington Street
Pizza by Flour | 500 Jefferson Street
Pizzeria Hoboken | 732 Jefferson Street
Precious Chinese | 128 Washington Street
Purely Juiced | 262 1st Street
Quality Greens Kitchen | 227 Washington Street
Robongi | 520 Washington Street
Rosario’s | 1132 Willow Avenue
Rosticeria Da Gigi | 916 Washington Street
San Giuseppe | 1320 Adams Street
Shaka Bowl | 720 Monroe Street + 110 Washington Street
Sirenetta | 1039 Washington Street
Sorellina | 1036 Washington Street
Souzafit Hoboken | 517 Washington Street
Spa Diner | 74 Hudson Street
Tenth Street Pasta & Pizza | 1000 Willow Avenue
Terrace by Alessio’s | 1201 Madison Street
The Brick | 1122 Washington Street
The Cuban | 333 Washington Street
The Little Grocery | 1212 Washington Street
The Pizza Shop | 500 Jefferson Street
Tony Boloney’s | 263 1st Street
Vito’s Deli | 806 Washington Street
Yeung II | 1120 Washington Street
Zack’s | 232 Willow Avenue
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Bars
Antique Bar + Bakery | 122 Willow Avenue
Backstage Lounge | 1039 Washington Street
Belo Bar + Kitchen | 104 Hudson Street
Black Bear Bar + Grill | 205 Washington Street
Carpe Diem | 1405 Grand Street
Coco Havana | 32 Newark Street
Cork City | 239 Bloomfield Street
City Bistro | 56 14th Street
East LA | 508 Washington Street
Farside Tavern | 531 Washington Street
Finnegan’s | 734 Willow Avenue
Green Rock | 70 Hudson Street
Louise and Jerry’s | 329 Washington Street
Little Bar | 1401 Hudson Street
Madd Hatter | 221 Washington Street
McSwiggan’s Pub | 110 1st Street
Metropolis | 96 River Street
Mike’s Wild Moose Saloon | 30 Newark Street
Moran’s | 501 Garden Street
Mulligan’s Pub | 159 1st Street
Perico | 36-42 Newark Street
River Street Garage | 80 River Street
Schmitty’s | 359 1st Street
Stingray Lounge | 1210 Washington Street
Tally Ho | 215 Washington Street
Texas Arizona | 76 River Street
The Ale House | 1034 Willow Avenue
The Hoboken Biergarten | 1422 Grand Street
The Shannon | 106 1st Street
The Shepherd + the Knucklehead | 1313 Willow Avenue
The Stewed Cow | 400 Adams Street
The Waiting Room | 72 Hudson Street
UH Hoboken | 306 Sinatra Drive
Wicked Wolf | 120 Sinatra Drive
8th Street Tavern | 800 Washington Street
10th + Willow | 935 Willow Avenue
Coffee Shops
Alfalfa | 1110 Washington Street
Bean Vault Coffee | 1 Newark Street
Black Rail Coffee | 800 Jackson Street
Bluestone Lane | 409 Washington Street
Bwé Kafe | 1002 Washington Street + 1401 Adams Street
Cafe Cartel | 1100 Adams Street
Caf Me If You Can | Sinatra Drive
Café Sophia | 200 Monroe Street
Cafe Tati | 401 Bloomfield Street
Cafe Vista | 527 Monroe Street
Choc O Pain French Bakery | 157 1st Street + 1500 Hudson Street
Dolce + Salato | 1101 Grand Street
Empire Coffee & Tea | 338 Bloomfield Street
Green Pear Cafe | 93 Grand Street
Gregorys Coffee | 111 River Street
Hoboken Hot Bagels | 634 Washington Street
Hey Coffee People | 103 Garden Street
Hidden Grounds Coffee | 700 Garden Street
Hudson Coffee | 1100 Maxwell Lane
Jefferson’s Coffee | 534 Washington Street + 1001 Madison Street
Joboken Cafe | 23 Hudson Place
Joey No Nuts Café | 638 Willow Avenue
Koocheh Coffee | 1320 Bloomfield Street
La Bouche Cafe | 207 Washington Street
Modcup Coffee | 211 4th Street
Mojo Coffee Company | 230 Willow Avenue + 801 Bloomfield Street
Paris Baguette | 1000 Maxwell Lane
Pour Amor | 123 Washington Street
The Company Kafe | 526 Jefferson Street
The Hive | 1000 Park Avenue
The Little Local Hoboken | 519 Adams Street
The Roost Outpost | 55 1st Street
Tosti | 1024 Washington Street
Yuki’s Coffee + Bakery | 720 Monroe Street, E101
Liquor Stores
A1 Hoboken Liquors | 98 Willow Avenue
Augie’s Wine & Liquor | 419 Adams Street
Blue Ribbon Wine & Liquor | 450 1st Street
Cheese + Wine | 720 Monroe Street C102
Cork Wines & Spirits | 1450 Washington Street
Daniel’s Wine and Liquor | 87 Garden Street
Delite Wine & Spirits | 420 Washington Street
Garden Wine & Liquors | 700 Park Avenue
Giovanne Wine & Liquor Co. | 305 River Street
Hoboken Beer & Soda Outlet | 559 Newark Street
Hoboken Vine | 400 Newark Street
Ottomanelli’s Liquor Store | 422 Monroe Street
Sparrow Wine & Liquor | 126 Washington Street
Sunset Wine & Spirits | 702 Washington Street
Willow Grocery & Liquors | 841 Willow Avenue, Apartment 1
Wine Dad’s | 1330 Willow Avenue
Wine Station | 211 Washington Street
Yash Wines & Liquors | 1004 Washington Street
Desserts
Alfalfa | 1110 Washington Street + 92 Bloomfield Street
Antique Bar + Bakery | 122 Willow Avenue
Baking Mama | 88 Hudson Street
Boomerang Bites | 152 Newark Street
Brandon’s Donuts in The Ainsworth | 310 Sinatra Drive, Suite A
Carlo’s Bakery | 95 Washington Street
Chip City | 113 Washington Street
Choc O Pain French Bakery | 157 1st Street + 1500 Hudson Street
Dipped n Smashed | 91 Washington Street
Dolce & Salato | 1101 Grand Street
Hey Yogurt | 90 Hudson Street
Icy Melon Dessert | 620 Washington Street
Insomnia Cookies | 56 Newark Street
Jun’s Macaron Gelato | 410 Washington Street
Lepore’s Chocolates | 105 4th Street
Maroons Creamery | 1122 Washington Street
Morelia Gourmet Paletas | 932 Washington Street
Old German Bakery | 332 Washington Street
Paris Baguette | 1000 Maxwell Lane
Prato Bakery | 201 Washington Street
Sweet | 343 Garden Street
The Cookie Connect | 305 1st Street
Thomas Ice Cream Cafe | 214 Jefferson Street
Yuki’s Coffee + Bakery | 720 Monroe Street, E101
Shopping
Alba Boutique | 716 Washington Street
All Occasion Florist | 617 Willow Avenue
Ally’s Bridal | 138 Park Avenue
a X d | 503 Washington Street
Beethoven’s Veranda | 108 10th Street
Bounce Mkt | 720 Monroe Street, Suite E410
Brooke and Bel | 60 4th Street
Cabana Club Boutique | 419 Washington Street
Daisy’s Wearable Art | 260 1st Street
Dor L’ Dor | 413 Washington Street
Dune + Salt | 1200 Washington Street
Galatea Lingere | 1224 Washington Street
Hoboken Clique | 1204 Washington Street
Hudson Flowers | 92 Hudson Street
Ira’s Bridal Studio | 66 Hudson Street, #201
Luna Rosa Home | 1218 Washington Street
Mint Market | 303 1st Street + 339 Grove Street
Noellery | 123 Washington Street
Oran Boutique | 1026 Washington Street
Peper & Parlor | 938 Washington Street
Psychic Astrology Shop | 210 Washington Street
Revival Vintage Boutique | 86 Park Avenue
St. Mary Advocates | 536 Garden Street
SOHO Flower & Garden | 264 1st Street
Somewear in Between | 720 Monroe Street
Susanna’s Bridal & Evening Boutique | 1300 Grand Street
The Co. | 632 Washington Street
Thrift Box | 522 Jefferson Street
Thrifted by J & D | 526 Adams Street
Two Twenty-Three | 1200 Washington Street
Washington General Store | 509 Washington Street
Wicked Scents | 163 2nd Street
2nd STREET | 200 Washington Street
Fitness
Asana Soul Practice | 411 Jefferson Street
AXIS School of Dance | 115 Grand Street
Brazen Athletics | 1317 Willow Avenue
Body Fit Training | 770 Jackson Street
Club Pilates | 1400 Hudson Street, Suite 3C
CrossFit Hoboken | 50 Marshall Street
F45 Training Hoboken North | 720 Monroe Street,Suite E303
Fit Foundry | 1416 Willow Avenue
Fitness Factory | 130 Washington Street
GoRow Studios | 1422 Grand Street
Intrepid Gym | 51 Harrison Street
Jane DO | 720 Monroe Street
Ken Pilates | 706 Grand Street + 706 Washington Street
Local Barre Social Club | 720 Monroe Street C300
Mess Method | 1422 Grand Street, Suite 4D
My Gym | 720 Monroe Street, Suite E312
Physique 57 | 104 Hudson Street
Play! Hoboken | 1012 Grand Street
Prime Cycle + Body | 86 River Street
PUSH | 720 Monroe Street, Suite C307
Real Hot Yoga | 1414 Grand Street
Rumble Boxing | 1202 Shipyard Lane
[solidcore] | 1000 Maxwell Lane, Suite 105
Stretch Recovery Lounge | 223 Bloomfield Street #101
Surya Yoga Academy | 618 Washington Street
The FIT Lab | 80 Park Avenue, C-3
Wolfpack Fitness Hoboken | 101 Park Avenue
YogaRenew | 12 Hudson Place, 2nd Floor
Zapp Fitness | 84 Washington Street
Pets
Alvi’s Grooming Spa | 614 Jefferson Street
Be Happy Dog | 235 Hudson Street
Camp Bow Wow | 1414 Grand Street
Cornerstone Pets | 105 9th Street
Foofie Poochies | 508 5th Street
Furever Fresh Dog Grooming | 367 1st Street
Hoboken Pet | 524 Washington Street
JustFoodForDogs | 1180 Maxwell Lane
Playful Paws Grooming Salon + Daycare | 712 Jefferson Street
Trusty Tails | 155 4th Street
Beauty
As U Wish Nail & Lash Spa | 319 Willow Avenue #1
Attain Medspa | 720 Monroe Street, Suite E407
Avanti Beauty Salon | 322 Madison Street
Blink Beauty Boutique | 319 Willow Avenue
Blo-It-Out Lounge | 1212 Washington Street
Bloom Spa | 402 Washington Street
BlushTan Hoboken | 161 4th Street
Body Balance Massage & Skincare Spa | 20 Hudson Place, 2nd Floor
BOND | 44 Hudson Place + 425 Washington Street
Dream Nails & Spa | 601 Observer Highway
Dreamz Beauty Salon | 900 Jefferson Street
Evolve Med Spa | 1025 Maxwell Lane
Gotham Nails | 515 4th Street
Hair Cult Salon & Spa | 1124 Washington Street
Hoboken Color Studio | 107 2nd Street
Hoboken Cut & Shave | 113 Washington Street
Hoboken Hair | 115 Washington Street
Hoboken Med Spa | 254 1st Street
Honey Medspa | 640 Park Avenue
Hudson Cuts | 109 14th Street
Hudson Square Salon | 205 Hudson Street
Lorraine’s House of Styles | 160 1st Street
Mimo Lash & Skin | 230 Willow Avenue
Modern Nails + Spa | 728 Washington Street A
Metropolitan Nails | 352 13th Street
Mr. L Hair Creations | 600 Park Avenue
Nail Atelier | 168 1st Street
Nailed It Hoboken | 318 Madison Street
Pure Nail | 1315 Washington Street
Salon Caru |104 Hudson Street 3rd Floor
Salon Gatto | 1016 Washington Street + 22 Hudson Place, Suite 1N
Salon Phoenix | 720 Monroe Street, Suite E415, 4th Floor
Shear Madness | 80 Park Avenue #1
Shining Nails | 1201 Adams Street
Skin by EC | 80 River Street, Suite 2A
Sole Salon | 1208 Washington Street
Sophistikate | 105 5th Street
Spesh Salon & Barbershop | 932 Washington Street
Stags Only Barbershop | 700 Willow Avenue
Studio 17 Cosmetics & Wellness | 601 9th Street
Studio Twelve Hair Designers | 534 Garden Street
Studio Z Salon | 80 Hudson Street
Soho Nails | 1216 Washington Street #1
Sun Tan City | 416 Washington Street + 55th 14th Street
Telogen Salon | 89 Washington Street 2nd Floor
The Chique Collective | 1200 Grand Street
The Hoboken Man | 1150 Maxwell Lane
The Nail Bar | 501 9th Street #B
The Nail Story II | 101 Clinton Street
The Salon At Hoboken | 600 Harrison Street
Trim Hoboken | 302 1st Street
Tonsorium Parlor | 1204 Washington Street
TUTTI Spa & Nails | 1119 Hudson Street
Two 01 Salon | 728 Grand Street
Uni K Wax Studio | 606 Washington Street
Unique Nail II | 400 Newark Street
Up + Out | 341 Bloomfield Street + 1106 Washington Street
Vision of Hair | 333 Adams Street
W Lash Studio | 712 Adams Street
Zenisalon | 1401 Hudson Street
6th Borough Salon | 133 Madison Street
718 Beauty Bar | 718 Washington Street #7054
Health
Acupuncture Atelier | 1321 Washington Street, Suite 2B
Alley Spa | 106 5th Street
Anchor Therapy | 80 River Street, Suite 306
Body Balance Massage & Skincare Spa | 20 Hudson Place, 2nd Floor
CCRM Fertility | 129 Washington Street, 4th floor
Dental Associates of Hoboken | 233 Washington Street
Evolve Psychotherapy | 221 River Street
Health in Hands Spa & Massage | 1321 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Hackensack Meridian | 5 Marine View Plaza
Hackensack Radiology | 5 River Street, Suite 100
Hoboken Family Chiropractic + Wellness | 113 Monroe Street
Hoboken Wellness Spa | 450 7th Street #7LLA
Hoboken Integrated Healthcare | 90 Hudson Street
Hudson Sport & Spine | 70 Hudson Street, Suite 2B
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy | 608 Washington Street + 79 Hudson Street, Suite 402
JK Therapy | 12 Hudson Place, Suite LO1
Liberty Psychological Services, LLC | 51 Newark Street, #310
Life Stage Massage | 204 2nd Street
Lucas Dental Associates | 200 + 232 Bloomfield Street
Lukin Center for Psychotherapy | 80 River Street #302
Mindful Power | 51 Newark Street, Suite 205
Moonlight Spa | 722 Washington Street
Nurturing Life Acupuncture & Wellness | 650A 1st St
Riverpoint Wellness Group | 42 Newark Street
The FIT Lab | 80 Park Avenue C-3
University Reproductive Associates | 79 Hudson Street, Suite 102 LL
Vein Institute of New Jersey | 129 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Vista Women’s Health | 1499 Park Avenue
Zen Om Studio | 129 Washington Street
4Ever Young | 1204 Bernard McFeely Shipyard Lane
Art
Barsky Gallery | 50 Harrison Street, Ground Floor
Field Colony | 1001 Bloomfield Street
Issrya Gallery | 300 Observer Highway C
Kid-Friendly
School of Rock Hoboken | 720 Monroe Street
The Hive | 1000 Park Avenue
The Hoboken Biergarten | 1422 Grand Street
The Inner Athlete | 720 Monroe Street, Suite C409
The Little Play Co. | 1400 Hudson Street
Play! Hoboken | 1012 Grand Street
Childcare
All Saints Episcopal Day School | 707 Washington Street
Apple Montessori Schools | 1055 Maxwell Lane + 220 Sinatra Drive
Bright Horizons | 1155 Maxwell Lane
COMPASS Learning Advantage |101 Park Avenue
Hoboken Catholic Academy | 555 7th Street
Hoboken Montessori School | 158 14th Street + 1485 Bloomfield Street + 1499 Washington Street
Mile Square Early Learning Center | 301 Garden Street
Little Linguists | 739 Bloomfield Street
Tessa International School | Suite E105 + 106
World Of Wonder Daycare | 133 Harrison Street
Experiences
ArteVino Studio | 720 Monroe Street
Blue Skies Pottery | 720 Monroe Street #C414
Cre8sArt School | 644 Washington Street
Gravity Vault | 1423 Clinton Street
Guitar Bar | 160 1st Street
Hoboken Fire Department Museum | 213 Bloomfield Street
Hoboken Historical Museum | 1301 Hudson Street
Hudson Golf | 16 Hudson Place
Hoboken Public Library | 500 Park Avenue
Ivy Mane Studio | 1012 Grand Street
Play! Hoboken | 1012 Grand Street
Tipsy Tie Dye | 155 1st Street
The DIY Joint | 51 Harrison Street, #A207
The Little Play Co. | 1400 Hudson Street
The Studio | 251 1st Street
Urban Arts | 720 Monroe Street, Suite E216
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Other Services
Blue Violets | 628 Washington Street
Garden Street School of the Performing Arts | 1018 Washington Street, 2nd floor
Hartshorn Portraiture | 720 Monroe Street, Suite E418
Imperial Alterations | 66 Hudson Street, #303
J. Stud Studio | 2 Consitution Court
Law Office of Rosemarie Moyeno Matos LLC | 105 Jefferson Street
Muller Insurance | 930 Washington Street
Stack & Stack | 90 Hudson Street
Studio A Images | 827 Bloomfield Street, Apartment 200
The Station Hoboken | 86 River Street
Village Hoboken | 516 Washington Street
We did not leave any business out on purpose, of course — our research showed us that there are SO many local businesses in town, almost too many to keep up with — which is a GREAT thing!
40 Annual Events That All Hoboken + Jersey City Residents Should Know About
There's always something fun to do in Hoboken and Jersey City — which is just one of the many reasons we love to call this little North Jersey nook home. As our readers know, each week we round up hundreds (yes, hundreds) of events and things to do around town, but there are some recurring annual events that we at The Hoboken Girl consider "need-to-knows." So, keep this list in your back pocket to reference all year long whether you have guests coming to town, or are just looking to participate in some community fun. Read on for our list of need-to-know events in Hoboken + Jersey City, New Jersey.
Hoboken
Fall + Spring Arts + Music Festival
The Fall and Spring Arts + Music Festival are two of the Mile Square's most anticipated events. The festivals showcase local businesses including artists, food vendors, crafters, and more along Washington Street in Hoboken. This event typically takes place around September or October in the fall, and around May in the spring — this year's festival will take place on May 18th.
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Artists' Studio Tour
The Artists' Studio Tour is part of Hoboken's Art Month every year. This self-guided Artists’ Studio Tour features dozens of local galleries, artists’ studios, murals, and group exhibitions, featuring artwork by talented artists. 2025 dates have yet to be announced. This event typically takes place around October or November.
Black Jubilee at Hoboken Museum
For the last two years, Mile Square Mommies and the Hoboken Historical Museum have joined forces for a joyous celebration of Black History called Black Jubilee. The event typically features arts and crafts, spoken word, dance, and special performances. While the 2025 event has already passed, 2026 event details are TBD.
Farmers' Markets
Hoboken is home to three farmers' markets every year including the Downtown Farmers' Market (June-November), Midtown Farmers' Market (June-November) and Uptown Farmers' Market (May-December). The markets feature local produce and treats from local farmers and businesses.
Hoboken Harvest Festival
The Hoboken Harvest Festival is a family-friendly festival that showcases several small businesses, and community organizations. The fall-themed event often has festive activities, food, and shopping to celebrate autumn. This event typically takes place in October.
Halloween Ragamuffin Parade
The Ragamuffin Parade is a long-time tradition dates back to the late 1870s. Now, the event lives on right here in Hoboken. Every Halloween, the Ragamuffin Parade commences and features a line-up of spooky festivities including a parade down Washington Street, costume contests, and plenty of photo opportunities.
Hoboken Italian Festival
The Hoboken Italian Festival (aka the Feast if the Madonna Dei Martiri) is an Italian street fair with delicious eats, entertainment, fireworks and more. The festival typically takes place in September on the Hoboken waterfront.
Hoboken Mac + Cheese Festival
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The Hoboken Mac + Cheese Festival is a favorite among foodies. This year will mark the 6th annual celebration that will take place on April 5th, 2025. The event is presented by Hoboken Happy Hours and includes an elite line up of Hoboken restaurants showing off their best mac + cheese dishes.
Hoboken Summer Fun Programming — Fitness In The Park, Dancing + Concerts In The Park, + Movies Under The Stars
The Hoboken Summer Fun series hosted by the City of Hoboken encompasses several warm-weather events for locals each year, including Fitness In The Park, Dancing + Concerts In The Park, and Movies Under The Stars. 2025 dates have yet to be announced.
Hoboken Pepper Fest
Spice lovers, this one is for you. Hoboken non-profit Computers 4 People hosts the Hoboken Pepper Fest each year with several fun-filled activities. The Pepper Fest includes spicy pepper eating contests, chili eating contents, and more. The event typically takes place in October.
Hoboken Mutzfest
Mutzfest is organized by the Hoboken Family Alliance, one of the oldest Hoboken non-profits. The tasty mozzarella-centric event is packed with family-friendly activities including a cannoli eating contest, and a Sinatra Sing-A-Long. Proceeds from the event will fund Hoboken Family Alliance's numerous local community initiatives. The event typically takes place in the spring.
Santacon
Love it or hate it, Santacon is one of Hoboken's most iconic holiday celebrations. Every December, thousands of locals dress in their holiday best to hop around some of Hoboken's most popular bars.
St. Ann's Italian Festival
St. Ann's Italian Festival in Hoboken is a long-time tradition of over 114 years. The food and fun-focused features out-of-this-world Italian eats (including the infamous zeppoles), kiddie rides, music, and more. The event typically takes place in July.
Summer Blockfest
Summer Blockfest is Hoboken's first hip-hop and R+B music festival that has been taking place for the last two years. The event presented by What Hoboken Sounds Like, a local nonprofit, shines a light on local talent for a fun-filled day of music, food, and culture. 2025 dates at TBD but the event typically takes place in August.
Wing + A Prayer
Wing + A Prayer is a chicken wing contest hosted by St. Francis Church to benefit Fr. Michael Food Pantry. After a five-year hiatus, the competition returned in early February of 2025 while 11 restaurants from the Mile Square competed for the title of "King of Wings." Stay tuned for next year's contest announcement.
Jersey City
14C Art Fair
Photo Credit: Andrew Nicolas + Art Fair 14C
The 14C Art Fair is one of Jersey City's most anticipated art events and is expected to pick back up this spring. The art crawl features gallery showcases around town to highlight the work of local artists.
9/11 Annual Memorial Ceremony
Every year on September 11th, the City of Jersey City hosts a memorial ceremony on the Hudson River waterfront to honor those lost during the tragic attacks in 2001.
All About Downtown Street Fair
Photo Credit: HDSID
HDSID's All About Downtown Street Fair in Jersey City is a premier event featuring dozens of local vendors. Locals can find jewelry, handmade gifts, snacks, face painting, and more for the whole family. This year's festivities will commence on September 20th, 2025.
Ghost of Uncle Joe's
Ghost of Uncle Joe's is an annual masquerade fundraising ball to benefit the preservation of the historical Harsimus Cemetery in Jersey City. The event features live performances from local musicians, food trucks, dancing, and festive Halloween fun. This event takes place in October.
Goatchella
Goatchella is one of the many innovative Harsimus Cemetery fundraisers to help maintain the grounds. The furry-friend festival typically takes place in the summer at Harsimus Cemetery where bands play and goats graze.
Groove on Grove
Photo Credit: HDSID
Groove on Grove is a weekly summer music series hosted by HDSID at the Grove Street Path Plaza. The free event features local performers and is a family-friendly hangout. This year performances will take place from May to August 2025 on Wednesdays from 6PM-9PM.
HDSID Farmers' Market
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The HDSID Farmers' Market has been a staple in downtown Jersey City for over a decade. The markets occur in the winter from January 16th-April 24th from 4PM-6PM and in the spring, fall, and summer from April 28th-December 22nd from 3PM-7PM.
HDSID's Halloween Family Bash
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The HDSID Halloween Family Bash is a fun-filled event with games, corn mazes, face painting, pumpkins, bouncy houses, candy, and more. This year's festivities will occur on October 31st, 2025 from 3PM-8PM.
Handmade Market + Handmade Happy Holiday Market
The HDSID Handmade Market features goods from talented local artists and makers. This spring and summer the Handmade Market will take place from May 7th-September 17th. In addition, the Handmade Happy Holiday Market will occur in December 2025 from 12PM-6PM at Grove PATH Plaza and at The Ashford Rooftop.
Holi Hai
Holi Hai is a colorful celebration that takes place each spring in Jersey City. The Hindu celebration kicks off the welcoming of spring and includes exciting food, dancing, activities, and more.
Hudson Pride Center's LBGTQ+ Prom
Every year, Hudson Pride Center hosts an LBGTQ+ Prom at White Eagle Hall to celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance. Proceeds from the event benefit the Hudson Pride Center's daily operations, programs, and services. This event typically takes place in June in honor of Pride Month. 2025 details are TBD.
Hudson Pride Center Crosswalk Painting
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Every year, the Pride flag on the corner Newark Avenue and JFK Boulevard in Jersey City gets a fresh layer of paint with the helping hands of the community. Join in on the fun or stop by to support. 2025 details are TBD, though the event typically occurs in June or July.
Jersey City Marathon
The Jersey City Marathon will take place on April 13th, 2025. The third annual event will operate on a double-loop system giving runners a full tour of the many neighborhoods of Jersey City. Runners have the option to participate in a full marathon or half marathon and can register here.
Jersey City Pizza Fest
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The first-ever Jersey City Pizza Fest will take place on Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 1PM-5PM to kick off the start of the spring season. The event is presented by Jersey City Happy Hours, and tickets are already on sale.
Jersey City Puerto Rican Heritage Arts + Culture Festival
The Jersey City Puerto Rican Heritage + Culture Festival is an exciting celebration of Puerto Rican heritage in Jersey City. Food and live music set the scene for lively, family-friendly fun. The series of events typically takes place over a weekend in August. 2025 dates are TBD.
Jersey City Jazz Festival
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Jersey City's 12th Annual Jazz Festival will take place from May 30th-31st this year at Exchange Place Plaza. Over 200 musicians will show off their skills as locals enjoy vendors, music, and more.
Jersey City Day of Fashion
Last year, Jersey City celebrated its 2nd Annual Day of Fashion. While info is still TBD for 2025, last year's events were filled with local talent, collaboration, and inspiring panels with local leaders and fashion industry icons. The event typically takes place in September.
La Festa Italiana
Photo Credit: La Festa Italiana
La Festa Italiana is Jersey City's Italian Festival taking place Wednesday, August 13th-Sunday, August, 17th, 2025. The street fair is filled with unbeatable eats, vendors, and more in downtown Jersey City.
MLK Oratory Contest
Photo Credit: Office of Cultural Affairs
The annual Martin Luther King Oratory Contest is hosted by Jersey City’s Office of Cultural Affairs. In this contest, over 100 students from grades three to eight compete for the best-memorized oration of one of Dr. King’s writings or speeches. While the 2025 event has already passed, the event typically takes place in January. 2026 details are TBD.
Movies in The Park
Movies in The Park is a summer film series presented by the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association. The outdoor movie showings welcome residents to sit outside and enjoy a film during the warm, summer months. 2025 details are TBD.
Movies on The Pier
Every summer, The Exchange Place Alliance hosts Movies on The Pier, with a family-friendly movie screening for locals. 2025 details are TBD.
Mural Festival
Back in 2021 Mayor Fulop, Mana Public Arts, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Jersey City Mural Arts Program (JCMAP) announced the first annual Jersey City Mural Festival. Now, the event aims to celebrate the vibrant public art, foster community, and benefit local small businesses affected by the pandemic. 2025 event details are TBD.
Record Riot
Record Riot is a music lovers' paradise. Starting on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 the Grove Street PATH Plaza will be filled with music-related vendors from all over the country with records, LPs, CDs, 45s, and more. This event will take place on April 5th, May 4th, June 28th, July 26th, September 27th, and November 1st, 2025.
Riverview Farmers' Market
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Riverview Farmers' Market is a staple in Jersey City Heights with dozens of local vendors. The Farmers' Market typically runs from May through November (rain or shine) and is located at 498 Palisade Avenue.
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Whole Spectrum Autism Gala
For nearly 10 years, Whole Spectrum Autism has hosted an annual gala with a night of sensory-friendly entertainment and fun. The event provides families on the spectrum with an elegant evening that includes dancing, music, food + drinks, a silent auction, photo booths, guest speakers, and more. This year's event will take place on June 20th, 2025 at 76 Audrey Zapp Drive in Jersey City. All donations go directly to supporting Whole Spectrum Autism’s mission.
