Jersey City Events
29th Annual Toy Drive Donations
Donations for the annual toy drive are being accepted all day.
City of Jersey City City Hall, 280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
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Events for Sunday, December 7, 2025 Jersey City and Hoboken
Jersey City
Gloria Concert Chorale
North River Sing joins the NJCU Gloria Concert Chorale for a year-end celebration, performing Vivaldi’s Gloria and other selections. Tickets are required.
Margaret Williams Theatre, New Jersey City University, 2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305.
3:00 p.m..
Seussical Jr.
A production by Art House Productions. Multiple showtimes may be available throughout the weekend (Dec 6-7).
Art House Productions, 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
Multiple times (specific Sunday times were not listed, but the run concludes on this date).
Events for Friday, December 5, 2025 Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus
Event listings are the day before, so you can plan your day!
Jersey City
JC Fridays Art Festival
Details: The final JC Fridays of the year feature over 45 free arts events, including exhibitions, readings, and music, across various neighborhoods (Historic Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights, etc.).
December 2 Through January 1 -Free-Four Hour Parking for Non-Commercial Vehicles in Bayonne Parking Utility Lots
Free Four-Hour Parking for Non-Commercial Vehicles
The Davis Administration announced that the Bayonne Parking Utility lots will offer free four-hour parking for non-commercial vehicles in its parking lots from Monday, December 2, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Regular parking charges in the lots will resume for non-commercial vehicles on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Mayor Davis said, “The goal of the four-hour free parking program in the lots is to encourage people to shop and dine in Bayonne during the holiday season.”
Mayor Davis thanked the Bayonne Parking Utility for supporting the four-hour free parking policy again this year. He said, “The Parking Utility deserves our
gratitude for offering free four-hour parking to non-commercial vehicles in the lots during the 2024 holiday season.”
The four-hour program does not apply to commercial vehicles or to on-street parking meters. All commercial and non-commercial drivers must continue feeding the meters on the streets. The paid permit program for commercial vehicles that park overnight in the lots will remain in effect.
On certain dates in the holiday season that will be announced, parking charges will not be enforced for the entire day. Otherwise, the free parking will be limited to four hours. In some previous years, there was free parking around the clock for a month. However, the program was abused by certain commuters who left their vehicles in free spaces all day, in order to avoid paying for spaces at Light Rail stations. That is why the holiday season parking program was modified a few years ago to allow four hours of free parking at a time in the lots for a given non-commercial vehicle.
Photo courtesy of Bayonne
Events for Thursday, December 4, 2025 Jersey City and Hoboken
Events the day before, so you know what you might want to do the next day
Jersey City
The Budos Band concert
White Eagle Hall at 337 Newark Avenue.
8 p.m..
The Budos Band is performing a concert with special guests The Sha La Das.
6BC x LSC-AD V — 6th Borough Comedy
Liberty Science Center at 222 Jersey City Boulevard.
7:30 p.m..
A comedy show presented by 6th Borough Comedy during the adults-only LSC After Dark series.
Candle Making with Kanibal + Co at Felina Steak
Location: Felina Steak at 2 Chapel Avenue.
7 p.m..
: A workshop where attendees can create candles.
Frank Sinatra Laser Show
Liberty Science Center at 222 Jersey City Boulevard.
Part of the Thursday evening LSC After Dark event.
The Liberty Science Center features a laser show set to Frank Sinatra’s music as part of its adults-only LSC After Dark series.
LSC After Dark
Liberty Science Center at 222 Jersey City Boulevard.
6 p.m. to 10 p.m..
This event is for adults 21 and over and includes DJs, themed laser and planetarium shows, dancing, and full access to the exhibits.
Hudson County Community College Invites Business and Community Leaders to 28th Annual Foundation Holiday Gala
| The unforgettable evening will include exceptional cuisine and desserts prepared and served by Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Culinary Arts Program chef-professors and Culinary Arts students; a presentation of the Foundation’s Distinguished Service Awards; retrospective celebrating the College’s 50th anniversary; and a Silent Auction for a VIP Mets game experience for two at Citi Field, dinner and an overnight stay for 10 at Skylands Manor in Ringwood, NJ, and a tour for six of the HCCC “50 Years of Excellence” exhibit at the Museum of Jersey City History. Tickets to the 2025 HCCC Foundation Gala may be purchased online at https://www.hccc.edu/community/foundation/events/gala.html. • Gabriella Borrero, Founder and Owner, No Plan B/The Next Generation Network, will host. A consultant and entrepreneur, Ms. Borrero specializes in business coaching, event strategy, and public speaking. Her exclusive network includes more than 80 women in business. • Distinguished Service Award Recipients: Provident Bank and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey. • HCCC alumnus and Celebrity Guest Chef Brian Edgar Lopes, known for his dishes at Michelin–starred establishments and appearances in Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, and Alex vs America, will circulate and chat with guests about the evening’s featured flavors and cuisines on Thursday, December 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ. About Hudson County Community College Hudson County Community College serves 24,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers more than 90 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management; Nursing and Health Professions; and Humanities and Social Sciences. The HCCC Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. The College’s School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offers cutting-edge, industry-recognized, stackable credentials in alignment with high-priority workforce needs. HCCC has partnerships with four major four-year colleges and universities in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education. The College has received dozens of national awards throughout the years. HCCC was a finalist in seven categories of last year’s American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) “Awards of Excellence” and earned 2024 CEO of the Year, Faculty of the Year, and Student Success Awards. In 2023, HCCC received the Outstanding Member Institution Award from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). For the fifth consecutive year, HCCC was selected as one of only a few community colleges in the United States to be named among the “2025 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges” by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). HCCC was one of 22 community colleges in the nation, and the only college in New Jersey, to be recognized by ModernThink LLC and the “Chronicle of Higher Education” as a 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 “Great College to Work For®” and named to the 2024 and 2023 “Great Colleges Honor Roll of Distinction.” HCCC is one of two colleges in the United States to be named a Top Ten Finalist in all three program categories for the nationally recognized 2023 Bellwether Awards, and received the 2023 Bellwether Award for the College’s cutting-edge “Hudson Scholars” program, which also won the 2024 Bellwether Legacy Award. The College’s exemplary work in advancing student success has been recognized with the 2025, 2024, and 2023 “Leader College of Distinction” designation by Achieving the Dream, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community colleges as catalysts for equity and mobility in their communities. HCCC also earned the Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention in 2025, 2024 and 2023 for demonstrating leadership in digital prevention programming focused on student safety, well-being, and inclusion. The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) recently named the College the inaugural recipient of the 2025 ACCT national “Impact and Success Award.” |
Councilman James Solomon Elected Mayor of Jersey City in Jersey City Run off defeating Ex Governor Jim McGreevey
The December 2nd runoff for Jersey City Mayor, Councilman James Solomon, emerged as the winner, defeating Ex-Governor Jim McGreevey
Solomon served as the Jersey City Council member representing Ward E, downtown Jersey City, and the waterfront area. 2017 until his mayoral win.
Solomon will be Jersey City’s first new mayor since 2013, when current Mayor Steve Fulop took office.
Fulop decided against a third term and ran for Governor. Fulop lost the race to now Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.
Before his time on the City Council, he worked as an aide to former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and as an adjunct professor at several colleges in New Jersey.
- Solomon’s Policy Stances:
- Housing/Development: He has vowed to take on developers and special interests, ban rent-hiking algorithms, and ensure tenants have a right to legal counsel.
- Public Safety: He plans to hire 100 new police officers and supports a civilian complaint review board.
- Education: He has pledged to work with the independent board of education to improve schools and plans to appoint a deputy mayor for education to coordinate between the city and school district.
- Transparency: He is committed to ending “sweetheart deals” for developers and increasing government transparency.
For all Hudson County election results, visit:
results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Hudson/125652/web.345435/#/summary
Events for Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus
Better to know today what you might want to do tomorrow
Jersey City
29th Annual Toy Drive Donations: This is a donation drive accepting new, unwrapped toys for children.
Location: Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs.
Notes: This is the second day of the event.
Romania Flag Raising Ceremony: A ceremony celebrating Romanian culture.
Location: Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs.
Notes: The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m..
General Trivia Night: A team-based trivia competition covering a variety of topics like movies, sports, and pop culture.
Location: Tapville Social, 30 Mall Drive West.
Notes: The trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. and repeats weekly.
Club Meeting at Legends FC: Legends FC is a club offering soccer training and games.
Location: Legends FC, 130 Newark Ave.
Notes: The event may be an internal meeting for the club.
Bi-Monthly Trivia at The Hutton: A trivia competition where you can join a team or be grouped with other players.
Location: The Hutton Restaurant and Bar, 225 Hutton Street.
Notes: This event begins at 7:00 p.m..
Hoboken
Women Entrepreneurs Networking Meetup: A networking walk and coffee meetup for women entrepreneurs.
Location: Little City Books, 100 Bloomfield Street.
Notes: This meetup is also being promoted on Eventbrite.
Art with Liz: Lecture and Workshop: A weekly series featuring a lecture on an artist, followed by a free workshop.
Location: Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue.
Notes: The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is available both in-person and online.
What’s New Book Group: A monthly discussion group focused on popular new book releases.
Location: Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue.
Notes: This session will discuss Time of the Child by Kate Niall.
Youth Wrestling: A youth wrestling session.
Location: Edge Wrestling Gym.
Notes: The session is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m..
Math Circle: A program for students in grades 4–5 to engage in mathematical games and puzzles.
Location: Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue.
Notes: The program runs from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m..
Bayonne
Special Meeting of the City of Bayonne Planning Board: A public hearing where formal action will be taken on city planning matters.
Location: Dorothy E. Harrington Municipal Council Chambers, 630 Avenue C.
Notes: The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m..
Secaucus
Reading Buddies: A reading activity.
Location: Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center Annex, 1007 Riverside Station Boulevard.
Notes: The event begins at 4:00 p.m. and repeats monthly.
Bingo for Kids: A bingo game for children where players can win prizes.
Location: Secaucus Public Library Annex, 1007 Riverside Station Boulevard.
Notes: The game starts at 6:00 p.m. and is held monthly.
Santa’s North Pole Picture Moments: An opportunity to take pictures with Santa.
Location: Whitechapel Projects.
Notes: This event costs $10 and is scheduled for 4:00 p.m..
Who will emerge as Jersey City’s Next Mayor? Run -Off Between Solomon and McGreevey Takes Center Stage in Hudson County Politics
Joe Calamito -Publisher of the River View Observer
Once when I was first allowed to vote, I was hesitating on whether or not to go vote because it was raining out and I was told by my dad, “The weather doesn’t care if you need to, or not go to vote; you have to care, and get yourself out there and vote, because a lot of young men and some women fought wars to give you the right to vote.”.Every election day, I think about that tongue-lashing and get myself out to vote.
Jersey City’s runoff election is taking place today, December 2nd, 2025, between James Solomon and Jim McGreevey, and it’s raining out. I wonder how many of you will sit this one out?
Don’t! These two candidates made it to the run-off and deserve your vote. I am not certain who will emerge as Jersey City’s next Mayor, but I trust the judgment of the Jersey City people to do the right thing. And pick the candidate deserving of the job. The people of Jersey City know the issues confronting the City, and the candidates seeking the job.
Wishing James Solomon and Jim McGreevey luck and their slate of candidates
Events for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 in Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus
Events a day ahead, so you can plan for tomorrow
Jersey City
December 2nd, 2025, Jersey City Election for Mayor and City Council Run-off between James Solomon and Jim McGreevey and their slate of candidates .
Holiday Celebrations in Downtown Jersey City: The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District is hosting a holiday event in the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall. It includes a Christmas tree and Menorah lighting, music, a bounce house, and caroling.
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LaKoet & Co., 2nd floor, 160 Newark Avenue
