Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Board Game Night
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Hutton Restaurant and Bar, 225 Hutton Street, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A social event hosted by Jersey City Connects featuring a library of over 100 board games. It is a welcoming environment designed for adults to meet new people, play strategy games, or enjoy party favorites.

WPA Winetasting Fundraiser
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cocoa Bakery, 475 Central Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A community social gathering and wine tasting event to raise operational funds for programming and gardening initiatives at Washington Park.

Secaucus Hiring Event
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Secaucus Senior Center, Secaucus, NJ
Details: A community career event focused on connecting regional job seekers with local employers and open roles.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Community Vaccination Clinic
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Secaucus Senior Center, Secaucus, NJ
Details: A public health service event providing routine and seasonal vaccinations to local residents.

Hispanic Heritage Month 5K
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Shepherd & The Knucklehead, 1313 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ
Details: A culture-centered fitness run hosted by Latinos Run New Jersey and Fleet Feet Hoboken. The event features a shoe demo from Saucony, expert fitting advice, and welcomes participants of all running levels and paces.

Candle Making Workshop: Fall Pumpkin Experience
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A creative interactive workshop organized by Jersey City Connects. Attendees can select specialized ceramic pumpkin vessels, customize their wax coloring, blend seasonal autumn scents, and finish their creation with a custom wax seal.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Open House
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Hudson County Public Office Center, Hudson County, NJ
Details: A public forum inviting local residents to view, discuss, and offer feedback on upcoming civic development, planning layouts, and regional subdivisions.

Some events researched and drafted with the help from AI

Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival kicks off a lively holiday weekend lineup in Hudson County on Saturday, September 5, 2026. [1, 2]

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Event Name: Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival
Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center (355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ)
Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM
Details: A massive three-day convention featuring hundreds of global tattoo artists, live tattooing, piercing services, specialized product vendors, and daily tattoo style competitions. [1, 2, 3]

Event Name: Jersey City Weekly Bar Crawl
Location: Boots & Bones (116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: Starts at 4:00 PM (16:00)
Details: An indoor, social weekend bar crawl looping through popular nightlife spots along the downtown pedestrian plaza. This event is strictly 21+ and not suitable for children. [1]

Event Name: “Moonscapes” Solo Art Exhibition
Location: IECC at Casa Colombo (380 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: Open for multiple daytime gallery viewing hours
Details: A dedicated contemporary art showcase featuring the lunar-inspired, richly textured canvas paintings of local visual artist Peter Delman. [1]

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Event Name: Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival Finale
Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center (355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ)
Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM
Details: The final concluding day of the convention featuring ongoing live custom flash tattooing sessions, final product sales, and the wrap-up awards ceremony for the weekend’s top tattoo designs. [1, 2]

Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day)

Event Name: Kids’ Creative Art Class
Location: Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center (140 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: 5:00 PM (17:00)
Details: An interactive, instructor-led creative class tailored for children aged 5 to 12 to learn drawing fundamentals and express themselves creatively. Advance registration is required. [1]

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Event Name: Children of Faith Flag Raising Ceremony
Location: City Hall Council Chambers (280 Grove Street, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Details: An official municipal civic celebration and community gathering hosted by the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs. [1]

Event Name: One-Time Grown Up + Me Pottery Wheel Class
Location: Blue Skies Pottery Studio (720 Monroe Street, Monroe Center, Hoboken, NJ)
Time: 90-minute workshop blocks throughout the afternoon
Details: A shared hands-on studio class where adults and children learn the basic mechanics and fun of working on a throwing wheel together. [1]

Event Name: SummerFest Concert Series at Liberty State Park
Location: Liberty State Park, South Lawn (Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Details: A live, open-air public concert featuring vibrant salsa and house jazz rhythms performed by Carlos Jimenez Mambo Dulcet. (Note: If it rains, the show moves directly inside the historic train terminal building nearby). [1]

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Courtesy of Recipe Delights https://cookingcuriosity.com/

Make it Yourself -Garlic Bread Avocado Toast is a deliciously savory twist on the classic avocado toast, combining the rich flavors of garlic butter with creamy avocado. This recipe starts with toasted bread slathered in a garlic-butter spread, which is then topped with mashed avocado seasoned with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. The result is a mouthwatering combination of crunchy, buttery garlic bread and smooth, flavorful avocado, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty snack.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, fresh herbs

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
   • Mix the softened butter with minced garlic. Spread it evenly on the bread slices.
2. Toast the Bread:
   • Toast the garlic-buttered bread slices until golden and crispy.
3. Mash the Avocado:
   • In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble the Toast:
   • Spread the mashed avocado over the garlic bread. Add optional toppings if desired.

Enjoy this Garlic Bread Avocado Toast as a savory, flavorful treat that’s perfect for any time of the day!

https://cookingcuriosity.com

County Executive Craig Guy and the Board of Chosen County Commissioners present the annual Movies in the Park series, the perfect way to bring families, friends, and neighbors together in Hudson County.

The Hudson County Movies in the Park program has run for over a decade and features screening in over 8 different parks

Offered FREE to Hudson County residents these Free Summer night events also offers FREE Popcorn and refreshments at all screenings beginning at Sunset.

Read on for the remaining line-up of Summer movie favorites, you can enjoy with family, friends and neighbors in your own Hudson County park.

July 22^nd Coco–Washington Park Rainout July 29^th

July 23 Zootopia James J Braddock Park-Rainout July 27^th

July 23 Tangled Columbus Park-Rainout August 3^rd

July 30 Wicked for Good-Lincoln Park Rainout August 5^th

August 4 Beauty and the Beast Live Action Stephen R Gregg rainout August 10^th

August 6 Big Hero 6 Laurel Hill Park Rainout: August 12

August 11^th Monsters, Inc, Mercer Park Rainout: August 17^th

August 13 Encanto West Hudson Park Rainout: August 18

August 19 Soul Washington Park Rainout: August 26^th

August 20 Raya: The Last Dragon James J Braddock Park Rainout: August 24^th

August 25^th Finding Nemo Columbus Park Rainout: August27th