JERSEY CITY
Monday, May 4, 2026
INKubator New Play Festival (Jersey City): The 8th Annual festival features “BOGO” by Oded Gross.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Art House, 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City
Cost: Free
Historic Downtown Farmers’ Market (Jersey City): Local vendors and community gathering.
Time: Multiple times
Venue: Grove Street PATH Plaza, Jersey City
Bayonne
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting:
Time: Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 PM.
Location: Bayonne City Hall, 630 Avenue C.
Graduation Photography & Prom Portraits: Chamber-related portrait sessions.
Time: Wednesday, April 29 (various times).
Location: Contact the Bayonne Chamber of Commerce for appointment locations.
Jersey City
Acoustic Wednesday at 902 Brewing: Live rooftop music with Kendal Sasso.
Time: Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 PM.
Location: 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Ave.
Karaoke at Six 26: Sing-along evening at the rooftop lounge.
Time: Wednesday, April 29, at 8:00 PM.
Location: Six26 Lounge and Rooftop, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr.
Himalayan Tea Flight and Tasting: Curated tea tasting experience by Nepal Tea Collective.
Time: Check for specific times on the date.
Location: Jersey City (Inquire via Priceline for exact venue).
Hoboken
MST April Open Mic Night: Showcase for local performance talent.
Time: Wednesday, April 29, at 7:30 PM.
Location: Mile Square Theatre, 1400 Clinton St.
Trivia at Black Bear: Weekly bar trivia competition.
Time: Wednesday, April 29, at 7:30 PM.
Location: Black Bear Bar & Grill.
Wine Wednesday for Suicide Prevention: A Fundraising Social Event.
Time: Wednesday, April 29th, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Location: See Hoboken Now for specific venue details.
Clueless Open Mic: Performance-focused open mic event.
Time: Tuesday, April 28 at 8:00 PM.
Location: Consult Hoboken Now for the participating venue.
Additional Tuesday (4/28) Events:
Cooking With Heart: 4:30 PM.
Trivia @ Farside: 7:30 PM.
Secaucus
New Jersey Cooperator Expo: Trade show for condo and HOA decision-makers.
Time: Wednesday, April 29, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr.
Needle Felting Craft: Adult craft workshop.
Time: Tuesday, April 28, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Location: Secaucus Public Library.
Town Council Meeting:
Time: Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 PM.
Location: Town Hall.
Senior Center Activities (Tuesday 4/28):
Tai Chi: 1:00 PM.
Movie at Regal: 11:30 AM.
Walmart Shuttle: 8:30 AM.
North Bergen
Harlem Wizards Basketball Game: High-flying basketball tricks and family fun benefiting Project Graduation.
Time: Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30 PM.
Location: North Bergen High School, 7417 JFK Blvd.
JERSEY CITY-MONDAY APRIL, 20, 2026
Yoga Series at JCEDC
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Jersey City Economic Development Corporation, 398 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ
Details: Community yoga, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Cost is $10 at the door.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Earth Day)
Jersey City Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: City Hall Balcony, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
Details: Official community celebration including environmental awareness initiatives.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon 2026
Time: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Neighborhoods throughout Jersey City (Double-loop course)
Description: The fourth annual marathon and half -marathon, offering runners a tour of the city’s diverse districts. Expect significant traffic impacts and cheering zones along the route.
Hoboken Literary Weekend: Finale
Time: Various times throughout the day
Location: Hosted by Little City Books (100 Bloomfield St, Hoboken) and other local venues like Mile Square Theatre.
Description: The final day of the festival featuring book readings, discussions, and author signings.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
CKO Bayonne Grand Opening Celebration
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 1033 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Description: Official grand opening for the local fitness studio.
Wellness Morning at Level Up Studio
Location: Level Up Studio, Bayonne, NJ
9:30 AM: Strength Flex – focused on mobility and strength training.
10:30 AM: Physical Therapy & Pelvic Floor Consultations.
11:30 AM: Nutrition Workshop – covering macros, body recomposition, and realistic nutrition.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Combo Gaming Event
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Vic Tavern (107 Hobart Ave, Bayonne, NJ).
Description: A regular social gaming night where participants can bring their own games or use those provided by the tavern.
Crafty Monday
Time: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Hoboken Public Library (500 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ).
Description: A 30-minute screen-free crafting session designed for relaxation and creativity.
Learn ASL: Beginner Sign Language
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Hoboken Public Library (500 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ).
Description: An interactive beginner-level hybrid class for those interested in learning American Sign Language.
Classic Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Secaucus Public Library (1379 Paterson Plank Rd, Secaucus, NJ).
Description: A community book club meeting to discuss classic literature.
Noel Sagerman Trio & Jam Session
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Brightside Tavern (141 Bright St, Jersey City, NJ).
Description: A jazz performance followed by an open jam session for local musicians.
Play-Doh Playdate
Time: 5:15 PM
Location: Guttenberg Resource Center (7002 JFK Blvd East, Guttenberg, NJ — adjacent to North Bergen/West New York).
Description: A social event for young children and caregivers focused on creative play.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Jersey City
Love Island Watch Party: Beyond the Villa viewing with cocktails.
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Boots & Bones, 116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Amy Neufeld Art Show: Exhibition featuring artist Amy Neufeld; free entry with vegetarian menu available.
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Pet Shop, 193 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Candle Making Workshop: Guided workshop by Paint by the Pints.
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: San Patricios | The Life of Reilly, 8 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Cost: $55
Ready, set, let’s eat some Mac & Cheese at the Hoboken Annual Mac & Cheese Festival.
Set your taste buds on the food crawl format, as participants stop at many designated Mac & Cheese stops throughout Hoboken”
Participating Mac & Cheese stops
Wonder
River Street Garage
The Waiting Room
Antique at 112
Carlo’s Bakery (sweet treat stop)
Dipped N’ Smashed (sweet treat stop.
The Brass Rail
Green Rock Tap & Grill
GTK (VIP Exclusive)
Madd Hatter
Hoboken Biergarten
The Madison Bar + Grill
Napoli’s Brick Oven Pizza
Pizza Republic
Texas Arizona
Urban CoalHouse (GA + VIP Exclusive Offer)
How to chow down at the Mac & Cheese Festival?https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/HobokenMacCheeseFest
If tickets are still available
If You Go:
7th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival
April 11th, 2026
Variety of stops
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Easter Kids Boat Party Cruise: A themed cruise for children departing from the Liberty Harbor Marina Boatyard (15 Marin Blvd, Jersey City) at 10:00 AM.
LSC After Dark: A weekly 21+ nightlife event at the Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City) starting at 6:00 PM.
Monday, April 6, 2026
Noel Sagerman Trio Plus Jam Session
6:00 PM
The Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
A live jazz performance followed by an informal jam session where local musicians are invited to play.
Combo Gaming Event: Chess
7:00 PM
The Vic Tavern, 107 Hobart Avenue, Bayonne, NJ 07002
A social and competitive gaming event featuring chess in a bar environment.
LYNDHURST (OUTSIDE HUDSON EVENT
Friday, April 3, 2026
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 149 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ (Near Secaucus)
Details: A classic dinner theater experience featuring a medieval-style tournament and jousting.
HOBOKEN
Art Camp for Kids
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Hugs & Bugs Club, 537 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ
Details: A creative camp for children aged 3.5 to 7, exploring nature materials and art techniques.
JERSEY CITY
Tomoko Omura Quintet (Jazz & Folk Fusion)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Statuary, 53 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A live jazz and folk fusion performance. A $25 donation is suggested.
JERSEY CITY
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Time: 8:45 PM
Location: Dorrian’s Red Hand, 555 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ
Details: Stand-up comedy featuring comedians from Netflix and Comedy Central. Tickets are approximately $25.
JERSEY CITY
Karaoke @ Biergarten
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Pilsener Haus & Biergarten, 1422 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ
Details: Late-night karaoke in a traditional beer garden setting.
HOBOKEN
Bollywood Mehfil Night
Time: 10:30 PM
Location: The Ainsworth, 310 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ
Details: Live Bollywood music by the band ANAHAT followed by a DJ afterparty.
JERSEY CITY
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Jersey City)
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Berry Lane Park, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A major community egg hunt featuring treats and family activities.
SECAUCUS
Secaucus Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Schmidts Woods Park, 26 Millridge Road, Secaucus, NJ
Details: Traditional egg hunt for children with various prizes for finding hidden eggs.
JERSEY CITY
Easter FunDay
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Smile Pre School, 194 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A free, inclusive event supporting Whole Spectrum Autism with games and activities.
JERSEY CITY
Van Vorst Park Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Van Vorst Park, Jersey City, NJ
Details: Morning egg hunt in the historic downtown park area.
BAYONNE
CAT NIP BAND: Springtime Live
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: The Vic Tavern, 107 Hobart Avenue, Bayonne, NJ
Details: Live rock and roll performance at a local Bayonne favorite known for thin-crust pizza.
JERSEY CITY
Buffy Prom
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A themed dance party event inspired by “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”.
HOBOKEN
Kenny Raye Band Live
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Willie McBride’s, 616 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ
Details: High-energy rock, pop, and funk fusion performance.
JERSEY CITY
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Jersey City Night Market
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: City Hall Ancillary Lot, Jersey City, NJ
Details: An open-air festival with local food vendors, artists, and live music. Free to attend.
JERSEY CITY
Easter Weekend Kids Party Cruise
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Liberty Harbor RV Park (Boarding point), 11 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A festive boat cruise for families with music and games on the water.
JERSEY CITY
Sing Along Sundaze
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: The Factory, 451 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A lively musical brunch experience described as a high-energy dining event.
HOBOKEN
Easter Egg Hunt & Cookie Painting
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: The Little Play Co., 1400 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ
Details: A combined holiday event featuring egg hunting and creative cookie decorating.
JERSEY CITY
James McMurtry & BettySoo Concert
Time: Check venue for specific doors
Location: White Eagle Hall, Jersey City, NJ
Details: A live performance featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter James McMurtry.
Jersey City
Friday, March 27, 2026
The Masks We Wear: 7:30 PM at the MORA Museum of International Art (80 Grand St). An unscripted Playback Theatre performance exploring the “masks” people wear in daily life.
Karaoke @ 902 Brewing: 8:00 PM – Close at 902 Brewing Co..
Can’t Feel My Face 2010s Party: 9:00 PM in Jersey City. A themed dance night featuring hits from the 2010s.
