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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bayonne
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Casa Lupita, 475 Avenue C (Ward 3)
A community “meet and greet” with Sharon and ward candidates; no fee or registration required.

Jersey City
Grove Film Festival
5:30 PM
The Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright Street
A curated selection of independent films presented in a tavern setting.

The Game Lounge & Movie Night
5:00 PM
VIP Restaurant JSQ – Barshay’s, 175 Sip Avenue
A family-friendly community evening with games and a movie.

Tickled Soles Comedy Show
8:00 PM
Departed Soles Brewing Company, 150 Bay Street
Description: A monthly stand-up comedy show; tickets ($20) include one beverage.

Alternative Comedy Night
8:00 PM
Pet Shop, 193 Newark Avenue
A free, non-traditional comedy show hosted by Crockpot Comedy.

Community Yoga
Time: 7:45 PM
Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness, 523 Palisade Avenue
Description: Free yoga class open to all levels; advance booking is required.

Arts & Culture Trust Fund Budget Power Hour
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Online/Jersey City (Organized by Office of Cultural Affairs)
An informational session regarding city arts funding.
Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs
Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs
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Hoboken
Hoboken Literary Tour: Little City Books
6:30 PM
Little City Books, 100 Bloomfield Street
The final stop of a month-long tour exploring Hoboken’s local literary scene.

Grey’s Anatomy Trivia
8:00 PM
The Shepherd & the Knucklehead, 1313 Willow Avenue
Trivia night focused on the medical drama series.

General Knowledge Trivia
7:30 PM
The Ale House, 1034 Willow Avenue
Trivia with drink specials and prizes; dog-friendly venue.

Disney Karaoke & Hannah Montana Theme
7:00 PM
Otok Bakery, 506 Grand Street
Themed cocktails and Disney-focused karaoke night.

Library Programming
Crafternoons (3:00 PM), Creative Corner (4:00 PM), What’s New Book Group (4:00 PM)
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue
Description: Various crafting, creative sessions for kids, and a book discussion on Finding Grace.

Secaucus
Annex Morning Book Club
1:00 PM
Secaucus Public Library Annex, 1007 Riverside Station Boulevard
A monthly meeting for local readers to discuss pre-selected literature.

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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, Bayonne Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Takes Place, a fun day for the entire family

Saturday, March 21, 2026
History of India Celebrations
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Museum of Jersey City History, 298 Academy St., Jersey City
Details: A special presentation and celebration of Indian history.

24th Spring Fling Festival & Egg Hunt
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Columbus Park (Clinton St between 9th & 10th), Hoboken
Details: Features a continuous egg hunt, take-home goody bags, bunny-hop races, and photo ops.

Easter Bunny at Newport Centre
Time: Starting at 11:00 AM
Location: Newport Centre Mall, Jersey City
Details: Annual Easter egg hunt and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

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T-Rex Exhibition now open at LSC.ORG for more information

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Jersey City
Math Madness / Pi Day Celebration: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Liberty Science Center. Features Pi Day puzzles, guided math yoga, and photo ops with Elmo and Count Von Count.

Jersey City Brewsology: 7:00 PM at Liberty Science Center. An after-hours event with dozens of local craft breweries and cideries for guests 21+.

Holi on the Cruise: 12:00 PM at Liberty Landing Marina. A colorful celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi featuring music and traditional colored powders on the water.

Women’s Month Market: 10:00 AM at Cafe Lafayette. A local market series highlighting women-owned small businesses.

Comedy Show: 6:30 PM at Dorrian’s Red Hand. Standard stand-up sets with full dinner and drinks available.

Once Upon A Mattress: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM at Art House Productions. A theatrical performance of the classic musical comedy.

Hoboken
Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM starting at Birch Hoboken. The largest Saint Patrick’s Day pub crawl in the city, featuring multiple venues and live DJs.

Kegs & Eggs: 8:00 AM at Madd Hatter. Festive breakfast and drinks followed by a targeted bar crawl.

UFC Fight Night Viewing: 7:00 PM at Madd Hatter. Catch the Emmett vs. Vallejos bout on big screens.

Bayonne & Secaucus
Burn & Brew Pop-Up: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Orange theory Bayonne. Specialty coffee event featuring Ube lattes and matchas.

Collectibles Duo Event: 1:30 PM at OJ Mac’s Irish Publick House. A mix of shopping for collectibles in a pub atmosphere.

Color with a Princess: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Secaucus Community Services. A themed youth activity hosted by the town.

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Jersey City
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays: 12:00 PM (Doors 11 AM) at White Eagle Hall. Family-friendly concert introducing kids to classic rock.

Ukrainian Poster Exhibition & Concert: 2:00 PM at Ukrainian National Home. “Voice of the Unforgettable” featuring Victoria Kalaich.

Sing Along Sundaze: 3:00 PM at The Factory. Brunch and music vibe where guests are encouraged to sing along.

Sunday Night Jazz: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Madame. Smooth jazz and all-day happy hour at this French restaurant.
White Eagle Hall Jersey City

Hoboken & Secaucus
Toastique Community Run: 7:00 AM at Toastique. A free run/walk followed by post-exercise coffee and socializing.

Psychic Fair Fundraiser: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Secaucus Community Services. A community fundraising event featuring local reader

Coming March 22nd Bayonne St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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