Family Activities: What's Happening With Hoboken Movie Theater?

HOBOKEN, NJ — Where are the best family activities and destinations in and around Hoboken in the coming week? And how can moms and dads get a break?

We've compiled a list of destinations, programs, and promotions to keep Hoboken area families busy (including dropoffs).

If you have suggestions for a future roundup, or you're a business or destination catering to Hoboken area families, let us know what's happening! Comment below or email us here.

Art in the Park registration

The city of Hoboken will open up Art in the Park registration on Tuesday at 10 a.m. for kids 1-4. Find out more details and get the registration link here.

Liberty Science Center: Rubik's Cube and Daniel Tiger

Liberty Science Center is just a short drive away, and it's also walkable from the Liberty State Park light rail stop.

This weekend is the last for LSC's popular exhibit Beyond Rubik's Cube, closing Sunday. It's been described as "the world’s first museum exhibition all about the Rubik’s Cube puzzle. Experience games, puzzles, history, art, and engineering." The exhibit is an add-on to the regular admission price, and young kids can use foam blocks to make their own cube. Click here to learn more.

For the younger set, the Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood exhibit continues through mid-May.

In addition, LSC holds Junior Days for kids 6 and under on Thursdays and Fridays. Click here about the LSC Junior Days and activities.

Click here to learn about other events. Click here for admission information, directions, and covid safety protocols.

Liberty Science Center is located at Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd. Call (201) 200-1000.

Where's the movie theater?

Hoboken's Bow Tie Cinemas on 14th Street recently removed their posters from outside the theater and noted on their website that they're temporarily closed. However, they are offering private movie screenings for up to 20 guests starting at $99.

Patch has reached out to find out when they will reopen, and will post an update when one is received.

The theater is located at 409-415 14th St. Call (201) 552-6800 for more information.

Sunday: Main Street Pops returns

Take a stroll uptown under the 14th Street Viaduct on Sunday for the monthly installment of the Main Street Pops local artisan market. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can browse and buy snacks, art, crafts, home goods, personal care products.

Local favorite musician Dave Lambert will be on hand for some of the day to play tunes for kids and adults.

And nearby, you can always head over to kid-friendly local businesses (Bwe, Little City Books, the new Fruiti Fi juice bar), plus try out the outdoor fitness equipment under the Viaduct.

Read more about Main Street Pops here.

The artisan market is located at the corner of 1401 Adams St.

Far out

Looking for a short road trip outside the city?

Great Adventure in Jackson has reopened some theme park attractions, and is still running its drive-through jungle safari every day of the week, currently $19.99 on weekdays and $24.99 per person on weekends. Find out more here.

Alstede Farms in Chester, often popular for apple and pumpkin picking in fall, has reopened with "Springtime Fun on the Farm" activities. Enjoy hayrides, scavenger hunts, a corn maze, a pony ride, and more. Click here for the schedule.

Watch for an update on the American Dream family attractions opening in May.

Submit suggestions for future "far out" activities and easy road trips from Hoboken here.

Parent cheat sheet: Two drop-off events in Hoboken!

After a year of not allowing sitters and other helpers in the house, parents are tired.

That's why we'll include places and events where parents can get a break or a little mom and dad self-care.

This week's tip: On two Fridays in April, MyGym in Hoboken is offering two Parents' Night Out events in which parents can drop kids off for dinner and play for three hours at $45 per child. Kids should be ages 3-10 and must be potty trained.

"It will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and pizza dinner will be included," says the facility at 720 Monroe St. "The pricing will be $45 per child and we are hosting one this Friday April 16 and April 30 as well! Masks are required for these events."

Find out more about these MyGym dropoffs here. MyGym is located at 720 Monroe St., Hoboken.

Got ideas in the parent space, in and outside of Hoboken? Email caren.lissner@patch.com. Got photos? Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them.

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