Explore Hoboken's 35 Parks: This Week's Local Family Activities

HOBOKEN, NJ — There's plenty going on in and around Hoboken in the next week for kids of all ages. Here are just a few great family activities for the coming week (know of more? Email us here).

And see previous roundups, including the Hoboken Fire Museum and an American Dream Mall update here: Hoboken Family Activities: What's Happening This Week?

Learn About Hoboken's 35 Parks Here

If you're having a staycation this Memorial Day weekend, why not check out a park in a neighborhood you haven't been to?

Hoboken has 35 parks, totalling 53 acres of open space. You can click a new site to look at the list of playgrounds, dog runs, water spray areas, and more. Check the website here: Click here: All about Hoboken's parks

Park Expanded Near Town's Southern Border

This week, the city of Hoboken broke ground to expand the existing Southwest Park in Hoboken's most southwesterly corner near First and Jackson streets. Learn more about the park expansion here: Pop-Up Park To Be Added To Existing Southwest Park.

Art In The Park Registration Reopens

The city of Hoboken has reopened registration for the popular Art in the Park 2021 outdoor classes for kids age 1-4. Register at: www.hobokennj.gov/register

The cost is $45 and includes five 45-minute classes.

Art in the Park is a five week, outdoor, creative program for toddlers ages 1 to 4 years of age.
It includes a craft activity, story time, music, sign-along & more. Child must be 1 year by start of first class and be a Hoboken resident. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and it's best to be dressed in messy clothing as some materials used may stain clothing.

Soccer Signups: Open Enrollment Until June 30

Fall soccer sign-ups began for Hoboken kids this week and will run through June 30. Everyone will be accommodated who's eligible, so there's no need to rush to sign up. Find out more here: Hoboken Fall Soccer Registration Begins.

Heading Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend?

AAA has some tips and predictions for what traffic will be like in New Jersey this weekend. READ MORE: Memorial Day Weekend: Best, Worst Times To Travel From North Jersey.

Liberty Science Center Updates

Got a dinosaur-obsessed child? Among Liberty Science Center's exhibits for all ages, the T. Rex exhibit opened this month.

"When New Yorkers look across the Hudson River this week, they'll be able to catch a glimpse of an enormous T-Rex towering up Liberty Science Center, but they shouldn’t worry too much," LSC told us, "as this isn’t the filming of Jurassic Park 4 — just marking the opening of a brand new exhibit, 'SUE: The T-Rex Experience,' starting on May 22." Click here to learn more.

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 for admission information, directions, and covid safety protocols. Liberty Science Center is just a short light rail ride (or drive) away in Jersey City. It's located at Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd. Call (201) 200-1000.

We've been trying to find the best ways for parents to take a break and self-care. Do you know of any discounts, travel deals, or promotions for local families? Email us to let us know.

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