Unquarantined: Things To Do This Week In Hudson County

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Looking for something to keep you busy this week? Check out festivals, movies, concerts, nature walks, and other programs right in Hoboken, Jersey City, Secaucus, and other nearby Hudson County towns.

For ongoing events, keep this handy to use the links below.

Celebrate Hoboken Seltzer Week Through Sunday

Hoboken Happy Hours teamed up with Peerless Beverage Co. to run a week dedicated to hard seltzers. Attendees will have a chance to win one of two grand prizes, both valued at $300. There are locations around Hoboken where you can sip seven new or exclusive hard seltzers. For more details, see http://hobokenhappyhours.com/hoboken-seltzer-week/.

Check Out Liberty State Park's Newly Reopened Nature Center

The state-run nature center in Jersey City has been closed since Superstorm Sandy, and that's an awful long time. But Liberty State Park's nature center has finally reopened this week. Find out more here.

American Dream: 2 New Attractions, And Pride Night On The Slopes!

Big SNOW American Dream will host a Pride Night on Friday "in the spirit of inclusivity and equality for all." Pride Night will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. A portion of the evening's proceeds will be dedicated to Garden State Equality, New Jersey's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy and education organization. Find out more here.

Also, two attractions have opened recently in the American Dream mall: Sea Life Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center. Find out more: Click here.

Make Plans for July 4 Weekend

While Hoboken isn't scheduling events, Jersey City has a food festival and fireworks for all comers, Secaucus has an event for residents, and Macy's and the State Fair at the Meadowlands are having fireworks too.

• Click to see the July 4 events and fireworks just for Secaucus residents.
• Click to see the other July 4 fireworks and events in and near Jersey City and North Jersey.

Take In A Free Outdoor Concert - New Locations Added!

Hoboken, Secaucus, and Jersey City all have free concerts coming to their outdoor areas over the next few weeks. These include Tom Petty and Beatles tribute bands, and more.

And this week, Liberty State Park added a concert series as well.

• See Hoboken concert schedule here
• See Secaucus concerts at Buchmiller Park
• See Jersey City "Summer In The City" concerts here
  
• See Liberty State Park's "Summer Fest" Concerts here.

See Outdoor Movies And Festivals

Hoboken, Union City, and Jersey City have released schedules of movies and other events.

• Get the list of Hoboken Movies Under the Stars, arts festivals, and other Hoboken events by clicking here.
• Check out Jersey City cultural events here.
• Jersey City has a carnival at Lincoln Park. More details are here.
• You'll have to wait a bit, but the St. Ann's Festival will return to Hoboken July 22. Find out more here.

Keep Cool In The Pools

Thinking about a swim? Here is Patch's 2021 list of pools in Hoboken and Hudson County, and their membership requirements. Call to make sure the rules and coronavirus precautions are up to date. Pools Around Hudson County: Where To Swim This Summer

Specific Activities For Kids And Families

Each week, we do a roundup of activities for families and children in Hoboken and around Hudson County, including storytimes, park activities, crafts, and more. See last week's roundup here.

Liberty State Park Nature Walks And Events

You can take the light rail or drive to Liberty State Park in Jersey City and enjoy beach walks, scavenger hunts, and local history lectures. LSP has released its list of June events, including a horseshoe crab walk for all ages, a talk on the history of the Blue Comet Train that used to run from Jersey City to the shore (it was mentioned in an episode of "The Sopranos"), and more.

Find out about June events at http://www.facebook.com/LibertyStateParkOfficial. And if you go, email us and let me know how it went, so we can encourage other Hoboken families to meet up there next time!

Subscribe to get e-mail updates on the park's other events at the bottom of this page. Directions to the park and its parking lots are here.

Main Street Pops: Monthly Outdoor Markets

Find out more about Main Street Pops artisan markets, under the Viaduct from Hoboken to Jersey City, here or here.

Take NJ Transit To Summer Attractions

NJ Transit recently announced that it's providing train service to Six Flags Great Adventure, American Dream, Liberty Science Center, and more. Check out njtransit.com/summer for more information.

Liberty Science Center Updates

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

Borrow Games At A Park On The Hudson River

A new business opened this month at Hoboken's Pier A Park called Play Fun Eat, where you can get ice cream and coffee and rent games for family fun on the pier. READ MORE: Two Ice Cream Shops Coming To Hoboken

Do you know of any activities, discounts, travel deals, or promotions for local families? Email us to let us know.

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