What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: May 14-16

JERSEY CITY, NJ — It's impossible to be bored in Jersey City and this weekend is not different.

There are plenty of virtual and in-person events happening throughout the weekend of May 13, here are a few to get you started!

Thursday 5/13

Hudson Chamber Foundation: #HudsonGives

#HudsonGives is a 24-hour, online fundraising campaign and competition that unites the community in support of local causes. This year's giving day will be held on Thursday, May 13 and there's a role for everyone to play. Join us as we try to reach new heights by helping nonprofits raise even more funds in our third annual giving day.

“In Your Dreams” Children's Virtual Book Reading and Dialogue

Explore dreams, creativity, and identity with author and artist Louisa Jerry. Ms. Jerry will read her children's book, "In Your Dreams," a story about two sisters and the magic of dreaming. An opportunity for discussions and questions to follow.

Parenting in a Pandemic: Supporting Children with Diverse Learnin

In this discussion, Dr. Bell will explore the unique learning needs of children with diverse neurocognitive profiles as it relates to virtual learning. Parents will learn strategies to help children during a time of increased stress, less support, social isolation, and emotional uncertainty.

City Council Meeting

City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise designated. Click here for the City's 2021 schedule. End times vary.

Friday 5/14

Fun Fridays!

Join local children's writer and captivating author of Super Satya Saves the Day and Hair Twins, Raakhee Mirchandani, for Fun Friday. Mirchandani will read her latest books, followed by a Q&A session, so get ready to have a lot of fun.

Author Talk with Coach Joanne P. McCallie

Join coach Joanne McCallie as she discusses "Secret Warrior," a compelling memoir, followed by a conversation of her health journey through the realities and challenges within the sports industry.

Drive-In Movie Night Series: Frozen 2

In partnership with Mack-Cali, JCFamilies, and Councilman Solomon, the Exchange Place Alliance is inviting you to an outdoor Drive-In Movie Night Series!Join us for a socially distanced drive-in movie night series! This series will be taking place at 107 Morgan Street Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.

Saturday 5/15

2021 Jersey City Challenge Race

Join the epic & 8th annual Jersey City Challenge Race. Get your team ready to conquer our course & challenging obstacles (3 miles and 20+ obstacles)! We have implemented various safety measures to ensure all athletes are safe.

Big Climb

ON MAY 15, FROM COAST TO COAST, WE CLIMB AS ONE. No matter where you live, no matter what your connection to cancer may be, now you can step up to take cancer down by being a part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Big Climb.

Sunday 5/16

Culture Tree Storytime Series: Bilingual Storytime in Hindi/Urdu

Join us for bilingual storytime. In partnership with The Culture Tree, JCFPL is proud to present a special color-themed storytime in Hindu, Urdu, and English. This storytime features book readings from Indigrow Kids and Purple Jojo by Sameera Zia Qureshi.

Find more events or post your own events on the Jersey City Patch calendar.