Best Things to Do in Hoboken – Events & Attractions

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Discover the best things to do in Hoboken, NJ!

From the city-like downtown to the gorgeous waterfront to top-rated family-friendly attractions, this list covers Hoboken’s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including:

🔹 Top Attractions – Washington Street, Hoboken Historical Museum, Pier A Park, Stevens Institute of Technology, Frank Sinatra’s birthplace
🔹 Outdoor Adventures – Walking along the waterfront and downtown, outdoor dining, exploring Charm Harbour with the kids
🔹 Restaurants – Amanda’s, Halifax, Zack’s Oak Bar & Restaurant
🔹 Upcoming Events – Seasonal festivals, concerts, family-friendly activities

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Hoboken this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Hoboken adventure!

Best Things to Do in Hoboken

This Waterfront Sculpture Park in Hoboken is a Must-See for Families

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A Free Glowing Art Installation is Lighting Up the Hoboken Waterfront

This time last year, Electric Dandelions lit up Pier A Park and Monroe Center Plaza in Hoboken; this spring, Star Light Star Bright is...

The Top 10 Colleges & Universities in NJ For 2025, According to New Report

WalletHub's list of the Best College & University Rankings for 2025 is out and includes the top 10 schools in New Jersey. WalletHub compared more...

Electric Dandelions Are Lighting Up the Hoboken Waterfront

There's a spectacular new sight lighting up the Hoboken waterfront, and it's not the NYC skyline. Pier A Park and Monroe Center Plaza are now...

This School District in North Jersey Is The First in North America to Perform ‘Harry Potter’ Play

There's a school district in North Jersey that has a theater program so magical it was granted a wish no one else in the...

These Are The 20 Best Places to Live in New Jersey, According to Niche

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These NJ Universities Are Ranked Among the Best in the Country

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Country Living Says These NJ Towns Are Worthy of a Hallmark Movie

There are tons of cute towns with downtowns we love in New Jersey and Country Living agrees. The site just named its top 30...

10 NJ Universities Ranked Best in the Nation

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These are the Best Places to Live in NJ, According to a New Study

A new study from Niche, 2022 Best Places to Live in NJ, named Princeton Junction as the top spot to plant roots in the...

Meet the NJ Mom Behind Cre8ive Crayonz

  Hoboken’s Susan Goldman worked in the fashion industry for more than 25 years when she was furloughed from her job after the pandemic began....

These Are The 15 Top Colleges in NJ According to Forbes

Forbes just released its 13th annual ranking of America's Top Colleges and 15 schools from NJ made the list. Forbes looked at factors such...

Baked by Melissa Founder Talks Cupcakes, Motherhood and Living in Hoboken

Thirteen years ago, Melissa Ben-Ishay called her big brother after being fired from her job as an assistant media planner. Rather than encourage her...

These Are NJ’s Best Towns to Live In By County

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The Best Colleges and Universities in New Jersey, According to a New Report

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Here Are the Top 10 NJ Colleges and Universities, According to WalletHub

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Hoboken Calendar of Events

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Free Adult Classes at Hoboken Public Library

Hoboken Public Library is offering a wide variety of free, adult classes through the spring: Mindfulness Meditation - Wednesdays (weekly) American Sign Language for Beginners - March 3 Women's Self […]

Free

Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival

Hoboken Hoboken, NJ, United States

Hoboken Happy Hours presents the 6th Annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival, which is a food crawl (think bar crawl, but for mac & cheese instead) including samples from every […]

Main Street Pops Artisan Markets

Monroe Center 770 Jackson Street Plaza, Hoboken, NJ, United States

There will be dozens of artisan vendors, live music and food vendors. This year’s new location is Monroe Center. Dates are: April 6 May 4 June 22 September 7 October […]

Free

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