Best Things to Do in Jersey City – Events & Attractions

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Discover the best things to do in Jersey City, NJ!

From enjoying the pedestrian plaza along Newark Avenue to fun along the waterfront, this list covers Jersey City‘s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including visiting Liberty Science Center, having some of NJ’s best pizza at Razza, taking in the sights at Liberty State Park, and relaxing at a park in the Heights.

🔹 Top Attractions – Grove Street, Newark Avenue, Jersey City Heights, Exchange Place, Journal Square, Little India, Liberty State Park, Liberty Science Center, Liberty National Golf Club, Newport Centre mall, White Eagle Hall, RPM Raceway
🔹 Outdoor Adventures – Street fairs, outdoor concerts and salsa lessons, farmers markets, Water’s Soul sculpture along Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
🔹 Upcoming Events – Seasonal festivals, concerts at White Eagle Hall, family-friendly activities
🔹 Restaurants Razza Pizza Artigianale, Mathews Food & Drink, Madame, Porta, Daily Provisions, Pet Shop, Torico Ice Cream

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Jersey City 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 Jersey City adventure!

Best Things to Do in Jersey City

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Jersey City Calendar of Events

NJ Events Calendar

Loud Garden Music Festival

Lincoln Park 175 Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ, United States

The Live Music Stage will have global sounds and Jersey roots. The DJ Stage has an all-genre lineup. Food trucks will sell jerk chicken, empanadas, sliders and more. Shop from […]

Free

New Jersey Symphony: Sounds of the Rising Sun

Provost Square Plaza 151 Bay Street, Jersey City, NJ, United States

With a selection of traditional Chinese songs and contemporary works by Asian composers in arrangements by American composers, this performance will immerse you in the festivities and stories of Asia […]

Free

New Jersey Symphony: The Music of India with Kulture Kool

Provost Square Plaza 151 Bay Street, Jersey City, NJ, United States

Rhythm and dance are on the musical menu for this performance as the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players and featured guest artists perform themes from Bollywood, plus works for string […]

Free

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