Unquarantined: 5 Things To Do This Week In Hudson County

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Hanging around Hudson County this week? Here are some great events and recurring activities right in Hoboken, Jersey City, Secaucus, and other nearby Hudson County towns.

Keep Patch's weekly activity updates handy and use the links below.

Check Out Hoboken's West Side Flea Market

The market is coming to Hoboken from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday at Mama Johnson Field. See the poster above.

Try A Music Festival In Jersey City

The Pushing Up Daisies Festival brings music and BBQ to the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery. The day of events is actually a fundraiser for the cemetery. Find out more here.

'Main Street Pops' Returns This Sunday: Monthly Outdoor Markets

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

See Outdoor Movies, Fairs, 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, Concerts in the Park, arts festivals, and other Hoboken events by clicking here.
• Check out Jersey City cultural events here.

Keep Cool In The Pools

Union City's got several pools open to all Hudson County residents, and they're not the only town offering. Here is Patch's 2021 list of pools in 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

More Recurring Events

Liberty State Park's Lectures And Walks

Liberty State Park in Jersey City offers several activities each month: nature walks, history and architecture lectures, and scavenger hunts.

Find out about July events at http://www.facebook.com/LibertyStateParkOfficial. 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.

Check Out Our Specific Activities For Kids And Families

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

American Dream: Try 2 New Attractions

Several new attactions have opened recently in the American Dream mall, including Sea Life Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center. Find out more: Click here.

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 Waterfront Park

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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