Unquarantined: 5 Things To Do Now In Hoboken And Hudson County

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Have you ever wanted to learn more about local history, or take a nature hike right in a major city? How about attending a lecture on the "Blue Comet" train that ran from Jersey City to Atlantic City (a topic that was once features on a Sopranos episode)?

Those activities more can be found in the next few weeks in Hoboken, Jersey City, Secaucus, and other nearby Hudson County towns — often for free, and accessible via public transportation or on foot.

Read below for the latest in our list of things to do around Hudson County, and check Hoboken, Jersey City, and Secaucus Patch for our past posts and recurring activity links.

See A Concert On The Waterfront

Jersey City, Hoboken, Union City, Secaucus, and several other area towns have outdoor concert series going on — sometimes two or three per town.

For instance, Hoboken has three weekly concert series going on this summer. At Sinatra Park on the central waterfront, this is the lineup over the next month:

• Aug. 5 — Julio Fernandez and Friends will present a great selection of music, from jazz and funk to classic rock. There will be a mixture of covers with one or two originals thrown in. As in past years, the band will include top area musicians with some surprises in store.
• Aug. 12 — Orquesta La Experiencia: A mix of Latin sounds: Salsa, Merengue & more. Sponsored by The Puerto Rican Cultural Committee: Raul Morales II, President
• Aug. 19 — Hoboken Sings - Get ready to strut your stuff & show off your talent. Co-presentation with the Hoboken Historic Museum

Learn About Nature Or History at Liberty State Park

Liberty State Park in Jersey City is a short light rail ride or walk (and there's parking if you drive or take an Uber). Each month they have history lectures and nature walks. They just announced their August lineup here.

Among other talks, you can learn about the Blue Comet Train, which was featured in an episode of the "Sopranos." There are also talks on the Black Tom explosion and the architecture of the historic CRRNJ Terminal, which you can view at the park. Find out more at the link above or get updates here: 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.

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.

See A Movie In Your Local Hudson County Park

The county of Hudson rotates its family films through different county parks, as you can see by the poster above. There's at least one county park in each town, from Columbus Park in Hoboken to Washington Park on the Jersey City/Union City border. See the schedule among our photos above.

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

'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.

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 a recent 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 A New Attraction

Several new attractions 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, new businesses discounts, travel deals, or promotions for local families? Email us to let us know.

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