Holiday Markets Come To Hoboken's West Side For 3 Weeks: See Lineup

HOBOKEN, NJ — Want to shop for gifts locally before the holidays and enjoy live music while you're out?

A slew of special events and holiday markets are planned for Hoboken. Each week will feature different events.

Main Street Pops will run three outdoor holiday markets on the west side of town, starting this weekend.

The markets will include 70 local artisans on the first three Sundays in December, as well as a rotating lineup and music and food vendors.

Organizers say, "Visitors will find one-of-a-kind treasures, from handcrafted jewelry and home decor to delicious artisanal foods and sweet treats."

At the markets, you'll find:

• Jewelry
• Art and photography
• Artisanal food and desserts
• Pet products
• Home decor
• Children’s items
• Fashions

Performances And Activities

The markets will also include holiday tunes at the Jingle Jam Community Concert, seasonal cocktails at the Sleigh Bell Bar, a holiday inflatables village, bouncy house, a singing Mrs. Claus, and selfies with roving holiday characters.

Here is the schedule:

Dec. 7: Jingle Jam Community Concert & Sleigh Bell Bar, Roving Holiday Character selfies
Dec. 14: Inflatables Village, Singing Mrs. Claus, bouncy castle, Roving Holiday Character selfies
Dec. 21: Inflatables Village, Singing Mrs. Claus, bouncy castle, Roving Holiday Character selfies

This Weekend's Concerts (And Drinks)

The Sleigh Bar will be presented by The Brass Rail, serving Traditional Hot Toddy, Spiked Apple Cider, Spiked Peppermint Mocha Hot Cocoa, and a
Winter Lager.

The Jingle Jam Community Concert will also take place. Lineup:

• 11-11:45, Drum Den Showcase
• 12:00 - 12:30, Hoboken Middle School Choir
• 12:45 - 1:15, The Hudson School Middle School Choir and Jazz Ensemble
• 1:30-1:45, Elysian Charter School Chorus
• 2:00 - 2:30, Pearson Studios Showcase
• 2:45-3:15, HOLA Middle School Choir
• 3:30-4pm, Lunasmith Band

There will also be a Donation Drive for The Jersey City Mutual Aid Society.

Times And Dates

The markets will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Sunday at 770 Jackson Street Plaza (Behind Monroe Center), Hoboken. For more information go to mainstreetpops.com.

Other Hoboken Activities, Lightings, And Markets

The city has a host of other events going on this month. Check them out here: Slew Of Holiday Activities, Lightings, And Shopping Deals Planned For Hoboken: See Dates

Watch to check out the Holiday Market in Jersey City Heights on Saturdays? Find out about that one here.