Last Weeks Of Hoboken Summer: Local Pools And Family Events

HOBOKEN, NJ — It's going to be hot this weekend, and Patch has you covered. Do you want to know where to bring your kids through Labor Day, or which parks have splash pads, or where there's an Olympic-size pool open to all Hoboken residents?

Below are links to pools, attractions, parks, and events that are ongoing for the last weeks of summer in Hoboken and surrounding towns.

List Of Pools And Spray Parks Open To Hoboken Residents

Here is are two links to lists of local pools that Hoboken residents can use in Hudson County:

• Pools Around Hudson County: Where To Swim This Summer
• Free Pools And Spray Parks Near And In Hoboken

Day Camp List

Hoboken is full of week-to-week summer camp options, including for August. Here's our guide to just some of them: Hoboken 2021 Summer Camp Guide

Hoboken Fire Museum

There are photos, exhibits, toys, and pieces of fire equipment for the very young and old to admire. There's also a weekly storytime. It's open 12-5 on weekends. Find out more here.

Hoboken Historical Museum: Crafts And More

Hoboken's Historical Museum has weekly art sessions for young kids, and also for kids 3-11. Check out their events or just take the kids to learn about Hoboken history. The website is here.

See What's New At American Dream

It's not in Hudson County, but it is Uber distance. The Oreo store opened recently, as have Sea Life Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center. Find out more: Click here.

Try Hoboken's 35 Parks, Dog Runs, And Sprinklers

If you're having a staycation, why not check out a park in a neighborhood you haven't been to? Hoboken has 35 parks, totaling 53 acres of open space. You can click a new site to look at the playgrounds, dog runs, water spray areas, and more. Check the website here:
Click here: All about Hoboken's parks

Take A Nature Walk In Liberty State Park

Liberty State Park in Jersey City offers several activities each month: nature walks, history and architecture lectures, and scavenger hunts. They also offer lectures on the now defunct "Blue Comet" train from Jersey City to Atlantic City, which was featured on a "Sopranos" episode.
Find out about 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 Liberty State Park's Newly Reopened Nature Center

The state-run nature center in Jersey City has been closed since Superstorm Sandy, and that's an awful long time. But Liberty State Park's nature center has finally reopened this week. Find out more here.

'Main Street Pops': Monthly Outdoor Markets

The monthly Main Street Pops artisan markets run one Sunday each month under the 14th Street Viaduct from Hoboken to Jersey City. The markets often have entertainment for families, and kids can enjoy nearby shops on 14th Street as well. Find out about Main Street Pops events here or here.

Take NJ Transit To Summer Attractions

NJ Transit provides train service to Six Flags Great Adventure, American Dream, Liberty Science Center, and more. Check out njtransit.com/summer for more information.

Liberty Science Center Updates

Got a dinosaur-obsessed child? Among Liberty Science Center's exhibits for all ages, the T. Rex exhibit opened in May. 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 And Get Ice Cream On Pier A Park

A new business opened this summer 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

Storytime In The Park

Little City Books has announced an outdoor storytime in the park. "Beloved Little City Books storytime reader Laura is back this summer with free outdoor gatherings," they noted. "Classic and new picture books, songs and poems."

Find out more about Little City Books (which has a great room full of children's books!) here.

Hoboken Special Needs Parent Group's Parents Nights Out

Hoboken's Special Needs Parents Group has been having monthly dinners out. Find out more on Facebook here.

Previous Updates: The Hive, Village Tree House, And More

• Need a break? Get coffee in one of these local coffee houses that has a playroom attached for kids. The playrooms can be rented at an hourly rate. Find out more about The Hive and Village Tree House here: Hoboken Family Activities
• See a previous roundup here.

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