# Things to do with kids in Hudson County, NJ

> 16 upcoming family events and 1 places and ongoing programs in Hudson County, NJ, in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [BASF's Kids' Lab: Playful Polymers at Liberty Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/basf-s-kids-lab-playful-polymers-at-liberty-science-center--listing-b67e1a1e44167409a9c5d6a7) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Liberty Science Center, Jersey City · Ages 6–12 · With admission · checked Oct 14. Hands-on chemistry for families: explore how polymers behave using common household ingredients and take home a slimy creation. BASF's Kids' Lab is for children 6-12 accompanied…
- [Spooky Fest at Liberty Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/spooky-fest-at-liberty-science-center--listing-303048a1c239504b0928251e) — Oct 15 – Nov 1 · Liberty Science Center, Jersey City · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 14. Liberty Science Center's Halloween season, Oct. 3 - Nov. 1, 2026: Monster Mash Dance Party, live shows, creepy animal encounters, Boo! A Halloween Laser Show in the planetarium…
- [HPL's Not So Scary Halloween Party](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/hpl-s-not-so-scary-halloween-party--listing-ddec0ef09e54e280ebe8b80c) — Tue, Oct 27 · 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Hoboken Public Library — Main Library · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. An afternoon Halloween party without the scares at Hoboken's Main Library (Third Floor): Halloween Picture Book Bingo with prizes, a Spooky Bracelet Making station and a Pumpkin…
- [Movie Night: Coco — Miller Branch](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/movie-night-coco-miller-branch--listing-c099df25273b45f1dd518fdc) — Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM · Miller Branch Library (Jersey City Free Public Library) · Free · checked Oct 14. A family screening of the animated film Coco, in which Miguel journeys into the Land of the Dead — a Día de los Muertos-season movie night with light refreshments.
- [Kids Glow Move & Groove](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/kids-glow-move-and-groove--listing-09b4163f6378b66365c74e70) — Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Priscilla Gardner Main Library (Jersey City Free Public Library) · Free · checked Oct 14. Ms. Groovy and friends lead a glow-in-the-dark dance adventure to favorite tunes for young children. Registration required.
- [Teen Halloween Party — Hoboken Main Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/teen-halloween-party-hoboken-main-library--listing-5c1b28ecd0a7fb4205ce2ab5) — Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Hoboken Public Library — Main Library · Free · checked Oct 14. A Halloween party in the Main Library's Teen Room thanking the Teen Advisory Board after a week of running Halloween programs: crafts, snacks and games for teens and tweens.
- [Candy Land Halloween Party — Grand Street Branch](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/candy-land-halloween-party-grand-street-branch--listing-9ad066366a6425edae472d6d) — Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Hoboken Public Library — Grand Street Branch (second floor) · Free · checked Oct 14. The Grand Street Branch transforms into Candy Land for Halloween. Come in costume to play games and craft.
- [Halloween Drop-In Crafts and Trick-or-Treat — Miller Branch](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/halloween-drop-in-crafts-and-trick-or-treat-miller-branch--listing-5adceb2840d23ab65f44fc70) — Sat, Oct 31 · Miller Branch Library (Jersey City Free Public Library) · Ages 0–12 · Free · checked Oct 14. A Halloween drop-in craft at the Miller Branch; come in costume for a special surprise. Ideal for ages 0–12.
- [Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark — Halloween Read-Aloud](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-dark-halloween-read-aloud--listing-b347f2f717fcc1704576bb6e) — Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Hoboken Public Library — Main Library · Ages 7+ · Free · checked Oct 14. Mr. Kieran and Teen Advisory Board volunteers read longer spooky folklore stories from Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark trilogy. No music, movement or nursery…
- [BASF's Kids' Lab: Keep it Cool at Liberty Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/basf-s-kids-lab-keep-it-cool-at-liberty-science-center--listing-876a92b6464ef7802cfc8c6a) — Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Liberty Science Center, Jersey City · Ages 6–12 · With admission · checked Oct 14. Hands-on chemistry for families: explore how materials such as cotton and foil keep drinks icy cold or piping hot as insulators. BASF's Kids' Lab is for children 6-12 accompanied…
- [Family FUNday: Kids Cook with Chef Rene Hewitt](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/family-funday-kids-cook-with-chef-rene-hewitt--listing-e7e21acb7bf5d7c655e6d8db) — Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM · Hoboken Public Library — Main Library · Free · checked Oct 14. A hands-on kids' cooking class led by children's book author and chef Rene Hewitt, who guides children through simple, kid-friendly recipes and teaches healthy ingredients, basic…
- [Local Authors, Limitless Stories](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/local-authors-limitless-stories--listing-357d034ba3876bbb127b0725) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Priscilla Gardner Main Library (Jersey City Free Public Library) · Free · checked Oct 14. A local and self-published authors fair at the Priscilla Gardner Main Library: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM children's and YA authors at meet-the-author tables, 11:00 AM story time…
- [Read to a Dog — Miller Branch](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/read-to-a-dog-miller-branch--listing-51cfc15b185634e041befc55) — Fri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Miller Branch Library (Jersey City Free Public Library) · Free · checked Oct 14. Children read to Hank and Roczi, therapy dogs from The Good Dog Foundation, in an early literacy program that promotes learning and bonding with animals. Registration required.
- [Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/hoboken-s-annual-turkey-trot-5k-and-fun-run--listing-93aa7a27bceb88912d2d8ba5) — Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM · Pier A Park, Hoboken · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 21. Hoboken's annual Turkey Trot is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving at Pier A Park on the Hudson River waterfront, with the Hudson River close by. The morning opens with a Fun…
- [Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/hoboken-s-jingle-bell-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run--listing-9b73be4e1ea85c7e7845bb83) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM · Pier A Park (across from Crunch Gym), Hoboken · All ages · From $20 · checked Oct 21. Hoboken's Jingle Bell race fills Pier A Park and the Sinatra Drive waterfront with runners in Santa suits on Saturday, December 12; the organizer provides a full Santa suit to…
- [BASF's Kids' Lab: Energy Loves Produce at Liberty Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/basf-s-kids-lab-energy-loves-produce-at-liberty-science-center--listing-9fe99dabfdcc418f5d09728e) — Sat, Dec 26 (+2 more dates) · 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Liberty Science Center, Jersey City · Ages 6–12 · With admission · checked Oct 14. Hands-on chemistry for families: harness the natural energy of fruits and vegetables to light up bulbs. BASF's Kids' Lab is for children 6-12 accompanied by at least one adult…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Math Circle with Stevens Institute of Technology](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/math-circle-with-stevens-institute-of-technology--listing-c9e6d791c76304fdd3090126) — Mondays and Wednesdays 5:45–6:45 pm in the Story Time Room (per the library calendar for… · Hoboken Public Library — Main Library · Free · checked Oct 14. A weekly math circle for 4th and 5th graders organized with Stevens Institute of Technology: mathematical games, puzzles and hands-on activities composed by Stevens math faculty…

## Recently ended

- [Bonetti Fall Festival](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/bonetti-fall-festival--listing-1e100a485843165a7417964e) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [Italian Heritage Month Celebration — Grand Street Branch](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/italian-heritage-month-celebration-grand-street-branch--listing-8032a1c4ad57a6ca18a9e75c) — ended Sat, Oct 17

## Nearby

- Towns in Hudson County, NJ: [Jersey City, NJ](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/jersey-city-nj) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/jersey-city-nj.md), [Hoboken, NJ](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/hoboken-nj) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/hoboken-nj.md)
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