# Things to do with kids in Jersey City, NJ

> 9 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Jersey City, NJ (Hudson County, NJ), in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area. Listings whose address is in this town. 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…
- [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.
- [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.
- [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…
- [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.
- [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…

## Recently ended

- [Bonetti Fall Festival](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/bonetti-fall-festival--listing-1e100a485843165a7417964e) — ended Wed, Oct 21

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Hudson County, NJ](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/counties/hudson-county-nj) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/counties/hudson-county-nj.md)
- Other towns in Hudson County, NJ: [Hoboken, NJ](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/hoboken-nj) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/hoboken-nj.md)
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- [This weekend in New York](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/this-weekend.md)

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