The time is here for the most magical month of all...DECEMBER! As usual, there are a ton of fun activities for the entire family. So get your calendar ready and start filling it up!
Friday, November 29
Receive 2 pizzas (Margarita or Marinara), a carafe of wine, or a pitcher of beer, and a Fraser fir to take home for $50
Sunday, December 1
Hoboken Library (Large Programming Room)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas followed by a viewing of the cartoon movie. After the viewing, good deed calendars will be handed out to the children for a countdown to Christmas.
(all ages welcome)
Hoboken Library (Large Programming Room)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free concert to start the holiday season.
Monday, December 2
Newport's 18th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Celebration
Newport Town Square
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Following the tree lighting there will be photos with Santa, caroling, rides on the famous Santa Express train, crafts, hot cocoa, and sweets and treats.
Tuesday, December 3
Hoboken Christmas Tree Lighting
City Hall (94 Washington Street)
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The event will feature special musical performances as well as a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Hoboken Library (Large Programming Room)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(ages 4+)
Thursday, December 5 - Sunday, December 29
A Merry Little Christmas Carol
Mile Square Theatre (1400 Clinton Street, Hoboken) A Merry Little Christmas Carol is a Dickens of a tale, told many times and many ways- but never before like this! Mile Square’s new production features five actors celebrating the magic of stagecraft as well as the joy of the holiday season. Audiences will delight in quick change artistry, puppetry, traditional music, and the warmth, laughter, and tears of this beloved holiday classic. Recommended for ages 8 and up
Saturday, December 7
Family FUNday: Winter Wonderland
Hoboken Library
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join a modern-day Alice in Wonderland as she searches for the real meaning of the winter holiday season. In a dream, Alice travels to Wonderland. Follow Alice as she discovers that strange unusual characters enrich her life, and that embracing differences is truly in the holiday spirit.
(all ages welcome)
Sugarsuckle Studio (600-604 Newark Street, Hoboken)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A fun and edible arts and crafts workshop where you will create a magical set of hanging tree ornaments. Each participant will receive a set of freshly baked gingerbread cookies to decorate. The decorated cookies will be packed in a box and taken home to display on your tree or to share with friends and family.
$35 (Plus, get 10% off with your LH Hook-Up Card!)
Saturday, December 7 - Sunday, December 8
City Hall (94 Washington Street)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Three floors of City Hall will be open to the public, featuring unique handcrafted gift items by local artisans. Treats and refreshments provided by Baking Mama, and Mrs. Claus will offer face painting for children.
Sunday, December 8
Hudson's House of Play (40 Riverwalk Place, 3A, West New York)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kolo Klub (1422 Grand Street)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (there will be a break between 12:30 PM -1:00 PM)
Have your picture taken with Santa to benefit children in foster care.
Tuesday, December 10
17th Annual Auction for The Hoboken Shelter
Birch (92 River Street, Hoboken)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Silent Auction and Tricky Tray Fundraiser, light appetizers and drink specials.
$40 per person
Thursday, December 12
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
The Little Play Co. (1400 Hudson Street, Hoboken)
Doors open 3:30 PM for open play and the decorating party starts promptly at 4:15 PM. Space is limited. Socks required.
$65
Saturday, December 14
Liberty Prime Steakhouse
First seating: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Second seating: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Includes photos with Santa, family entertainment and a buffet.
$38 per adult; $15 per child (2 yrs and younger are free)
Merseles Theater (339 Newark Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City)
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
After Party: 9:00 PM
$25 per ticket
Joey No Nuts Holiday Toy Drive and Party
Joey No Nuts, 7th and Willow, Hoboken
Toy drive is ongoing (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) until December 14; collecting toys for Angela CARES
December 14
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Event filled with treats, photo opportunities, and surprises!
5:00 PM - Kids Show
Nothing says the holidays like cowboy aprons, fake mustaches, and a tap-dancer on a stick horse! Celebrate the season with the perpetually touring Ukuladies, bringing their Canadian-wintry-wonder to Jersey City.
Tickets $5-10
Sunday, December 15
Sugarsuckle (600-604 Newark Street, Hoboken)
Session 1: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
There will be pre-assembled and sturdy gingerbread houses ready for decorating. You will add icicles with royal icing and adorn the house with holiday candy and sprinkles.
(Ages 3+)
$55 (Get 10% off with your LH Hook-Up Card)
Hoboken Elks Club (10th and Washington)
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Local bands and musicians will perform holiday classics.
Admission is $10 and proceeds go to support the Movies Under the Stars outdoor summer series.
Porta (135 Newark Avenue, Jersey City)
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
20 local vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, and more.
Thursday, December 19
Hoboken Library
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Festivus is an evening for people of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate the past year while looking forward to the next. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, engage in a friendly "Feats of Strength" competition, and create a community "Airing of Grievances" display.
Kidville (Shipyard Lane and 12th Street, Hoboken)
3:45 PM - 5:10 PM
From 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Create a winter craft, followed by a snowball fight and open gym until 4:35, Photo ops with Santa, and pizza and refreshments will be from 4:35 - 5:10 PM.
$20 - Non-Member Child, $15 - Member-Child, $5 - Adult Chaperone
Saturday, December 21
Sugarsuckle (600-604 Newark Street, Hoboken)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2 hr drop off baking class for ages 4+. Children will learn how to use a stand mixer to make thumbprint cookie dough from scratch.
$50 (10% off with your LH Hook-Up Card)
Sugarsuckle (600-604 Newark Street, Hoboken)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A 2 hr cookie decorating session just for teens! They will learn how to use royal icing to decorate a set of holiday sweater cookies.
Ages 12-18
$50 (10% off with your LH Hook-Up Card)
Sunday, December 22
Baby Bandstand's 3rd Annual Sing-Along Class
Little Bee Learning Studio (4th and Garden Street, Hoboken)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Ages 0-5 years old. Adult participation required.
$25
Hot Chocolate and Cupcakes with Santa
Thomas' Ice Cream Cafe (214 Jefferson Street, Hoboken)
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Take photos with Santa!
Please RSVP - 201-217-4328
Cupcakes and hot chocolate - $5
Tuesday, December 31
Pilsner Haus Kid's NYE Day Party
1422 Grand Street (entrance on 15th Street bet. Grand and Adams)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
There will be a kid's DJ, face painting, raffles prizes, a NYE countdown and ball drop.
$20 per adult; $10 per child (advance tickets only)
Did I leave out your event? Let me know by emailing me at Lindsay@LittleHobokenBlog.com
