FOOD, DRINKS, EVENTS, FUN FOR ALL AGES
Holiday on the Hudson is a month-long winter celebration presented by Visit Hoboken. Check out the complete calendar of events below and tune in for special updates on all the pop-ups, concerts, specials, and festivities, culminating with a special holiday market overlooking the Hudson River at the historic Lackawanna Train Station.
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Sunday
Dec 19
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MainStreetPops When:
11:00am to 4:00pm Details:
This is it: the Grand Finale! Join us Sunday, December 19th, at the Lackawanna Train Station to ring in the holiday season with food, drinks, entertainment, live music, handmade goods from local artisans, and family fun for all ages! Pop in for a quick visit or hang out all day — festivities will be going on from 11 am – 4 pm right on the Hoboken Waterfront. Visit mainstreetpops.com for full event details & information. Where:
Lackawanna Train Station, 1 Hudson Pl
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Sunday
Dec 5, 12
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MainStreetPops When:
From 11:00am to 4:00pm Details:
Bundle up and shop local at Main Street Pops’ open-air holiday gift market! Join us the first two Sundays in December to shop a host of handmade goods crafted by Hoboken’s very own local artists and creators, hosted under the 14th St Viaduct. Visit mainstreetpops.com for full event details & information. Where:
Under the 14th Street Viaduct |
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Daily
Through Dec 31
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MainStreetPops art exhibit “No Boundaries” by artist Laurie Lamont Murray When:
From 3:00pm to 10:00pm Details:
If you haven’t caught this incredible show yet, there’s still time! Described as “abstract paintings with geometric layouts amidst a collage of different colors and details, allowing each viewer to interpret what images emerge for them,” these stunning works will be on display at Pilsener Haus & Biergarten through the end of the month. Where:
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten, 1422 Grand Street |
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Thursdays
December 2, 9, 16, 23
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Weekly Mix and Sip on Thursdays When:
From 6:00pm to 8:00pm Details:
Every Thursday in December, head down to the W Hoboken for a glass of wine, acoustic music performed by local artists, and a selection of original hand-cut prints from Ricardo Roig, a local artist who uses his own technique of printing to create vibrant, dynamic scenes of life in Hoboken and beyond. Where:
W Hoboken Hotel Roig Collection Art Gallery, 225 River St |
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Friday + Saturday
Dec 10 & 11
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Emergence: An Original Song & Spoken Word Performance When:
8:00pm Details:
She’s performed in Broadway musicals, appeared on hit TV shows, released a full-length studio album, and now local Hoboken singer / performer / songwriter Margo Seibert will re-open the Mile Square Theatre with a two-night performance of Emergence, an original solo show featuring music, theater, and spoken word which, “explores our transformation as we emerge from the pandemic and remember that we are undoubtedly better together.” Find tickets & more info at www.milesquaretheatre.org Where:
Mile Square Theater, 1400 Clinton St |
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Fridays + Saturdays
Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24
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Weekly Live Bands at Willie McBride’s When:
11:00pm Details:
For a true Hoboken staple, come check out live performances every week at Willie McBride’s, featuring The Cliffs, Burning Bees, and more — visit www.hoboken.williemcbrides.com for a full calendar & details. Where:
Willie McBride’s, 616 Grand Street |
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Saturday
Dec 18
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Hoboken’s annual When:
9:00am (1-mile fun run), 9:30am (5k race) Details:
Join in the merriment at this annual waterfront 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run! Set the pace or enjoy a leisurely jog along the scenic Hudson; all fitness levels are welcome, and every 5k registration includes a full Santa suit to wear on race day! Be sure to register before December 12 to lock in the best price — Visit bikesignup.com for full details and registration. Where:
Pier A Park |
There is much to see in Hoboken, and it’s so easy to explore! Take in all the sights, explore historic streets, pop into local shops and restaurants, and be sure to pause for panoramic waterfront views across the chilly Hudson to Manhattan
TRAINS:
The Hoboken PATH train is easily accessible, with convenient stops from both Manhattan and New Jersey.
BUS:
There are a wide range of transit services available in Hoboken. Please find detailed information on routes and travel options here: www.hobokennj.gov
FERRY:
There are a number of NY Waterway ferry routes to & from Hoboken 14th street. See schedules and purchase tickets here: www.nywaterway.com
FREE PARKING:
To support local businesses this holiday season, the City is offering free parking in municipal garages B (28 2nd St.), D (215 Hudson St.), and Midtown (371 4th St.) for up to four hours per day on weekends through December 26th. To redeem the free parking, drivers will need to show the garage attendant a receipt showing a purchase of at least $20 at Hoboken shopping or dining establishments.
Additionally, the City is offering 50% off metered street parking in business districts using promo code “PARKHOB” in the ParkMobile app.
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