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Hoboken, NJ
210Events this week
34Free things to do
83New spots
80New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Hoboken

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 210 events, day by day →

Business Connects Friday Breakfast Networking Meetup

Friday 8:15am · The Wilentz Building

MISSION:60s

Friday 10am · TWA Hotel at JFK Terminal 5

LGBTQ+ & Aging

Friday 10am · West Hall, Middlesex College · Free

New York - Coffee With New Friends

Friday 10:30am · New York

Biodynamic Produce Stand

Friday 12pm · Monsey

New in Hoboken

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

East LA

Nightlife

Margarita mood, anyone? East LA is that colorful, lively Hoboken spot where frozen margaritas actually taste like vacation and the Mexican comfort food hits right, think tacos, loaded nachos, and guac that disappears fast.

ilovemargaritas.org ↗

Hoboken Hat Bar

Shopping

Make your own hat: Hoboken Hat Bar brings a luxury mobile hat-making experience to your party, wedding, or team hang, letting guests design a custom piece and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

hobokenhatbar.com ↗

The Brass Rail

Restaurants

Two vibes, one spot: The Brass Rail pulls off the two-scene setup we actually need on a weeknight: a lively street-level bar when you want buzz and banter, then an upstairs dining room serving New American plates when it’s time to sit, catch up, and pretend you planned it this well.

thebrassrailnj.com ↗

Hoboken’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Hoboken’s best →

Most read in Hoboken

The five stories Hoboken readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. New Italian Spot Vicoletto Opens in Jersey City

    New Italian restaurant, Vicoletto, has officially opened in Downtown Jersey City, following a four-year hiatus in the space vacated by Delenio's.

    Full story at jerseydigs.com ↗

  2. Wonder expands robot food delivery to Hoboken, Philly

    Upscale food hall chain Wonder has expanded its robot food delivery service to Hoboken, Philadelphia and Arlington County, Va.

    Full story at njbiz.com ↗

  3. Halloween Events Happening in Hoboken + Jersey City for 2026

    Halloween events are being held throughout Hoboken and Jersey City for 2026.

    Full story at hobokengirl.com ↗

  4. Hoboken Pizza Fest Returns on 11/14

    The Hoboken Pizza Fest will return on November 14th, 2026, for its 10th annual celebration of local pizzerias across the city.

    Full story at hobokengirl.com ↗

  5. Dodge Poetry Festival Opens Thursday in Downtown Newark With Patti Smith Concert and Free Family Day - Community News

    The Dodge Poetry Festival in downtown Newark, New Jersey, begins with a concert by Patti Smith and a Def Poetry Reunion.

    Full story at communitynews.org ↗

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