This weekend, Jersey City has some great Earth Day events. Plus, there’s the Jersey City Night Market, the VVNA Book Swap, and more.
Friday
Chilltown Street Club – Weekly Cooldown: 45min Yoga | Fri., Apr. 19 | 8:15-9:15 a.m. | Betty’s Ceramics Club, 224 9th St, Jersey City | Free | Join us for a 45min yoga session from Betty’s Ceramics Club! The weekly cooldown is structured to get you ready for the weekend. For more info, go here.
JCPS Raspberry Pi Showcase | Fri., Apr. 19 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | William L. Dickinson New Gymnasium, 2 Palisade Ave., Jersey City | The Jersey City Public Schools will host its third annual Raspberry Pi Showcase on April 19, 2024 at William L. Dickinson New Gymnasium from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. For more info, go here.
‘Of Many Minds’ Waterfront Sculpture Exhibit Artist Walk & Opening Ceremony | Fri., Apr. 19 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Under the arch of 10 Exchange Pl., Jersey City | For more info, go here.
Hudson SPEAKS Candlelight Vigil | Fri., Apr. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Miller Branch Library, 489 Bergen Ave., Jersey City | Free | Hudson SPEAKS Against Sexual Violence is the designated sexual violence resource center of Hudson County. For more info, go here.
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City | Fri., Apr. 19; Sat., Apr. 20 | Dorrian’s Red Hand, 555 Washington Blvd., Jersey City | $25.00 – $75.00 | The Laugh Tour Comedy Club Presents Live Comedy Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday For more info, go here.
Saturday
Van Vorst Park Farmers Market | Sat., Apr. 20 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Van Vorst Park Gazebo, 281 Montgomery St., Jersey City | Free | Local fresh meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, coffee, dog snacks, prepared foods. For more info, go here.
VVNA Book Swap | Sat., Apr. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Van Vorst Park, Barrow Between Montgomery & York, Jersey City | Free | Come join us at Van Vorst Park for our annual Spring Book Swap event! Bring your gently used books to exchange with fellow book lovers in the community. For more info, go here.
Hudson County Improvement Authority’s Earth Day Event | Sat., Apr. 20 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lincoln Park, West Side Avenue Entrance, Jersey City | Protecting Wildlife Through Eco-Friendly Living – Join us for our Earth Day festivities and enjoy a great day outdoors in Hudson County! For more info, go here.
Earth Day Clean Up! Jackson Hill Main Street SID Collaborated Clean Up | Sat., Apr. 20 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Jackson Hill Main Street SID Office, 318 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Jersey City | Join us for a day of Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship at our Earth Day Clean-Up Event! For more info, go here.
Maker Space Activity for Families: Flavin in Motion | Sat., Apr. 20 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave., Jersey City | $0.00 – $7.00 | Join us on Saturday, April 20 for a Maker Space activity for families: Flavin in Motion, a collective art project in connection with the permanent art presentation of Dan Flavin. For more info, go here.
April Nature Programs at Liberty State Park: Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup | Sat., Apr. 20 | 12-2 p.m. | meet at the Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City | Come on our to Liberty State Park and help lend a hand cleaning up the shores of the Richard J. Sullivan Natural Area by removing trash that has come in with the tides. For more info, go here.
Art Exhibition “Coexistence” | Exposición de Arte “Coexistencia” | Sat., Apr. 20 | 12-3 p.m. | Priscilla Gardner Main Library – Biblioteca Criolla, 472 Jersey Ave., Jersey City | Free | You’re invited to join us at an enriching art exhibition showcasing the creative works of the talented students from Ramiro Painting Workshop. ¡Estás invitado a unirte a nosotros en una enriquecedora exposición de arte que mostrará las obras de los talentosos estudiantes del Ramiro Painting Workshop. For more info, go here.
Celebrate Earth Day at Newport Centre! | Sat., Apr. 20 | 12-2 p.m. | Newport Centre, 30 Mall Dr. W, Jersey City | Attendees will have the opportunity to watch an interactive 1 hour show provided by NJ Snake Man who will educate attendees on the gifts of mother nature including snakes, lizards, turtles and more. For more info, go here.
Jersey City Night Market- JSQ | Sat., Apr. 20 | 2-8 p.m. | Magnolia Landing, 136 Magnolia Ave., Jersey City | Free | Jersey City’s Night Market is at Magnolia Landing in JSQ Jersey City Night Market Is Back! Join us as we celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown. For more info, go here.
NJCU Galleries “Modulations” BFA Exhibition | Sat., Apr. 20 | 3-7 p.m. | New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City | Free | NJCU Galleries presents “Modulations” — an eclectic showcase of works from 23 BFA graduates from April 20 to May 10, 2024 Jersey City, N.J. For more info, go here.
Community Awareness Series: Celebrates Jazz Appreciation and National Poetry Month. | Sat., Apr. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Miller Branch Library, 489 Bergen Ave., Jersey City | Join Community Awareness Series as we celebrate both Jazz Appreciation and National Poetry Month. Live Poetry and Jazz with a World Beat! For more info, go here.
Sunday
Ogden’s End Community Garden Meet & Greet | Sun., Apr. 21 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Ogden’s End Community Garden, 102 Ogden Ave., Jersey City | For more info, go here.
April Nature Programs at Liberty State Park: Hike to Caven Point | Sun., Apr. 21 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | meet in Lot #1, 300 Morris Pesin Dr., Jersey City | Join us on a leisurely hike to Caven Point Beach and explore the urban and natural shoreline of Upper NY Bay with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Skyline. For more info, go here.
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