Before you celebrate Mother’s Day in Jersey City, pig out at Midnight Market, swing by See Spot Rescued’s adoption event, and check out the opening of The Little Gym at 380 Newark Avenue. Here’s our list of the best Jersey City weekend events.
What: Midnight Market
When: Friday, May 10 from 6:30pm to 11:59am
Where: Harborside Atrium (210 Hudson Street)
Midnight Market is back for another evening of local eats and drinks. The theme this month is everything 90s related. Food-wise, you’ll enjoy Argentinean meats from Master Asador, phyllo dough pastries from Balkan Bites, ube desserts from Gwenie’s Pastries, and more. Tickets are $5/pp at the door if you get there from 6:30pm to 7:30pm or $10/pp general admission.
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What: Spring Fling Pet Adoptions with See Spot Rescued
When: Saturday, May 11 from 11am to 1pm
Where: 242 Tenth Street (Sawyer Smith Residential)
Still haven’t found the right Mother’s Day gift? Give mom (or yourself) a furry best friend at this SSR adoption event. Various pups will be available for adoption and JerseyCats will be there as well with adoptable kitties.
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What: The Little Gym Grand Opening
When: Saturday, May 11 from 1pm to 4pm
Where: 380 Newark Avenue
The Little Gym is a brand new children’s gym/gymnastics program located at the base of 380 Nwk Condos. The gym is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday and families will have the opportunity to tour the facilities as well as enjoy fun/educational gym activities, games, face painting, and win giveaways/raffles.
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What: A Night of Nourishment at The Cliff
When: Saturday, May 11 from 5pm to 7:30pm
Where: 38 Congress Street
Pamper yourself with food and facials at The Cliff’s “Night of Nourishment.” The evening starts with Ayurvedic tea accompanied by light dishes from The Cliff. It’s followed by a facial, meditation, and dessert. Admission is $50/pp.
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Now Open
What: Van Hook Cheese Outpost
When: 11am to 3pm (Tuesday to Friday) + 11am to 4pm (Saturday to Sunday)
Where: 232.5 Pavonia Avenue
Van Hook Cheese Outpost is open at Hamilton Park. The small sandwich counter offers grilled cheese sandwiches and select cheeses from Van Hook Cheese’s Jersey Avenue shop.
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What: Corto Patio
When: Saturday
Where: 507 Palisade Avenue
Corto’s backyard is now open for dinner. The patio will make its official debut this Saturday.
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