6th Borough Market kicks off another season at its new home located just steps away from the Exchange Place PATH station. Plus, get a killer workout at 8 Springs Studio’s soft opening, run a 5K race to benefit pets at Liberty State Park, and celebrate independent bookstore day at WORD.
What: Hamilton Pork Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
When: Friday, April 29 at 4pm
Where: Hamilton Pork at 247 10th Street
BBQ newcomer Hamilton Pork is celebrating its official grand opening this Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that starts at 4pm.
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What: WORD Bookstore Day
When: Saturday, April 30 from 8am – 9pm
Where: WORD Bookstore at 123 Newark Avenue
This Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day and WORD is celebrating with in-store sales and events throughout the day.
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What: 8 Springs Studio Soft Opening
When: Saturday, April 30 from 10am – 3pm & Sunday, May 1 from 9am – 1pm
Where: 300 Coles Street
This weekend marks the soft opening of 8 Springs Studio, downtown’s latest boutique gym specializing in megaformer workouts. The studio will offer free demos of the megaformer machines, refreshments, and more.
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What: Modern Sage Health Fair
When: Saturday, April 30 from 12pm – 4pm
Where: Modern Sage at 351 Second Street (btwn Coles & Monmouth)
Modern Sage presents an afternoon of free health events starting at 12pm on Saturday. The afternoon includes a meditation session, 40-minute street yoga session, ayurveda session, massage, and more.
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What: Joshua Louis Animal Cancer 5K Run
When: Sunday, May 1 at 10am (on-site registration begins at 8.30am)
Where: Liberty State Park
The Joshua Louis Animal Cancer Foundation (JLACF) is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to families in need to treat their pets with cancer. This Sunday is the organization’s 5K run/walk (pets are welcome) followed by an ice cream party. Special guests include 106.7 Lite FM’s Christine Nagy. Registration is $50 on-site.
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What: 6th Borough Market
When: Sunday, May 1 from 11am – 5pm Due to the rainy forecast, the debut date has been pushed to Sunday, May 15
Where: Hudson Street & Columbus Drive (outside Exchange Place)
The 6th Borough Market is back debuting at its new location near Exchange Place (on Hudson Street and Columbus Drive). The outdoor market features local food, crafts, and arts all rolled into one festive block party. It will run the first and third Sunday of every month through October 16. Participants include The Guac Spot, Squeezed NJ, Bang Cookies, Liberty Humane Society (select dates only), Baonanas, and more.
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(Image: 6th Borough Market)
