Archive of ‘Jersey City Families’ category

26
Sep
2013

Gridiron Glory Exhibit Opens Saturday!

categories: Events, Jersey City Families, Liberty State Park, Neighborhood, Parks & Recreation, This Weekend in Jersey City

An empty high school football field

Calling all football fanatics who are totally psyched that 2014’s Superbowl will be held at MetLife Stadium:

Liberty Science Center premieres its Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit this Saturday, September 28th. 

The exhibit tells a story of American sports, history and culture through various media. Relics, documents, photos, “rare artifacts,” interactive stations and a special section dedicated to our “Hometown Heroes”—the GIAnts and the Jets.

Highlights (taken from LSC‘s site) include:

  • The Tiffany’s-crafted Vince Lombardi Trophy
  • 1917 game ball used by Jim Thorpe
  • Items from the famed Immaculate Reception game
  • Jerseys worn by Mean Joe Green, Johnny Unitas, and many others

Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without players. A full roster of former NY Giants and NY Jets will be stopping by to participate in science demonstrations and sports challenges with visitors. Plus, they’ll do a meet and greet afterward.

Full deets here.

 JCG

24
Sep
2013

Tomorrow! Red Bulls Teach Kids’ Soccer Clinic

categories: Events, Gym & Fitness, Jersey City Families, Just Kids, Neighborhood, Newport, Outdoor Fun!, Parks & Recreation

redbulls

The New York Red Bulls are teaching a soccer clinic for children ages 7 and up tomorrow, Wednesday September 25th at Newport Green (700 Washington Blvd.) in Jersey City from 5:30-7pm.

Take advantage of the opportunity for your kids to improve their soccer skills while training with the players of the New York Red Bulls (my personal favorite “American football” team)—for free!

There will be a meet-and-greet following the session to give everyone the chance to talk to the stars, take photos, get autographs and win great raffle prizes.

Get your game on,
JCG

 

22
Sep
2013

Half-Marathon Today!

categories: Events, Gym & Fitness, Jersey City Families, Outdoor Fun!

race

Jersey City hosts its 20th annual half-marathon today, and this year, the race boasts over 3000 runners.

Go cheer on your fellow citizens (starting at 8:30am) from Newport’s waterfront to Liberty State Park as they raise money for Jersey City Medical Center.

More info here.

 

Happy Sunday,
JCG

20
Sep
2013

9/21/13 Hudson County: Fun in Washington Park

categories: Events, Jersey City Families, Live Music, Outdoor Fun!, Parks & Recreation, This Weekend in Jersey City
washington park

The Washington Park Association of Hudson County is hosting an all day festival this Saturday, September 21st from 10am-6:30pm.

In their words, there will be:

?Four live bands

?The NJ Symphony, Hudson Shakespeare Group, West Hudson Opera, Golden Door Film Festival, Donovan Ensemble all providing different forms of entertainment

?Art workshops like: Swap-A-Rama-Rama, new start-up JC Heights Fab Lab doing 3D printing, Distillery Gallery hosts a hack the mask workshop

?CUDA break dancing competition

?Lots of face painting

?Interactive story telling for the kids

?Free educational outreach program

?Over 90 visual artist representing all mediums

?Food trucks and other vendors

Get your fitness on beforehand: O’Connell’s Cystic Fibrosis 5K Run is happening in Union City, or go to Washington Park early for Yoga in the Heights, Zumba-style dancing or extreme boot camp (10am).

More details here.

My only question is: Am I too old to get my face painted?
JCG

 

14
Sep
2013

6th Borough Market: 9/15/13

categories: Events, Hamilton Park, Harsimus Cove, Historic Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City Families, Neighborhood, Outdoor Fun!, Parks & Recreation, Specialty Markets, This Weekend in Jersey City

6th borough

This Sunday marks the opening of the 6th Borough Market, an outdoor family-friendly market located at 1 McWilliams Place (Hamilton Park) featuring quality homemade and vintage goods, gift items, jewelry, stuff for kids, beauty and bath treats, and then of course kids’ activities and food. Event is from 11am-4pm.

Lots of different vendors are participating. Whet your purchasing palette: Check out the event’s FB page here to see preview pics of all of the neat things you can buy for you and your family.

Personally, I’m going to try to find a bike to buy from We Build Bikes, because as I said before, I think it’s high time I join the cyclists of this great city.

If you can’t make it this weekend, the market will be held one Sunday each month for the rest of the year. Stay tuned for reminders of the future dates.

 

JCG

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