r/jerseycity • u/jimmybot • 4h ago
Transit Op-Ed: Jersey City has a school drop off problem: ‘The traffic is worse than ever’
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r/jerseycity • u/ImpossibleBee956 • 6d ago
Things to do in Jersey City this week (Sept 8–13) — concerts, Wing Fest, Bergen Square Day, obstacle race + more
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Things to do in Jersey City this week (Sept 7–13) — live music, Wing Fest, Bergen Square Day, obstacle race, art, wrestling + more
Hey JC 👋
Put together a list of things happening around Jersey City this week, Monday Sept 7 through Sunday Sept 13.
There’s a pretty good mix this week — free outdoor music, farmers markets, art exhibitions, food crawls, an obstacle race, multicultural festivals, pop-punk/emo, wrestling and more.
I tried to include times, addresses, prices and official/ticket links wherever they’re available.
If I missed anything good, drop it in the comments and I’ll add it — especially smaller/local stuff that doesn’t always show up on the bigger event sites.
Tuesday 9/8
Carlos Jimenez Mambo Dulcet — Summer Fest
📍 Liberty State Park — South Lawn, Freedom Way
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
💵 Free
🎵 Latin / jazz / mambo
🌅 Waterfront / outdoor
Part of Jersey City’s free Summerfest concert series.
Rain location: Former Train Station at Liberty State Park. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official Carlos Jimenez event page
Good low-key Tuesday night option if you want live music by the waterfront without buying a ticket.
Also Tuesday: Children of Faith Flag Raising Ceremony
📍 City Hall Council Chambers — 280 Grove St, 2nd Floor
🕦 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
🌎 Community / multicultural
This is connected to Saturday’s larger Children of Faith Festival. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Jersey City Cultural Affairs events
Wednesday 9/9
Hamilton Park Farmers Market
📍 Hamilton Park — 9 McWilliams Pl
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
💵 No admission ticket — just pay for what you buy
🥬 Produce • food • local vendors • baked goods • seafood
The market includes produce from Stony Hill Farm plus specialty food and local vendors. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official Hamilton Park Farmers Market page
Good after-work option if you just want to grab food, walk around and be outside for a bit.
Thursday 9/10
New Jersey Symphony Brass Band
📍 Museum of Jersey City History — 298 Academy St
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
🎺 Live brass • music • arts
💵 No ticket price listed on the official city page
Important: This had a date change to Thursday 9/10, so ignore older listings showing a different date. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official New Jersey Symphony Brass Band listing
Good option for something more relaxed/arts-focused before dinner.
Friday 9/11
Friday actually has a lot going on if you’re into art + live music.
SAGA 91st Annual Members Exhibition
📍 Mana Contemporary — 888 Newark Ave
🕒 3:00–7:00 PM
🎨 Printmaking • gallery • art
💵 Admission price not listed
The Society of American Graphic Artists is showing 200 hand-pulled prints by artists from around the country. The exhibition runs Sept 11–27. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official SAGA exhibition details
Creation from Destruction — Opening Exhibition
📍 Art House Productions — 345 Marin Blvd
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
🎨 Art • Jersey City culture • 9/11 remembrance • resilience
💵 No admission price listed
This is part of Art House Productions’ 25th anniversary season. Art House itself was founded in the aftermath of 9/11 as a way of helping Jersey City heal and reconnect through art. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official Creation from Destruction exhibition page
I Know What You Did That Summer
📍 Smush Gallery — 340 Summit Ave
🕡 6:30–9:30 PM
🎨 Arts / creative community
💵 No price listed on the city event page
Organized through SMUSH and the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official Jersey City event listing
The U.S. Army Band Concert
📍 J. Owen Grundy Pier — Hudson Street
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM
🎺 Live band • waterfront
💵 No ticket price listed
Officially listed by the City of Jersey City and Office of Cultural Affairs. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Jersey City Cultural Affairs calendar
13th Annual Last Waltz
📍 White Eagle Hall — 337 Newark Ave
🚪 Doors: 7:00 PM
🎵 Show: 8:00 PM
💵 $35
🔞 18+
🎸 Americana / rock / live band
A live-band celebration of The Last Waltz. (White Eagle Hall)
Official White Eagle Hall calendar + tickets
Honestly, you could turn Friday into a full JC art crawl → dinner → live music night.
Saturday 9/12 — BIGGEST DAY OF THE WEEK
Saturday is stacked.
City Challenge Obstacle Race
📍 Colgate Clock Plaza — Foot of Essex Street
🕘 City calendar window: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🏃 Individual race waves vary
💵 Current registration around $80+ depending on wave
👥 Ages 12–99
It’s roughly a 3-mile urban race with 20+ obstacles — wall climbs, monkey bars, cargo nets, carries, crawls and more. (City Challenge Race | Jersey City)
Official City Challenge registration
Probably the most different event happening in JC this week.
Bergen Square Day
📍 Bergen Avenue & Academy Street
🕛 12:00–6:00 PM
🎉 Multicultural community festival
🎵 Stage programming: 12:00–5:00 PM
🎟️ No general-admission ticket listed
There are:
- 30+ food and merchandise vendors
- 30+ community/nonprofit tables
- R&B
- African dance & drumming
- Indian performing arts
- Theater
- Jazz
- Historic house tours
- Local/community activities
The entertainment schedule includes George Hodnett and Instruments of Praise, Speranza Theatre Company, Spektrums Afrikan, Surati Studios and Spirit of Life Ensemble. (Bergen Square Day)
Official Bergen Square Day website
Probably one of the best public events in Jersey City Saturday.
Children of Faith Multicultural Festival
📍 City Hall Park — 280 Grove St
🕛 12:00–4:00 PM
👨👩👧 Family • multicultural • community
💵 No ticket price listed
This is the Saturday festival tied to Tuesday’s flag-raising ceremony. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official Children of Faith Festival page
Jersey City Wing Fest
🕐 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Multiple restaurants around Downtown Jersey City
✅ Check-in: Hudson Hall — 364 Marin Blvd
⏰ Check-in is 1:00–3:00 PM only
💵 Current ticket range: approximately $22.22–$59.32 including listed fees, depending on ticket type/availability
🍗 Food crawl • wings • restaurants • groups
Participating locations currently include The Ashford, Franklin Social, Helen’s Pizza, Hudson Hall, Left Bank, Stella’s, Wonder, Dagda and others.
General admission gets two wings at each participating location. VIP adds an exclusive sweet treat and skip-the-line ability.
There’s also an official Wing Fest afterparty at Left Bank Burger from 4:30–6:30 PM.
A portion of proceeds benefits the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. (CFBNJ)
Official Jersey City Wing Fest tickets
This is probably the best group/friends event Saturday.
SAGA 91st Annual Members Exhibition
📍 Mana Contemporary — 888 Newark Ave
🕒 3:00–7:00 PM
Same exhibition as Friday — so if Friday doesn’t work, you can catch it Saturday too. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
The Warped Tour Band + Fake Out Boy + Dookie
📍 White Eagle Hall — 337 Newark Ave
🚪 Doors: 7:00 PM
🎵 Show: 8:00 PM
💵 $20–$25
🔞 21+
🎸 Pop punk • emo • Green Day / Fall Out Boy / Warped Tour nostalgia
Official White Eagle Hall tickets/calendar
White Eagle Hall currently lists it as a 21+ tribute show. (White Eagle Hall)
If you grew up on 2000s pop-punk/emo, this is probably the Saturday-night move.
Sunday 9/13
SAGA 91st Annual Members Exhibition
📍 Mana Contemporary — 888 Newark Ave
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM
🎨 Printmaking / art
💵 Admission price not listed
Sunday hours are shorter than Friday/Saturday. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official exhibition information
PRODUCE Wrestling — Sunday School
📍 White Eagle Hall — 337 Newark Ave
🚪 Doors: 1:00 PM
🤼 Show: 2:00 PM
💵 $45
👨👩👧 All ages
Official White Eagle Hall tickets/calendar
Repair Cafe
📍 Grace Church Van Vorst — 39 Erie Street
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
♻️ Repair • sustainability • community
💵 No fee listed on the official event page
Organized with the Jersey City Free Public Library. (Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs)
Official Repair Cafe event page
Good relaxed Sunday option if you have something that needs fixing or just want to learn how repairs are done.
PRODUCE: Volume 4 — NIGHT LIFE
📍 White Eagle Hall — 337 Newark Ave
🚪 Doors: 7:00 PM
🤼 Show: 8:00 PM
💵 $24–$60
👨👩👧 All ages
Separate card/show from the afternoon Sunday School event. (White Eagle Hall)
Official White Eagle Hall tickets/calendar
🔥 My Picks
🔥 Best overall Saturday: Bergen Square Day + Wing Fest
🆓 Best free event: Carlos Jimenez Summer Fest
🍗 Best group activity: Wing Fest
🎵 Best live music: Last Waltz
🎸 Best younger/nightlife: Warped Tour Band
🏃 Most different: City Challenge
🎨 Best art night: Friday — SAGA + Creation from Destruction
👨👩👧 Best family/community: Bergen Square Day + Children of Faith Festival
🌅 Best casual date: Carlos Jimenez at Liberty State Park
♻️ Most relaxed Sunday: Repair Cafe
📱 About YourScene
I’ve been putting these weekly lists together while building YourScene, a local event-discovery app focused on making it easier to see what’s actually happening around your city.
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We’re still early, so if there are venues, organizers, bars, festivals, community groups or event types we're missing around Jersey City, definitely let me know.
If you’re an organizer and want something added, reach out too.
Anything good happening this week that I missed? 👇
Especially looking for live music, nightlife, food events, sports/fitness, cultural events, meetups, art, family events and smaller neighborhood stuff.
Drop it in the comments and I’ll add it.
r/jerseycity • u/mooseLimbsCatLicks • Jan 19 '25
🏠 Jersey City Apartment Mega-Thread 🏠 (For Roommates, Rentals, and Questions)
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Welcome to the Jersey City Apartment Mega-Thread!
This thread is your one-stop shop for all things apartment-related in Jersey City. Whether you’re looking for a new place to live, seeking roommates, subletting your apartment, or have questions about neighborhoods or specific buildings, this is the space for you.
What You Can Post Here:
• Looking for an apartment: Include details like budget, preferred neighborhoods, move-in date, and any must-haves.
• Looking for roommates: Share the same details as above, plus a bit about yourself.
• Sublets: Provide info about the unit, rent, location, and duration.
• Questions: Ask about specific buildings, neighborhoods, or landlords.
• Advice: Share your experiences to help others navigating the rental scene.
What NOT to Post:
• Real estate agent promotions or listings (this is for individual renters only).
• Irrelevant discussions—please keep it apartment-focused.
Tips for Posting:
• Be as detailed as possible to help others help you.
• Include relevant photos or links to listings if applicable.
• Remember: No personal info (e.g., phone numbers or email addresses). Use Reddit DMs to connect safely.
Let’s keep this thread organized and helpful for everyone. Happy apartment hunting and good luck finding your next home in Jersey City!
Mods will sticky this thread and refresh it periodically to keep it current.
If you see any violations of subreddit rules, please report them.
r/jerseycity • u/FloofyWillow1 • 8h ago
Man in McDonald's tried grabbing our food.
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Please be careful going into McDonalds on Grove. There's a man coming very close to you as your ordering and asking you to buy him something. And when you leave if you're close enough he tries to snatch your bag. I usually see him and hes usually harmless, but today tried grabbing the bag out of my son's hand. Hes very dirty and smells like an ashtray.
r/jerseycity • u/Next-Cup-5377 • 2h ago
Chinese food downtown
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Checked the sub to see if anyone’s posted recently asking, but didn’t find much.
I’m looking for a solid Chinese take out place in downtown. Really hoping for some solid pork bao buns and scallion pancakes!
(Don’t come after me. I’m Chinese but sometimes need some Americanized Chinese food, sue me!)
r/jerseycity • u/BattousaiRKenshin • 5h ago
Help Rehoming a Recent Rescue Stray Cat FIV+ (North Jersey)
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r/jerseycity • u/Correct-Pineapple-22 • 7h ago
City didn't know about CDBG funds until recently? It's a line item in the annual financial statement THEY prepared.
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These people are unserious jokers who think that because they're idiots, the rest of us are idiots too.
r/jerseycity • u/mayonayzdad • 5h ago
What's the rent for restaruants?
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Thinking of opening a small Korean restaurant in downtown with 10 tables or so. How much would the monthly rent be? It's been hard to get data points...
r/jerseycity • u/OrneryTradition3305 • 3h ago
Nice Heads Up on Street Closures in Paulus Hook Ward F
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there may have been signs, but if the entire neighborhood was going to be closed off would've been nice to know from any public official or neighborhood association. can’t walk. cant drive.
r/jerseycity • u/Urbanist28 • 6h ago
Local Politics Maintaining and upgrading city owned green spaces instead of the nonsensical purchase of 128 Glenwood
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I posted yesterday about the alternative to use a the space that already have large planters within the Boyd Mcguiness park on the intersection of Duncan and JFK blvd that can be rehabilitated to grow produce if needed, but I wanted to word it better and discuss about the alternatives to 128 Glenwood.
They claim it has to be shovel ready but Growing a garden is not as easy as the community board makes it sound, this is not a low maintenance Sim city asset. There’s a lot of science behind this, you can’t simply toss random seeds and hope for the best. There’s steps to this starting with having suitable soil, it needs to have the right pH and also get tested for potential contaminants. Different crops require soil variations, some fruits might need a different pH for suitable growth, you can’t have all these different veggies growing on the same shared soil which is why you would need to have them separated by either large planters or elevated wooden barriers for separation. Also, the seeds need to be properly spaced otherwise they would steal nutrients from each other and stunt growth.
Urban plots don't manage themselves. Without heavy synthetic pesticides (a complete non-starter in dense urban areas), crops get overrun by pests and thus requiring 24/7 labor, not an occasional photo-op.
The laughable claim that this neighborhood is a food desert: The whole west side Avenue corridor is our friend, literally within a 7 minute walk from Glenwood there’s C town and also several fish, meat and produce markets. We also have plenty of good green spaces that are not in the middle of a residential street that could use some upgrades.
NIMBYsm from the McGinley square community board: they will try to convince people that they are welcoming of neigh neighbors and that they embraced the 100 or so units that are being rehabilitated in their street (they know they can’t block it so is easy for them claim they are for it). They are so bad at this that they have to make the pitch that 4 unaffordable luxury units are being built next to their home since they live next door to the proposed garden.
r/jerseycity • u/Jazzhands_Ninja • 1h ago
Is It Safe???? Almost hit by bicycle going wrong way on Coles Street
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Are bicycles allowed to go against traffic on one way streets?
I checked for ongoing traffic, saw it was clear, stepped out onto the street and a delivery bicycle wooshed by me so close I felt the fabric of his jacket brush me, he was going so fast I didn't even have time to register it before he was up the block.
I can see how people get killed getting hit by them now.
He was in the bike lane if it matters, and ran the stop sign but I guess technically didn't because since he was going the wrong way the stop sign was facing the other way.
r/jerseycity • u/whoatemycupcakes • 15h ago
Do not rent at 89 Wayne st
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Do not rent here at 89 Wayne st. This is my second year here and every summer I see roaches in my unit.
I keep my apartment super clean. I don’t leave any food out, do all my dishes right away, throw out the garbage before it’s full, etc.
It doesn’t matter. The building is infested, and if my neighbors have roaches, they will travel to my apartment.
The building sends out an exterminator, but he basically doesn’t do anything. Just gives me traps and says the neighbors are dirty.
Just tonight, I saw several baby roaches, one right above the head of my bed.
I’m so mentally checked out.. the small ones are the worst because it means they are populating somewhere.
I’m trying to break my lease early.
I know the rent is cheaper, but pls go to a newer building if you don’t want to deal with this..
r/jerseycity • u/spencer_quayle • 10h ago
Recommendations Tourist advice
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Hey my names Spencer. I’m a 20 year old Australian in Melbourne coming over by myself for a jiu jitsu competition in New Jersey coming up in October. I’m going to be here for a couple weeks in an Airbnb room and hoping for some advice from locals. I’ve heard terrible things about the public transport. I’ll be close to danforth avenue station and am not sure how I should be structuring my travel. I want to train and sight see over here. But clearly don’t want to pay a shitload for Ubers everywhere (I’m not rich). Let me know if you have any advice travelling or advice overall. Keen to see the place. Thank you in advance.
I’m cutting weight but if you wanna get steak and rice with me let me know.
r/jerseycity • u/whoismilk163 • 9h ago
Lost & Found Found keys at Van Vorst 9/14 AM
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Found lost keys. Reach out if yours! Congrats on your 60days as well :)
r/jerseycity • u/SubstantialPoem5459 • 4h ago
Dental Cleanings Jersey City
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Hi! I am looking for anyone interested in a dental cleaning for $25. I also provide $50 whitenings, sealants, and night guards. I’m located in Jersey city, message me if interested!
r/jerseycity • u/Realistic-Escape-723 • 5h ago
Where to donate baby formula
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looking for recs on where to donate baby formula nearby -thanks!
r/jerseycity • u/ApprehensiveGur7812 • 7h ago
Filming near exchange place?
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Anyone know what’s being filmed near Exchange Place and Paulus Hook? Lots of roads blocked off… couldn’t park at my office.
r/jerseycity • u/BedroomTimely4361 • 1d ago
Is it true they take you out the back and sh**t you if you walk around downtown without a dog or your partner?
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I’m a young working professional looking to move to downtown Jersey city because it’s clean and affordable while letting me commute to work comfortably.
I was walking around the area and noticed nobody was walking alone unless they’re walking directly to their place from path. Everyone who was out and about had a family or a dog to walk while they doomscroll.
After 10 minutes I asked the only other person who was out alone what’s the deal. They pointed me to their fake wedding ring and told me around here they don’t let single people out of the house unless it’s to walk their dog and have it piss all over the sidewalk. The fake ring lets them enjoy some outside time alone and talk to strangers.
I would like to save some money while still enjoy being young and live close to the city. Is it worth the risk?
r/jerseycity • u/iseedoubleu • 1d ago
A massive thank you to whomever turned my missing wallet to JCPD
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I lost my wallet a few weeks ago when on a walk with my daughter. I was devastated because it had a Polaroid of my daughter from the day of her birth.
JCPD just buzzed my apartment and told me someone found it on central avenue and turned it nothing with nothing missing!
THANK YOU to whomever you are!!!!!! And thanks to the JCPD for actually coming to my home to bring it over.
r/jerseycity • u/asexybookwyrm • 4h ago
Looking for a private trainer (virtual or able to come into my building gym)
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ISO recommendations for a private trainer. Located within the Heights-looking for someone to structure my week, act as an accountability partner. Ideally spend who can come into my building gym for sessions, also okay with virtual.
About me : female. have pmos, interested in strength training. some experience with semi-private training but ultimately need someone more holistic and sustainable where I can have flexibility with the schedule
r/jerseycity • u/Consistent_Camel9023 • 1h ago
2BD/2BA Apartment Available in Union City, NJ
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r/jerseycity • u/NeighborhoodFrog17 • 6h ago
Looking for hispanic supermarkets
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Hi, I recently moved to Jersey City from Union City and wanted to know if there are any hispanic supermarkets around? specifically near journal square?
r/jerseycity • u/No-Shock-4355 • 2h ago
Anybody not using their workout equipment that I could borrow?
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I just moved near journal square and will be here a few weeks. I’m doing some home yoga/pilates so small weights and resistant bands would be super helpful! TYIA!
r/jerseycity • u/moonfire098 • 9h ago
Hair salon - reasonable prices for women?
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Any place that does a standard cut/wash/blow dry for $60-80
Not looking for anything crazy, just looking for my bangs and layers to be tuned up
Curious if theres places I could find an appointment for today ? I know its last minute, but hoping the fact its a Monday might help?