Mile Square Journal #003

👻 Halloween Family Bash
📍 Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, Jersey City
📅 Thursday, October 31, 2024
⏰ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bring the whole family to historic downtown Jersey City for a Halloween celebration! Enjoy games, a corn maze, face painting, pumpkin decorating, a bouncy house, candy, and more! New this year is the Terror Tavern at Left Bank Burger Bar, 194 Newark Avenue, for adult-only fun. Interested vendors can apply to participate in the festivities.

🎭 Hoboken Halloween Parade 2024
📍 Washington Street, 10th Street to 5th Street, Hoboken
📅 Thursday, October 31, 2024
⏰ Gather at 4:00 PM; Parade starts at 4:30 PM

Celebrate Halloween with Hoboken’s annual Ragamuffin Parade! Gather early at 10th and Washington to join the fun as the parade marches down Washington Street to 5th Street, concluding with a photo opportunity. Please note there will be no costume contest this year. Expect road closures and NJ Transit buses to operate on alternate routes during the event. Trick-or-treaters are reminded to stay on sidewalks and cross only at crosswalks for safety.

🎩 Backstage Halloween Costume Party
📍 Backstage
📅 Thursday, October 31, 2024
⏰ 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
💵 $65 per person (includes 3 drink tickets & bites)

Celebrate Halloween night with a costume party at Backstage! Enjoy spooky cocktails, live jams from DJ Merlo, light bites, costume prizes, and more festive fun. RSVP on the Backstage website via Resy to secure your spot.

🎃 Panela Halloween Cocktail Class
📍 Panela, 36-42 Newark St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
📅 Thursday, October 31, 2024
⏰ 7:30 PM
💵 $45 per person

Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky cocktail class at Panela! Create and taste Halloween-inspired cocktails, complete with a custom garnish and salt bar. Enjoy a sampler platter to share and access to additional drink specials for purchase. Limited tickets available, so book now before it’s too late! Book here or call (201) 238-2594 for more info.

🎉 2024 Official Halloween Bar Crawl
📍 Mike's Wild Moose Saloon, 92 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
📅 Thursday, October 31, 2024
⏰ 6:00 PM - 1:30 AM
👤 Ages 21+

Get ready for Horroween—Hoboken’s biggest Halloween Bar Crawl! Join thousands for an epic night as Bar Crawl LIVE brings back Hoboken's favorite Halloween tradition. Begin with mandatory check-in from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wild Moose Saloon to receive your wristband. Explore the best bars, exclusive drink specials, and spooky vibes until 1:30 AM! Tickets are non-refundable, so come prepared for an unforgettable night. Follow Bar Crawl LIVE for updates!

🍁 NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Cruises
📍 Hudson River, departing from Midtown (West 39th St) and Port Imperial (Weehawken)
📅 Saturdays & Sundays through November 3, 2024
⏰ 4-Hour Tour: Saturdays & Sundays at 10:00 AM (Midtown) and 10:30 AM (Weehawken)
⏰ 2-Hour Tour: Saturdays Only at 3:00 PM (Midtown) and 3:30 PM (Weehawken)

Celebrate the beauty of fall on the Hudson River with NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” cruises! Take in breathtaking views of the changing leaves and scenic landscapes that have inspired artists and writers for centuries. Whether you prefer a two-hour or four-hour tour, enjoy the sights from the open-air upper deck or stay cozy inside. Knowledgeable guides will share fascinating history and local legends about the region. Refreshments, including hot cider, coffee, and seasonal treats, are available onboard. Dress warmly and leave outside food at home for a seamless experience.

🐶 Yappy Hour - Wags & Wine
📍 The Ale House, 1034 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ
📅 Friday, November 1, 2024
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
💵 $10 cash donation at the door (benefits Wise Animal Rescue)

Calling all dog lovers! Bring your furry friends to The Ale House for a special Wags & Wine Yappy Hour. Enjoy wine specials, make custom friendship collars and bracelets with Bead Bar, and connect with fellow dog enthusiasts. Doggie Road Trippin' and Groomington Eats will also be there to add to the fun! Water bowls will be provided, and remember to clean up after your pups. All proceeds go to support Wise Animal Rescue.

🏀 Friday Night Open Gym (Ages 8-10)
📍 Edge Hoboken, 417 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
📅 Every Friday from November 1 to November 29, 2024
⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
💵 $185 per participant

Bring the kids out for a fun basketball experience at Edge Hoboken! Each Friday night, players ages 8-10 will participate in round-robin games with refs and coaches. Games will use age-appropriate basketballs and lowered baskets when needed. Coaches will pause games to teach skills and strategy, beginning each session with a brief skills workout. The final session on November 29 will end with a pizza party for all attendees. Register now to save a spot! Members save up to $10 on registration fees.