 Mile Square Journal April 2 – 8, 2026 · Easter Edition |
| 🐣 Easter weekend is here! Brunches, egg hunts, waterfront strolls & more — Hoboken is buzzing all week long. |
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| Thursday April 2 |
| 🐰 | Easter Bunny at Newport Centre Mall → Last few days to get a photo with the Easter Bunny at Newport Centre in Jersey City — a quick PATH ride from Hoboken. Runs through April 5th at various times daily. 📍 Newport Centre, JCThrough Apr 5 |
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| 🦋 | Wild About Animals — Liberty Science Center → Spring's annual nature celebration continues through April 12. See butterflies up close, watch chicks hatch, and meet a kangaroo joey, cockatoo, hedgehog & more. 📍 LSC, Jersey CityThrough Apr 12 |
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| 📋 | Vision Zero Survey — Deadline Tomorrow! → Mayor Jabbour's Vision Zero Action Plan needs your input on street safety. Register and complete the survey at hobokennj.gov — closes April 3rd. ⚠️ Deadline April 3 |
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| FridayApril 3Good Friday |
| 🌸 | Cherry Blossom Season Kicks Off — Branch Brook Park → Newark's Branch Brook Park Cherry Blossom Festival runs April 4–19. Saturday features a Cherry Blossom Challenge Bike Race. A short drive from Hoboken — worth it for peak bloom. 📍 Branch Brook Park, NewarkRuns Apr 4–19 |
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| 🍽️ | Easter Weekend Dining Specials Begin → Hoboken's restaurant scene rolls out holiday menus starting tonight. Blu on the Hudson opens its special Easter brunch menu for Saturday and Sunday. Reservations strongly recommended. 📍 Hoboken Waterfront |
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| Saturday April 4 |
| 🥚 | Easter Egg Hunt — Memorial Park, Ridgewood → 11am–2pm family fun at Van Neste Square. Meet the Easter Bunny, take photos, wear your best bonnet, enjoy live music by School of Rock Waldwick, games, and more! 📍 Ridgewood, NJFREE |
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| 🥂 | Easter Brunch — Blu on the Hudson → Waterfront Easter brunch with a special holiday menu and iconic Manhattan skyline views. Available both Saturday and Sunday — book your table now before it sells out. 📍 Hoboken Waterfront |
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| SundayApril 5Easter Sunday |
| 🍳 | Easter Brunch Around Hoboken — 20+ Spots Open → Highlights: Anthony David's à la carte Easter Brunch, Bin 14's brunch cocktails + zeppolis, and Faubourg's three-course menu with dinner starting at 5pm. Full list at the link. 📍 Hoboken + Jersey City |
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| 🐣 | Franklin Social — Easter Buffet + Bunny Photos → Family-friendly Easter brunch buffet with egg painting and Easter Bunny photo ops. Maddy Rose also runs both brunch and dinner-style buffets — flexible timing for the whole family. 📍 Jersey City |
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| 🚶 | Walk the Newly Reopened Waterfront! → The City recently reopened the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway with a brand-new multi-use path — Easter Sunday is the perfect time for a family stroll with stunning Manhattan views. FREE |
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| April 6 – 8 |
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| 🧀 | Mac & Cheese Fest — Buy Before Prices Rise! → The 7th Annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival is April 11th. Early bird pricing expired April 5th — tickets are still available but the price has gone up. Grab yours at hobokenmacfest.com. Price increase in effect · Apr 11 event |
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✦ Weekend Spotlight Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival — April 11! The 7th Annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival returns Saturday, April 11th from 1–5pm as a city-wide food crawl. Tour stops include Madd Hatter, The Madison Bar & Grill's Short Rib Mac, Napoli's (2025 People's Choice Winner!), Pizza Republic, and more. Your punchcard gets you one sample per stop. Get Tickets → |
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