Best Things to Do in Jersey City – Events & Attractions
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Discover the best things to do in Jersey City, NJ!
From enjoying the pedestrian plaza along Newark Avenue to fun along the waterfront, this list covers Jersey City‘s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including visiting Liberty Science Center, having some of NJ’s best pizza at Razza, taking in the sights at Liberty State Park, and relaxing at a park in the Heights.
Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Jersey City this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Jersey City adventure!
People love to say that having kids is priceless—but entertaining them certainly isn’t. Thankfully, New Jersey has plenty of cost-free ways to captivate kids...
Liberty Science Center's newest exhibit will engross - literally - science lovers of all ages in everything stinky, crusty, slimy, mushy and oozy about...
There's a lot to love about Jersey City: the waterfront overlooking the NYC skyline, the restaurants downtown, the street fairs and farmers markets and...
Newport Skates
95 River Drive S., Jersey City, NJ, United States
Newport Skates, Jersey City’s only outdoor ice skating rink, is officially open for the 2025-2026 season. Skaters can once again enjoy beautiful views of the New York City skyline while […]
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Liberty Science Center has a slate of holiday-themed family-friendly programs taking place November 28 to January 4. New this year is Santa’s Pajama Party: Young children can get into their […]
Magnolia Landing
136 Magnolia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, United States
The Holiday Square Market is a New York City-style holiday market with decorations, festive stalls and a curated lineup of food and merchant vendors. Visitors can enjoy seasonal treats while […]
RoofTop at Exchange Place
1 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ, United States
A live DJ and entertainment keep the energy high all night as you over look the NYC skyline. The Terrace offers a 3- or 4-course prix fixe dinner if you […]
Through Museums on Us, Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general admission to various cultural attractions on the first full weekend of […]
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse with a lineup of performances in NYC, New Jersey, and beyond. The company, with artistic director Greta […]
White Eagle Hall
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, United States
This program is dedicated to celebrating the Chinese immigrant culture through cultural richness, artistic excellence, and a profound narrative that explores the origins of Chinese Lunar New Year. "Red Firecrackers," […]
Liberty State Park
222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, United States
FIFA Fan Festival NYNJ will be the epicenter of FIFA World Cup 26 celebrations outside of MetLife Stadium. There will be live match viewings, concerts and festivities from June 11 […]