In Jersey City, many diverse organizations rely on volunteers to help carry out the vital work within the community. When volunteering, not only are you giving back to the community, but volunteering also has many mental and physical benefits. In my opinion, the greatest is having a sense of purpose and contributing to a cause […]
A Look into Pitness in the Park – Happening October 16th!
If you’re a huge dog lover and have a soft spot for Pit Bulls, you do not want to miss out on Pitness in the Park. It is an incredible event fighting to stop the many prejudices against Pit Bulls. We often hear myths on how dangerous these dogs are and continue to see breed […]
31st Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour returns for 2021
Press Release Mayor Steven Fulop announces the 31st annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST), the largest art tour in New Jersey. This year’s JCAST will celebrate art and the creative process with the return of in-person events featuring Jersey City’s renowned arts community with curated tours, art demos, and panel discussions with artists, arts organizations, and […]
Top things to do this weekend in + around Jersey City
Why stay in when you can squeeze some of the last summer events into your schedule? Have some fun in the area! Thursday 6th Annual Autism Acceptance EventSeptember 9 @ 6PM – 10PMNewark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City The 6th Annual Autism Acceptance special event supports The Whole Spectrum Autism Foundation. There’ll be catering provided by […]
Top 20 Things To Do This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend instead of staying at home? Check out some local community events or take a quick trip for a fun day out. Make sure to adhere to social distancing rules and wear your mask at any in-person events. Jersey City Virtual Drag Bingo October 16 @ 8:00 PM […]
Culturally Diverse Events in Jersey City, by Priya Neil
Every year, large, celebratory events occur across Jersey City. While most of us can probably identify the more well-known ones such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, there are others which do not even appear in most of our radars. Although the “Brown” community of Jersey City is with no doubt, a majority of our […]
Jersey City Jazz Festival Launches 10-Day Party throughout the City
From Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 9, Jersey City is transforming into a city-wide celebration of jazz! Formerly the Riverview Jazz Festival, the festival has rebranded and relocated the closing festival to the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza near the Grove Street PATH station. Over 250 musicians will perform at 30 events held throughout the […]
Top 10 Ways to Give Back in Jersey City this February
Mallory from JCVolunteers.org back again to give you all the rundown on the top 10 ways to give back in February! Since embarking on this journey at the end of last year to attempt to uncover all the amazing ways to give back in Jersey City, one thing I have noticed is that every time […]