From dinner reservations to gift cards, here are local restaurants open around Christmas! Buy a gift card for a loved one or get some takeout for a solo holiday dinner. Liberty House Restaurant 76 Audrey Zapp Dr View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liberty House (@libertyhousejc) Offering: Reservations, takeout, gift cards Website: […]
Top holiday movies and where to watch them
‘Tis the season! With all this time at home, make the most of it with some fun holiday movies. The Santa Clause (movie series) About: When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Where to watch: Disney+ Elf About: After […]
9 Holiday Drinks To Try in Jersey City
‘Tis the season to get lit. Here’s a list of a few local spots offering delicious holiday inspired drinks! Please Drink Responsibly! Miracle on Mercer View this post on Instagram A post shared by @miracleonmercer Cellar 335 TIKI PETE’S ❄️❄️FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cellar 335 Jersey City’s […]
Local Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Menus
Whether you’re looking to pick up food for the family or you want to enjoy an early dinner at a restaurant, here are some great spots in Jersey City offering Thanksgiving menus for catering or dine-in. Liberty House View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liberty House (@libertyhousejc) Liberty House Restaurant is offering […]
Best Vegan Recipes to Serve at Thanksgiving this Year
If Thanksgiving is your favorite holiday and you want to enjoy all the festive eats but don’t want to overdo it, consider whipping up some vegan recipes! Healthy and delicious, these vegan alternatives to classic dishes are just what your Thanksgiving dinner has been missing. Here are my picks for the best vegan recipes to […]
JC Pets Holiday Gift Guide
Tick tock! The time for holiday shopping is quickly slipping through our fingers. For many of us, regardless of background and religious affiliation, shopping for gifts of appreciation for our friends and family is one of the biggest things on our to-do lists. If you’re a pet owner like myself, one (or more) of the […]
Top things to do in NYC for the Holidays
The Rockefeller Center tree was recently lit for the holiday season, which marks the peak of the festivities in Manhattan! If you’re looking to celebrate the holidays with sights and activities in the city, we’ve got you covered. Sights + Displays If you want to view some elaborate light displays and shows, brightly lit trees, […]
Six Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Jersey City
Holiday events are continuing to grow and are far from over. With the influx of activities, workshops, light shows, gift markets and much more it can be overwhelming to pick and choose the appropriate event for your family. Here are various options, ranging from theater to card-making, that are holiday-themed, economical and family-friendly. HDSID Tree […]
What’s Open on New Year’s Day in Jersey City
Kick off 2019 with a delicious meal or family fun on New Year’s Day! Here are some of our recommendations for spots that are open for the holiday! Hamilton Inn + Hamilton Pork They’ll both be open starting at 11AM for brunch! Grab a few friends for the first brunch of the year. Hudson Hall […]
Top 5 Festive Spots in Jersey City + Hoboken
The holiday season seems to bring out everyone’s love for decorating as businesses transform their spaces into the North Pole. Before the holidays are over, check out some of the most decked out spots in Jersey City and Hoboken! Firehouse Blazing Pizza 488 Central Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by FireHouse […]
6 Reasons to Do Your Holiday Shopping on Central Avenue
The holidays are here, which means it’s time to start getting your gifts. What better way to start your shopping than right at home? Central Ave has over 240 storefronts to choose from so you can get the perfect gifts for each of your loved ones. This year, nearly 13,000 reusable tote bags will be distributed by […]
Holiday Gift Guide for Every Person in your Life
The holidays are creeping up, and time is running out to get those gifts. If you’re stumped on what to get your best friend or you can’t even think of where to begin shopping for your mom, we’ve got you covered! The Fashionista Treat your fashion-forward friend to a shopping spree in Downtown Jersey City. […]
Top Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
Whether it’s a show or a toy drive, we’ve got your weekend plans covered! Thursday Not Medea December 6 – 16 Art House Productions, 262 17th Street Join Art House Productions for Allison Gregory’s Not Medea, a new take on an old story by Euripides. Event Details Villa Borinquen Tree Lighting December 6 @ 5:00 PM 2nd […]
Top 10 Holiday Events You Can’t Miss
As the holidays approach, Jersey City and surrounding areas are preparing with decorations, markets, parties, and more. Plan ahead and find some nearby events to help you get into the holiday spirit! JC West Side Holiday Craft Fair December 8 @ 12PM – 6PM Head over to Saint Dominic Academy for the fourth annual Holiday […]
The 2018 HDSID Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
‘Tis the season! The HDSID is back with its Annual Historic Downtown Tree Lighting and Menorah Ceremony on the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza! On December 3rd from 6PM to 7PM, join the HDSID to light the tree and menorah to ring in the holiday season. Here’s what you can expect: Music Dancing Tony of The Rock-it […]
Where to Go for the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. Don’t have plans yet? Here are a few spots to catch the fireworks and celebrate! 1. Exchange Place This year, the 5th Annual 4th of July event in Jersey City will be at Exchange Place. The headliner this year? Snoop Dogg! From 12PM to 10PM, you can […]
Holiday Ice Cream Sandwiches
For this month’s edition of JC Dishes Lightened Up, I decided to tackle a sweet treat. It is the holidays, after all! My favorite JC spot to visit for a sweet bite is Milk Sugar Love. My husband and I almost always pick up an ice cream sandwich when […]
Top 9 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Want to get some holiday shopping in this weekend? We have you covered! Thursday HDSID Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting December 7 @ 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City Join the HDSID at the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza to gather around the […]
HDSID Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
It’s not the holiday season in Jersey City until the Historic Downtown SID’s Annual Tree Lighting and Menorah Ceremony! And the day is finally here! Join us on December 7th for the official kickoff of the holiday season with the HDSID! I literally never miss a year! It’s so much fun for the whole family […]
Top 6 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
November is finally here! Start off the month with a jam-packed weekend to let loose and have some fun. Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find some events for the rest of the week? Our Event Calendar has plenty of options for you! Thursday Artists’ Talk and Closing Reception for Underground […]