School is back in session, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out some cool things going on the area, or look through our Event Calendar for more interesting ideas!

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Featured Events

7th Annual All About Downtown Street Fair
September 16 @ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City

Join the HDSID for the seventh year of its All About Downtown Street Fair! Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, activities, and more with over 300 vendors and live performances!
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Thursday

5th Annual Fundraiser Happy Hour – 2017 Bowl for Kids’ Sake Campaign
September 14 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright St.

Join BBBS for their annual happy hour, and don’t forget to participate or support/sponsor your favorite bowling team!
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Live Music Thursday’s & Hurricane Irma Benefit
September 14 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FM, 340 3rd Street

Join FM for Live Music Thursdays while they also raise money for the victims of Hurricane Irma. Donations will be accepted at the door, and one dollar for every drink purchased will also be donated.
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Friday

An Evening of Vine Art
September 15 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave

Stop by the Historic JC Cemetery for an evening of painting under the stars. Reserve your seats now!
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Saturday

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Pershing Field Roller Skating Rink
September 16 @ 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pershing Field, 807 Summit Ave

Celebrate the opening of the roller skating rink at Pershing Field! There’ll be free admission all day and light refreshments served.
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Second Annual Adobo Cook-Off Challenge
September 16 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr

The Philippine American New Jersey Junior Chamber presents the Second Annual Adobo Cook-Off Challenge, a day full of of heritage, culture, and ADOBO!
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Sunday

24th Annual Newport Liberty Half Marathon
September 17 @ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Newport Town Square, 100 Town Square Place

Run along the Hudson Waterfront Walkway with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Manhattan skyline. Who knows, you might even win $3,000 in prize money!
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2017 Chili Cook-Off and Mac & Cheese Showdown Extravaganza
September 17 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cathedral Hall, 380 Montgomery St

It’s time for the 4th Street Arts Chili Cook-Off and Mac & Cheese Showdown! There’ll be special brews, a kids area, live music and DJs, and more.
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Art House Fundraiser
September 17 @ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Lutze Biergarten, 3 2nd St

Join Art House and The Lutze  for a family and dog friendly day of fun with painting workshops, live music, cold drinks, and a great view!
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Chilltown C.H.I.L.L.dren Presents: Want To Start Your Own Brand? Workshop
September 17 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
ChicpeaHQ, 190 Christopher  Columbus, Unit 2C

If you participated in the introductory workshop, be sure to stop by for the second session focusing on Design!
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Upcoming Events

#BossUpJC 2: How To Create Engaging Social Media Content
September 19 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
CP5tudio, 190 Christopher Columbus Drive, Unit 2C

Join Chicpea and a special guest speaker for the second BossUpJC workshop, this time focusing on how to creating engaging social media content as a brand/business.
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LSC After Dark: 90s Night
September 21 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd

Grab your most 90s-esque outfits and join LSC for their 90s party edition of LSC After Dark!
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