Happenings in Hudson County – December 2016
Places to go and things to do to make the most out of your December in Hudson County.
EAT HERE → Tutta Pesca. This recently opened, fresh fish and seafood market is located at 155 3rd St. in Hoboken. The two-story space features a ground floor fish market and second floor restaurant featuring Italian and American seafood fare.
GO SEE THIS → the Hoboken Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6 at 5pm. The event will take place in front of City Hall and will feature local school children and performers singing carols. Prizes & Giveaways will be available as well as hot chocolate. Santa Claus is also reportedly going to be making a visit!
HEAD TO → Project Market on December 3 & 4 at City Hall in Jersey City. The heated outdoor market located in the Historic Downtown section of Jersey City, NJ will act as a kick-off to the holiday shopping season highlighting local, celebrating seasonal, and encouraging economic growth among small businesses.
GET A CHRISTMAS TREE & PIZZA AT → Porta in Jersey City. During the month of December, Porta is holding a special one stop Christmas tree and pizza shopping event. For $40 you get two Margherita pies, a carafe of wine or pitcher of beer and a 2-to-4 feet tall live Christmas tree.
CHECK OUT → Midnight Market Jersey City on December 9 7:30-Midnight at Harborside Atrium in Jersey City. Midnight Market is the area’s first indoor night market. This foodie nightlife experience is a 21+ cash only event.
GET EXCITED FOR → the Return of TEDx to Jersey City. The fourth installment of TEDxJerseyCity, titled ‘Go,” will take place on December 3 at the historic Loew’s Theater from 12pm until 7pm. The event will feature 11 speakers, performances, and a screening of the best of TED talks. Tickets are $20.
GET YOUR SANTACON ON → at Hoboken’s Ho-Ho-Hoboken SantaCon on Saturday, December 17. SantaCon is a chance to dress up as Ol’ Santa Claus and parade the best bars in Hoboken. Santacon is also a great opportunity to spread Christmas cheer. The event is free, but you are encouraged to preregister.
WELCOME THE NEW YEAR → at the Midnight Run in Central Park. Join the fun and celebrate with music and dancing (starting at 10:00 p.m.) as 2016 comes to a close. With a countdown to midnight beginning at 11:59 p.m., the four-mile run will begin on the stroke of midnight, as will a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night and the start of 2017.
SEE WHY → The holidays are the best time to list your home. We’ve compiled the top ten reasons.
Development Around Town
New Residential Building Approved in Island Section, Jersey City
Three Revamped Buildings Add to Lower Washington Street, Hoboken
72-Unit Project Approved at 429-437 Bergen Ave, Jersey City
Nearly Two Dozen New Apartments Proposed in The Heights
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