# Handmade craft events near Jersey City

> Free hands-on craft workshops, art events, and handmade markets in Jersey City.

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### [Jersey Cares HobbyFest](https://wknd.app/r/vrqx2r/jersey-cares-hobbyfest)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 101 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304 (40.7068658, -74.0694719)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: crafts
- About: Free fall afternoon fair where local vendors and hobby groups host interactive craft activities, including a book bedazzling station. Donations to Jersey Cares optional.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jersey-cares-hobbyfest-tickets-2002247516220

### [Fall 2026 Open Studios at Mana Contemporary](https://wknd.app/r/25rs46/fall-2026-open-studios-at-mana-contemporary)

- When: 2026-10-25 12:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.7369426, -74.0686259)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, crafts
- About: Annual fall open studios day with 100+ artist studios to explore plus special exhibitions and performances. Free RSVP; a walkable look inside working art studios near Journal Square.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2026-open-studios-at-mana-contemporary-tickets-1997584809940

### [Collage Workshop with Susan Olinsky](https://wknd.app/r/hxjn4b/collage-workshop-with-susan-olinsky)

- When: 2026-10-27 18:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (40.75218, -74.02499)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: art, crafts
- About: Evening hands-on workshop at the Hoboken museum exploring collage as a medium. All supplies are included and no experience is needed.
- Source: https://hobokenmuseum.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-date=2026-12-07&eventDisplay=past

### [Main Street Pops Artisan Market](https://wknd.app/r/ybu88t/main-street-pops-artisan-market)

- When: 2026-11-08 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pier A Walkway, 100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (40.73698, -74.02675)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: crafts
- About: Monthly open-air artisan market on the Hoboken waterfront with handpicked local makers, live music, and family activities. November edition runs 11am to 4pm.
- Source: https://www.hobokengirl.com/main-street-pops-hoboken-2026/

### [Weekly Arts & Crafts Class at the Museum](https://wknd.app/r/k7hzp2/weekly-arts-crafts-class-at-the-museum)

- When: 2026-12-03 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (40.75218, -74.02499)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: crafts
- About: Drop-in Thursday morning craft session for young children, led by Ms. Lisa, with a different simple seasonal craft each week. Crafts take about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Source: https://hobokenmuseum.org/events/month/2026-12/

### [Holiday Square Market](https://wknd.app/r/sk42sz/holiday-square-market)

- When: 2026-12-03 all day (America/New_York), and 18 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Magnolia Landing, 136 Magnolia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.73222, -74.0607)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, crafts
- About: Outdoor holiday market steps from the Journal Square PATH stop, with stalls from local artisans and food vendors, live music, and decorations. Open Wednesday through Sunday, December 3 through 28.
- Source: http://www.njfamily.com/fairs-and-festivals-in-new-jersey/

### [JC Happy Holiday Market](https://wknd.app/r/3r84rq/jc-happy-holiday-market)

- When: 2026-12-05 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Grove Street PATH Plaza, 116 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (40.71964, -74.0426096)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, crafts, outdoor
- About: Two December weekends of handmade gifts at Grove Street PATH Plaza, with local artisans, DJ, bounce house, and holiday cheer near PATH and Newark Ave shops.
- Source: https://jcdowntown.org/event/handmade-market/

### [Main Street Pops Holiday Markets](https://wknd.app/r/qmdspg/main-street-pops-holiday-markets)

- When: 2026-12-06 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Hoboken (location to be announced), Hoboken, NJ 07030 (40.7433066, -74.0323752)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, crafts
- About: Three December Sundays of holiday shopping from local artisans, plus live music and seasonal activities. The organizer had not yet announced the market location for 2026.
- Source: https://www.hobokengirl.com/main-street-pops-hoboken-2026/

### [Second Saturday Story Time & Crafts](https://wknd.app/r/jhwskr/second-saturday-story-time-crafts)

- When: 2026-12-12 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Grand Street Library Branch, 124 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (40.73948, -74.0363)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: crafts, books
- About: Monthly story time with a hands-on craft for kids at the Grand Street branch library. No registration is needed.
- Source: https://hobokenmuseum.org/events/month/2026-12/