Things To Do in Hackensack, NJ

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The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

(R) 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

This program encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books to their children before they enter Kindergarten. Register here and pick up your reading log at the Children’s Desk. If you have multiple children, please fill out one form per child. Bring your log to the library at each milestone for a small reward: 50 books, 100 books, 200 books, 300 books, 400 books, 500 books, 600 books, 700 books,

(R) Homework Helper

Hackensack - Children's Room

For grades K-6 Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in the program. Caregivers can register here to get their child started. The student and volunteer will pick a day and time that works for both of them. Meetings must take place in the Children's Room fo

Monthly Activity Kits for Kids

Hackensack - Children's Room

Available for pick-up in the Children’s Room during library hours - for all ages Every month we will feature a different craft kit, available for pick-up on a first come, first served basis every Monday. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

Sensory Free Play

Hackensack - Children's Room

Mondays from 10-11am for ages 5 and below Join us for this free, unstructured play time! We will have tubs and bins filled with wonderful things to touch and experience. Materials were generously sponsored by The Greater Alliance Hopes & Dreams Foundation for Children. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Crafternoon

Hackensack - Children's Room

Mondays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 We will be exploring different crafts every week in the Children’s Room! Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

ESL Conversation Class

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required. Questions? Contact Michelle at 551-286-8244 or email [email protected]

Inspect Your Gadget

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Need help figuring out your new phone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop? Want to find out about the free e-resources available to you with your library card? Bring your charged-up device & we will answer your questions! Questions? Contact Madelynn, (201) 343-4169 ext. 22, [email protected]

Inspect Your Gadget

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Need help figuring out your new phone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop? Want to find out about the free e-resources available to you with your library card? Bring your charged-up device & we will answer your questions! Questions? Contact Madelynn, (201) 343-4169 ext. 22, [email protected]

Music & Movement

Hackensack - Auditorium

Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for toddlers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

(YA) Teen Tuesday: Board Games

Hackensack - Auditorium

UNO, Apples to Apples, chess and more! Learn to play a new game or enjoy an old favorite. All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is required!

Once Upon a Story Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

The first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6pm for Pre-k - grade 1 Join Ms. Mariel in the Children’s Room for an evening of stories, creativity and family fun! We will share picture books and complete a themed craft together. Registration is not required, but craft supplies will be available on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Mariel at [email protected]

Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Sea parte de nuestro Club de Lectores para adultos donde hablaremos de libros escritos en Español. La verdad Muere de Pie: Lo que nunca me había atrevido a contar por Raul Gonzalez. Una autobiografía del actor y presentador Venezolano Raul Gonzalez, que vale la pena ser leída. Encontrarás en este libro sinceridad, despertar personal, familia, amor, superaci&oacut

Courts in the Community Tabling Event

Hackensack - Front Lobby

New Jersey Courts’ public education initiative. Courts in the Community is designed to teach people about the court system while promoting public trust and confidence in the courts. A representative from the Office of the Ombudsman will be available to answers the questions.

Story Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

Wednesdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mari in the Children’s Room for this special story time for your little ones featuring fun songs, stories, flannel activities and a take-home craft! Registration is not required but crafts will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

LEAP iPad Intermediate Class

Hackensack - Johnson Room

Do you know someone with a change in vision? If you are 55 or older with a vision change, free assistive technology classes are available. iPad Class – Intermediate: iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course. In this class, you will build on your basic iPad skills to learn more about the accessibility features and assistive apps available to you. iPads will be available for use in cl

ESL Conversation Class

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required. Questions? Contact Michelle at 551-286-8244 or email [email protected]

(R) Hackensack Creates... Mini Fabric and Wood Bead Sunflowers

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for Hackensack Creates—the craft program for adults. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month to put together something fun. This month we will be making Mini Fabric and Wood Bead Sunflowers! To register, fill out the form below. Questions? Email [email protected]

Gaming Club

Hackensack - Auditorium

Wednesdays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 Drop by and play a different game every week in the library’s auditorium - video games, board games, card games and more! Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Monthly Women’s Networking (11/18/26)

<p>Connect.  Collaborate. Grow. We’re excited to once again team up with the Fort Lee Chamber for our monthly Women’s Networking — a vibrant hour, or so, of authentic connection, professional support, […]</p>\n

Baby Lap Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

Thursdays at 10am for ages 2 and below Join Ms. Mari as we sing songs and rhymes for infants and babies! No registration is required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

(YA) Pop Up: Perler Beads and Buttons

Hackensack - Auditorium

This week's Teen Pop Up is Perler Beads and Buttons. All Teen Pop Up events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is required!

Yarn Club for Kids

Hackensack - Children's Room

Thursdays at 3:30pm for grades 4-6 Does your child enjoy yarn crafts or want to learn how to crochet or knit? Join our new bi-weekly Yarn Club for Kids! It’s a great opportunity for kids in grades 4-6 to explore a new artistic skill, get creative and make new friends. Participants should bring their own supplies such as yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles or thread. Library materials are l

Adult Coloring Club

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Take a moment to sit back, relax, and color at JPL's adult coloring club! Bring your own coloring book and coloring tools or choose from our selection. Coloring pencils, markers, and crayons will be available for use. Join the club and drop in at any point within the time window. Registration is not required, but suggested for reminders and notice of changes. Questions? Email Madelynn at madelynn@

Open Mic Night

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Poets, comedians, musicians, and more are all welcome. Even if you would just like to provide a supportive listening ear for the performers, please join us for our monthly Open Mic Night. If you would like to perform, sign up with MCs Jonny Werdz and Teddy Coluca when you arrive. Doors open at 6:45. Notes for performers: *Please keep content rated R and under. *5 minutes maximum for each performer

(YA) Pop Up: Perler Beads

Hackensack - Auditorium

This week's Teen Pop Up is Perler Bead fusing. All Teen Pop Up events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is required!

Bilingual Story Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

Saturdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mariel in the Children’s Room as we sing songs and read books in English and Spanish. Registration is not required but craft supplies will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Mariel at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

(R) Special Olympics Young Athletes

Hackensack - Auditorium

Saturday, November 21st at 10am for children ages 2-7 Young Athletes is for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. This program focuses on inclusive sports play that teaches skills like balance, jumping, kicking, walking/running, trapping/catching, throwing, striking and foundational skills. Our program is led by trained Young Athletes Coaches and Volunteers who want to shar

[Hybrid] Just the Facts: the Nonfiction Only Book Club - Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack - Zoom

This month we will discuss: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick "On a warm day in September 2000, a twenty-eight-year-old woman named Zanhua gave birth to twin girls in a small hut nestled in bamboo behind her brother's rural home in China's Hunan province. The twins, Fangfang and Shuangjie, were welcome additions to her young family but also not her first children. Hidden in the hut,

(R) Candle Making Workshop

Hackensack - Auditorium

Cozy up at our candle-making workshop and create a custom candle to keep or share with someone special. Please note: candles may take about an hour to cool after being poured. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

(R) 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

This program encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books to their children before they enter Kindergarten. Register here and pick up your reading log at the Children’s Desk. If you have multiple children, please fill out one form per child. Bring your log to the library at each milestone for a small reward: 50 books, 100 books, 200 books, 300 books, 400 books, 500 books, 600 books, 700 books,

(R) Homework Helper

Hackensack - Children's Room

For grades K-6 Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in the program. Caregivers can register here to get their child started. The student and volunteer will pick a day and time that works for both of them. Meetings must take place in the Children's Room fo

Monthly Activity Kits for Kids

Hackensack - Children's Room

Available for pick-up in the Children’s Room during library hours - for all ages Every month we will feature a different craft kit, available for pick-up on a first come, first served basis every Monday. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

Sensory Free Play

Hackensack - Children's Room

Mondays from 10-11am for ages 5 and below Join us for this free, unstructured play time! We will have tubs and bins filled with wonderful things to touch and experience. Materials were generously sponsored by The Greater Alliance Hopes & Dreams Foundation for Children. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Crafternoon

Hackensack - Children's Room

Mondays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 We will be exploring different crafts every week in the Children’s Room! Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

ESL Conversation Class

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required. Questions? Contact Michelle at 551-286-8244 or email [email protected]

Inspect Your Gadget

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Need help figuring out your new phone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop? Want to find out about the free e-resources available to you with your library card? Bring your charged-up device & we will answer your questions! Questions? Contact Madelynn, (201) 343-4169 ext. 22, [email protected]

Inspect Your Gadget

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Need help figuring out your new phone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop? Want to find out about the free e-resources available to you with your library card? Bring your charged-up device & we will answer your questions! Questions? Contact Madelynn, (201) 343-4169 ext. 22, [email protected]

Music & Movement

Hackensack - Auditorium

Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for toddlers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

(YA) Teen Tuesday: Video Game Free Play

Hackensack - Auditorium

Like NBA 2K, Mario Kart or Smash Bros? Play along with your friends on our PS4, Switch 2, and Wii. All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is required!

CLOSE @ 1PM FOR THANKSGIVING

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Story Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

Wednesdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mari in the Children’s Room for this special story time for your little ones featuring fun songs, stories, flannel activities and a take-home craft! Registration is not required but crafts will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

LEAP iPad Intermediate Class

Hackensack - Johnson Room

Do you know someone with a change in vision? If you are 55 or older with a vision change, free assistive technology classes are available. iPad Class – Intermediate: iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course. In this class, you will build on your basic iPad skills to learn more about the accessibility features and assistive apps available to you. iPads will be available for use in cl

ESL Conversation Class

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required. Questions? Contact Michelle at 551-286-8244 or email [email protected]

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Bilingual Story Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

Saturdays at 10am for ages 5 and below Join Ms. Mariel in the Children’s Room as we sing songs and read books in English and Spanish. Registration is not required but craft supplies will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Mariel at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Fit to Be Lit Book Club Discussion

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Come join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion of some of today's best literary fiction! Our title for this month is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke: To her eight million online followers, Natalie Heller Mills is living the ultimate traditional dream on her picturesque Idaho homestead. Behind the camera, however, her idyllic "tradwife" lifestyle of sourdough bread and fresh milk is a heavily sta

(R) 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

This program encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books to their children before they enter Kindergarten. Register here and pick up your reading log at the Children’s Desk. If you have multiple children, please fill out one form per child. Bring your log to the library at each milestone for a small reward: 50 books, 100 books, 200 books, 300 books, 400 books, 500 books, 600 books, 700 books,

(R) Homework Helper

Hackensack - Children's Room

For grades K-6 Be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading assistance. Please keep in mind that the number of available spaces is dependent on how many volunteers we have in the program. Caregivers can register here to get their child started. The student and volunteer will pick a day and time that works for both of them. Meetings must take place in the Children's Room fo

Monthly Activity Kits for Kids

Hackensack - Children's Room

Available for pick-up in the Children’s Room during library hours - for all ages Every month we will feature a different craft kit, available for pick-up on a first come, first served basis every Monday. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

Sensory Free Play

Hackensack - Children's Room

Mondays from 10-11am for ages 5 and below Join us for this free, unstructured play time! We will have tubs and bins filled with wonderful things to touch and experience. Materials were generously sponsored by The Greater Alliance Hopes & Dreams Foundation for Children. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Crafternoon

Hackensack - Children's Room

Mondays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 We will be exploring different crafts every week in the Children’s Room! Registration is not required but supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

ESL Conversation Class

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required. Questions? Contact Michelle at 551-286-8244 or email [email protected]

Inspect Your Gadget

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Need help figuring out your new phone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop? Want to find out about the free e-resources available to you with your library card? Bring your charged-up device & we will answer your questions! Questions? Contact Madelynn, (201) 343-4169 ext. 22, [email protected]

Yarn Works Club

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join fellow yarn lovers for an evening of knitting, crocheting, and needlework. Beginners welcome! Bring a project that you have been working on or have wanted to start. Participants must bring their own materials such as needles, hooks, yarn, thread, etc. We meet on the final Monday of the month. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Gavin at gavin.godbolt@hackensack.

The Christmas Caper

The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

The Christmas Caper

The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

The Christmas Caper Sensory-Friendly Performance

The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

The Christmas Caper

The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

The Christmas Caper

The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

ElfCon Bar Crawl

Sidebar Gastropub, 45 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, United States

❄️🍺 Downtown Hackensack ELF CON 🍺 ❄️ Hackensack is celebrating the holiday season! Join us for the first ELF CON bar crawl in Bergen County. We’re crawling through the best bars and restaurants downtown Hackensack has to offer. Grab your crew, get as ELF-Y as can be, and get ready for a day you won’t forget! When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 1PM – 6PM Where: Main Street, Hackensack Participating

A Night With NéLasheé

The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre