Summer Fun in Hoboken, New Jersey

Sure, Hoboken, New Jersey is right along the Manhattan border, but there are plenty of fun summer activities this side of the Hudson River. Dancing, movies, festivals, family fun...you name it, it's in Hoboken.

Summerfest Concerts on the Hudson

Come to the Liberty State Park on Sundays and Tuesdays, and you can enjoy free concerts from now through Aug. 10. Here's a list of the bands:

Sunday, July 25: NY Exception
Tuesday, July 27: Don Carter
Sunday, Aug. 1: 3D
Tuesday Aug. 3: Gordon James
Sunday, Aug. 8: Jersey Sound
Tuesday, Aug. 10: Moonlighters

Summer Concerts at Sinatra Park

For more free music, come to Sinatra Park.

July 29: Smokey's Roundup
Aug. 5: Ray Medina's Orchestra C2
Aug. 12: Sinatra Idol Winners
Aug. 19: Julio Fernandez and Friends
Aug. 26: Swingadelic

Family Fun Nights

Shipyard Park at 13^th Street and Constitution Way is the place to be from 7-8 p.m.

July 27: Erin Lee & the Up Past Bedtime Band
Aug. 3: Oakie Dokie Clown
Aug. 10: Sing a Long with Yosi
Aug. 17: Starfish
Aug. 24: Polka Dot aka Ron Albanese

Movies Under the Stars

Sit back, relax, and watch a movie at the Pier A Park, between 1^st Street and Sinatra Dr. Movies start at 9 p.m. in July and 8:15 p.m. in August.

July 28: Date Night
Aug. 4: Ice Age, Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Aug. 11: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Aug. 18: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Shakespeare in the Park

See some of Shakespeare's best works at Sinatra Park at 7 p.m. On Monday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, there will be a showing of The Tempest. For more information, go to www.hudsonshakespeare.org.

Yoga at Pier A Park

Free yoga sessions on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 3, 17, 24, and 31. Must bring own mat.

Fitness in Pier A Park

Want to sample Hoboken's local fitness establishments? Come to Pier A Park Mondays from 7-8 p.m.

July 26: Hudson Dance and Movement
Aug. 2: Club H
Aug. 16: Hudson Athletic Club

Kayaking at Maxwell Place Beach

Practice your kayaking on Sunday, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will also be a river trip on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, email info@hobokencovecommunityboathouse.com

Spaghetti Dinner Block Party

Eat your fill of pasta on Thursday, Sept. 2, at Sinatra Dr. Walkway. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are available at City Hall. $12 in advance, $15 day of event.

Hoboken Italian Festival

From Sept. 9-12, celebrate the end of summer and the Italian Festival with music, contests, and fireworks. For more information, go to http://www.hobokenitalianfestival.com/.