Holiday hot spots in Jersey City this weekend; Play readings against gun violence – nj.com

With the holiday season in full motion, everyones rushing to get their shopping done on time for whatever get-togethers are planned this year, albeit smaller and different from last year. Dont fret though, theres still plenty of places spreading holiday cheer in Jersey City this weekend, meeting everyones needs for a colorful and celebratory vibe.

Holiday photos at Hamilton Park

On Saturday, Dec. 12, Hamilton Park will have a free picture corner at the Gazebo for Jersey City families to create holiday memories. Even though its free, you must register, select the time slot, and be there at the time you select in the registration form. Everyone attending must wear a mask and maintain a distance of 6 feet from the closest person. Register at jcfamilies.com/event/holiday-picture-corner-at-hamilton-park-with-jcfamilies. Hamilton Park is located at 9th St and W Hamilton, Jersey City.

Womens Collaborative Holiday Bazaar

Xtinas Shop is teaming up with the Jersey City Womens Collaborative for the 2020 Holiday Bazaar at The Hive Goods and Deep Space Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The holiday event invites allows you to shop small and support local Jersey City female artists and makers.

The lower level of the warehouse will include art, vintage clothing, handmade items, vinyl records. Upper level and outdoor area will include a donation based gift wrapping station, Xtinas Swap Shop $3 bins, and 4th annual The Gigantic Miniature Art Show at Deep Space Gallery. The Hive Goods is located at 77 Cornelison Ave., 1st FL, Jersey City.

The Happy Holiday Market

The Happy Holiday Market returns to The Ashford rooftop and the Grove PATH Plaza this year on Dec. 12 and 13 from noon to 6 p.m. The Market will be going on simultaneously in both locations. The rooftop of The Ashford will be heated and decorated, and depending on circumstances, a live Santa or Instagram-able Santa Station will be located in the rear for photos. The Ashford will be serving drink specials all day and a giveaway for one lucky shopper.

Check out a virtual tour of the space which can be seen at theashfordjc.com/virtual-tour. The Market will also take place the following weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20 from noon to 6 p.m. Grove St. PATH Plaza and The Ashford Rooftop is located at 145 Newark Ave., Jersey City.

MST to join nationwide play readings against gun violence

Mile Square Theatre is joining the fight to end gun violence with the Nationwide Reading of the seven winning plays of #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence, a short play competition for middle and high school students. On Dec. 14, the 8-year remembrance of the shootings at Sandy Hook, the winning titles will be performed at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken.

The plays, all written by high school students, tackle gun violence through the lenses of the threat of and anxiety over school shootings, police shootings, community violence, race, and gun culture in American history.

The performances begin at 7 p.m. and can be seen at milesquaretheatre.org/shows-events/enough-plays.

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Holiday hot spots in Jersey City this weekend; Play readings against gun violence - nj.com