Arts & Entertainment

HACKENSACK, NJ - In honor of the summer season, the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) will be offering Movies Under the Stars. 

Movies will be playing every Thursday in August. All screenings will take place at Atlantic Street Park, located at 102 State Street, at 8:30 p.m. 

The list of the movies to be screened is: 

August 4: Disney’s Jungle ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - In an effort to give back to the community and keep kids entertained during the summer, the Hackensack Elks are setting up HELLO Boxes throughout Hackensack. 

The HELLO Boxes will operate similarly to the Little Libraries Program, with a selection of children’s books free to borrow and no return time. According to the Hackensack Elks, each box may have different ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - The Sack Business Alliance and the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s ArtsBergen initiative are calling for artists to perform on Hackensack’s Main Street. 

The casting call invites local artists, including performers, performance artists, musicians, comedians, dancers, jugglers and other unique acts to apply to busk on the street. Artists selected ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Elevate Hackensack will be partnering with the city to host Hackensack’s Juneteenth Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The festival will be taking place at Carver Park, located at 294 Second Street. The event will be featuring food trucks, music, public speakers, live performances and face painting. 

HACKENSACK, NJ - With only a few weeks away before the holiday, the City of Hackensack has announced its celebration for the Fourth of July. 

The event will be hosted at Foschini Park, located at 278 River Street. Celebrations will start at 5:00 p.m, with food trucks and family games. 

As the evening progresses, Fillet of Soul, a funk and soul band, will be performing at 7:00 p.m.

HACKENSACK, NJ - The City of Hackensack is opening up splash pads right in time for summer. 

Splash pads will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. if weather permits. From the time of publishing, June 5, through June 19, splash pads will only be open on weekends. From June 14 to September 5, splash pads will be open seven days a week. 

Splash Pads are located at Polifly Park and Carver ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - The City of Hackensack’s STIGMA-FREE Committee, CBH Care, and ICAL are teaming up to host a Stigma-Free Popsicle Social on June 9. 

The event will take place at Atlantic Street Park with a rain date scheduled for June 15. The event will feature Zumba classes, a DJ and frozen treats. Parking will be available for all attendees at the Atlantic Street ...