Hoboken
Irish Heritage
Week(end)
Full Schedule
Luck O’ The Irish
Scavenger Hunt
WHERE: 50 businesses all around Hoboken!
WHEN: March 14th through March 17th
WHAT: Be sure to follow @hobohappyhours as each day the locations of the “Lucky Shamrocks" will be announced each morning on Instagram & this website.
The first person to find the Stuffed Shamrock Plush Toy at each business will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to that Hoboken business! Each business will be a destination (2) times!
****GRAND PRIZE WINNER - When on the hunt for the “Lucky Shamrocks” during the Scavenger Hunt, take a photo at any of the participating 50+ Hoboken businesses and use #hobokenirishweek in feed or tag @hobohappyhours in stories for a chance to win:
(1) Night Stay at W Hoboken including breakfast!
$100 Gift Card to Halifax
OFFICIAL GRAND PRIZE RULES:
Photo must be posted on Instagram from March 14 - March 17, 2024
An Instagram feed post MUST use #hobokenirishweek
An Instagram stories post MUST tag @hobohappyhours
Instagram profile must be public, so we can see the entry
No limit to amount of Instagram post entries
Winner will be selected at random
No Purchase Necessary
March 14 Events
Guinness Pint Glass Giveaway
WHERE: McSwiggan’s Pub
WHEN: 4pm until supplies last
DETAILS: Celebrate famous Guinness advertising campaigns in the 1930’s & 50’s by having a pint and keeping the glass!
Natterjack Irish Whiskey Tasting
WHERE: Moran’s Pub
WHEN: 6:00pm
DETAILS: Brand Ambassadors from Ireland’s Natterjack will be here to showcase their incredible whiskey. Sample their range at one of the best pub’s in Hoboken! Space is very limited.
Irish Poetry Reading & Open Mic
WHERE: Symposia Bookstore
WHEN: 7:00pm
DETAILS: Join us for an evening filled with the magic of Irish poetry and music. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, everyone is welcome to share their favorite Irish poems or showcase their own work during the open mic session. Come connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts, immerse yourself in the beauty of Irish literature, and enjoy a night of creativity and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there!
March 15 Events
Traditional Irish Music & Irish Step Dancing @ Southwest Park
WHERE: Southwest Park
WHEN: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
DETAILS: Come experience traditional Irish music as Gold N Brown showcases Irish songs you may know and others that will be new! Irish Step Dancing too! Feel free to bring your own foldable chairs or sit throughout the Southwest Park amphitheater.
Irish Step Dancing Performance & Lessons
WHERE: Columbus Park
WHEN: 5:30pm
DETAILS: Come see Hoboken’s own Irish step dancers from the local Garden Street School of the Performing Arts. Looking to learn yourself? There will be demonstrations as well! Be sure to arrive on time.
March 16 Events
Gaelic Football & Hurling Instruction
WHERE: Sinatra Park Field
WHEN: 10am-12pm
DETAILS: Learn how to play Gaelic Football & Hurling! Jersey Shore GAA will have Gaelic Footballers and hurlers in Hoboken to teach kids and adults the basics of the sports. There will be equipment to run demos and practice as if you’re playing on the Emerald Isle yourself!
Six Nations Rugby Watch Party
WHERE: Mulligan’s Pub
WHEN: 12:45pm
DETAILS: Come watch Ireland take on Scotland in a fixture sure to excite! Six Nations is one of the most important Rugby tournaments in the world!
Irish Cookie Decorating Class
WHERE: Cafe Sophia
WHEN: 4-5:30pm
DETAILS: Work alongside a local baker to decorate custom Irish themed cookies to take home and taste for yourself!
March 17 Events
(St Patrick’s day)
Irish Face Painting
WHERE: Little City Children’s Book Annex
WHEN: 11am - 1pm
DETAILS: Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with incredible artwork…on your face! Bring the family to enjoy free face painting in downtown Hoboken!
Teeling Irish Whiskey Tastings
WHERE: The Waiting Room
WHEN: 4-6pm
DETAILS: Learn about the making process and taste one of the finest whiskeys out of Dublin.
