(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- JCFamilies’ 8th Annual Holiday Party will take place on Saturday, December 7. The festivities start at 11:00am at the Harborside Atrium in Jersey City and will go on until 2:00pm. Families can enjoy an array of activities including pictures with Santa, holiday-themed picture corner, holiday decoration, face painting, a bouncy house, a holiday train perfect for kids to enjoy and yummy cookie + cupcake decorating! Bring your cameras and holiday cheer!
An additional nominal fee will be assessed for entrance to the Bouncy House, Holiday Train and for Cookie/Cupcake Decorating.
Please Note: The entry fees is not refundable and non-adjustable. Tickets will not be sold at door. Entry fees for 16 and below: $7; Entry fees for 16 and above: $4.
JCFamilies will be collecting holiday gifts, gift cards and donations for Boys & Girls Club.
Harborside Atrium is located at 210 Hudson Street in Jersey City, New Jersey.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITH TICKET:
Bubble Show by Lena’s Party - Are your kids ready to play with giant bubbles? Lena will be having a giant bubble party for the kids. Lena specializes in kids’ birthday parties, costume characters, face-painting, glitter tattoos, art nails, balloons, Giant-Bubble shows, dancing, singing, games, magic tricks.
Performance by Cadencia Dancers - Founded in 2009 the Cadencia Dancers (formerly Caña y Cadencia Flamenco) is a flamenco dance and music troupe bringing the art of flamenco to audiences to the New York City and Tri-State area. Started as a Tablao at Café Andalucia, in Manhattan 2010-2014, the Cadencia Dancers today perform in a variety of settings including cultural festivals, cafes, art openings, and street performances. They currently teach flamenco class at Performing Arts Workshop Studio in Jersey City 196 Morgan st every Saturday at 1.15pm.
Dance Performance by School of Nimbus - Nimbus focuses its work on the intersection between high-level dance and innovative ways of involving communities and audiences. Founded in 2005, Nimbus presents performances and programs to diverse audiences locally and on tour, serving present audiences and building future ones.
Dance Performance by Next Step Broadway - Next Step Broadway JC’s mission is to provide an environment where all ages and levels can experience the joy of expression through dancing, singing & acting.
Performance by Performing Arts Workshop - The Performing Arts Workshop is the product of a lifetime spent in the studio, on the stage, and behind the scenes. It began with the belief that quality arts education should be accessible and meaningful. Their programs engage people of all ages in arts experiences designed to build self-esteem, develop creative expression and promote healthy living. They will be doing a fun holiday-themed performance.
Activity Corner for Kids by Early Learny - Early Learny was started to help parents around the world raise their young children in an informed way, that helps prepare and build their child for future success. During their demonstrations at the event they will assist the parents in going through one or 2 (or more if they wish) of the activities in the sets that they create together with their kids.
Soft Play Area For Toddlers by Urban Jungle Play - Urban Jungle Play is a one of a kind children’s activity center/childcare in Hoboken designed for ages 9 months – 9 years. They are a licensed childcare facility.
Plus Giant Characters, Holiday-themed arts & crafts, Lego and Robotics Activity area by Code Wiz, Pictures with Santa, Piano Performance by Jersey City Prodigies, and Face Painting For Kids
Paid Activities include Bouncy House, Cookie and Cupcake Decorations by Bread and Spoon, Animal Balloons, and a Chocolate Fountain.
SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENT:
11-11:20am- Jersey City Prodigies
11:20-11:25am- Cadencia Dancers
11:25-11:30am- Performing Arts Workshop
11:30am-12:30pm- Bubble Show
12:00pm- Santa will arrive
12:30pm-1:30pm- Kids dance party
1:30pm-2pm- Dance performances by Nimbus and Next Step Broadway
Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. You do not have to bring your tickets, just show proof of payment or let them know the name on the credit card which was used to make payment on the PayPal at the event entrance.
Sponsors for the event:
Code Wiz, NYLI, True Dental, British Swim School, MY Gym, School of Nimbus, The Brunswick School, The Little Gym, Get Around, Dear Tooth Fairy, Early Learny, Niwa Jewels
