Jersey City: Join Us Tomorrow for our Free Social Studies Fair and Street Carnival!

Tomorrow, Hudson Montessori School will open its doors to the community for one of its most exciting traditions of the year—the 17th Annual Social Studies Fair and Street Carnival. Our RAIN OR SHINE event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. Families, friends, neighbors, and visitors from across Jersey City are invited to experience this year’s theme, Tapestry of Cultures, with an unforgettable day of exploration, creativity, and fun!

Rain plan: Our event is designed for rain or shine—most of our activities will continue indoors, including face painting, balloon artists, community-making tables, museum galleries, and indoor dining areas. Our HMV Info Table is the place to start. It will be located at the corner of 30 Regent and Liberty View Drive. In case of rain, it will be relocated to the 50 Regent St building (multipurpose room).

Museum Galleries: For months, students and teachers have been preparing immersive, museum-style galleries that transform classrooms into vibrant cultural experiences through hands-on, interactive exhibits. All our classrooms are open to the public and will be exploding with dazzling cultural displays that turn our school into a museum dedicated to all the wonderful cultures of the world. Here’s the gallery list:

• Indigenous Peoples

• Storytelling Across Cultures

• Mountain Culture

• Desert Culture

• Port & Waterways

• Brazil ~ Colombia

• Kenya ~ South Africa

• Mexico ~ Canada

• India ~ China

• Spain ~ Sweden

• Polynesian Islands

• Caribbean Islands

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STREET CARNIVAL: The street carnival outside features a bouncy house, a 25-foot inflatable obstacle course, food trucks, balloon artists, face painting, musical entertainment, community tables, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. 

TREASURE HUNT GAME: Children will enjoy the Treasure Hunt game, guided by a clearly marked treasure map, as they hunt for jewels! Completing the hunt while exploring the classroom galleries earns free giveaways. Inside the 50 Regent Building, visitors will also find an art and STEAM showcase highlighting even more student creativity and innovation. 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY TABLES: The community-sponsored activity tables include: 

• Bricks 4 Kidz Jersey City

• Luna de Papel

• Mindful Play Yoga

• Tiger Paw Academy

• Snapology of Jersey City

• Make-a-Bracelet Table

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FOOD TRUCKS: Food trucks will be at the ready to fuel all the fun:

• El Gallo de Oro (Mexican)

• Adam Five Star (Halal)

• Lady G Empanadas (Latin/Soul Food)

• Superstar Ice Cream

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Whether you are a current family, a local resident, or someone discovering Hudson Montessori School for the first time, this event is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the incredible work of our students.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us tomorrow for a day filled with culture, creativity, and connection. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Click here for an event map, full list of activities, and more.

Hudson Montessori School, located in downtown Jersey City, serves children from ages 2 through 8th grade. The teachers use an interdisciplinary, theme-based learning approach grounded in Montessori philosophy and methodology to foster students' love of learning. Its STEM-certified campus is the only one of its kind in New Jersey, featuring STEM-certified teachers who meet the highest standards set by the National Institute for STEM Education. The school welcomes parents to an open house to learn more about its programs.