# Handmade craft events near Jersey City

> Free hands-on craft workshops, art events, and handmade markets in Jersey City.

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### [Handmade Market JCAST Edition](https://robo.app/r/ur6gjr/handmade-market-jcast-edition)

- When: 2026-10-02 15:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 112 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (40.7199317, -74.0426385)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: crafts
- About: A free outdoor handmade market at the Grove St PATH Plaza during JCAST weekend, with over 40 local artists and makers selling their work plus live music in the evening.
- Source: https://happeningnext.com/event/handmade-market-jcast-edition-eid3a0e3eb3xs

### [SEWcial Meetup for Adults](https://robo.app/r/hangdh/sewcial-meetup-for-adults)

- When: 2026-10-03 12:00-13:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 326 8th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (40.7273068, -74.0479481)
- Ages: 19 to adult
- Price: free
- Category: meetup
- Topics: crafts
- About: Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or quilting project and stitch alongside fellow makers, sharing ideas and techniques. Beginners who have never sewn are welcome to drop in.
- Source: https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/13082738

### [Adult Fall Program - Kakkoii Social Japanese Club - Japanese Calligraphy](https://robo.app/r/uxzvp2/adult-fall-program-kakkoii-social-japanese-club-japanese)

- When: 2026-10-03 14:30-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1017 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.7341517, -74.0716283)
- Ages: 19 to adult
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: crafts, art
- About: Learn traditional Japanese brush calligraphy with a professional artist and bilingual host, then take home your own finished piece. No experience needed.
- Source: https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/17446762

### [Adult Fall Programming - Magical Monkey Makery: Silk Screen Workshops](https://robo.app/r/9kpw7z/adult-fall-programming-magical-monkey-makery-silk-screen)

- When: 2026-10-07 17:45-19:45 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1017 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.7341517, -74.0716283)
- Ages: 19 to adult
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: crafts
- About: Two-session workshop with the Magical Monkey Makery teaching silkscreen printing. Create one-of-a-kind wearable art with all materials provided. This is session one of two (continues Oct 14).
- Source: https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/17439547

### [Jersey Cares HobbyFest](https://robo.app/r/vrqx2r/jersey-cares-hobbyfest)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 101 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304 (40.7068658, -74.0694719)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: crafts
- About: Free fall afternoon fair where local vendors and hobby groups host interactive craft activities, including a book bedazzling station. Donations to Jersey Cares optional.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jersey-cares-hobbyfest-tickets-2002247516220

### [Fall 2026 Open Studios at Mana Contemporary](https://robo.app/r/25rs46/fall-2026-open-studios-at-mana-contemporary)

- When: 2026-10-25 12:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.7369426, -74.0686259)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, crafts
- About: Annual fall open studios day with 100+ artist studios to explore plus special exhibitions and performances. Free RSVP; a walkable look inside working art studios near Journal Square.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2026-open-studios-at-mana-contemporary-tickets-1997584809940

### [JC Happy Holiday Market](https://robo.app/r/3r84rq/jc-happy-holiday-market)

- When: 2026-12-05 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Grove Street PATH Plaza, 116 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (40.71964, -74.0426096)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, crafts, outdoor
- About: Two December weekends of handmade gifts at Grove Street PATH Plaza, with local artisans, DJ, bounce house, and holiday cheer near PATH and Newark Ave shops.
- Source: https://jcdowntown.org/event/handmade-market/