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Downtown Hackensack Official Page of Downtown Hackensack & the Main Street Business Alliance who manage the thriving downtown Special Improvement District.

Our mission is to address issues facing the businesses and residents in Downtown Hackensack, NJ.

10/03/2026

We’ve got lots to celebrate because our Puppet Parade was absolutely ELECTRIC! We’re having the best day celebrating music, artists, local businesses, and this incredible city that we love! Thank you to all that have made today so incredible!

✨Illumination 250 is a collaborative project of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center HACPAC, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, Main Street Business Alliance (Downtown Hackensack), Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. - GBCA Greater Bergen, and the City of Hackensack, NJ. Illumination 250 is supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority New Jersey Economic Development Authority A.R.T. - Phase I| Grant

10/03/2026

Happening NOW! Head over to Anderson Street Park for our Illumination 250 Family Fun Day currently happening!

We’ve got lots of crafts and activities for your little one to enjoy. Make sure to stick around for the Giant Puppet Parade at 2PM!

✨Illumination 250 is a collaborative project of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center HACPAC, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, Main Street Business Alliance (Downtown Hackensack), Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. - GBCA Greater Bergen, and the City of Hackensack, NJ. Illumination 250 is supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority New Jersey Economic Development Authority A.R.T. - Phase I| Grant

Happening now at the Anderson Park! ✨From 10am to 1:30pm. Above we have Artist Kate Eggleston preparing for today’s Quil...
10/03/2026

Happening now at the Anderson Park! ✨

From 10am to 1:30pm. Above we have Artist Kate Eggleston preparing for today’s Quilt Trail. You won’t want to miss it!

Snap some photos and tag us! Downtown Hackensack

✨Illumination 250 is a collaborative project of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center HACPAC, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, Main Street Business Alliance (Downtown Hackensack), Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. - GBCA Greater Bergen, and the City of Hackensack, NJ. Illumination 250 is supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority New Jersey Economic Development Authority A.R.T. - Phase I| Grant

10/03/2026

🍺🪩October 3rd in Hackensack!

Hackensacktoberfest is back for the 7th annual celebration of Downtown Hackensack business, b**r, and community!!

Meet us at Atlantic Street Park from 1PM-8PM for FREE entertainment by DJ Doughboy and Valerie & the Dimensions Band!

Swipe through to see the full list of food trucks and vendors!

🍺 The b**r gardens are 21+ only. Please no dogs and no kids allowed in the b**r gardens. Hackensack Brewing asturiabrewingco

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Check out this map of Illumination 250. ✨Let this serve as your guide to enjoy our all day even...
10/02/2026

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Check out this map of Illumination 250. ✨

Let this serve as your guide to enjoy our all day event on October 3rd. Don’t forget to post and tag us during the festivities. We can’t wait!

✨Illumination 250 is a collaborative project of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center HACPAC, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, Main Street Business Alliance (Downtown Hackensack), Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. - GBCA Greater Bergen, and the City of Hackensack, NJ. Illumination 250 is supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority New Jersey Economic Development Authority A.R.T. - Phase I| Grant

10/02/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Saturday October 3 starting at 10AM with family fun day I. Anderson Street Park, followed by a giant puppet procession down , all leading to Hackensacktoberfest starting at 1pm in Atlantic Street Park. Food vendors, artisan shopping, two b**r gardens and so much more!

Let’s get creative! Join artist Kate Eggleston for a fun, family-friendly fiber art activity!♦ Pom Pom Field Fiber Art W...
10/01/2026

Let’s get creative! Join artist Kate Eggleston for a fun, family-friendly fiber art activity!

♦ Pom Pom Field Fiber Art Workshop, 10 a.m. to 1:30p.m., Anderson Street

During the workshop, you will get to make colorful pom pom’s to decorate the field. We will also create whimsical dancing pom pom wands to bring to the Puppet Parade!

Illumination 250 is a collaborative project of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center HACPAC, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, Main Street Business Alliance (Downtown Hackensack), Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. - GBCA Greater Bergen, and the City of Hackensack, NJ. Illumination 250 is supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority New Jersey Economic Development Authority A.R.T. - Phase I| Grant

Get ready to listen to some live music! Saturday October 3. There will be amazing folk artists performing LIVE throughou...
09/30/2026

Get ready to listen to some live music! Saturday October 3.

There will be amazing folk artists performing LIVE throughout Illumination 250! We invite you to come and enjoy these renowned artist as they show their talents. You won’t want to miss this!

✨Illumination 250 is a collaborative project of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center HACPAC, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, Main Street Business Alliance (Downtown Hackensack), Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. - GBCA Greater Bergen, and the City of Hackensack, NJ. Illumination 250 is supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority New Jersey Economic Development Authority A.R.T. - Phase I| Grant

Atlantic Street Park is buzzing. 🎶Hackensacktoberfest is in full swing — local food, Hackensack Brewery, Ghost Hawk Brew...
09/28/2026

Atlantic Street Park is buzzing. 🎶

Hackensacktoberfest is in full swing — local food, Hackensack Brewery, Ghost Hawk Brewing, artisan vendors, and live music on stage. Come through before 8PM.

✨Illumination 250 is a collaborative project of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center HACPAC, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, Main Street Business Alliance (Downtown Hackensack), Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. - GBCA Greater Bergen, and the City of Hackensack, NJ. Illumination 250 is supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority New Jersey Economic Development Authority A.R.T. - Phase I| Grant

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214 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ
07601

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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