Fitness Activities for the Week of July 21, 2025

Posted Mon, Jul 21, 2025, By Staff Writer

Feel like you are becoming a couch potato? Then get off the sofa, and check out these upcoming fitness activities happening in Northern New Jersey.

1. Monday Night Soccer | 8v8 | 6:15pm | NO CLEATS

	Mon, Jul 21, 2025, 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM
	Veterans Field Park, 1057-1165 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ, 07020 [View map]
	Organized by Easy Soccer Fort Lee

Easy & relaxed game - suitable for players of all levels. Register with 100% commitment. Last-minute drop and NO-SHOW are discouraged. If you need to drop, do it before noon on the game day. NO CLEATS. Bring 1 Black shirt & 1 White shirt. Please be on time and help set up the game.

2. Gossip Pace Run - Mondays @ 6:30pm

	Mon, Jul 21, 2025, 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
	Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakeshop, 19 McWilliams Pl, Jersey City, NJ, 07302 [View map]
	Organized by Jersey City Runners

This run is designed specifically for runners who are at paces 10min/mile and up. Run/walkers are also encouraged to join. We do a gently-paced one mile loop, usually two or three times. If you are nervous about attending a group run, this event is a great place to start!

3. Co-Ed Pick Up Soccer at Fairfield Park

	Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
	261 Hollywood Ave, Fairfield, NJ, 07004 [View map]
	Organized by Fairfield Pick-Up Soccer (Co-Ed)

We will meet up at Fairfield Park Turf Field at 2:30. Feel free to come early to warm up, stretch, and/or get acclimated and acquainted. Be sure to keep safety for yourself and others a priority. Basically play clean. I have small goals for small games (8v8). For 11v11 actual sized goals are usually available on one of the many full fields.

4. Free Kids Soccer at Coles Street Market

	Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
	Coles Street Market, 305 Coles Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07310 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0
	Organized by The SocietyX Community

Join us at Coles Street Market for a high-energy, fun-filled soccer session just for the kiddos! Hosted by Soccer Shots—a nationally recognized youth soccer program—this free class introduces children ages 2 to 7 to the fundamentals of the game through creative play, positive reinforcement, and age-appropriate coaching.

5. 4 Mile Run in Rutherford - meet at Rutherford Train Station

	Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
	Rutherford Rail Station, Station Square, Rutherford, NJ, 07070 [View map]
	Organized by The North Jersey Road Runners

This will be a 4 mile run or so through the streets of Rutherford. If you want a completely flat run, this run's not for you as there are gradual uphills and downhills throughout the run. You are strongly encouraged to wear reflective gear. We run in the street and anything we can do to make ourselves more visible to drivers can only improve our safety.

6. Climb/R (NJ Climbing Meetup)

	Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
	Goat Climbing Gym, 77 River St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601 [View map]
	Organized by Climb/R (NJ Climbing partner meetup at Goat!)

Looking to meet a new climbing community? Maybe you've just moved and would like to meet some new climbing partners? Or you are new to the community and sport and would like to meet up with some new friends! Every Tuesday we have a very psyched community leader to introduce climbers to our community and to each other! All experience levels welcome.

7. Tuesday 7 PM Heights Run

	Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
	171 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307 [View map]
	Organized by Jersey City Runners

Meet at 7:00PM, X-road of Reservoir Ave and Central Ave. Near the Pershing Field Children's play area. It is a Leisure run, no runners shall be left behind. General pace is 9-10:30min pace per mile. Mileage, route, and pace are all flexible, but our usual route is 5.25 miles. It is suggested that wearing reflective clothing/ a headlamp if you have one is good practice.

8. CHAIR STRETCH CLASS

	Wed, Jul 23, 2025, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
	604 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07043 [View map]
	Ticket price: $17.85
	Organized by Beyond The Boogie Dance Company

Chair Stretch helps with improving flexibility and increasing range of motion. This class is a great low impact stretch that is great for the joints. Chair Stretch is helpful for those with minimal movement and/or recovering from injury. Virtual Option Available!

9. Balance Aerobics for Adults

	Wed, Jul 23, 2025, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
	East Rutherford Memorial Library, 143 Boiling Springs Avenue, Meeting Room, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

Please join us for Balance Aerobics with Bill Wright, Community Outreach Liaison for Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.

10. Goat BIPOC monthly Climbing meetup!

	Wed, Jul 23, 2025, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
	Goat Climbing Gym, 77 River St, Hackensack, NJ [View map]
	Organized by Goat BIPOC monthly Climbing meetup!

11. Zumba in the Park (FREE)

	Thu, Jul 24, 2025, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
	Prudential Concert Grove, Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, 07107 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0
	Organized by Branch Brook Park Alliance

Join us outdoors at America's first County Park - Essex County Branch Brook Park. The Branch Brook Park Alliance, in partnership with Essex County and the Department of Parks, has partnered with Crystal Gaynor to provide the community with ZUMBA lessons for free (thanks to our premeir wellness sponsors). All levels are welcome.

12. 4 Mile Run in Ridgewood (Wild Duck Pond)

	Thu, Jul 24, 2025, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
	Saddle River County Park- Wild Duck Pond, Ridgewood NJ, East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ [View map]
	Organized by The North Jersey Road Runners

We will start at the "Wild Duck Pond Area" and will turn around at some point. If you'd like to run additional miles, you are certainly more than welcome to do so as the mile markers make it simple to track your distance. Depending on the turnout we sometimes break off into little groups of two or three people, each of which may go at slightly different paces and/or distances. This is a fun run, not a competition.

13. Eagle Rock Reservation

	Fri, Jul 25, 2025, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
	Eagle Rock Trail Parking Lot, Crest Dr, West Orange, NJ, 07052 [View map]
	Organized by Let's Walk!!

JOIN US FOR A WALK. WE WALK AT A MODERATE PACE ON UNPAVED PATHS. We will hike for about an hour - 3.5 miles. We will be walking on trails in the woods, so appropriate footwear, long pants & socks, and bug spray.

14. Celebrate Friendship: Sweat with the GSP Ambassadors

	Fri, Jul 25, 2025, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
	Pinstripes, 1 Garden State Plaza Boulevard, Paramus, NJ, 07652 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0
	Organized by lululemon store events

Join us for a summertime sweat with all three lululemon Garden State Plaza ambassadors — Amber, Chelsea & Ryeong. Grab your crew and get ready to move, connect, and celebrate friendship through movement. Before and after class, shop local favorites like Kennedy Mae Jewelry, Linked Up Permanent Jewelry, 4Ever Young, and Heir Clean Beauty.

15. LGBTQ+ Indoor Rock Climbing Night at Montclair Gravity Vault [Bouldering]

	Fri, Jul 25, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
	The Gravity Vault - Montclair, NJ, 8 Seymour St, Montclair, NJ, 07042 [View map]
	Organized by Out & Active, LGBT Meetup North Jersey

Join us at Gravity Vault's LGBTQ climbing night! (last Friday of the Month) This a great place to start bouldering for those who are new and great sets for experienced folks too. We usually hang out in front by the couches for the first fifteen minutes then wander around the gym together. Later arrivals are welcome, just look for the group with the name tags!

16. *7 AM*Streets of Ridgewood Saturday Morning 3-5 Mile Run*7 AM*

	Sat, Jul 26, 2025, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
	Van Neste Square Park, 90 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ [View map]
	Organized by The North Jersey Road Runners

This will be a 3-5 mile route that goes through the streets of Ridgewood. We will meet outside of Sweet Kitchen at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Oak Street/Van Neste Square across from the big clock. The route is flexible and mostly on sidewalks.

17. Amazing Feet Running Club - Saturday Morning Fun Run and Walk - Bring a Friend!

	Sat, Jul 26, 2025, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
	Loantaka Brook Reservation, 468 South St, Morristown, NJ, 07960 [View map]
	Organized by Amazing Feet Running Social Club - Saturday and Sunday

Come join the Amazing Feet Running Club to run or walk at the Loantaka Brook Reservation. We are a running group of all ages, abilities, speeds, and distances. WE typically have 30 to 40 participants or all abilities. You will find there are many runners that will run 8 to 10 miles. We also have newer runners that are building up and run shorter distances. All are welcome!!

18. South Mountain Hike (4.75 Miles) and Coffee/Lunch

	Sat, Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
	Tulip Springs Parking Lot, West Orange, NJ [View map]
	Organized by Social Anytimers

Let's enjoy a nice summer hike! Join us for a 4.75 mile hike in the South Mountain Reservation. As always, we will go at a moderate pace and won’t leave anyone behind. But please be considerate of others if you don't think you will be able to hike at a moderate pace for the duration. Our hike will take us across many different trails, with a stop at Hemlock Falls.

19. Walk This Way! Walk & Optional Dinner - Ages 20s-40s

	Sat, Jul 26, 2025, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
	Saddle River County Park: Dunkerhook Area, 242-258 Dunkerhook Road, From Dunkerhook Rd Make the 1st Right into Park to Area D, Paramus, NJ [View map]
	Organized by The Social Scene Northern New Jersey Events - Ages 20s - 40s

Let’s spend time outdoors and exercise! Join us for a moderately paced walk on a paved walkway at Saddle River County Park in Paramus, New Jersey, and make connections along the way! The walk will last for one hour and 20 minutes. Bring water if you would like to stay hydrated. The event is weather permitting.

20. Let’s Play Pickleball! Singles Edition!

	Sun, Jul 27, 2025, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
	Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Rd, Leonia, NJ [View map]
	Organized by Bergen & Rockland County Singles-20s & 30s

Tired of dating apps? Join us as we play singles pickleball on a Sunday morning! This event will surely be a fun one, and it’s also good exercise! You also have the chance of meeting your match at the event! This event is for beginners. Please bring your own paddle board and balls. Bring water if you want to stay hydrated and snacks in case you get hungry.

21. Outdoor Sunday BBQ Tennis Party at Packanack Lake Tennis Club

	Sun, Jul 27, 2025, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
	Packanack Lake Tennis Club, Clay Courts, 9 Osborne Terrace, Wayne, NJ [View map]
	Organized by Tennis Buffs Meetup Group

Spend an afternoon with old and new friends playing tennis and having BBQ at Packanack Lake! Our outdoor parties are a popular summer activity. For those who haven't been to the Lake, it's like being at a resort or in your own backyard with a nice deck, overlooking clay courts. When you are there, you will not think about anything else except fun and relaxation. All levels are welcome.

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