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Celebrate dads on their special day at Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Water Park. Photo courtesy of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
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6/13/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Dad is the VIP on this mid-June weekend, which is filled with family-friendly festivities honoring Father's Day. If dad likes rides and games, you can hit the Tri-County Fair. Score FREE-for-fathers admission on Sunday at Casino Pier and Jenkinson's.

This weekend also leads right into the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrate at events in Scotch Plains and Union.

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Warren Lions Club Expo Carnival

Warren
Wednesday, June 11-Saturday, June 14
The perfect activity for a summer evening, this carnival features food, games, and rides. Saturday evening ends with a bang as fireworks take flight.  READ MORE

Tri-County Fair in Rockaway

Rockaway
Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15
Enjoy a spring night out with classic and new amusement rides, kiddie rides, games of chance, food trucks and more. Entertainment includes music, fireworks, a showcase for local bands, monster truck rides, a classic car show with '50s music, and an illusionist. READ MORE

Father's Day Special Open Swim at Five Star Swim School

Multiple Locations
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15
Celebrate dad with a splash! This Father’s Day, Five Star Swim School is saying thank you to all the amazing dads out there—for the bedtime stories, the early morning drives, the laughter, the life lessons, and all the love and support they give us every day. READ MORE

Skimmer Festival in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City – FREE
Saturday, June 14
Come to this festival by the sea, featuring vendors, food, live music, rides, and children's activities. Enjoy sand art, balloon art, and a photo booth. READ MORE

Glassboro CommUNITY Day

Glassboro – FREE
Saturday, June 14
CommUNITY Day celebrates the emarkable diversity and culturally vibrant community that Glassboro embodies. The entertainment lineup features performances by local nonprofits and Glassboro High School. Vendors and food trucks round out the fun. READ MORE

Union Township Juneteenth Arts Festival

Union – FREE
Saturday, June 14
(new date due to weather) Head over to Biretumfpel Park for a community celebration in honor of Juneteenth, featuring music, food, art and vendors. The fun includes face painting and a photo booth. READ MORE

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Juneteenth Celebration

Scotch Plains – FREE
Saturday, June 14
The towns of Scotch Plains and Fanwood sponsor an afternoon of free programs in honor of Juneteenth. Events are located at or near Shady Rest, the nation's first Black-owned county club. READ MORE

Kids Fest in Elmwood Park- CANCELED

Elmwood Park – FREE
Saturday, June 14
(Canceled due to weather) This is a fun, family-friendly event filled with activities, entertainment, and games designed to engage children and create lasting memories, featuring kid-oriented vendors, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. READ MORE

Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival

Washington – FREE
Saturday, June 14
The Sustainably Green Music and Arts Festival returns to Washington Borough, featuring a day of live music, eco-friendly vendors, crafters, artists, free kids activities, shopping, and dining. READ MORE

Freshwater Fishing Derbies

Howell
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15
Manasquan Reservoir and Turkey Swamp Park host a pair of annual fishing derbies, perfect for Father's Day weekend. READ MORE

Military Timeline Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village

Cape May
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15
Historic Cold Spring Village hosts its annual Military Timeline Weekend, which features encampments, weaponry displays and demonstrations from living history groups depicting various conflicts throughout the centuries. READ MORE

Father's Day at Jenkinson's

Point Pleasant
Sunday, June 15
Head to the Jersey Shore for a day out with dad. With a paid child’s admission, fathers get free admission to the Amusement Park, Adventure Lookout Ropes Course, Castaway Cove Mini Golf,  Lighthouse Point Mini Golf, and the Fun House.  READ MORE

Father's Day Luau

Landisville
Sunday, June 15
Celebrate Father's Day Hawaiian style at Bellview Winery, featuring tropical flavored sangria, live music, food trucks and a bounce house for the kids. READ MORE

Father's Day at Casino Pier

Seaside Heights
Sunday, June 15
Celebrate dads at Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Water Park. Dads ride free on the rides with their paying child on the same ride, or they can enter the water park free with a paying child. READ MORE

Father's Day Train Rides at Whippany Railway Museum

Whippany
Sunday, June 15
Spend Father's Day at the Whippany Railway Museum and treat someone special to an outing he will not soon forget aboard the museum's vintage excursion train. Board the beautifully appointed Club Cars and embark on a 10-mile, 45-minute, round-trip excursion through Morris County. READ MORE

Father's Day at iPlay

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Sunday, June 15
Delight dad with fun and games at iPlay America for Father’s Day. Download a free unlimited ride band from the website so dad can enjoy various unlimited rides.   READ MORE

Farm to Table Father's Day BBQ at Alstede Farms

Chester
Sunday, June 15
Treat the special father in your life to a relaxing, farm-fresh barbecue experience that’s as memorable as it is delicious. The Farm to Table Father’s Day Barbecue is the perfect way to celebrate with family, great food, and the beauty of the outdoors. READ MORE

Father's Day at RPM Raceway

Jersey City
Sunday, June 15
Zip over to RPM Raceway on Father's Day, and score a free $10 game card for dad, the perfect complement for a day on the go-kart tracks.  READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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