Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in NJ: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

Celebrate dads on their special day at Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Water Park. Photo courtesy of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
Celebrate dads on their special day at Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Water Park. Photo courtesy of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
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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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.