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Celebrate dads on their special day at Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark. Photo courtesy of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
Celebrate dads on their special day at Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark. Photo courtesy of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
6/14/24 - 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 to the upcoming Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrate at events in Roselle Park and Union.

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

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Warren Lions Club Expo Carnival

Warren
Daily, Wednesday, June 12-Saturday, June 15
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

Rockaway
Thursday, June 13-Sunday, June 16
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

L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Voorhees Town Center

Voorhees
Daily, Friday, June 14-Sunday, June 23
The L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at the Voorhees Town Center, hosted by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), welcomes the community to enjoy food, rides and entertainment. READ MORE

Skimmer Festival in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City – FREE
Saturday, July 15
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

Elmwood Park's Multi-Cultural Street Fair

Elmwood Park – FREE
Saturday, July 15
This mega-block party is held on Market Street and the Recreation Field with shopping, live music, vendors, children's activities, food  and more. The Kidz Traveling Shindig includes bounce rides, slides, face painters, sand art and games. READ MORE

Freshwater Fishing Derby at Turkey Swamp Park

Chester
Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16
Manasquan Reservoir and Turkey Swamp Park host these annual fishing derbies, perfect for Father's Day weekend. READ MORE

Roselle Park 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival

Roselle Park – FREE
Saturday, June 15
Live entertainment, delicious food, vendors, games and more are all part of the fun at this Juneteenth Festival. Guests include "Just Class" line dancers, Mr. Magic the Hip Hop Magician, Jamel Holley and more. READ MORE

Military Timeline Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village

Cape May
Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16
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

Union Township Juneteenth Arts Festival

Union – FREE
Saturday, June 15
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

Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival

Washington – FREE
Saturday, June 15
The Sustainably Green Music and Arts Festival returns to Washington Borough, featuring a day of live music, ecofriendly vendors, crafters, artists, free kids activities, shopping, and dining. READ MORE

North 2 Shore Festival by Asbury Park Bazaar

Asbury Park – FREE
Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16
Get ready to experience the ultimate North 2 Shore Festival Market at Asbury Park Bazaar, filled with unique vendors, music, and delicious food and libations. READ MORE

Father's Day at Jenkinson's

Point Pleasant
Sunday, June 16
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 16
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 & Breakwater Beach

Seaside Heights
Sunday, June 16
Celebrate dads at Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark. Dads ride free on the rides with their paying child on the same ride, or they can enter the waterpark free with a paying child.  READ MORE

Father's Day at iPlay

Freehold
Sunday, June 16
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

Father's Day Train Rides 2024

Whippany
Sunday, June 16
Treat Dad to a vintage train ride experience on the Whippany Railway Museum's Father’s Day Express train. Step back through the decades at the non-profit Whippany Railway Museum where we provide a 10-mile, 45-minute, round trip ride.  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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