NJIB’s Guide to 40+ New Jersey Events Father’s Day Weekend
We’re mid-way through June, and it’s Father’s Day Weekend! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events June 13th – 15th, 2025 is your go-to source for the best events happening across the Garden State! Whether you’re searching for lively festivals, captivating performances, family-friendly fun, or seasonal activities, our guide has you covered. From local craft fairs and art exhibits to outdoor adventures and winter celebrations, there’s something everyone can enjoy. Explore new experiences, create unforgettable memories, and stay connected with the local community with New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s expertly curated event lineup.
BONUS! See NJIB at Bell Works Fresh in Holmdel on Wednesday, June 11th, LSC After Dark: Broadway Fest on Thursday, June 12th, Lunar Faire on Friday, June 13th, Czig Meister Brewing Company’s 9th Anniversary! on Saturday, June 14th, and Asbury Fresh on Sunday, June 15th.
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New Jersey Events June 13 – 15:
Featured Event!
Lunar Faire: Pride
June 13, 5 pm – 10 pm
Lunar Faire, New Jersey’s beloved bi-monthly night market, is throwing a Pride celebration like no other on Friday the 13th! Expect drag shows, a gay rave, potions lab, Rocky Horror performances, a Human Slot Machine for Sussex County Pride, and the world’s largest human rainbow — where guests dress in rainbow garb or solid colors to assemble into a giant living rainbow. Plus, shop witchy vendors, join drum circles, get your fortune told, and soak in the magickal, weird, and whimsical vibe that makes Lunar Faire unforgettable.
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets Here
Cape May Music Festival
Now – June 28
The Cape May Music Festival, celebrating its 36th year from May 25 to June 28, 2025, offers a diverse lineup of classical, chamber, and jazz performances in Cape May, NJ. Hosted by Cape May MAC, the festival features renowned ensembles like the Atlantic Brass Band, New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players, and New York Chamber Ensemble, along with unique events such as Bach’s Lunches, blending live music with fine dining. With performances held at scenic venues like Rotary Park and the Episcopal Church of the Advent, the festival showcases world-class musicians while enriching Cape May’s cultural scene. More details and tickets are available at capemaymac.org.
Cape May, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
Princeton Festival
Now – June 21
Enjoy beautiful music, opera, and more within a tented pavilion on the grounds of beautiful Morven Museum & Garden. With opportunities for picnicking, socializing, and exploring the Museum’s superb garden before events, the Princeton Festival is the place to be for relaxed, summertime entertainment.
Princeton, NJ
Cost: Prices Vary
Jersey City Comedy Festival
June 10 – 14
The Jersey City Comedy Festival kicks off on June 10th and June 11th with a headlining performances by Raanan Hershberg and Kasaun Wilson. 48 comics have been selected to compete in the stand up competitions taking place from June 12th through June 13th, 2025. Comics will compete head to head where only two comics will win cash prizes, spots at major comedy clubs, and the title of “Best of the Fest.”
Art House Productions and The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Red Hand, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $20 – $45
Hamilton Arts Festival
June 11 – 21
The Paterson Performing Arts Development Council (PPADC) HAF events and activities will take place from June 11 – 21, 2025, enabling both emerging and accomplished artists to present work that deepens their practice as well as entertains, enlightens, and engages Paterson’s diverse communities.
695 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ
Downtown Camden Art Crawl
June 12, 4 pm – 7 pm
Get ready to experience Camden like never before! The Downtown Camden Art Crawl is back and bigger than ever with 30+ artists, live performances, food trucks, creative pop-ups, and family-friendly fun across Market Street from 2nd to 4th. This no-charge, open-to-all celebration of Camden’s rising creative community will feature live painting, public art installations, hands-on workshops, and pop-ups inside and outside local businesses. It’s the third and largest edition yet — spotlighting the exciting local makers, from award-winning designers and mixed-media painters to analog film photographers and cultural storytellers. Bonus: Come early for the 5th Annual Camden Pride Walk, which steps off at 3PM at the Camden County Police HQ and ends at Roosevelt Plaza for a pre-crawl celebration.
Market Street from 2nd to 4th, Camden, NJ
Cost: Free
LSC After Dark: Broadway Fest
June 12, 6 pm – 10 pm
A great party, delicious bites and drinks, and a twist of science! Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, exclusively for guests 18 and up on special Thursday nights. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, dance floor, live DJ, a full bar (for guests 21+) and planetarium and laser shows. And all of the museum’s exhibits are open, too! 5, 6, 7, 8… Open up the curtain, it’s showtime! Get ready to see your name in lights at #LSCAfterDark: Broadway Fest. On June 12, grab your popcorn and your Playbill and get ready to sing like you’ve never sung before. There’s no business like show business and no formation like galaxy formation with Dr. Brooks!
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $22 in advance, $25 at the door
Tri-County Fair
June 12 – 15
This event features Carnival rides games of chance, pony rides, and fun fair foods with free family entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks show on Friday evening.
Christ Church, 140 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway, NJ
Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
Whitesbog’s Blueberry Summer Fest
June 13, 4 pm – 9 pm
Tour the historic home where blueberries were first cultivated, enjoy live music, handmade vendors, blueberry picking, pies, ice cream, jams, games, and new themes each week!
Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 West Whites Bogs Road #34, Browns Mills, NJ,
Cost: Free to attend (donations are welcome!)
Pride Under the Stars- Dance Party in South Orange
June 13, 8 pm – 11 pm
Get ready—South Orange’s legendary dance party is back! North Jersey Pride, South Orange Downtown, and South Orange Village invite you to Pride Under the Stars on Friday, June 13, from 8–11 PM in Spiotta Park (20-32 Village Plaza). This 21+ celebration will be hosted by the fabulous Honey Marie and music by DJ Dirty Preston keeping the energy high all night long. Enjoy dancing under the stars and grab a drink at the cash bar—proceeds benefit North Jersey Pride. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $20 will directly support North Jersey Pride’s mission. North Jersey Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ youth and families through inclusive programming and events across New Jersey.
20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Free, suggested donation of $20
NJ Air Show
June 13 – 15
This popular Father’s Day weekend event features a day into night airshow with some of the world’s top aerial acrobats. Aerial acrobatic performers will be showcasing their daredevil skills during night airshow. Each night Show will conclude with a pyro musical with booming fireworks and laser show. Food options will be available. For general admission, bring a folding chair or blanket
Greenwood Lake Airport, 126 Airport Rd, West Milford, NJ
Cost: $39+
NJ Beer & Food Festival
June 14
Crystal Springs Resort is proud to host the New Jersey Beer & Food Festival — the ultimate weekend for beer lovers. Don’t miss the king of NJ beer events, sponsored by Paul Miller Auto Group. Come sample over 200 craft beer, cider & traditional brews, plus feast on an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring barbecue pulled pork, coal roasted leg of lamb, beef brisket and slaw, wood roasted chicken and more. You’ll also enjoy great entertainment including live musi, goat races, axe throwing, hot air balloon rides, laser clay shooting, hippity-hop races, lawn games, giant beer pong & more.
Resort Entrance at Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ
Mount Ephraim Town-Wide Yard Sale
June 14, 8 am – 2 pm
Join the Mount Ephraim Summer 2025 Town-wide Yard Sale! Lots of treasures to find, treats/lemonade, a walking/jogging challenge, and scavenger hunt for kids. Come spend the day in our small town! There will be a list of recommended stops based on what you hope to find posted on the house list, as well as a recommended walking/jogging route to make a challenge out of it. There will also be scavenger hunts for kids to do while out and about. Hosted by the Mount Ephraim Celebration Committee & sponsored by Rebecca Vives- Weichert Premier. Rain date June 15th.
Mount Ephraim, NJ
Cost: Free
Pride In Pitman
June 14, 8 am – 3 pm
Join the Pride Alliance of Pitman in celebration and honor of LGBTQIA+ people past, present, and future at the PRIDE in Pitman event. The event will feature food, music, and lots of great vibes.
30 North Broadway, Pitman, NJ
Cost: Free
Bordentown Green Fair
June 14, 10 am – 3 pm
The Bordentown Green Fair will return to our historic Burlington County town for the 17th straight year with lots of engaging vendors and exhibits designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle.
Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown City, NJ
Cost: Free
Celebrate Middlesex County!
June 14, 10 am – 3 pm
Celebrate Middlesex County is a free, family-friendly event focused on showcasing the unique programs, services, and people of Middlesex County’s government. The annual celebration highlights County offices and partners with interactive booths and displays and illustrates all the County has offer with fun offerings for the whole family to enjoy.
Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ
Cost: Free
Earth Day Celebration
June 14, 10 am – 3 pm
The event will feature eco-friendly exhibits, a local artisan market, live music by Mark Rust, recycling workshops, family activities like a fishing derby, archery clinic, face painting, and educational wildlife shows, along with the NJDEP’s new Mobile Education Trailer, eco-cruises on the Hackensack River, and environmental awareness booths promoting sustainability and local green initiatives.
Ridgefield Park Department of Public Works, 24 Industrial Ave, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Piscataway Street Fair
June 14, 10 am – 4 pm
Enjoy the Annual Piscataway Street Fair with food vendors, homegrown artisans, local craftspeople, children’s activities & more at the Piscataway Street Fair located on Stockton Street behind The YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center (YPCC). This is a rain or shine event.
520 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ
Cost: Free
Stafford Founders Day
June 14, 10 am – 9:30 pm
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Stafford Township will celebrate its 276th birthday with the 61st Founders Day, embracing a Flower Power theme of Peace, Love, and Community. The day kicks off with a 10 AM parade through historic downtown Manahawkin, followed by festivities at Doc Cramer Sports Complex starting at 4 PM, featuring live music, food trucks, pageants, family activities, and a dazzling fireworks show at dusk.
Doc Cramer Sports Complex, Doc Cramer Boulevard, Manahawkin, NJ
Cost: Free
The Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival
June 14, 10 am – 5 pm
Music, Eco Friendly Vendors, Crafters, Kids Activities, Shopping, & Dining! The day is filled with activities relating to the environment, green practices, and recycling initiatives. Don’t miss out on the multiple live musical acts throughout the day, kid’s activities, and plenty of vendors.
44 E Washington Ave, Washington, NJ
Cost: Free
Country Jamboree Festival
June 14, 11 am – 8 pm
Get ready for a day filled with live music, delicious food, and good ol’ country fun. Bring your friends and family for a day of line dancing, BBQ, and great music from local country bands. Don’t forget to wear your best cowboy boots and hats!
Firemans Field, 144 Beach Street Rockaway, NJ
Cost: $5
Passaic County Book Festival
June 14, 11 am – 4 pm
Celebrate the 4th Annual Passaic County Book Festival, a full-day event filled with engaging panels, poetry sessions, and author meet-and-greets. Enjoy family-friendly activities like arts and crafts, story time for kids, and even reading to dogs. With delicious food truck options and a vibrant literary atmosphere, this festival is a perfect celebration of creativity, knowledge, and the written word for all ages!
Weasel “Book” Park, 745 Park Dr, Clifton, NJ
Cost: Free
Gibbstown Food Truck & Music FEASTival
June 14, 11 am – 7 pm
The Food Trucks are rolling into GIBBSTOWN! 15 Gourmet Food Trucks, Adult Beverage Garden (beer, sangria, hard seltzers), Live Music All Day. Kid activities, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, sand art, & so much more. Bring your family, friends, appetite, lawn chairs, pop-ups and blankets.
Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, Gibbstown, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 10 are free
Glassboro’s CommUNITY Day
June 14, 11 am – 5 pm
Glassboro’s Annual CommUNITY Day at Town Square is set to draw over 3,000 attendees for games, food, and entertainment. The free event, rain or shine, features a parade at 11 a.m. down Rowan Blvd., led by the Glassboro High School Marching Band. A Professional Pace offers free haircuts for kids, and 50 vendors sell artisan goods and food. Entertainment includes Creative Glassboro’s Children’s Theatre and Glassboro High School’s Choir. The Kid’s Zone offers free face painting, an obstacle course, and basketball pickup games with the Glassboro Police Athletic League (PAL). Attendees can also learn about various charitable and non-profit organizations. Complimentary parking is available in all Glassboro lots and Nexus garages.
1 High St W, Glassboro, NJ
Cost: Free
Rutherford Porch Fest
June 14, 11 am
Are you ready for Rutherford’s 3rd Annual PorchFest, hosted by the Rutherford Arts Committee. Enjoy local talent on the front porches of partipating homes in Rutherford, NJ.
Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
The Pride at Peak Fashion Show!
June 14, 11 am – 3 pm
The PRIDE AT PEAK FASHION SHOW is a fashion celebration meant to inspire, excite, and invigorate the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. It’s about feeling your best self through clothes, music, attitude and pride in your identity. This is a fashion show starring YOU! This year’s theme is “Flying Together, Flying Forever.” Wear colors, feathers, exotic, paradise, freedom & joy – outfits meant to make us fly with pride. Expect vendors, local organizations, music, and performances from Philly Drag Mafia.
114 W. Merchant Street, Audubon, NJ
Cost: Free
Toms River Pride
June 14, 11 am – 5 pm
With inclusivity and collaboration at the core of its mission, the Toms River Pride Committee and Exit 82 Theatre Company invite the community to participate in Toms River’s Annual LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Ally, Two Spirit, Plus) Pride Festival, taking place on Washington Street in Downtown Toms River.
Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free
Princeton Pride
June 22, 11 am – 6 pm
A parade and after-party, all in a “celebration of queer joy”. All in a day, you’ll be Marchin’ in Solidarity and Dancin’ in Celebration. Respectin’ how far we’ve come & recognizin’ how far we have yet to go. Angelic Troublemakers Assemble!
Paul Robeson Place, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ
Juneteenth Arts Festival
June 14, 12 pm – 6 pm
Join Union Twp’s Juneteenth Festival at Biretumfpel Park for a day of community celebration, great music, food, art, and vendors.
Biretumfpel Park, Union, NJ
Cost: Free
Montclair Pride Festival
June 14, 12 pm – 6 pm
The festival will feature three stages showcasing an incredibly diverse lineup of performances including musicians, dancers, spoken word artists. In addition to the nonstop live entertainment, guests can explore a lively sponsor village filled with artisans, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, community organizations, a family zone, and a mouth-watering array of food trucks and vendors offering delicious cuisines and drinks. There will also be informative resource booths sharing important details on LGBTQ+ issues and services available locally and beyond.
Bloomfield Ave and Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
Czig Meister Brewing Company’s 9th Anniversary!
June 14, 12 pm – 10 pm
Join for Czig Meister’s 9th Anniversary Celebration on June 14th from 12-10pm! Celebrate with a day of craft beer, food trucks, artisan market, games, and live music.
Czig Meister Brewing Company – 106 Valentine St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Cost: Free
Hop Sauce Festival
June 14
HopSauce Festival is a craft beer and hot sauce festival set to the soundtrack of an eclectic mix of original live artists. It’s become a favorite of traditional LBI summertime families and a new generation’s appreciation for great food, drink, music and art.
325 Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: $20 – $125
Sussex County Pride
June 14, 1 pm – 5 pm
The festivities will showcase an exciting lineup of attractions, including captivating drag performers, live music performances, inspirational speeches from community leaders, LGBTQ+ vendors, tabling organizations, and a host of other exciting activities.
Downtown Newton, 1 Brooks Plaza, Newton, NJ
Cost: Free
Montville Township Pride
June 14, 1 pm – 4 pm
Montville Township Pride Day provides free family fun, resources, and an opportunity to show our pride.
90 Horseneck Road Montville, NJ
2nd Annual Hopatcong Flag Day Parade & Festival
June 14, 3 pm – 9 pm
Join the Lake Hopatcong Elks and the Borough of Hopatcong on Saturday, June 14th for the 2nd Annual Flag Day Parade & Festival. This year the parade will kick off at 3PM from Hopatcong High School and proceed down Durban Ave to the center of town. Food trucks, local vendors, car show and more.
The festivities will take place at and around Hopatcong Firehouse #3!
43 Hopatchung Rd., Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: Free
Meadowlands Racetrack Wiener Dog Derby
June 14, 6 pm – 11 pm
Wiener takes all in the annual running of the Meadowlands Racetrack Weiner Dog Derby. This event is free to attend for fans and parking is free. The “wiener dog” race begins at 6pm Admission and parking are free. First harness race 6:20pm
1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
Berries and Brews
June 14 & 15
Ort Farm’s “season finale” event with strawberry picking, kids activities, live music, Jersey Girl Brewing with beers on tap and food trucks. Celebrate Father’s Day weekend here on the farm with a day of fun for the whole family. Tickets include access to the PYO strawberry patch and festival.
25 Bartley Rd, Long Valley, NJ
Cost: $5 – $16
Historic Cold Spring Village’s Military Timeline Weekend
June 14 & 15, 11 am – 4 pm
Travel through time and witness the evolution of military history at Historic Cold Spring Village’s Military Timeline Weekend. This powerful living history event showcases military encampments, weaponry displays, and interactive demonstrations spanning centuries of conflict. Costumed re-enactors will set up historically accurate camps throughout the Village, representing soldiers and support personnel from the Revolutionary War through modern-day military operations. Visitors will experience how uniforms, tactics, and daily life evolved over time through engaging exhibits and live interpretation.
735 Seashore Rd, Cape May, NJ
Cost: $14 for adults, $12 for children ages 3–12, and free for HCSV members. Admission includes full access to the Village’s historic buildings, artisan demonstrations, and special exhibits.
The North To Shore Jersey festival
June 14 – 29
This month-long New Jersey festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. Hosted by three incredible and unique cities, Atlantic City , Asbury Park , and Newark , the North To Shore festival will bring together 50+ venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide.
Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark, NJ
Cost: Admission ranges from free to ticket entry, depending on venue & performer
Skimmer Antique Auto Show & Parade
June 15, 9 am – 2 pm
This Father’s Day event features events that will please dads who are history-buffs and auto-enthusiasts. They will get to enjoy displays and admire scores of vintage vehicles. Music by Snake Brothers Band 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m. Auto Show Awards at 1:00 PM Antique Auto Parade at 1:30 PM (the parade runs along Pleasure Avenue from 44th Street to 93rd Street, then is runs north on Landis from 93rd to JFK and ends at JFK)
29th St. to JFK Blvd. & Promenade, Sea Isle City, NJ
Cost: Free
Wildwoods Restaurant Week
June 15 – 19
Held multiple times throughout the year, this event showcases the best of Wildwood’s dining scene, with participating restaurants offering special prix fixe breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at a great price. From fresh seafood and sizzling steaks to creative international cuisine and classic boardwalk favorites, there’s something to satisfy every preference. Whether you’re dining in a cozy restaurant or a lively family-friendly eatery, the experience promises delicious dishes, warm hospitality, and a true taste of the Wildwoods. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore new restaurants, enjoy gourmet meals at a great value, and celebrate the vibrant food culture of this seaside resort.
Downtown Wildwood Wildwood, NJ
