Unforgettable Ways to Celebrate Father's Day in NJ
Your 2025 Guide to making Father's Day
a special day for New Jersey Dad's
Father’s Day in New Jersey is more than just a date on the calendar—it's a heartfelt celebration of the bonds between fathers and their families, surrounded by the beauty and excitement the Garden State has to offer.
What makes Father’s Day in New Jersey truly special is the endless variety of experiences available, making it easy to craft a day that’s as unique as the dad you’re honoring.
Whether it's a relaxing day at the Jersey Shore, a scenic hike, or an afternoon spent cheering at a minor league baseball game, a race track, or an air show, New Jersey offers something for every kind of dad. Food-loving fathers can enjoy the state's famous winery events, brunch cruises, and more.
This Father’s Day, New Jersey isn't just a backdrop—it’s part of the magic. Whether you’re indulging dad with a gourmet meal, treating him to a day of adventure, or simply spending quality time together in a beautiful park, the Garden State makes celebrating him effortless and unforgettable.
North Jersey Father's Day Weekend, June 13, 14, 15, 2025 Events
Tri-County Fair
Thursday to Sunday, June 12, 13, 14, 15, 2025
Christ Church
140 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Event Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
This event features free family entertainment, such as: family friendly music, a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday night, an old-time car show complete with 50’s music, monster truck rides, and the Extreme Illusions and Escapes of Josh Knotts! Plus, bring your superhero dad on Father’s Day to take a picture with the Batmobile!
NJ Air Show
Father's Day Weekend
June 13, 14, 15, 2025
Greenwood Lake Airport
126 Airport Rd
West Milford, NJ
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.
Annual Hopatcong Flag Day Parade & Festival
Saturday, June 14th, 2025; 3pm-9pm
Hopatcong Firehouse #3
43 Hopatchung Road
Hopatcong, NJ
Event Cost: Free
The parade will kick off at 3PM from Hopatcong High School and proceed down Durban Ave to the center of town!
The festivities will take place at and around Hopatcong Firehouse #3 and will include live music by “Who's Johnny”, food trucks, beer, beverages, retail vendor market, kid zone, car show, and more.
Open Cockpit Weekend
Saturday, June 14, 2025: 10:30 AM to 4pm
New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame
400 Fred Wehran Dr,
Teterboro, NJ
Cost: $20 for Adults, $15 for Seniors 65+, $12 for Children under 12. Children 2 years old and under are free.
The museum features unique aviation exhibits including the rocket engine that propelled the X-15, the first American hovercraft invented by Charles Fletcher, and more. There are a variety of aircraft, helicopters, and the custom-built "Fundamentals of Flight" interactive aerodynamics exhibit.
Woodland Park Day
Saturday, June 14th, 2925; 2pm until dusk (rain date June 21st)
Memorial School Field Complex
5 Brophy Lane
Woodland Paerk, NJ
This fun family event features a wide range of activities and entertainment options, including a bounce house, train rides, face-painting, live music, local food, a beer garden, and vendors.
Epic Soul will be putting on a concert for attendees from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ISPW Wrestling will also be featured starting at 6:30 p.m.
A fireworks display will follow.
Cats in the Garden
Sunday, June 15th, 2025: 12-3pm (rain date June 22nd)
Van Vleck House & Gardens
21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ
Admission: $10 cash per person at the gate, kids under 10 are free
This special annual Father's Day features The Jaguar Touring Club of New Jersey bringing a wide array of classic and modern Jaguars for visitors to admire. The grounds will be filled with beautiful automobiles and blooming flowers for everyone to enjoy.
Father's Day Cruise - New York Harbor
Sunday, June 15, 2025: Board: 11:30am | Cruise: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
City Cruises
Departing from Lincoln Harbor Marina
1500 Harbor Blvd,
Weehawken, NJ
This Father's Day, create family memories that will be treasured forever with a New Jersey Father's Day Signature Brunch Cruise on the East and Hudson Rivers. Spend your day on the water with a chef-prepared dinner buffet, classic cocktails, and incredible views of New York City. Celebrate with dining and music from our climate-controlled interior, or soak in the picturesque backdrop from our open-air, outdoor decks. Their dinner cruise is perfect for all ages, and is the perfect way to celebrate the dad in your life!
Father's Day Summer Family Hike
Sunday, June 15, 2025; 11am to 1pm
Tenafly Nature Center
313 Hudson Ave.,
Tenafly, NJ
Cost: Member $5, Non-member $10.
Children under two are free.
Celebrate Father's Day with a guided walk outdoors. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just hoping to spend some quality time with Dad, a walk might be the perfect activity to celebrate this special family day. All ages welcome.
Father's Day Whippany - Special Father's Day Train Rides
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Railway Museum
1 Railroad plaza
Whippany, NJ
Buy your tickets online up until 1 hour before departure time.
1:00; 2:00; 3:00, & 4:00 PM and is a 45 minute, non stop, round trip..
Impress Dad this Father's Day with the unique gift and unforgettable experience of a train ride on one of Morris County's historic railroads - a day trip that will create memories for years to come. The trains feature a unique collection of restored, vintage rail cars from historic railroads that once served New Jersey and the New York Metropolitan area. Visit the Museum on Father's day and climb aboard a caboose and experience an old-fashioned, relaxing way of spending a Sunday afternoon with the family.
Treat Dad to a Minor League Baseball Game
Sussex County Miners
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Place
Augusta, NJ
Celebrate Father’s Day with the Sussex County Miners’ Barnyard Brunch, Pregame Catch & Game. Start the day with a delicious pre-game brunch at 11:00 AM, featuring a farm-fresh spread brought to you by the Barnyard. It’s the perfect way to enjoy quality time with Dad before the action begins! The fun continues with a Pregame Catch on the Field—grab your gloves and throw a few with Dad on the diamond before the game starts! At 1:35 PM, the Miners will take the field for an exciting matchup against the Québec Capitales, After the game, kids can run the bases and get autographs from their favorite Miners players, creating lasting memories from start to finish. Give Dad the ultimate Father’s Day experience with great food, great baseball, and quality family time.
The Somerset Patriots
Sunday, June 15, 2025
TD Bank Ballpark
1 Patriots Park
Bridgewater, NJ
Celebrate Father's Day with the Somerset Pariots vs, the Portland Sea Dogs minor league baseball game.
Fans will receive a t-shirt when they enter the ballpark as part of our Father's Day Celebration. Kids get to Run The Bases After the game,
Central Jersey Father's Day Weekend June 13, 14, 15, 2025 Events
Annual Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce Classic Car Show
Saturday, June 14, 2025; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Along First Avenue
From Highland Avenue to Bay Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
A great Father's Day gift for Dad's who love classic cars, love entertainment, food, and family entertainment. This fun, family event features exquisite automobiles from every year, make and model. Over 120 cars will be on display. All classes are welcome including domestic, imports, vintage, antique, collector, classic, muscle, hot rod, custom and trucks. The event is free to spectators and is family friendly. Musical entertainment, street vendors and local businesses will welcome the public with special sales & promotions.
Father's Day Special at the Auto Race Track
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Wall Stadium SpeedWay
1803 Route 34 South
Wall, NJ
Grandstand admission: Adult $19 | Senior Discount (age 62+) $17 | Student (ages 7-17) $10 | Kids 6 and under FREE
Honoring their special dads and grandfathers with a full night of racing action! Making memories one race at a time. GSQMRC (Quarter Midgets) Kid Racers will do pace laps at intermission! Modified drivers autograph session at intermission.
Annual Father's Day Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show
Sunday, June 15th, 2025: 9AM to 3 PM
100 Ocean Avenue
N.
Long Branch, NJ
Admission: $15.00 to enter a car, free for spectators.
Located on the beautiful Long Branch Promenade, attendee cam get to enjoy a variety of custom, classic, and race cars. There will also be prizes awarded, a DJ, and proceeds will go to supporting the Ronald McDonald House of Central + Northern New Jersey.
Father's Day at the Track
Sunday,
June 15, 2025: 12pm to 5pm
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport NJ
Cost: General Admission just $6 (Gentlemen are FREE). Children 12 and younger are FREE.
Enjoy a Father's Day brunch in the Dining Club, or dining in The Summer Wind, Lady's Secret Café or pack a picnic lunch to celebrate the Dads in your life.
Plus, Enter Dad and win a pair of VIP Thomas Rhett concert tickets at PNC Bank Arts Center on Thursday, July 10. Must be onsite to enter.
Father's Day at iPlay America
Sunday, June 15, 2025
iPlay America
110 Schanck Road
Freehold, NJ
This Father's Day, skip the socks and ties – give Dad what he really wants: a day full of swings, smiles and savings! HALF PRICE Bay Rentals at Topgolf Swing Suite. Use code: DAD at checkout or call (732) 577-0495.
FREE Rides All Day: From Go-Karts to Roller Coasters – Dads ride them for free all day
Offer dad a free Draft Beer at The Bistro. Treat him to a cold one with any main entrée purchase.
River Queen Father's Day Cruise
Sunday, June 15, 2025; 11:30am- 1:30pm
Bogan's Basin
800 Ashley Avenue
Brielle,NJ
Celebrate Father's day with a special Sunday Brunch cruise aboard the River Queen 2 Hour Brunch Buffet Cruise aboard the River Queen. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful Manasquan River, and conditions permitting, the Pt. Pleasant Canal & Barnegat Bay with time for sightseeing on the return trip.
Cash Bar available for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Treat Dad to Mets Game at Citifield Via Ferry From NJ
Saturday or Sunday, June 14, 15, 2025
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands
326 Shore Drive
Highlands, NJ
Go to a NY Met's game by boat from Highlands, NJ to Citi Field and back. Departures are timed to the game.
They will get you to the ballpark gates in a fun and relaxing cruise, sans traffic and crowded trains or buses.
Buy ferry tickets, or game + ferry combo tickets through Seastreak.
While onboard, marvel at New York City’s iconic views, and enjoy refreshing cocktails, cold beer, soft drinks, and snacks in our climate-controlled interior deck.
Treat Dad to a NJ Minor League Baseball Game
Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Sunday, June 15, 2025
ShoreTown Ballpark
2 Stadium Way
Lakewood, NJ
Jersey Shore BlueClaws vs Aberdeen IronBirds
Father's Day is always one of the most special days of the year in ShoreTown and They will be celebrating with their annual post-game Father/Child Catch on the Field.
South Jersey Father's Day Weekend June 13, 14, 15, 2025 Events
Whitesbog Blueberry Summer Fest
Friday June 13, 2025
Historic Whitesbog Village
120 N. Whitesbog Road,
Browns Mills, NJ
This annual event is a celebration of the blueberry season in NJ. This is a great one day-trip to the Pine Barrens, Enjoy a pint a fresh picked blueberries, listen to live music, and take home a fresh blueberry pie and one-of-a-kind gift at the annual Blueberry Festival at Whitesbog, the birthplace of the cultivated blueberry.
Annual Father's Day Monster Truck Show
Saturday, June 14, 2025
2 SHOW TIMES Each Show Last Approximately 2 Hours Pit Party @ 10:00am Showtime @ 12:00pm Pit Party @ 5:00pm Showtime @ 7:00pm
Miller Farms
134 N Grove Street
Berlin, NJ
This special Father's Day treat features non-stop thrills and family fun as Monster Trucks invade Miller Farms for an all-new, action-packed event The 2-Hour Live Show Includes: Jaw-dropping Monster Truck stunts High-flying FMX Stunt Bikes Intense Quad Racing A Monster Truck Ride-Along during intermission!
Don't miss the Ultimate Pit-Party: Meet & Greet with drivers Epic Photo Ops Delicious Food Trucks Fun-filled Kid Zone And so much more!
Father's Day Weekend Sports Card and Collectibles Show
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 13, 14, 15, 2025
Moorestown Mall
400 W . RT. 38
Moorestown, NJ
Treat dad this Father's Day weekend to the Sports Card & Collectibles Show to explore a wide variety of collectibles, novelties, autographed memorabilia, sports card releases, and apparel.
Father's Day Car Show At The Vineyards
Sunday, June 15, 2025; 12pm-6pm
Cedar Rose Vineyards
431 Kenyon Ave
Millville, NJ
Cost:Free admission
This fAther's Day event features a fun-filled day with a classic car show, DJ Mike spinning great tunes, and delicious eats from the Hicks Pit Beef & BBQ food truck.. There will be outdoor games for everyone to enjoy, plus trophies awarded to the best cars.
Father's Day Luau at Bellview Winery
Sunday, June 15, 2025; 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bellview Winery
150 Atlantic Street
Landisville, NJ
Join in as they celebrate dad and all of his classic dad jokes. Bring out the entire family to their Father's Day Luau to treat dad to his special day. They will have food trucks, live music from the vineyard stage, and specialty sangria to help dad relax.
Skimmer Antique Auto Show & Parade
Sunday, June 15, 2025; 9:00am to 2pm
29th St. to JFK Blvd. & Promenade
Sea Isle City, NJ
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)
