Father’s Day activities, music festivals and all the 'Shore Things' happening this weekend

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Celebrate dad with a Father’s Day brunch cruise around the Manasquan River. Saddle up for your favorite country music stars, from big names to local artists at the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood. Bring the whole family down for a day of face painting, amusement park rides and art stations at the Skimmer Festival in Sea Isle.

There’s plenty to do this weekend: It’s a Shore Thing!

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: From Highland Avenue to Bay Avenue, Atlantic Highlands

DETAILS: Got a dad who loves cars? Take him down to the Atlantic Highlands Classic Car show. The family fun event features automobiles from every year, make and model, with 120 cars on display. Car types include domestic, imported, vintage, antique, muscle, custom and more! There will also be live music, food vendors and local businesses with fun for the whole family.

PRICE: Free

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 18, times vary

WHERE: River Queen, 800 Ashley Ave., Brielle

DETAILS: Give dad the Father’s Day he will never forget. The brunch cruise offers a variety of food options and the sights and sounds of the beautiful Manasquan River. If the weather allows for it, you will also be able to see the Pt. Pleasant Canal and Barnegat Bay on the way home. There is also a cash bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

PRICE: $42 for people 13 and up, children 12 and under are $22

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 18 from 12 to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave. N, Point Pleasant

DETAILS: For dads who love a good thrill, celebrate Father’s Day at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk. Dads can enjoy the aquarium, fun house, adventure lookout ropes course, mini golf and amusement parks all for free!

PRICE: Dads receive free admission with the purchase of a child ticket

DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18

WHERE: Between Morey’s Piers, 3601 Boardwalk, Wildwood

DETAILS: Giddy up country music fans for the Northeast’s largest outdoor country music festival. The Barefoot Country Music Festival brings together a blend of country headliners, regional stars, up-and-comers and local artists, like Blake Shelton, Lady A, Carolyn Miller, and more! If you’re a Wildwood local, don’t miss out on getting a $20 ticket for the Planet Fitness Thursday Night Kick-off Concert.

PRICE: Starting at $99, see here for more options

DATE/TIME: Friday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: William Morrow Beach, Bay Avenue, Somers Point

DETAILS: Wind down at the beach with a free concert by Curtis Salgado. Known as the “man who taught blues to the Blues Brothers,” Salgado is a multi-award-winning R&B, funk and soul blues star.

PRICE: Free

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: 31 JFK Blvd., Sea Isle

DETAILS: Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun at the Skimmer Festival. The day starts off with a vendor craft market along the promenade. Then there are free amusement park rides at Excursion Park along with face paintings, photo booths, and different art stations. There will also be live music by Steve Moore & The MiA Band all throughout the day,

PRICE: Free entry

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Centennial Park, E Fern Road, Wildwood Crest

DETAILS: The second annual Create in the Crest Art Festival is back! It features local artists, entrepreneurs, musicians and other creators as a way for them to demonstrate, display, sell and teach their various artistic talents. Live music will be playing throughout the event, and if it rains, the event will be moved to Sunday, June 18.

PRICE: Pay as you go

DATE/TIME: May 25 to June 22

WHERE: Various locations in Cape May

DETAILS: Now in its 34th year, the Cape May Music Festival is back with 15 different live performances through the end of June.

PRICE: Pricing varies depending on the event

A Shore Thing is sponsored by NJ Transit