Weekend Activities with Dad in Mind

The weekend is getting closer. As always, Patch is here to help you find some fun ways to spend it. Here's our list. Have something to add? Let me know at susan.toth@patch.com.

Where/When: Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m. at the  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: What else would you be doing on Thursday night that’s more fun than karaoke?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at The Minebrook Golf Club, 500 Schooleys Mountain Road, Hackettstown.
Why Go: This golf outing at The Minebrook Golf Club benefits The Michael Willis Scholarship Fund.
Pricing: $120 per person.

Where/When: Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Quick Stadium at Widener University, 1 University Place, Chester, Pa.
Why Go: You'll see the best female soccer players in the world and help honor those who make a difference as  they celebrate "Salute to Local Heroes" night on Saturday.
Pricing: $5 for all police fire and rescue officers, $10 for family members.

Where/When: Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kings Cooking Studio, at  in Short Hills.
Why Go: You'll get pointers from professional chef presents Amy Currie as she presents, “Secrets of a Home Cook.”
Pricing: $35.

Where/When: Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 129 Shady Lane in Randolph.
Why Go: It's Morris County NOW-NJ's annual fundraising event.
Pricing: How much do you want to spend?

Where/When: Thursday from 5:20 to 10:45 p.m. at Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave. in New York.
Why Go: The Jefferson Township Recreation Department is planning a bus trip to NYC for Cirque du Soleil’s latest highly acrobatic spectacle, exclusively at Radio City Music Hall.
Pricing: $99.

Where/When: Thursday from 5:20 to 10:45 p.m. at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: You'll learn the ability to effectively defend yourself using a combination of Karate, Judo, Aikido and Savate at the Gen Lee Ju-Jitsu Club.
 Pricing: $10 donation.

Where/When: Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at  in Morristown.
Why Go: To spend your Saturday night enjoying live music. 
Pricing: Free (except, of course, for what your order at Zebu).

Where/When: Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the  .
Why Go: All proceeds will benefit the Thursday Morning Club’s Madison Community House and its programs.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: Friday from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at  in Madison.
Why Go: To spend your Friday night rocking out with central New Jersey-based band Squad5.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Friday at 11:30 a.m. at .
Why Go: New Providence resident Valarie Moreno takes participants on a journey through the medieval streets of Arles and Aix, uncovering the hidden history of Provence and Lacoste and indulging the group in the dramatic countryside of Southern France.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Saturday at 7 p.m. at  in Montville.
Why Go: To see RC Smith of The Rachel Ray Show perform at . Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. followed by the show at 9 p.m.
Pricing: $15.

Where/When: Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Butler VFW Hall, 69 Carey Ave., Butler.
Why Go: To check out this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, Zumba fitness class.
Pricing: $10

Where/When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 56 Round Hill Road in Kinnelon.
Why Go: At the annual multi-family garage sale, goods will be on display from nine homes. 
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at .
Why Go: To donate your wearable and useable men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens and toys.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Tabernacle, 26 Simpson Ave., in Mount Tabor.
Why Go: To see some local talent. All proceeds from the event will go to help the Children’s Day Celebration in August.
Pricing: $5 for kids ages 12 and older.

Where/When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight at  in Morristown.
Why Go: To enjoy great live music.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Sunday at 10 a.m. at Pyramid Mountain, 472A Boonton Ave. in Boonton.
Why Go: If you are looking to get a good workout, come to the strenuous Kincaid Woods Hike, where  participants will meet at the Pyramid Mountain Visitors Center at 10 a.m. and get shuttled over to the Kincaid Parking area to begin a three-hour hike. This is a great Father’s Day hike for dads with teens.
Pricing: $2.

Where/When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the  in Oak Ridge.
Why Go: You'll see the new and improved Jefferson Creative Playground and enjoy refreshments and good old fashioned fun, free of charge. Any donations collected will go to Adam Varda, a student from Jefferson who was diagnosed with leukemia.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. at , in Morristown
Why Go: Kids can stop by and make coasters for their dads, grandpas or favorite uncle. All supplies will be provided.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Students can learn how to take care of animals by helping with some of the farm animals at Fosterfields.
Pricing: $6.

Where/When: Saturday at 2 p.m. at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Participants (ages 5 and up) and their families can join in on the fun of science experiments with a hands-on science workshop. 
Pricing: Free for members, $3 for non-members.

Where/When: Sunday at 2 p.m. at  in Chatham.
Why Go: To celebrate Father's Day with a nice stroll.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at  in Lake Hiawatha.
Why Go: The Montville Township Women’s Club presents an ice cream fundraiser at Rita’s in Lake Hiawatha to help raise money for Operation Smile, a charity for children undergoing facio-cranial surgeries in third world countries.
Pricing: How much do you want refreshing ices?

Where/When: Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at  in Parsippany.
Why Go: To celebrate Father’s Day with a game, and with ice cream.
Pricing: Free.