Lobster Fest in Bradley Beach — In the mood for a specific type of surf? Bradley Beach Lobster Fest promises "more lobsters than ever before" this weekend. You can have the crustacean prepared just about any way you like. There will be broiled lobster, lobster rolls and lobster macaroni and cheese — more than 25 food stands altogether. Accompanying the seafood will be beer and wine, with drink tips going to the Bradley Beach Fire Department. Belmar's Pat Roddy Band will play the festival, now in its sixth year. For children, the fest, hosted by the Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce, has rides and a water slide. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; 500 Ocean Ave., Bradley Beach. Admission free. Call (732) 897-1111 or visit bblobsterfest.com. (Amy Kuperinsky)

Thomas the Tank Engine in Phillipsburg — He thinks he can! Yes, he can! For the first time, Thomas the Tank Engine will speak to young visitors at "Day out With Thomas" in Phillipsburg. Young riders will also be treated to a visit from Sir Topham Hatt, the head of the railway, and partake of Thomas-themed crafts and stories during the 25-minute ride at the home of Delaware River Railroad Excursions. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 99 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg. Tickets $20; call (866) 468-7630 or visit 877trainride.com or thomasandfriends.com (Amy Kuperinsky)

Celtic Festival in Cape May — Celebrate Irish and Scottish culture at Historic Cold Spring Village's 10th Annual Celtic Festival in Cape May this weekend. Festival highlights include dancing, interactive demonstrations, children's crafts and the Kiddie Highland Games. There will also be a pub area with live music performances from the Nae Breeks Pipes & Drums Band, Smitty's Kitchen, Tom Brett and others. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and takes place at Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9 South in Cape May. Tickets are $10 (children 3 to 12 are $8, children 3 and under are free). Call (609) 898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. (Jessica Iannetta)

Moonlit Climb in Cape May — Summer is primetime for lighthouse ascents. Ever been to Cape May Lighthouse, the beacon that presides over New Jersey's southernmost point? How about during a full moon? Saturday the lighthouse is open for its Full Moon Climb, a chance to take in the summer ocean air 199 stairs up towards the night sky. The evening's full moon is also a full-moon supermoon, meaning it's closest to the Earth during this period in its orbit. 8 to 10 p.m. at 215 Light House Ave., Cape May Point. $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 12. Call (609) 884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. (Amy Kuperinsky)

Yuja Wang in Atlantic City — Virtuoso pianist Yuja Wang joins the Bay-Atlantic Symphony at the Borgata in Atlantic City on Sunday for a concert titled "The Humors." Jed Gaylin leads a program that includes Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 1, bayatlanticsymphony.org

Vans Warped Tour -- This rockin' show at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden features several indie bands including Falling In Reverse, Parkway Drive, The Ghost Inside, The Story So Far, For Today, Stray From the Path, Air Dubai and Mixtapes. Starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11. Tickets are $37.50, vanswarpedtour.com (Kristie Rearick)

City of Water Day in Hoboken — Celebrate City of Water Day at Maxwell Place Park with boat tours, a children's fair, live music and more. Free kayak and ferry rides will also be a part of the festivities on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eleventh St. and Sinatra Drive, cityofwaterday.org

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