TOMS RIVER -- Looking for something to do outdoors in Toms River Saturday that doesn't involve the beach?

There are three family-friendly festivals taking place in the township on what looks to be a sunny summer Saturday.

Here's all you need to know if you want to go to one, two, or all three!

Summer in the Streets

Sponsored by Downtown Toms River, the township's business improvement district, this free fun summer festival features live music, inflatable kids rides, games and facepainting, a host of crafters and plenty of food.

When: noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 15.

Where: Washington Street, downtown. Free admission and free parking.

More information: 732-341-8738, www.downtowntomsriver.com.

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Wooden Boat Festival

This popular festival, which celebrates the area's maritime heritage, was canceled last year while the township was renovating downtown's Huddy Park. But the renovations are complete, the park is open and the festival, sponsored by the Toms River Seaport Society, is back, featuring plenty of family fun along the Toms River.

There will be antique and classic boat displays, pirates (!) and pirate shows, maritime arts and crafts and lots of food. Kids can build and sail their own model boats.

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 15.

Where: Huddy Park, Water Street.

More information: 732-349-9209, www.tomsriverseaport.org.

Pleasant Plains Fire Co. Family Chicken Barbecue

Those in the know flock to this annual event for great food, kids rides and music (this year, Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns will play from 3 to 6 p.m.). And you'll also be helping the volunteer fire company at its biggest fundraiser of the year.

A chicken meal is $10, and a hot dog meal is $7. In addition to your choice of meat, all meals include watermelon, corn on the cob, potato salad and two drinks (beer, water or soda).

For $20, you can get a mug and drink all day. The fire company also prepares meals to go if you're in a rush.

When: Noon to 6 p.m., July 15.

Where: Pleasant Plains Fire Co., 40 Clayton Ave. (off Route 9).

More information: 732-644-4075, www.ppfd30.com.

Check out the video above to learn more about the downtown, Pleasant Plains and other Toms River neighhborhoods!

Jean Mikle: 732-643-4050, jmikle@gannettnj.com