Goldeyes to DIY neckties: Some Father's Day ideas in Winnipeg

Looking for something fun to doon Father's Day? Here are 10 places and events families can check out in and around Winnipeg on Sunday:

• Goldeyes

The Fish take on the St. Paul Saints at 1 p.m. Tickets are stillavailable at the Shaw Park box office and via Ticketmaster.Doors open at noon and there willbe activities for familiesthroughout the afternoon.

• Manitoba Marathon

It's too late to register to run, but if you want to watch others sweat it out on the route, it starts at 7 a.m.Here's a mapof the route.

• Winnipeg Art Gallery

Drop by the Winnipeg Art Gallery between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to makesome do-it-yourselfneckties, using a variety of materials, as part of the monthly Family Fusion craft series. Fee is $20 per family or $10 per family for WAG members.

• The zoo

Treat dear old Dad to a fun family day at the Assiniboine ParkZoo. All dads get50 per centoff regular zoo admission all weekend. The zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Music in the park

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra isperforming at 2 p.m. Sunday as part of the Summer MusicSeries at the Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park. They'll be joined by singers Don Amero and Todd Martin. The concert is free to the public, and concert-goers are encouraged to bring their picnic blankets and lawn chairs.

• Oak Hammock Marsh

Participate in the annualWaterbug Derbyand catch different aquatic invertebrates from the marsh between11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and win some prizes. Then treat Dad to a pulled pork lunch specialin the cafe from11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Oak Hammock Marsh is open Father's Day from10a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

• FortWhyte Alive

Go fishing! Equipment rentals and bait are free all day (with admission). TheBuffalo Stone Cafe is also serving up a barbecuelunch.

• Manitoba Children's Museum

Dads enjoy half-price admission on Sunday, while children can make Father's Day cards from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum, located at The Forks, isopen from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• The Ex

Father's Day coincides with the first weekend of the Red River Ex. It's hosting a free pancake breakfast on Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Gate admission is free during this one-hour period, with cash donations being accepted in support of the Red River Exhibition Foundation.

• AssiniboiaDowns

Live racing goes at 7:30 p.m. and dads can enter a draw for Blue Bombers merchandise and fishing gear.

• Casinos of Winnipeg

McPhillips Station Casino and Club Regent are both offering an all-you-can-eat baby back ribs dinner special on Father's Day. As well, Casinos of Winnipeg Club Card members can earn double the Player Points from noon until10 p.m. and scan their cards to win Blue Bombers tickets.

• Bonus:Made-in-Manitoba gift ideas

For those of you scrambling to find the perfect gift,the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters in Manitoba offerssome suggestionsfor Father's Day presentsthat are made in the province, from Crown Royal whisky to Manitobah Mukluks slippers and even instant lottery tickets (printed by Winnipeg-based Pollard Banknote). Local businesses are promoting their own gift ideas for Dad as well.