Happy Father's Day! Today we are expecting a fine day with some high cloud and light winds.

Keep warm if you're heading outdoors, as it's a three-layer-clothing day with a forecasted high of 16 and on overnight low of 7 degrees.

Heading further into the week, Monday looks to be a little cloudy with light winds, with rain developing on Tuesday with strong northeasterlies about. Showers are forecast to continue for the week ahead.

Father's Day is being celebrated across the Bay, so check out an event near you.

The popular Lions Market is on at the Tauranga Village this morning, so head over to find crafts, music, food, fruit and vegetables, and perhaps a gift for dad.

While visiting the village, pop in the launch of The Incubator Creative Hub's annual September 2019 Festival of Adult Learning. This will be a month long celebration of lifelong learning where adults will be encouraged to get out and try to learn something new. There will be demonstrations, tasters, and lots of information about workshops, classes and courses. The launch starts at 10am.

Fathers swim free today at all the Bay Venues Aquatic facilities across Tauranga – Greerton, Otumoetai, Baywave and the Mount Hot Pools, if accompanied by a paying customer. Come and have some fun in the water on this Father's Day special. More here

There's more fun with dad at the Father's Day Fun Day at TECT All Terrain Park. From 8am – 3.30pm, the Tauranga Motorcycle Club is hosting a Father's Day race day with new track changes to check out.

The Oilers Hot Rod Club will be parking their hot rod, street rod, classic, vintage or muscle cars at Tauranga Crossing while having their monthly breakfast gathering from 9am- 11am – it's a great opportunity to take a look at this unique collection of cars. More here

The Father's Day Bike Build is on at Tauranga Crossing from 11am – 12noon. Fifty Dads will be building 50 kids bikes that will be donated to Good Neighbour who will gift them to deserving kids in our community. Check out more about this here

Tauranga Sport Fishing Club are hosting the Father's Day Big Meaty Feast from 11-2pm and from 5-8pm. Bring dad down for brunch or dinner at the fishing club.

All are welcome to attend the annual Merchant Navy Day Ceremony held to pay tribute to the merchant seamen who valiantly lost their lives in World War 1 and World War 2. This ceremony starts at 1.45pm and will be attended by local MPs and high ranking officers. More information here

Come and learn paddling, Maori traditions and water safety during a beginner series for wahine. The Mahia Waka ama classes are loads of fun and suitable for non-swimmers. Mahia Waka Ama is part of the Spring Starter Series for women - an annual six week series of low-cost and beginner level activities designed to encourage women to get active and try a new activity. Meet at Cross Road, Sulphur Point at 3pm. More information here

The U6 – U10 Junior Rugby Prizegiving, hosted by the Papamoa Rugby Club at the Papamoa Sport and Rec Centre kicks off today at 2pm. A special afternoon of prize giving for the teams. More here

The BOP Oodle club has a playdate for dogs at Fergusson Park from 2-3pm. Gold coin donation and all dogs welcome!

A first time market in downtown Tauranga is the Makers Market at Tauranga Art Gallery, running from 10am – 3pm. Come and check out the selection of art work from local makers and artists. More here

You can find the Tauranga Girls' College Art Expo at The Incubator Creative Hub at the Tauranga Historic Village. The exhibition is open today from 9am – 12pm, and continues through the week ahead.

The Art Lounge NZ in Willow St is holding an exhibition of abstract works by Froyle Davies until September 19. More information here

To wind through the afternoon with some mellow sounds, come along and hear Mike Garner and Warren Houson at the Social Club from 1pm. Enjoy an eclectic mix of acoustic blues, ragtime, jug band, and orginal songs at Sunday Sessions.

For more of what's happening today see below:

Bible Seminar
2:30pm Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: God provides us an anchor for the soul. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

BOP Oodle Club
Playdates for dogs! Meet up first Sunday of each month at Fergusson Park (Beach Rd end). 2-3pm. Gold coin donation.

Choral Evensong
St Peter's Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. Beautiful music by Purcell, Ayleward, Luther & Arnold led by St Peter's Chancel Choir. 4pm.Free/koha

Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start, Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Friendship Force Travel Club
Enjoy international travel? Join our club. Be hosted by other clubs worldwide & host them. Ph Barbara 574 5711 or Jonathan 572 2091

Golf Croquet
Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St Tues, Thur & Sun 8:45am for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Nev 575 5121

Home Based Christian Church
Join us for a one-hour sharing from the teachings of Jesus Christ. 7pm Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 80 Alice Way. John 022 680 7705

Let's Learn Month Launch
Free workshops, demonstrations & displays about creative courses at The Incubator, The Historic Village 10-1pm. Have A Go!

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Sunday Stitch Workshop
Textile Art casual get together. Create treasures with Kristy Clegg. First Sunday of the month, 10am-1pm. $10. The Artery, Historic Village. Info @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society
Meets 1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Ctr, 11 Hollister Ln, Ohauiti. Play or listen. Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. June 574 2204