In need of a Father's Day gift? Here are 6 events to enjoy with Dad

Are you looking for some ideas to celebrate Dad this Father's Day?

Whether it's taking him out to eat or outdoors for some fresh air, there are several options around El Paso.

Big Poppa's Family Fun Fest: Treat dad to munchies from one or more food trucks, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at 1773 Pali Drive, off Zaragoza Road. The event will feature live music, games and beard and mustache contests.

Hike with Dad: If your dad is the outdoors type, take him for a hike organized by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The hike on the Franklin Mountains will be easy and short, with ¾ of a mile of nature, including meandering trails and desert plants.

Reservations are required to reserve your spot; call 915-444-9100. Bring water, snacks, hiking boots/shoes, and comfortable clothes.

Fee: $8 per adult 13 years of age and older; $3 for Texas State Park Pass holders; $1 for children between the ages of 5 and 12.

Meet at the Nature Walk trailhead. As you enter the Tom Mays Unit of Franklin Mountains State Park, stop and get your pass at the visitor center, then continue down the road just past the maintenance yard. It will be the first parking lot on the right-hand side after the maintenance sheds.

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Directions: From the West Side on Interstate 10, take Exit 6 and travel east toward the mountains for 3.8 miles. The park entrance will be on the left. From the East Side on Highway 54, take Exit 29 toward Trans Mountain Road, and travel west 7-7.5 miles through the mountains. The park entrance will be on the right.

If you're using a GPS, search for "2900 Tom Mays Access Road," not "Franklin Mountains State Park."

Chubby Checker in concert: Take dad out for some fun doing the Twist to the rocker Chubby Checker's performance, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Drive. Free admission; 21 and older.

Brunch with dad: Take dad out for brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at the Manor at Ten Eleven, 1011 N. Mesa St. Cost is $64.99, plus fees; children's cost is $32.50, plus fees. Tickets are available online at https://bit.ly/3b5OukZ.

Cherry Festival: Celebrate dad by taking him to the Cherry Festival, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, at the Nichols Ranch, 236 Cottonwood Canyon, La Luz, New Mexico, in the Sacramento Mountains, 20 minutes from Alamogordo.

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Visitors can walk among various arts and crafts vendors as they make their way to the top of the ranch, where the cherry trees are. A small van is available for those who need help getting to the top.

People can pick various kinds of cherries directly from the trees or buy already picked cherries in bags. Prices are the same whether picked or purchased from the tables.

And don't forget to get a cherry pie, the perfect treat for any dad.

New Ysleta farmers market: If your dad loves farmers markets, Saturday is his lucky day. Through Oct. 1, the Ysleta Art & Farmer’s Market at 9100 Alameda Ave. is welcoming Borderland residents. Kicking off the market will be artists, craftspeople, local farmers, Tigua tribe members selling Native American jewelry, live mural painting by Tino Ortega and food. Organizers urge residents to attend to support local artists and agriculture. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is sponsored by Gabriel’s Café, La Tapatia and Zeke’s Pueblo Mexicano Market. For vendor information, call 915-271-2138.

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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @EPTMaria on Twitter.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Father's Day gift ideas: Where to celebrate in El Paso with Dad