Summer is in the air with these free and affordable weekend events in Omaha area

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Fairs, Fests, and Farmer's Markets — enjoy summer with these local and affordable events happening this weekend!

Santa Lucia Festival99th Annual FestivalKMTV is proud to be a sponsor! Aug. 3-6 10th and William Streets in Omaha's Little ItalyFor more information: santaluciafestival.com

Sarpy County Fair Aug. 2 - Aug. 6100 Main StreetSpringfield, NebraskaFeaturing games, music, fair food, vendors and more.For more information visit: sarpyfair.com

Omaha Comedy FestAug. 3 - Aug. 6Featuring 77+ acts from around the country across the metro.For more information visit: omahacomedyfest.com

Grifford Park Neighborhood MarketAug. 4: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Grifford Park33rd Street and CaliforniaOmaha, NebraskaFREEFeaturing vendors, music, and food.For more information visit: facebook.com

Live on the Lawn with One2GoAug. 4: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Zorinsky Lake3808 South 156th StreetOmaha, NebraskaFREEFeaturing music and food.For more information visit: parks.cityofomaha.org

Friday Night Concert Series with Soldiers of SoulAug. 4: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Rockbrook Village2800 South 110th Ct.Omaha, NebraskaFREEFeaturing music and food.For more information visit: rockbrookvillage.com

Jitterbugs' Night OutAug. 4: 8 p.m. - MidnightEagles Ballroom201 South 24th StreetOmaha, NebraskaAdmission is $5Featuring beginner swing dance lessons followed by a night of dancing.For more information visit: jitterbugs.org

GothiconAug. 4: 6:00 p.m. - Aug. 5: 11:00 p.m.Haunted Hollow Omaha12501 Giles RoadLa Vista, NebraskaAdmission $20Featuring 45 vendors, 5 bands, magicians fire-breathing, and the only Gothiqueen contest.For more information visit: facebook.com

Omaha Farmer's MarketAug. 5: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Aug. 6: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays at the Old Market11th and Jackson StreetsOmaha, Nebraska

Sundays at Aksarben Village67th and Mercy RoadOmaha, Nebraska

FREEFeaturing fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, meat, cheeses, specialty items and more.For more information visit: omahafarmersmarket.com

Rootbeer Float Day at The Durham MuseumAug. 5: 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.The Durham Museum801 South 10th StreetOmaha, NebraskaAdmission: Adults $15; Seniors $12; Military/Veteran $12; Children (3-12) $8; FREE for membersFeaturing free root beer floats at the old-fashioned Soda Fountain, Nebraska SciFest and Dr. Oxygen.For more information visit: durhammuseum.org

History Express Tours at the Union Pacific MuseumAug. 5: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Union Pacific Museum200 Pearl StreetCouncil Bluffs, IowaFREEFeaturing an overview of the history of 150-plus years of the railroad.For more information visit: uprrmuseum.org

Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series with EckoAug. 5: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Stinson Park2285 South 67th StreetOmaha, NebraskaFREEFeaturing live music, food, drinks, face painting, and balloon artists.For more information visit: aksarbenvillage.com

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