OCALA, FL (352today.com) – This weekend has a variety of markets catered to outdoor ventures, comics, food, family fun and more. Live music with a variety of styles including soul and rock will be scattered through the weekend for nostalgic and loud family fun.

Friday Foodie Fest (August 15)

• What: Enjoy this family friendly event with a variety of foods during the Friday Foodie Fest where 30+ vendors and food trucks bring delectable food choices from their home locations with face painting, inflatables and more activities to engage. 
• When: Friday from 5 – 9 p.m.
• Where: Lake Lillian, Belleview, FL 34420 
• Cost: Entry is free. 

Friday Night Live (August 15)

• What: The Orange Blossom Opry band is back for another night of live, energetic music with Country and Southern Rock filling the air. 
• When: Friday starting at 7 p.m. 
• Where: Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale, FL 
• Cost: $20 to $35 

The Great American Soulbook (August 16)

• What: Soul music from the 70s to 90s is back for a night of nostalgic classics. 
• When: Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m. 
• Where: Reilly Arts Center, 500 NE 9th St., Ocala, FL 
• Cost: $37 – $57 

7th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo (August 16)

• What: An event catered for outdoor enthusiasts with 100+ vendors with activities and shopping various outdoor ventures. Participate, explore and join in the exciting outdoor-based activities while staying cool with an indoor, air-conditioned spaces. 
• When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Where: WEC Expo Center 2, 1598 NW 87th Court Road, Ocala, FL 34482 
• Cost: $5 for adults and free for children 17 and under. 

Comic Festival at the Mall – Superheroes! (August 16)

• What: Come dressed in your best superhero attire while enjoying 20 vendors with comics, figurines and more.
• When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Where: Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 
• Cost: Free 

Greg Warren Band (August 17)

• What: The Greg Warren Band will have you dancing all night with their variety of music and dance.
• When: Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. 
• Where: Brownwood Paddock Square, 2705 W Torch Lake Drive, The Villages, FL 
• Cost: Free 

Geek Fest (August 17)

• What: Geek Fest will showcase 60 vendors with a variety of goodies for everyone to enjoy with video games, comics, figurines, tabletop games and more!
• When: Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. 
• Where: Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 
• Cost: Free