Good morning, Oshkosh.

Nearly perfect weather greeted fairgoers at the Winnebago County Fair in Oshkosh on August 1 — families enjoyed rides and contests during the event.

Stephanie Diedrich, a Fox Valley volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, is organizing a team to build safe housing in Kenya this October and needs one more volunteer by August 8 — no construction experience is needed because training will be provided on-site.

She currently has 6 or 7 members and hopes to address the high demand for affordable housing abroad.

Today, the Oshkosh Children's Parade returns after a 12-year hiatus that ended an 83-year tradition, starting at Wittman Regional Airport at 11 a.m. About 100 children, including Andrew Cruz and his sisters (Adriana and Natalie), will join floats that travel down Ohio Street to South Park where family activities continue until 3 p.m.

Barlow Planetarium reopened after the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus closed—offering evening shows with a new laser display from Wednesday through Saturday for the next eight weeks.

The planetarium still uses 1998 equipment and will soon seek funding to upgrade its system.

Officials announced that the Oshkosh Arena will host its first concert in nearly two years.

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band will perform on October 18—tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on August 19 at the arena’s website and box office.

Winnebago County Public Health retested local beaches and closed Lake Butte des Mortes Boat Landing in Omro and Winneconne Park in Winnebago due to E.Coli bacteria levels above 1,000 MPN/100 mL—officials say this high level poses a serious risk to swimmers and advise residents to check for updates.

XRoads41 Music Festival

7 p.m. — Oshkosh, WI — Ticket prices vary — A vibrant celebration of music, art, and community in the heart of summer.

Loverboy Live Concert

5:45-7:15 p.m. — Leach Amphitheater — $20 General Admission, $50 VIP — Experience a live performance by Loverboy at an outdoor venue with great ambiance.

Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian - Preliminary Round 4

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Voting encouraged — Local comedians compete for the title of Oshkosh's Funniest in this lively comedy showdown.

Frootenanny Hootenanny

12-8 p.m. — Fifth Ward Brewing Company — $75.00 — Celebrate with new frooted sours, music, and fun activities at this brewing extravaganza.

Zakk Abitz Live Performance

2-5 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Zakk Abitz amidst the scenic backdrop of Pioneer Island.

HAPPY HOUR HEROES Live Music Event

6-9 p.m. — Dockside Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy live music from HAPPY HOUR HEROES while relaxing by the water.

UNTIL DAWN Live Performance

1-4 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Catch UNTIL DAWN playing live at this scenic Oshkosh venue.