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Things to Do in Babylon This Weekend

This weekend in Babylon (July 9 to 12): America's 250th Parking Lot Party at American Legion Post 94 (Sunday 1:00PM); Summer Concert Series: The Men of Soul at Town of Babylon (Thursday 7:00PM); Somethin' Fresh at Tanner Park (Friday 7:00PM), plus 10 more picks below.

Events for the weekend of July 9 to 12, 2026

Every week we read through everything happening across the South Shore and keep only what is actually worth your time. Here is what is on in Babylon this weekend.

This Weekend's Top Picks

This Weekend's Top Picks in Babylon: America's 250th Parking Lot Party at American Legion Post 94 (Sunday 1:00PM); Summer Concert Series: The Men of Soul at Town of Babylon (Thursday 7:00PM); Somethin' Fresh at Tanner Park (Friday 7:00PM).

America's 250th Parking Lot Party

Sunday, July 12, 1:00PM  |  American Legion Post 94, Babylon  |  Free

A patriotic community cookout and celebration in the Legion parking lot marking America's 250th.

Summer Concert Series: The Men of Soul

Thursday, July 9, 7:00PM  |  Town of Babylon

The Town's free summer concert series brings big-voiced soul to Babylon on a balmy Thursday evening, launching the weekend with easy community energy.

Somethin' Fresh

Friday, July 10, 7:00PM  |  Tanner Park, Babylon

A free outdoor concert at Tanner Park with the bay as a backdrop is a perfect no-cost Friday-night plan.

For Families

For Families in Babylon this weekend: Finding Nemo – Argyle Children's Theatre at The Argyle Theatre (Saturday).

Finding Nemo – Argyle Children's Theatre

Saturday, July 11 | Time not confirmed  |  The Argyle Theatre, Babylon  |  $$

The Argyle's children's theatre brings the beloved undersea story to the stage for a weekend of full-production family fun.

Free & Affordable

Free & Affordable in Babylon this weekend: Gen X at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Thursday 7:00PM).

Gen X

Thursday, July 9, 7:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon  |  Free

A Thursday-night cover set on the bay at Salt Shack Seaside Grill.

Also Happening This Weekend

Also Happening This Weekend in Babylon: DJ Mouse at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Friday 4:00PM); O El Amor at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Friday 7:00PM); DJ Mouse (Saturday) at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Saturday 2:00PM).

DJ Mouse

Friday, July 10, 4:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

An early Friday DJ set kicking off the weekend on the Babylon waterfront.

O El Amor

Friday, July 10, 7:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon  |  free

A Friday-evening live act keeping the bayside crowd dancing at Salt Shack.

DJ Mouse (Saturday)

Saturday, July 11, 2:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

An afternoon DJ set on the water for the weekend beach crowd.

Lovesong

Saturday, July 11, 7:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

A Saturday-night band closing out the day on Babylon's bayfront.

Stereomatic

Sunday, July 12, 4:30PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

A Sunday-afternoon band to ease into the end of the weekend by the water.

Stories in the Park

Thursday, July 9, 10:00AM  |  Argyle Park (Babylon Public Library)

An outdoor storytime under the trees at Argyle Park.

KPOP Demon Hunters

Saturday, July 11, 11:00AM  |  West Babylon Public Library

A themed program for fans of the animated hit at the West Babylon library.

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