Babylon Block Party
Babylon Village shuts down its main drag for a downtown-wide street party with live music, food, and family energy that kicks the weekend off in high gear.
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Things to Do in Babylon This Weekend
This weekend in Babylon (July 16 to 22): Babylon Block Party at Deer Park Ave (Main St to Park Ave) (Thursday 5:00PM); Summer Concert Series: The Little Mermen at Tanner Park (Saturday 6:00PM); Stories in the Park at Babylon Public Library (Argyle Park) (Thursday 10:00AM), plus 13 more picks below.
Events for the weekend of July 16 to 22, 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: Babylon Block Party at Deer Park Ave (Main St to Park Ave) (Thursday 5:00PM); Summer Concert Series: The Little Mermen at Tanner Park (Saturday 6:00PM).
Summer Concert Series: The Little Mermen
The all-Disney tribute band lands at the waterfront for a free bayside concert built for a crowd of every age spreading out under the summer sky.
For Families
For Families in Babylon this weekend: Stories in the Park at Babylon Public Library (Argyle Park) (Thursday 10:00AM).
Stories in the Park
A morning of outdoor storytime under the trees at Argyle Park, perfect for little ones with summer mornings to fill.
Free & Affordable
Free & Affordable in Babylon this weekend: HAPPY HOUR BAND: ARLINGTON DRIVE at Lily Flanagan's Pub (Friday 6:00PM); Babylon Village Farmers Market (Joe Buscemi live) at Village Gazebo (Sunday 8:00AM); Krush at Salt Shack NY (Thursday 7:00PM).
HAPPY HOUR BAND: ARLINGTON DRIVE
Free live music kicks off the weekend at Babylon Village's favorite pub with a full bar and an early-evening set.
Babylon Village Farmers Market (Joe Buscemi live)
Early-bird produce shopping with a live soundtrack from Joe Buscemi at the Babylon gazebo.
Krush
Live music on the bay at Salt Shack kicks the weekend off with waterfront energy.
Around the Community
Around the Community in Babylon this weekend: Soldier Ride Babylon at Town of Babylon (Friday); Tunnel to Towers Block Party Fundraiser at Belfast Gastro Pub (Saturday 4:00PM).
Soldier Ride Babylon
Adult $75-$100, Child $25-$40 | A Wounded Warrior Project cycling event rolling through Babylon to support wounded veterans.
Tunnel to Towers Block Party Fundraiser
A block-party fundraiser for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation with food, music, and community spirit.
Also Happening This Weekend
Also Happening This Weekend in Babylon: Two Gentlemen of Verona at Village Gazebo (Wednesday 6:30PM); DJ Mouse / Mean Machine at Salt Shack NY (Friday 4:00PM); Owl Pellet Dissection at West Babylon Public Library (Thursday 11:00AM).
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Free outdoor Shakespeare at the Babylon Village Gazebo, a charming midweek culture night.
DJ Mouse / Mean Machine
A Friday night of DJ sets and live music on the water at Salt Shack, DJ Mouse at 4 and Mean Machine at 7.
Owl Pellet Dissection
A hands-on natural-science session for curious families at the library.
Cotton Ball Pollinator Art
A pollinator-themed craft session for all ages.
Shell Heart Frame
A seaside-craft evening making a shell-decorated keepsake frame.
Painted Chip & Dip Platter
$5 | A budget craft night painting a summer entertaining platter.
Wellness Walk Series - July/August
A guided wellness walk around Argyle Lake.
Self-Care & Journaling Workshop
A guided journaling and self-care session for adults.
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