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Things to Do in Babylon This Weekend

This weekend in Babylon (September 17 to 20): On Your Feet at The Argyle Theatre (Thursday 7:00PM); Touch a Truck at Municipal Parking Lot (Babylon Public Library) (Saturday 11:00AM); Pumpkin Festival & Family Fun Day at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Sunday 12:00PM), plus 6 more picks below.

Events for the weekend of September 17 to 20, 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: On Your Feet at The Argyle Theatre (Thursday 7:00PM).

On Your Feet

Thursday, September 17, 7:00PM  |  The Argyle Theatre, Babylon

The Emilio and Gloria Estefan musical opens the Argyle's new season this week with the couple's biggest hits and runs through October 25; tickets through the Argyle box office.

For Families

For Families in Babylon this weekend: Touch a Truck at Municipal Parking Lot (Babylon Public Library) (Saturday 11:00AM); Pumpkin Festival & Family Fun Day at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Sunday 12:00PM).

Touch a Truck

Saturday, September 19, 11:00AM  |  Municipal Parking Lot (Babylon Public Library)  |  Free

Kids get to climb, honk and explore the big rigs at this hands-on Saturday favorite in the heart of Babylon Village.

Pumpkin Festival & Family Fun Day

Sunday, September 20, 12:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

The waterfront Salt Shack rolls out a full Sunday afternoon of pumpkins and family fun to open the fall season on the bay; check the venue for admission details.

Free & Affordable

Free & Affordable in Babylon this weekend: Happy Hour Band: When Pigs Fly at Lily Flanagan's Pub (Friday 6:00PM); Decadia at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Friday 7:00PM).

Happy Hour Band: When Pigs Fly

Friday, September 18, 6:00PM  |  Lily Flanagan's Pub, Babylon

Babylon Village's go-to pub kicks off Friday evening with a lively happy-hour set.

Decadia

Friday, September 18, 7:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon  |  Free

A Phil Collins & Genesis tribute on the bay.

Also Happening This Weekend

Also Happening This Weekend in Babylon: DJ Mouse at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Friday 4:00PM); DJ Javier at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Saturday 2:00PM); That 70's Band at Salt Shack Seaside Grill (Saturday 7:00PM).

DJ Mouse

Friday, September 18, 4:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

An afternoon DJ set on the waterfront.

DJ Javier

Saturday, September 19, 2:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

A daytime waterfront DJ set.

That 70's Band

Saturday, September 19, 7:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

A '70s dance-and-rock band on the bay.

Krush

Sunday, September 20, 5:00PM  |  Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Babylon

A waterfront Sunday-evening cover set.