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This weekend in Bay Shore (July 2 to 3): Walker Beach Family Nights (Thursday 6:00PM); Brightwaters America 250 Family Picnic at Gilbert Park (Friday 6:00PM); Bay Shore Bounty by the Bay Farmers Market at Bay Shore Bandshell, Main St (Friday 3:00PM).
Events for the weekend of July 2 to 3, 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 Bay Shore this weekend.
This Weekend's Top Picks in Bay Shore: Walker Beach Family Nights (Thursday 6:00PM).
Brightwaters salutes America's 250th the way the village does best — down on the bay at sunset, with live music on the sand (Johnny Ray opens the season), food trucks, and neighbors in beach chairs. Bring a blanket and dinner, or grab a bite on-site. It runs every Thursday through August. Note: Walker Beach is a village beach, so passes may be checked — worth a quick call to the village before you head down.
For Families in Bay Shore this weekend: Brightwaters America 250 Family Picnic at Gilbert Park (Friday 6:00PM).
A hometown village picnic for America's 250th, kicking off the weekend in the park — and take a slow drive through Brightwaters to see the streets dressed up for the village's Patriotic House Decorating Contest.
Date Night & Nightlife in Bay Shore this weekend: Bay Shore Bounty by the Bay Farmers Market at Bay Shore Bandshell, Main St (Friday 3:00PM).
The Chamber's farmers market is back at the bandshell — local growers, makers, and music in the heart of downtown.
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