Alive After Five — 25th Season Opener
The 25th season of Patchogue's beloved Thursday street festival throws open the holiday weekend — live music, food, and downtown buzz that turns the whole village into a block party.
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Things to Do in Patchogue This Weekend
This weekend in Patchogue (July 2 to 5): Alive After Five — 25th Season Opener at New Village at Patchogue (Thursday 5:00PM); Alive on the River at Patchogue River (five riverfront bars) (Thursday 5:00PM); Patchogue Lions Club July 4 Parade at Village of Patchogue (Saturday), plus 9 more picks below.
Events for the weekend of July 2 to 5, 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 Patchogue this weekend.
This Weekend's Top Picks
This Weekend's Top Picks in Patchogue: Alive After Five — 25th Season Opener at New Village at Patchogue (Thursday 5:00PM); Alive on the River at Patchogue River (five riverfront bars) (Thursday 5:00PM); Patchogue Lions Club July 4 Parade at Village of Patchogue (Saturday).
Alive on the River
Patchogue throws America's 250th a party on the water: hop the $10 unlimited water taxi between five riverfront bars for live music at every dock — Nicolls Road at Drift 82, Redline at The Patch, Dean Silva at The Oar, DJ Kaution at Dublin Deck, and Bayman's Clam Bar. One ticket, five stops, the whole river celebrating.
Patchogue Lions Club July 4 Parade
Saturday, July 4, 12:00 PM.
For Families
For Families in Patchogue this weekend: Patchogue Farmers Market — Stars, Stripes & Farm Delights at Patchogue LIRR lot (Division St & S. Ocean Ave) (Sunday 10:00AM).
Patchogue Farmers Market — Stars, Stripes & Farm Delights
Free.
Date Night & Nightlife
Date Night & Nightlife in Patchogue this weekend: HOT DAMN BAND at Drift 82 (Friday 6:00PM); Mac Attack at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Friday 6:30PM); Whizbang at Bobbique (Friday 8:00PM).
HOT DAMN BAND
Waterfront live music at Drift 82 carries the riverside party into the holiday Friday.
Mac Attack
Live music on the water at The Oar — a perfect, easy Friday by the harbor.
Whizbang
Barbecue, beer, and live music at Bobbique make for a full-flavored, budget-friendly Friday night.
Frank Beliucci & Jimmy Shakaduo
A live duo on the harbor at The Oar to soundtrack the Fourth.
Dean Silva Band
Fourth-of-July waterfront live music on the river at Drift 82.
Simple Syrup Band
Easy Sunday live music by the water to wind the long weekend down.
Lil Sumpin Sumpin
Sunday riverside live music to close out the weekend at Drift 82.
Cryptography Challenge
Free.
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