1 May 2026
This Weekend’s Events Around the Town of Babylon NY ~ May 1–3, 2026
Welcome to the first weekend of May in the Town of Babylon! Spring is fully awake, the live music scene is loud and proud, the outdoor season is opening up, and there are plenty of ways to eat, shop, dance, volunteer, explore, and support great local causes.
This weekend brings everything from the Salt Shack’s opening weekend and Lindenhurst Springfest to the Town of Babylon’s Earth Day Celebration, TOBAY Beach car show, live bands, brunch parties, fundraisers, wellness events, and family-friendly fun all across Babylon, Lindenhurst, Amityville, Deer Park, West Babylon, Wheatley Heights, Copiague, East Farmingdale, and beyond.
Here are some of the best events happening around the Town of Babylon this weekend.
🌤️ Babylon NY Weekend Weather Forecast
- Friday, May 1: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61° and a low around 49°.
- Saturday, May 2: Rather cloudy with a couple of showers, mainly early in the day. High near 56°, low around 42°.
- Sunday, May 3: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 58° and a low around 47°.
Weekend tip: Friday looks like the cleanest day for outdoor plans, Saturday may call for a light rain jacket early, and Sunday should be a solid day for Springfest, brunch, live music, and outdoor wandering.
In This Weekend Guide
- Featured Weekend Highlights
- Friday, May 1 Events
- Saturday, May 2 Events
- Sunday, May 3 Events
- See All Local Events
- Helpful Links
⭐ Featured Weekend Highlights
🚗 Car Show Long Island Spring Classic at TOBAY Beach
Start your Saturday with cars, trophies, live music, food trucks, sponsor displays, vendors, and special guest appearances at TOBAY Beach. This is one of the big outdoor events of the weekend and a great pick for families, car lovers, and anyone looking for a classic Long Island spring outing.
See the TOBAY Beach Car Show event listing
🌎 Town of Babylon Earth Day Celebration at Geiger Park
Celebrate Earth Day with the Town of Babylon Environmental Department and Parks and Recreation Department at Geiger Park. Expect children’s crafts, free giveaways, inflatables, tours of the botanical gardens, environmental projects, and the Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale pickup.
See the Town of Babylon Earth Day Celebration event listing
🌸 Lindenhurst Springfest + Cousins Maine Lobster
Sunday brings spring vibes, vendors, shopping, music, and fresh lobster to Lindenhurst. Cousins Maine Lobster will be joining Lindenhurst Springfest along Wellwood Avenue from John Street to Gates Avenue.
See the Lindenhurst Springfest lobster event listing
🎶 Salt Shack Opening Weekend
The beach-season energy is back at Salt Shack NY in Babylon with multiple live music events throughout the weekend, including The Byrne Unit, Somethin’ Fresh, Common Ground, and The Eddie Trap.
See The Byrne Unit opening night event listing
💚 Kick 4 Cause in Wheatley Heights
Kick 4 Cause is a family-friendly community festival and kickball fundraiser focused on awareness, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals and families affected by limb loss and limb difference. The event was rescheduled due to weather and now takes place Saturday, May 2 at Herman Griems Park.
See the Kick 4 Cause event listing
🎸 Friday, May 1 Events
Friday starts with wellness, family activities, and food events before turning into a full night of live music, yoga, nightlife, and opening-weekend energy.
Babylon Community Breast Ultrasound Screening
HerScan brings breast ultrasound screening to The Village Midwife in Babylon. This event offers access to painless, radiation-free ultrasound screening with no prescription required.
May Toddler Time at The Color Palette Lindenhurst
A spring-themed hour of fun for little ones at The Color Palette in Lindenhurst, with Mother’s Day, spring, and Memorial Day themes throughout May.
Meet the Ranchers & Enjoy Free Steak Bite Samples
Stew Leonard’s in Farmingdale welcomes ranchers from Sandhill Farms for a special grilling-season event with free steak bite samples.
Spring 2026 Long Island Restaurant Week at Verona Ristorante
Enjoy a 3-course dining experience at Verona Ristorante in Farmingdale as part of Spring Long Island Restaurant Week, running through May 3.
The Lantern Light Tour at Fire Island Light Station
Step into an evening of mystery, history, and beachside atmosphere with a lantern-lit tour at the Fire Island Light Station. Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at 6 PM, and reservations are required.
LI Goth Prom: Post-Punk Formal at Sand City South
The strange and unusual are invited to the 5th annual goth, new wave, and post-punk dance party in Lindenhurst. Formal wear with a goth or Halloween spin is encouraged.
25th Year Anniversary Celebration in West Babylon
A local yoga community celebrates 25 years with reflections, entertainment, a candle lighting ceremony, desserts, refreshments, and special guest vocalists.
Full Flower Moon Yoga Class
Pause, soften, and reset with a gentle moon-inspired yoga class focused on breathwork, heart-opening movement, and meditation.
Live Music Around Town
- Suburban Brothers at Belfast Gastropub
- Acoustic Rewind at Hurricane Grill
- The Band EASY STREET at Goccia D’oro II
- Two Trippers in Lindenhurst
- The Byrne Unit at Salt Shack Opening Night
- King Animal / Love Hate Love / Grunge Garden at TC’s Whiskey Rocks
- Killa Karaoke Friday
Friday night has range: lantern tours, goth prom, grunge tributes, yoga, karaoke, live rock, happy hours, and opening night at Salt Shack.
🌎 Saturday, May 2 Events
Saturday is the biggest day of the weekend, with outdoor events, fundraisers, local shopping, family fun, wellness workshops, gaming, live music, and spring-season kickoffs.
Car Show Long Island Spring Classic at TOBAY Beach
Car lovers, this is your Saturday morning move. The TOBAY Beach Spring Classic includes awards, trophies, live music, food trucks, sponsor displays, vendors, and special appearances.
I Love My Park Day 2026
Join the Village of Babylon for a community cleanup and flower planting event at Argyle Park. Families, children, and organizations are welcome, and community service recognition will be available.
Walk to Cure Arthritis Long Island
Walk to Cure Arthritis brings the community together at Belmont Lake State Park to support the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to help people live better while working toward a cure.
Kayak Open House Weekend in Amityville
Thinking about getting on the water this summer? This open house offers expert kayak guidance, test paddling, gear help, local paddling resources, and new and used kayaks and gear for sale.
Amityville Apothecary’s Alchemy Academy
This two-day metaphysical gathering features live rituals, hands-on workshops, teachers, authors, and an onsite bookstore for practitioners and spiritual seekers of all levels.
Town of Babylon Earth Day Celebration + Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale
Head to Geiger Park for Earth Day fun, children’s crafts, giveaways, inflatables, environmental tours, and pickup for pre-ordered compost bins and rain barrels.
Coastal Coasters Mother’s Day Sales Event
Pandemonium Boutiques in Babylon hosts a coastal-inspired Mother’s Day shopping event with a 20% savings opportunity on Coastal Coasters items.
Kick 4 Cause in Wheatley Heights
This family-friendly community festival and kickball fundraiser supports awareness, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals and families affected by limb loss and limb difference.
Mookie Wilson Signing in North Babylon
Mets fans can meet 1986 World Series legend Mookie Wilson at Grand Slam Collectibles in North Babylon for a limited autograph signing.
Friends of the Library Plant Sale in Copiague
Just in time for Mother’s Day and spring yard upgrades, the Friends of the Copiague Library host their annual plant sale with flowers, annuals, perennials, hostas, and more.
Glow in the Park Season Kickoff
Adventure Park kicks off the season with a glowing nighttime climbing and zipline experience in Wheatley Heights, complete with lights, music, and high-energy outdoor fun.
Saturday Night Live Music & Nightlife
- Lovesong’s first ROCK BLOCK night at The Warehouse
- Somethin’ Fresh at Salt Shack
- Sea Monster at Bartini in Babylon Village
- 10 Cent Redemption at TC’s Whiskey Rocks
- Gotta Wanna Rock and Roll in Lindenhurst
- Saturday Soirée at Lionz Den
Saturday summary: This is the packed day. Start outside, shop local, support a cause, catch a signing, then finish with live music or a night out.
🌸 Sunday, May 3 Events
Sunday keeps the weekend going with brunch, Springfest, adoption events, live music, fundraisers, community gatherings, and Salt Shack opening weekend performances.
Rededication of Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church in Babylon hosts a rededication service with Holy Eucharist, Rite II, followed by a reception. All are welcome.
Mommy & Me Brunch in Babylon
A sweet Sunday brunch option in Babylon just ahead of Mother’s Day season.
Kayak Open House Weekend Continues
The Amityville kayak open house continues Sunday for anyone looking to test paddle, ask questions, shop gear, or get ready for summer on the water.
Cinco de Mayo Brunch Party at The Warehouse
The Warehouse in Amityville hosts a Cinco de Mayo brunch buffet party with DJ entertainment, breakfast station, taco station, bottomless mimosas, and a social Sunday party atmosphere.
Lindenhurst Springfest + Cousins Maine Lobster
Springfest brings local vendors, shopping, music, and community energy to Wellwood Avenue, with Cousins Maine Lobster serving lobster rolls, bisque, and more.
Spring Adoption Event at PetSmart North Babylon
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies, learn about fostering, drop off donations, or simply say hello and support local rescue efforts.
Boogie for Boobies NY Women That Rock
TC’s Whiskey Rocks hosts a benefit event supporting Rocking the Road for a Cure’s free support and wellness programs for people going through breast cancer treatments. Expect bands, vendors, raffles, drinks, food, and a great cause.
Sunday Live Music & Entertainment
- Common Ground at Salt Shack
- The Jess & Andy at Riptides
- The Eddie Trap at Salt Shack
- Filth, Resistor, Monochromatic Black, and Infericus at AMH
Amityville School District Rising Tide Candidates Meet & Greet
Community members can meet the Rising Tide school board candidates at Mesita Amityville on Sunday evening.
Sunday summary: Brunch, Springfest, live music, rescue pups, community conversations, and beach-season energy. Not a bad way to close the weekend.
📅 See All Local Events
This guide highlights many of the weekend’s top events, but there are even more listings on the full I Love Babylon events calendar.
See all local events around the Town of Babylon here
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Have a Great Weekend, Babylon!
Whether you’re going out for live music, supporting a fundraiser, browsing Springfest, getting ready for summer on the water, shopping local, or just looking for something fun to do with the family, this weekend has plenty to offer.
As always, check event pages before heading out, especially for outdoor events, weather updates, ticket details, and registration requirements.
See you around town!
