Hark, fam. America turneth 250. Babylon doth NOT hold back.

Two and a half centuries of liberty. One town. One weekend. ‘Tis giving main-character energy, and verily — it slaps. Street fairs. Fireworks. Beach bands. Bay cruises. From Amityville to Lindenhurst, from Cedar Beach to Captree, thy calendar runneth over.

Prithee, plan wisely: the sun cometh in hot. Like, medieval-armor hot. Hydrate, good people. Seek shade. Then rally, for the revels await and FOMO is a cruel mistress.

Twenty-seven happenings. Three days. Zero excuses. Let us ride. 🇺🇸

⛅ The Weekend Weather — Real Talk, No Cap

  • Friday, July 3: Sunny and scorching — high near 97°, heat index up to 106°. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Saturday 9 PM, plus an Air Quality Alert. A 30% chance of evening showers and thunderstorms between 8 PM and 2 AM. Verily: water bottle, sunscreen, and shade are thy holy trinity.
  • Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day): Sunny, high near 95°, heat index up to 104°. Heads up for the evening — showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely before 8 PM (60% chance). Keep one eye on the radar if thou hast fireworks or open-air plans, and have a plan B.
  • Sunday, July 5: The great cool-down — partly sunny, high near 86°, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms possible after 5 PM. Early-afternoon plans looketh safest; evening revelers, pack a light layer and check the sky.

📜 In This Guide…

🗺️ The Rundown

Hear ye, hear ye. The whole realm showeth up this weekend: Amityville throweth a street fair for the ages. Lindenhurst rocketh the Village Square. Babylon Village bringeth authors and acoustics. West Babylon serveth waterfront jams. Copiague, Deer Park, Captree, Cedar Beach, Gilgo — all in. The vibe check: live music (so much live music), a massive street fair, a fireworks cruise, tribute bands, karaoke, gaming, fitness, and yea — even a slumber party for thy pup. Categories on deck: Fairs & Festivals, Live Music, Food & Drink, Holiday & Independence Day, Community, Classes, Pets, and Gaming. Something for every soul in the shire.

The Amityville Street Fair • Friday, July 3 • 5:00–10:30 PM • Broadway & Park Avenue, Downtown Amityville

‘Tis the party before Independence Day, and forsooth — it goeth HARD. The Amityville Chamber of Commerce taketh over Broadway (Oak Street to Ireland Place) for Sunset on Broadway: a huge vendor and artisan bazaar, a kids FunZone stacked with giant slides, bouncers, an obstacle course and a towering rock wall, live music from the mobile stage, and The Tasty Tailgate rolling deep with 12 of Long Island’s best food trucks. Admission is free. The whole village, one street, golden hour. Pull up.

🎆 Friday, July 3 — The Party Before the Party

The eve of the 250th. The town poppeth off from morn till midnight. Behold thy options:

📅 See all events for Friday here.

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🇺🇸 Saturday, July 4 — The Big 2-5-0

Two hundred fifty years, bestie. From sunrise sweat to fireworks on the bay — the day is stacked. Yet mark the skies: storms may crash the evening’s gate (60% before 8 PM), so keep thy radar app close.

  • 💪 4th of July Jazzercise Class – 9:00 AM, 712 Montauk Hwy, West Babylon. Fitness, friendship & fireworks (later). Wear thy red, white, and blue; prizes await.
  • ✈️ Robbie Harte Live at American AirPower Museum – 3:00–5:00 PM, Farmingdale. Acoustic sets amid warbirds. History + live music = a certified vibe. Celebrate the 250th where the aircraft live.
  • 🐾 Red, White & SNOOZE – Drop-off from 3:00 PM, Best Friends Boarding & Day Club, Amityville. A $74 overnight doggy slumber party — calming music, movies, blankets. Fireworks stress? Not for thy good boy.
  • 🍑 Fitness Class Built for Women – 4:00 PM, 194 Park Ave, Amityville. Glutes, core, strength — $25, all levels welcome. Victorious Fitness Training delivereth.
  • 🌴 The Upside Down Returns to Tiki Joe’s Captree – 5:30 PM, Captree. The ’80s-to-today party band, waterside. 4th of July in style.
  • 🎇 Wonderous Stories / Core 5 – 7:00 PM, Salt Shack, Cedar Beach. Musical fireworks next to the ocean — a memorable holiday show.
  • 🚢 July 4th Fireworks Cruise – Boarding 7:15 PM, Moon Chaser Bay Tours. Grucci’s Great South Bay Fireworks from the water, DJ on board, beer/wine/soda and appetizers included. Front-row seats to the 250th’s grand finale.
  • 🛥️ Jet City Celebrates the 4th at The Boatyard – 7:30 PM, The Boat Yard, Gilgo. Waterfront rock on America’s birthday. Can thou think of anything better? We cannot.

📅 See all events for Saturday here.

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🌊 Sunday, July 5 — The Victory Lap

Year 251 beginneth. The heat breaketh, the bands play on. Afternoon looketh prime; evening bringeth a 40% shower chance after 5 PM — so front-load thy fun or dance betwixt the raindrops.

📅 See all events for Sunday here.

🎬 South Bay Cinemas — Now Playing: July 3–5, 2026

South Bay Cinemas, West Babylon NY

When the heat index readeth 106, the smartest play in the realm is a dark, gloriously air-conditioned auditorium. South Bay Cinemas in West Babylon is thy sanctuary — and if Saturday-evening storms crash thy outdoor plans, thou knowest where to flee.

Renovated auditoriums, crisp digital projection and sound, and luxury seating across five theaters — plus unlimited free popcorn refills, which remaineth the greatest deal in the land. No cap.

🍿 Now Playing

  • Minions & Monsters 🍌 — PG • NEW this week. Animated adventure-comedy for the whole family, featuring the voices of Pierre Coffin, Christoph Waltz, and Trey Parker.
  • jackass: best and last 🤕 — R. Action-comedy-documentary mayhem with Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, and Steve-O. One final ride.
  • Supergirl 🦸‍♀️ — PG-13. Action sci-fi fantasy starring Milly Alcock and Matthias Schoenaerts.
  • Toy Story 5 🤠 — PG. The gang returneth — Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack in the animated family adventure.
  • Disclosure Day 👽 — PG-13. Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller with Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colin Firth.

🎟️ Ticket Prices & Specials

  • Matinee (before 4 PM): $8
  • Adults (after 4 PM): $10
  • Children & Seniors (after 4 PM): $9
  • Super Tuesdays (all day): $8
  • Unlimited free popcorn refills — always

Showtimes may change — check the theater’s site before heading out.

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🎇 Go Forth & Celebrate

Two hundred fifty years. One shire by the sea. Countless memories to make. Drink water. Mind the storms. Tip thy bartenders and thy bands. And when the fireworks bloom over the Great South Bay, know this: there is no better place to watch history turn than right here in the Town of Babylon. Huzzah — and happy birthday, America. 🇺🇸

See you around town,
Ryan Williams
I Love Babylon Events | Babylon Local Directory
I Love Babylon, NY