Events Around the Town of Babylon, NY this weekend ~ July 31 – August 2, 2026

August Comes In Hot

The last full month of summer doesn’t tiptoe in — it kicks the door open. Sunny and 80–82° Friday and Saturday, and dry right through Sunday afternoon, which is exactly the weather this weekend’s lineup deserves.

Because Babylon loaded up: a free Zac Brown tribute on the water at Tanner Park, ballet under the stars at the bandshell, a Caribbean-rooted cultural festival, a Renaissance mead day, two farmers markets, a bay cruise, and a band at every beach bar from Gilgo to Captree. Sunscreen on. Let’s go.

☀️ The Forecast — Gorgeous

  • Friday, July 31 — Mostly sunny, high 80°. Beautiful.
  • Saturday, August 1 — Mostly sunny, high 82°. The pick of the weekend.
  • Sunday, August 2 — Warm and mostly cloudy, high 80°, staying dry until late. Get your outdoor plans in early.

Two flawless beach days and a warm, dry Sunday. No excuses.

📋 In This Guide…

Zac Brown Tribute Band at Tanner Park

Friday, July 31 · 7:00 PM · Tanner Park, Copiague · FREE. The Town’s Summer Concert Series brings the Zac Brown sound to the water — free — as part of the America’s 250th celebration. Bring a chair, bring the crew, and let “Chicken Fried” carry the sunset.

9th Annual Ujamaa Fest

Saturday, August 1 · 12:00 PM. Nine years strong — a full day of music, food, vendors and culture built around community and togetherness. One of the warmest festivals on the summer calendar.

Lumiere Ballet — Paquita & Other Dances

Saturday, Aug 1 & Sunday, Aug 2 · 4:00 PM · Tanner Park Bandshell. Professional ballet, outdoors, at the bandshell — a genuinely special way to spend a summer evening. Two shows this weekend to open August with a little grace.

Gazebo Concert Series: Sweet Ride Long Island

Friday, July 31 · 8:00 PM · Babylon Village Gazebo · FREE. The Village’s free Friday-night tradition — good band, great crowd, downtown Babylon at its summer best.

Babylon Village Farmers Market

Sunday, August 2 · 8:00 AM–12:30 PM · Babylon Village Gazebo. Start Sunday right: local produce, makers and small-batch goods at the Gazebo every Sunday morning all season.

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🌅 Friday, July 31

August opens loud. The marquee is the free Zac Brown Tribute Band at Tanner Park, with the Village’s free Gazebo concert going strong downtown. Want the water? The Moon Chaser sets sail with a Black Sabbath tribute, and there’s a band at every bay bar from Gilgo to the Boat Yard. Early birds: the Cross Bay Swim kicks off at dawn.

📅 See all events for Friday here.

🏖️ Saturday, August 1

The big day — 82° and sunny, and the calendar is stacked to match. Graze the Lindenhurst Farmers Market, spend the afternoon at the 9th Annual Ujamaa Fest or raise a horn at Mead Day – Ren Faire, then choose your evening: ballet at the bandshell, a Starlit Soirée in a historic garden, or a band at every bay bar.

📅 See all events for Saturday here.

🌤️ Sunday, August 2

Ease into it. The Babylon Village Farmers Market opens at 8 AM at the Gazebo, and Hike & Paddle gets you on the water early. Then close the weekend with one more ballet at the bandshell and easy afternoon sets from The Legendary Murphys and Jet City out on the beach.

📅 See all events for Sunday here.

South Bay Cinemas

🎬 At the Movies: South Bay Cinemas — July 31–Aug 2

Too much sun? Duck into the AC. South Bay Cinemas in West Babylon keeps it easy all weekend with renovated auditoriums, digital projection and sound, luxury and VIP seating across five theaters — and unlimited free popcorn refills.

Now Playing

  • 🕷️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day — PG-13 · NEW premiere (Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink)
  • 🏛️ The Odyssey — R · Christopher Nolan’s epic (Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway)
  • 🌊 Moana — PG · family adventure (Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga’aia)
  • 👾 Minions & Monsters — PG · animated family comedy

Ticket Prices & Specials

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

Showtimes may change — check the theater for the latest.

See Showtimes at South Bay Cinemas →

📅 The Full August Guide Is Live

This is just the first weekend — the whole month is stacked. The 44th annual Paumanauke Native American Festival, an all-day LI Bluegrass & Roots Festival, free concerts nearly every night, a beach blast, and back-to-school bashes. See the full August guide here →

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See You Out There, Babylon

Two sunny 80° beach days, a warm dry Sunday, and better than 30 ways to spend them — free concerts, festivals, ballet, and a band on every stretch of the bay. August came in hot. Go enjoy it.

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