🎒 Backpacks, Beats & Bites – Babylon’s Events You Can’t Miss This Week ~ Mon Aug 25 – Fri Aug 29, 2025

School’s Almost Back – But Summer Isn’t Done Yet in Babylon!

As we close in on the end of August, Babylon is buzzing with concerts, festivals, gaming camps, beach nights, and community fun. From Family Fun Night at Salt Shack and the uplifting Blessing of the Backpacks to thrilling Twilight Ziplining Adventures and the delicious kickoff of the Foodie Fest at Tanger Outlets, there’s something for every age and interest. Families can enjoy an afternoon screening of Moana 2 – Family Movie, while music lovers won’t want to miss the Lindenhurst Summer Concert Series or late-night vibes at Emo Night Brooklyn. Check out our hand-picked highlights and plan your week around the Town of Babylon!

In this Guide…

• Featured Event of the Week
• Monday, August 25
• Tuesday, August 26
• Wednesday, August 27
• Thursday, August 28
• Friday, August 29
• Helpful Links

🌟 Featured Event of the Week

Foodie Fest at Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Fri Aug 29 – Mon Sept 1 • Tanger Outlets Deer Park

The annual Foodie Fest is back for Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy bites from 30+ vendors, live music, and a huge Fun Zone for kids. Best part? Admission and parking are free! Kick off the holiday weekend with food, fun, and family at this delicious Babylon tradition.

✨ Monday, August 25

Kick off your week with an action-packed day around Babylon! Kids and teens can dive into gaming fun at Fortnite & Marvel Rivals Camp, while families can gather by the bay for Family Fun Night at Salt Shack. Don’t miss the community spirit at the Blessing of the Backpacks, then close out the evening with an outdoor screening at Summer Family Movie Night.

• Fortnite & Marvel Rivals Camp – 10:00 am • Valhallan Huntington NY – Gaming camp for ages 6–17 with competitive fun and teamwork.
• Family Fun Night at Salt Shack – 4:00 pm • Salt Shack – Karaoke, face painting, bounce house, and beachside food specials.
• Blessing of the Backpacks – 6:00 pm • Argyle Gazebo – Community blessing with school starter kits and food donations.
• Summer Family Movie Night – 7:30 pm • Wyandanch Public Library – Outdoor family movie under the stars.

📅 See all events for Monday here.

🎶 Tuesday, August 26

Tuesday is packed with creativity, food, music, and community fun! Get hands-on with walk-in projects at End of Summer Paint, Clay & Slime, then indulge in a unique evening at Psychic Dinner Night at Sophia’s Italian Bistro. Later, you can catch live music with Beer Nutz at Salt Shack, find your center with Breaking Barriers to Oneness Meditation, or join gamers for the Union Arena Code Geass Release.

• End of Summer Paint, Clay & Slime – 12:00 pm • Color Palette Lindenhurst – Creative walk-in art projects for all ages.
• Psychic Dinner Night at Sophia’s Italian Bistro – 6:00 pm – Private reading plus 3-course dinner.
• Beer Nutz – 7:00 pm • Salt Shack – Rock out by the beach.
• Breaking Barriers to Oneness Meditation – 7:00 pm • Amityville – Free spiritual meditation workshop.
• Union Arena Code Geass Release – 7:30 pm • Deer Park – $10 Constructed event for gamers.

📅 See all events for Tuesday here.

🎤 Wednesday, August 27

Midweek brings a mix of health, community, and live music across Babylon! Start your day by learning healthy eating tips at the Back to School Healthy Snack Tour, then head to the beach for some rock & roll with The SOBeeZ Spread to Amityville. Evening options include a creative night at Craft Beer & Candle-Making Night, family fun at the Kindergarten Meet & Greet, and live performances from Shakedown Citi or the Platinum One Band Reggae Night.

• Back to School Healthy Snack Tour – 10:30 am • Super Compare Fresh – Learn about nutritious snack options with a dietitian.
• The SOBeeZ Spread to Amityville – 6:00 pm • Amityville Beach – Rock & roll on the sand.
• Craft Beer & Candle-Making Night – 6:00 pm • Breslau Brewery – Beer plus DIY candles.
• Kindergarten Meet & Greet – 6:00 pm • Overlook Beach – Community tradition for new Babylon Panthers.
• Shakedown Citi – 6:30 pm • The Warehouse – High-energy live show.
• Platinum One Band Reggae Night – 7:00 pm • Wyandanch Library – Dance, relax, and feel the vibes.

📅 See all events for Wednesday here.

🍔 Thursday, August 28

Thursday brings food, fun, and creative energy across Babylon! Savor delicious bites from local trucks at the Food Truck Fest, then cheer on teams while enjoying live music at Volleyball Thursday at Cedar Beach. In the evening, tap into your creative side with the Book Bedazzling Workshop, enjoy a hands-on painting session at the Teen Tiki Paint & Sip, or join fellow gamers for the Pokémon TCG League Challenge.

• Food Truck Fest – 4:00 pm • Lindenhurst – Tasty trucks and family fun hosted by Century 21 AA Realty.
• Volleyball Thursday – 4:00 pm • Cedar Beach – Weekly volleyball matches plus live music.
• Book Bedazzling Workshop – 6:30 pm • The Neverending Story, Babylon – Craft night for book lovers.
• Teen Tiki Paint & Sip – 6:30 pm • Color Palette Lindenhurst – Ages 13–18, creative painting with snacks.
• Pokémon TCG League Challenge – 7:30 pm • Deer Park – Earn championship points in this competitive event.

📅 See all events for Thursday here.

🎶 Friday, August 29

Friday kicks off Labor Day weekend with food, music, movies, and nightlife across Babylon! Start the day at the Foodie Fest at Tanger Outlets, then bring the kids to a screening of Moana 2 – Family Movie. As the evening sets in, adventurous singles can try Twilight Ziplining, while music lovers have their pick of the Lindenhurst Summer Concert Series: The Eddie Trap, a night of classics with the JC Keys Band at Babylon Village Gazebo, or late-night fun at Emo Night Brooklyn.

• Foodie Fest at Tanger Outlets – 12:00 pm • Deer Park – Food, music, Fun Zone, free admission!
• Moana 2 – Family Movie – 1:00 pm • Local Library – Free family film screening.
• Singles Twilight Ziplining – 6:15 pm • Wheatley Heights – Thrilling after-hours zipline for ages 20s–40s.
• Lindenhurst Summer Concert Series: The Eddie Trap – 7:30 pm • Village Square Park – Free community concert.
• JC Keys Band at Babylon Village Gazebo – 8:00 pm • Classic hits under the stars.
• Emo Night Brooklyn – 9:00 pm • Amityville Music Hall – High-energy emo/pop punk party (21+).

📅 See all events for Friday here.

Helpful Links

That’s a wrap on the week’s event highlights across the Town of Babylon! Whether you’re closing out the summer at the beach, enjoying concerts in the park, or getting ready for back-to-school season, there’s no shortage of ways to make memories. For the full list of events and updates, visit ILoveBabylon.com.

See you around town,
Ryan O’Neil Williams
I Love Babylon