A Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend Around Babylon: Freedom, Flavor, Family Fun & Dad Acting Like He Runs the Place

Freedom Friday. Festival Saturday. Father’s Day Sunday. Babylon understood the assignment.

This weekend around the Town of Babylon is doing a lot — in the best possible way.

Friday, June 19 is Juneteenth, a proud and powerful celebration of Black freedom, Black culture, Black resilience, Black joy, and the ongoing march toward equality. It is a day to remember the ancestors, honor the struggle, celebrate the culture, and recognize that freedom was never given casually. It was fought for, carried, protected, sung about, danced through, prayed over, and passed forward.

Then Sunday is Father’s Day, when Dad will pretend he does not want anything, then mysteriously expect steak, music, brunch, public admiration, private silence, one good nap, and absolutely no one touching the thermostat.

In between, Babylon is serving food festivals, live music, community events, wellness, markets, nightlife, family fun, waterfront dining, and enough Father’s Day specials to make every dad believe he is, at minimum, a regional celebrity.

🌤️ Babylon NY Weekend Weather Forecast

  • Friday, June 19: Breezy and less humid with partial sunshine. High near 80°, low around 63°. A beautiful day to celebrate Juneteenth, hit the food festival, donate blood, catch music, and step outside like freedom itself has a soundtrack.
  • Saturday, June 20: Mostly sunny and breezy at times. High near 82°, low around 64°. Great weather for markets, meditation, music, waterfront hangs, and watching Dad test every chair before choosing the loudest one.
  • Sunday, June 21: Clouds and sun, with a steady afternoon breeze. High near 80°, low around 65°. Nice for Father’s Day brunch, waterfront meals, live music, cruises, climbing adventures, and Dad saying, “I’m not hungry,” right before ordering the steak special.

📌 In This Guide…

🎉 Introduction of Weekend Events

This is one of those weekends where Babylon said, “Why choose one vibe when we can have all of them?”

We begin with Juneteenth on Friday, a celebration of freedom, Black history, Black culture, Black excellence, and the kind of collective joy that deserves drums, food, music, fellowship, reflection, and somebody’s auntie telling the truth whether you asked for it or not.

Then Saturday brings the summer solstice energy: markets, outdoor events, wellness, community gatherings, live bands, waterfront hangouts, and a strong possibility that somebody’s dad will say, “Back in my day…” before anyone has even sat down.

And Sunday? Sunday belongs to Father’s Day — the annual holiday where we thank dads, granddads, stepdads, bonus dads, father figures, uncles, mentors, grill philosophers, remote-control guardians, and men who believe “checking the oil” counts as emotional availability.

Across Babylon, Amityville, Lindenhurst, Deer Park, Copiague, West Babylon, Wyandanch, Farmingdale, Wheatley Heights, Oak Beach, Captree, and beyond, there is plenty to do, eat, hear, celebrate, and post about.

🍴 Famous Food Festival NY: “Taste the World” — Tanger Outlets, Deer Park

Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21
Location: Tanger Outlets, Deer Park

The Famous Food Festival NY returns to Deer Park for three full days of food, music, vendors, kids’ activities, cultural performances, samplings, games, rides, and enough eating decisions to make you reconsider every snack you had before leaving the house.

The festival features 120+ vendors, live music all day, spirit samplings, bounce houses, rock climbing, axe throwing, face painting, henna, VR experiences, line dancing, and food from around the world. Translation: show up hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and do not let Dad claim he is “just going to look.” That man is getting ribs, lobster, empanadas, dessert, and a beverage with a suspiciously large garnish.

Event link: Famous Food Festival NY

✊🏿 Wyandanch Wrestling Juneteenth Jubilee Clinic — Wyandanch

Saturday, June 20 at 1:00 PM
Location: 40 Station Drive, Wyandanch

The Wyandanch Wrestling Juneteenth Jubilee Clinic is a powerful community event centered on discipline, history, excellence, legacy, and freedom. The clinic includes wrestling instruction and conversation about the meaning of Juneteenth and the legacy of African American wrestlers who shaped the sport, including Kenny Monday, Jordan Burroughs, Nate Carr, and Charlie Heard.

Led by Coach Tony Walters, this is the kind of event that says our history is not just something we read about. It is something we train through, build from, honor, and carry forward.

Event link: Wyandanch Wrestling Juneteenth Jubilee Clinic

🚤 Boats, Beats & Father’s Day — Breezy Point Yacht Club, Amityville

Saturday, June 20 at 12:00 PM
Location: 299 S Ketcham Ave, Amityville

Boats, Beats & Father’s Day brings music, food, family, and on-the-water vibes together for Juneteenth Weekend. Food is by Chef Marc Anthony Bynum, and the first 100 guests get in free with RSVP.

Pops deserves more than a text this year. And no, forwarding him a meme about lawn care does not count as a gift. Bare minimum, bring him outside.

Event link: Boats, Beats & Father’s Day

🎶 The Ultimate Father’s Day Brunch — Lionz Den, Lindenhurst

Sunday, June 21 at 11:00 AM
Location: Lionz Den Restaurant and Bar, Lindenhurst

The Ultimate Father’s Day Brunch at Lionz Den brings backyard vibes, great food, live reggae from Platinum One Band, and a DJ to close out the day.

Brunch starts at 11 AM, live reggae runs from 2 PM to 5 PM, and the DJ keeps it going from 5 PM to close. Reservations are required, because apparently Dad does want something after all. Shocking development.

Event link: The Ultimate Father’s Day Brunch

✊🏿 Friday Featured Events — Juneteenth, Freedom, Food & Friday Night Energy

Friday, June 19 is Juneteenth, and Babylon starts the weekend with culture, community, food, wellness, music, and a little nightlife swagger. Celebrate freedom. Support local. Feed the people. Honor the ancestors. Then, if the spirit moves you, dance like liberation has a bassline.

🩸 Copiague Fire Department Blood Drive — Copiague

Friday, June 19
Location: Copiague Fire Department, Copiague

Start Juneteenth with community service at the Copiague Fire Department Blood Drive. Donors can help save lives and receive free NY Mets tickets. That is community, compassion, and a little baseball bonus all in one.

🧘🏾 21 Days Sacred Summer: A Return to Self — Babylon

Friday, June 19 at 7:00 AM
Location: 107 E Main St, Babylon

21 Days Sacred Summer invites participants into movement, mindfulness, reflection, and community. It is a guided summer journey designed to help you slow down, breathe deeper, and return to what matters most.

And honestly, before Dad starts explaining why nobody loads the dishwasher correctly, a little inner peace may be the best investment of the weekend.

🎨 No School June 19th Camp Day — The Color Palette, Lindenhurst

Friday, June 19 at 8:45 AM
Location: The Color Palette, Lindenhurst

No School June 19th Camp Day gives kids ages 4 and up a creative day of painting, dumpling stress balls, games, t-shirts, slime, snow, and more. Parents, this is not just an activity. This is civilization.

🍴 Famous Food Festival NY — Tanger Outlets, Deer Park

Friday, June 19 at 1:00 PM
Location: Tanger Outlets, Deer Park

The Famous Food Festival NY kicks off Friday with food from around the world, live music, activities, vendors, and big summer energy. It is culture through cuisine, and on Juneteenth Weekend, that matters. Food tells stories. Food carries memory. Food brings people together.

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster at Famous Food Festival — Deer Park

Friday, June 19 at 1:00 PM
Location: Tanger Outlets, Deer Park

For anyone whose weekend philosophy is “I support freedom and butter,” Cousins Maine Lobster will be at Famous Food Festival with lobster rolls, tacos, bisque, and coastal flavor.

🎸 DLB at Tiki Joe’s Captree — Captree

Friday, June 19 at 5:30 PM
Location: Tiki Joe’s Captree

DLB at Tiki Joe’s Captree brings classic rock favorites, food, and waterfront fun to Friday evening. It is the kind of event where somebody’s dad will tap his foot, nod seriously, and then tell you music was better in 1978.

🎶 Stardust Acoustic at Cebollines — Lindenhurst

Friday, June 19 at 6:00 PM
Location: Cebollines Grill, Lindenhurst

Stardust Acoustic at Cebollines brings live music, good food, drinks, and a Father’s Day prix fixe menu available June 19–21. Celebrate Dad early before he begins his Sunday campaign for complete household control.

🎤 Zeta Amicae R&B Dancehall Bingo — Farmingdale

Friday, June 19 at 7:00 PM
Location: The BISOU Experience, Farmingdale

R&B Dancehall Bingo is not your average bingo game. The Zeta Amicae of Suffolk County are bringing music, food, beverages, a DJ, scholarships, service, and good times together. R&B lovers, this is a Juneteenth Friday night with rhythm and purpose.

🎬 Blaxploitation Night — W A Meadwerks

Friday, June 19 at 8:00 PM
Location: W A Meadwerks

Blaxploitation Night celebrates Juneteenth with cult classics, killer soundtracks, unstoppable style, funky grooves, trivia, and cinematic swagger. This is culture, style, music, and film history all wrapped into one night.

🎹 Shake, Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos — Farmingdale

Friday, June 19 at 8:00 PM
Location: 317 Main Street, Farmingdale

Shake, Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos brings communal seating, live entertainment, and Friday night fun. Perfect if your weekend plan is “music, laughs, and absolutely no one asking me to assemble patio furniture.”

📅 See all events for Friday here.

☀️ Saturday Featured Events — Summer Solstice, Markets, Music & Juneteenth Legacy

Saturday brings the summer solstice, market energy, meditation, family fun, Juneteenth legacy, live music, waterfront dining, and enough local activity to make staying home feel like a personal defeat.

🛍️ Amityville Kiwanis Club Craft & Antique Fair — Amityville

Saturday, June 20
Location: 398 S Bayview Ave, Amityville

The Amityville Kiwanis Club Craft & Antique Fair features handmade treasures, artisan goods, crafts, local makers, food trucks, kids’ activities, and free admission and parking. Shop local. Support makers. Bring the family. Let Dad wander off and come back holding something no one asked for.

🧘 Silence Speaks: The Art of Finding Lasting Peace Through Meditation — Amityville

Saturday, June 20 at 9:30 AM
Location: Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, Amityville

Silence Speaks celebrates International Yoga Day with a free day-long retreat exploring peaceful mind, inner wisdom, calmness, stillness, energy balance, and harmony.

In a world that is loud, rushed, and full of group chats nobody asked for, a little silence sounds revolutionary.

🧺 Lindenhurst Farmers Market — Lindenhurst

Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 AM

The Lindenhurst Farmers Market brings fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, local vendors, and neighborhood charm to Saturday morning. Perfect for supporting local growers, makers, and small businesses.

🌞 Summer Solstice Qi Gong & Meditation — Babylon

Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 AM
Location: 107 E Main St, Babylon

Summer Solstice Qi Gong & Meditation helps participants align with the energy of the longest day of the year through movement, stillness, breath, and reconnection.

This is excellent for anyone who wants to enter Father’s Day calm, centered, and spiritually prepared to hear “I don’t need anything” from a man who definitely needs something.

🚤 Boats, Beats & Father’s Day — Amityville

Saturday, June 20 at 12:00 PM
Location: Breezy Point Yacht Club, Amityville

Boats, Beats & Father’s Day brings music, food, water views, family, and Juneteenth Weekend vibes together. Food by Chef Marc Anthony Bynum and free admission for the first 100 guests with RSVP.

✊🏿 Wyandanch Wrestling Juneteenth Jubilee Clinic — Wyandanch

Saturday, June 20 at 1:00 PM
Location: 40 Station Drive, Wyandanch

The Wyandanch Wrestling Juneteenth Jubilee Clinic is one of the weekend’s most meaningful events. It centers discipline, respect, legacy, freedom, and Black history through sport and community.

🏁 Entrepreneurs Field Day — Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon

Saturday, June 20 at 3:00 PM
Location: Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon

Entrepreneurs Field Day gives business owners and community members a chance to connect, reset, play games, promote brands lightly, and enjoy a different kind of networking experience.

Because sometimes entrepreneurs need to stop grinding long enough to remember they are human beings and not just invoice-generating machines.

🐶 Belfast Gastropub Adoption Event — Lindenhurst

Saturday, June 20 at 5:00 PM
Location: Belfast Gastropub, Lindenhurst

Belfast Gastropub Adoption Event brings rescue dogs and family-friendly fun to Lindenhurst. Come meet adoptable pups and learn more from Ollie’s Angels Animal Rescue.

🌳 Glow in the Park: Rad Dad — Wheatley Heights

Saturday, June 20 at 6:00 PM
Location: Wheatley Heights

Glow in the Park: Rad Dad is an 80s-fueled climbing adventure with classic hits, lights, nostalgia, and big dad energy. Fanny packs encouraged. Mullet optional. Confidence wildly overestimated.

🎸 Seven Turns and Freebird at The Warehouse — Amityville

Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 PM
Location: The Warehouse, Amityville

Seven Turns and Freebird bring Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute energy to The Warehouse. Southern rock, classic tunes, and at least one person yelling “FREEBIRD” with their whole chest.

🔔 Mixtape Spring Handbell Concert — Babylon

Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon NY

Mixtape Spring Handbell Concert is a free concert featuring feel-good favorites and nostalgic hits including Africa, Country Roads, I Want It That Way, Sweet Caroline, Viva la Vida, and more.

📅 See all events for Saturday here.

👔 Sunday Featured Events — Father’s Day, Food, Music & Dad Being the Main Character

Sunday, June 21 is Father’s Day, which means we honor the dads, father figures, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, mentors, protectors, providers, joke-repeaters, grill commanders, remote-control executives, and men who say “I’ll be ready in five minutes” while still looking for their wallet.

🥞 Father’s Day Brunch — Oak Beach / Captree

Sunday, June 21 at 9:00 AM
Location: Oak Beach / Captree

Start the day with Father’s Day Brunch at Oak Beach / Captree. It is breakfast, brunch, water-adjacent vibes, and the yearly reminder that Dad wants bacon even when he says he is “watching it.”

🌳 Dads Climb Free — Wheatley Heights

Sunday, June 21 at 10:00 AM
Location: Wheatley Heights

Dads Climb Free gives Dad a free climbing ticket when you purchase a Father’s Day BOGO. He will love spending time with the family in the trees, and you do not have to tell him it was free. Let him have the illusion. It’s his day.

🎶 The Ultimate Father’s Day Brunch — Lionz Den, Lindenhurst

Sunday, June 21 at 11:00 AM
Location: Lionz Den Restaurant and Bar, Lindenhurst

The Ultimate Father’s Day Brunch features backyard vibes, brunch, Platinum One Band performing reggae from 2 PM to 5 PM, and a DJ from 5 PM to close. Reservations are required.

Reggae, brunch, Dad, and backyard vibes? That man is one plate away from calling this “a proper Sunday.”

🍓 Strawberry Gossip at Famous Food Festival — Deer Park

Sunday, June 21 at 12:00 PM
Location: Deer Park Outlets

Strawberry Gossip brings indie, pop, rock, and funky dance tunes to the Famous Food Festival. Skip the boring socks and ties. Bring Dad to the food and music instead. Socks do not have a bassline.

🥩 Father’s Day at VERN Restaurant & Bar — West Babylon

Sunday, June 21 at 12:00 PM
Location: VERN Restaurant & Bar, West Babylon

Father’s Day at VERN Restaurant & Bar features waterfront dining, handcrafted cocktails, live music from Jimmy Conga, and a Tomahawk Steak Special. Dad will pretend to study the menu even though the word “Tomahawk” made the decision for him.

🍷 Father’s Day at Verona Ristorante — Farmingdale

Sunday, June 21 at 1:00 PM
Location: Verona Ristorante, Farmingdale

Father’s Day at Verona Ristorante offers chef specials, prix fixe options, full à la carte menu, steak, chops, seafood, surf and turf, vegan options, gluten-free menu, and cocktails.

This is for the dad who says, “Don’t make a fuss,” while absolutely expecting a fuss with reservations.

🚢 Father’s Day Cruise to Flynn’s — Babylon

Sunday, June 21 at 3:00 PM
Location: Moon Chaser Bay Tours, Babylon

Father’s Day Cruise to Flynn’s lets you kick back with summer breezes and sunset views on the way to the Fire Island landmark. It is a solid Father’s Day move if Dad likes boats, dinner, scenery, and not having to find parking.

🎵 Evan & James Live — BayVue, Lindenhurst

Sunday, June 21 at 3:00 PM
Location: BayVue, Lindenhurst

Evan & James Live at BayVue brings live music to Lindenhurst from 3 PM to 6 PM. Waterfront, food, music, and Father’s Day? Dad may actually smile. Briefly. Do not make it weird.

🎸 That 70’s Band — Salt Shack, Babylon

Sunday, June 21 at 4:30 PM
Location: Salt Shack, Babylon

That 70’s Band takes over Salt Shack for Father’s Day afternoon. The soundtrack is ready. Dad’s knees may not be.

🏖️ VHS Live at Katch at Venetian Shores — Lindenhurst

Sunday, June 21 at 5:00 PM
Location: Katch at Venetian Shores, Lindenhurst

VHS Live at Katch brings food, drinks, sunshine, music, and Father’s Day waterfront energy. Bring Dad. Let him sit where he wants. It is not worth the negotiation.

🎤 Ten Ton Mojo at Famous Food Festival — Deer Park

Sunday, June 21 at 6:00 PM
Location: Tanger Outlets, Deer Park

Ten Ton Mojo hits the Famous Food Festival main stage Sunday evening. Food, vendors, music, and Father’s Day chaos in the best possible way.

📅 See all events for Sunday here.

❤️ Outro and Signature

This weekend, Babylon gets to celebrate something deep and joyful.

On Juneteenth, we honor freedom, Black culture, Black history, equality, resilience, creativity, and the generations who carried hope forward when the road was long and the promise was delayed.

On Father’s Day, we honor the dads and father figures who show up, provide, protect, teach, fix things nobody asked them to fix, and sometimes fall asleep in the chair while insisting they are “just resting their eyes.”

And all weekend long, we support the local businesses, musicians, makers, restaurants, organizers, vendors, community groups, and venues that make the Town of Babylon feel alive.

Go out. Celebrate freedom. Feed Dad. Buy local. Dance a little. Bring the kids. Bring the aunties. Bring the grill philosopher. And as always…

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