September 2025 Local Events Preview – Events Around the Town of Babylon NY

1 September 2025

September in the Town of Babylon is a month that bridges seasons, traditions, and community spirit. From farewell-to-summer festivals to crisp autumn celebrations, our villages and hamlets are alive with music, markets, and meaningful gatherings. Whether you’re here for family fun, cultural experiences, or business networking, there’s something to look forward to for everyone this September. Let’s take a look at what’s happening across Babylon!

🌟 The Significance of September 🌟

September is a month of transition and reflection in the Town of Babylon, balancing the last warmth of summer with the crisp beginnings of autumn. It’s a time filled with holidays, historical commemorations, and seasonal shifts that mark the rhythm of American life.

🇺🇸 Holidays & Commemorations

Labor Day (First Monday) honors American workers and the labor movement, celebrated with parades, family barbecues, and a symbolic “farewell to summer.”
Patriot Day (September 11) is a solemn day of remembrance for the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks, observed with moments of silence and memorial services.
Constitution & Citizenship Day (September 17) commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and celebrates new American citizens.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Third Friday) pays tribute to military personnel who were Prisoners of War or remain Missing in Action.
Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day (Last Sunday) honors families who have lost loved ones in military service.
Other meaningful observances include Grandparents Day (the Sunday after Labor Day) and the kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15).

🍂 Seasonal Significance

The Autumnal Equinox (around September 22–23) officially ushers in fall, when day and night are nearly equal in length.
Back-to-School Season returns, reshaping family routines, community activities, and traffic flows — and giving businesses a fresh wave of energy after summer.
Harvest Time brings apples, pumpkins, grapes, and seasonal produce to markets, orchards, and festivals, while agriculture and hospitality industries lean into fall tourism and events.
Cultural Shifts appear in sports and lifestyle: football season begins, baseball heads into playoff races, and pumpkin spice and apple cider make their annual comeback.
Fairs & Festivals flourish, with Oktoberfest celebrations, county fairs, and community events marking the change of season.
Business Reset – Companies review Q3 results, prepare for Q4, and start mapping out the year ahead. September is also a key hiring season, a time for training initiatives, and when retailers lay the groundwork for holiday campaigns.
Networking & Growth – Chambers of Commerce, trade shows, and business associations come alive after the summer slowdown, making it a prime time for partnerships and expansion.
Birthdays & Horoscopes – September is shared by two zodiac signs: Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22), known for their analytical, practical, and service-oriented nature; and Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22), symbolized by the Scales, emphasizing balance, harmony, and relationships. Together, they mirror the month’s dual character — Virgo’s call for order and preparation blending into Libra’s search for balance and connection at the equinox.

🌾 A Month of Balance

September stands at the crossroads between summer’s freedom and autumn’s responsibility. It blends celebration and remembrance, nature’s harvest and cultural tradition. Whether through honoring history, enjoying seasonal foods, or simply noticing the first hint of fall color, September reminds us to pause, reflect, and embrace change.

That being said, let’s look at the local events for Babylon Town we have in store for September so far…

⭐ Featured Events

Check out the month’s biggest highlights and must-see happenings across Babylon Town: See Featured Events.

Foodie Fest Food Festival

Monday, September 1 @ 12:00 pm
Community, Entertainment, Fairs and Festivals, Featured Events, Food & Drink, Kids & Family 📍 Tanger Outlets at the Arches |More info…

Foodie Fest (September 1 @ Tanger Outlets at the Arches) kicks off the month with a delicious spread of food trucks, local vendors, and entertainment for all ages. Expect live music, games, and plenty of family fun in Deer Park. Admission and parking are free—just bring your appetite and a little spending money for the tasty bites and activities.

SWA Wrestling’s HEAVY IS THE CROWN (presented by NYWC)

Friday, September 5 @ 6:00 pm
Entertainment, Featured Events, Sports and Gaming 📍 NYWC Sportatorium | More info…

SWA Wrestling: Heavy is the Crown (September 5 @ NYWC Sportatorium, Deer Park) brings the energy with a night of hard-hitting matchups and championship bouts. From the Pride Heavyweight Championship to grudge matches and tag team showdowns, this event is a must for local wrestling fans. The atmosphere is electric, the rivalries are real, and the action is nonstop.

Long Island Family Festival 2025

Friday, September 12 @ 6:00 pm
Copiague, Fairs and Festivals, Family, Featured Events, Food & Drink, Music, Recreation & Amusements 📍 | More info…

Long Island Family Festival 2025 (September 12–14 @ Tanner Park, Copiague) is back for another year of music, food, rides, and community spirit. This three-day festival fills the weekend with entertainment for the whole family—carnival rides, local vendors, live shows, and more along the Great South Bay. Whether you stop by Friday evening, spend all day Saturday, or enjoy a Sunday stroll, it’s one of Babylon’s signature events of the season.

The Oyster Ball

Saturday, September 13 @ 6:00 pm
Community, Entertainment, Featured Events, Food & Drink, Fundraiser, Music 📍 | More info…

The Oyster Ball (September 13) offers a more elegant evening, with a coastal-inspired gala featuring fine dining, music, and dancing. Held to support the restoration of the Great South Bay, this fundraiser blends fun and philanthropy with tickets ranging from $175–$275. It’s a night to dress up and make a difference.

The 8th Annual Ujamaa Fest 2025

Saturday, September 20 @ 12:00 pm
Community, Cultural Events, Entertainment, Fairs and Festivals, Featured Events, Food & Drink, Music 📍 | More info…

The 8th Annual Ujamaa Fest (September 20 @ Delano Stewart Plaza) is a lively cultural celebration that uplifts community and heritage. With local vendors, live performances, food trucks, and engaging presentations, this free event brings together neighbors in a colorful and energetic atmosphere. A true highlight for those who love art, culture, and connection.

Long Island Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest

Saturday, September 20 @ 1:00 pm
Community, Entertainment, Fairs and Festivals, Featured Events, Food & Drink, Social Events 📍 | More info…

Long Island Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest (September 20 @ 1–4:30 pm) pours out the fun with more than 100 craft beers, wines, and spirits available for tasting. Add in food vendors, games, and live music, and you’ve got a perfect Saturday afternoon for adults looking to sip, sample, and socialize.

Q31 Film Festival

Saturday, September 27 @ 3:00 pm
Community, Cultural Events, Entertainment, Fairs and Festivals, Featured Events 📍 | More info…

Q31 Film Festival (September 27 @ 3–9 pm) closes out the month with creativity and culture under the open sky. This outdoor festival showcases short films, photography, and live entertainment, making it a one-of-a-kind event for cinephiles and art lovers alike. Bring a blanket, enjoy the screenings, and soak up Babylon’s thriving creative scene.

🎡 Fairs & Festivals

September is festival season! Celebrate with local fairs, cultural events, and fall harvest fun: Explore Fairs & Festivals.

The month kicks off with Foodie Fest (September 1 @ Tanger Outlets at the Arches), a free-admission food truck celebration with live music and plenty for the kids. The following weekend is packed, starting with the Health & Wellness Fair at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, the Dockside Family Festival at Captree State Park, the Beach Fest craft beer showcase at Tanner Park, and The Cookout, which celebrates Black cuisine and community, all on September 6. That Sunday brings the 37th Annual Copiague Kiwanis Car Show & Marketplace with classic cars, food, and family fun. Mid-month, the spotlight shines on the three-day Long Island Family Festival (September 12–14 @ Tanner Park, Copiague), one of Babylon Town’s biggest seasonal events, joined by the Village of Amityville Community Garage Sale and the festive Virgo Bash on September 13. Later in the month, the 8th Annual Ujamaa Fest (September 20 @ Delano Stewart Plaza) and the Long Island Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest bring culture, food, and tastings to the community, before September wraps up with the Lindy Community Yard Sale (September 27 @ Lindenhurst Village Square) and the creative, open-air Q31 Film Festival (September 27). From food and wellness to music, culture, cars, and film, September in Babylon is overflowing with opportunities to celebrate together.

🎨 Arts & Crafts

Support local makers and discover creativity in Babylon’s arts and crafts scene: Browse Arts & Crafts.

September is full of opportunities to get creative and celebrate art in all its forms. Families can take advantage of weekly Home School Art Classes offered every Wednesday and Friday, giving kids hands-on projects with all supplies included. The Amityville Village Farmers Market adds a crafty touch to its produce offerings on Saturdays, where local artisans showcase handmade goods and specialty items. Seasonal celebrations bring more creativity into the mix with the lively Virgo Bash (September 13), blending fun, vendors, and artistic flair. Hispanic Heritage Month is honored with a thoughtful lecture on Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo (September 16), while the Art Workshop – Adults All Abilities (September 22 @ Lindenhurst Library) offers inclusive guided expression. Rounding out the month, Wyandanch Library invites kids and families to build tasty creations at Candy Art (September 23). Whether through structured classes, cultural lectures, or playful hands-on projects, Babylon’s arts and crafts calendar this month is as colorful and varied as the season itself.

🏘️ Community

Strengthen your Babylon Town pride with events that bring neighbors together: View Community Events.

September’s community calendar is brimming with ways to connect with neighbors and give back. The month begins with the launch of the Deer Park Community Choir (September 2), welcoming all voices to sing together, followed by the relaunch of Life Recovery Group at Crossroads Church (September 4). On September 5, the neighborhood buzzes with activity: a Mobile Pet Adoption Event in North Babylon, Helping Hands Foundation’s VIP Night at Adventureland, and a free outdoor performance in the Lindenhurst Summer Concert Series. The first weekend also features opportunities to support wellness and local causes with the Walk for Wellness at Belmont Lake State Park, the Amityville Village Farmers Market, and the Lindenhurst Farmers Market, along with a Garage Sale Fundraiser in Babylon benefiting veterans. Rounding out the day, community members can attend Mt. Nebo’s Health & Wellness Fair, join in the Trinity Lutheran Fish Fry & Anniversary Fair, or celebrate culture and cuisine at The Cookout. From music and markets to fitness walks, fundraisers, and food festivals, Babylon’s community spirit shines bright this September.

🎭 Entertainment

Catch a show, movie night, or performance right here in town: See Entertainment Listings.

From mystical sound baths to high-energy concerts, Our Town’s entertainment lineup this September has something for every taste. The month begins with a Full Moon Sound Bath (September 4), blending Reiki and lunar energy for a unique wellness experience. The action heats up on September 5 with SWA Wrestling: Heavy is the Crown at the NYWC Sportatorium and an international set from DJ Dixon at The Warehouse. The weekend continues with family-friendly fun like the Saturday Afternoon Movie & Pizza in Copiague (September 6), while spiritual seekers can dive into a Foundations of Tarot class the same evening. Latin rhythms light up the bay aboard the Bachatu Bay Jam Cruise (September 6), and classic car lovers can head to the Copiague Kiwanis Car Show (September 7). Mid-month, entertainment takes on many forms—from the elegant Oyster Ball fundraiser (September 13) to cultural enrichment with a Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo lecture (September 16). Music fans can catch The Jack Ash Band with Robert Fantel live at Lindy Gazebo (September 20), while the month wraps with a lively tribute performance of Hopelessly Olivia & Dolly and the Divas (September 27) and the outdoor Q31 Film Festival showcasing short films and art the same day. Closing things out, an Adaptive Dance & Yoga session for adults of all abilities (September 30) proves that across Babylon, entertainment comes in every style, every stage, and for every neighbor.

🌽 Farmers Markets

Fresh, local, and in season—shop Babylon’s markets this September: Find Farmers Markets.

Make your weekend plans around our open-air markets: on Saturdays, browse the Amityville Village Farmers Market (9:00 am–1:00 pm) for produce, crafts, and specialty finds, swing by the Lindenhurst Farmers Market at 116 N. Wellwood Ave. (10:00 am–2:00 pm) for fresh goods, baked treats, honey, kids’ corner fun, and live music, and catch the Wholesome Harvest Farmers Market (10:00 am–2:00 pm, free entry) on select Saturdays for even more local vendors and artisan wares. On Sundays, the Babylon Village Farmers Market at the Village Gazebo (8:00 am–12:30 pm) anchors the morning with farm-fresh produce and market staples. Whether you’re stocking the pantry, meeting neighbors, or enjoying music with the family, Babylon’s markets deliver peak-season flavor all month long.

🎶 Live Music

From jazz nights to outdoor concerts, live music keeps Babylon buzzing: Check Live Music.

Labor Day Monday (Sept 1) sets the tone on the water and around town: WBAB hosts Joe Rock & The All Stars at Tiki Joe’s Captree; Bobby Rocks brings an afternoon set to Toomey’s in Amityville; Tres Palms throws a Labor Day Bash; and fan-favorites Wonderous Stories light up the Salt Shack at dusk.

Mid-week grooves keep things moving with Gotcha Covered holding its Wednesday residency at The Village Lanterne and Falz & Friends celebrating the Englishtown ’77 sound at The Warehouse (Sept 3). On Thursday (Sept 4), Easy Street “rocks the dock” at Tiki Joe’s Captree while Shaina & Anna serve an acoustic evening on Deer Park Ave in Babylon Village.

Fri–Sat, Sept 5–6 is a wall-to-wall marathon: Friday brings Ocean Walk in Amityville; The Tomcats Band at Lily Flanagan’s Babylon; a hard-hitting bill—Sheer Terror, Combust, Steamroll, Shits Creek, Pound for Pound—at AMH; Vinny Pizzo & Bob Damato at Goccia D’Oro II; The 90’s Band at the Salt Shack; Vinyl Revival at The Boat Yard; a free town-square show with Lipstick in Lindenhurst; and late-night sing-alongs with Panic Attack Rocks at Riptides. Saturday keeps the pedal down: Salt Shack’s Endless Summer party plus the Eddie Trap Band; the Subtles pop up for Gilgo Beach Inn…Again!; Amityville rounds out the afternoon with Wicked; AMH stacks a doubleheader—Punk Rock Hero and the LINL Radio Presents showcase; beachside dancing returns as Katch at Venetian Shores heats up; The Warehouse goes full nostalgia with How I Disappear (My Chemical Romance tribute) and EMOtional Fall Out; Village Pub hosts a multi-band Still Summer Showdown; High Def takes The Boat Yard; the Lindenhurst Summer Concert Series spotlights Abby Normal; while Lily’s Babylon welcomes Tribute Banned and Riptides hosts Who Touched The Thermostat?

Mid-month the Lindenhurst Summer Concert Series keeps the lawn chairs out: HITZ (Sept 12), The Fast Track Band (Sept 13), and Mutant Kings (Sept 19) deliver free outdoor rock nights. Then on Sept 20, catch The Jack Ash Band with special guest Robert Fantel around Lindy Gazebo, followed by an evening series set with Robert Fantel Music.

Finale weekend brings a powerhouse tribute bill on Sept 27 with Hopelessly Olivia & Dolly and the Divas—hits from Shania, Taylor, Carrie, Martina, and more—closing the month on a sing-your-heart-out high note.

📚 Classes & Workshops

Learn something new this month—yoga, cooking, art, and more: See Classes & Workshops.

September offers a wide variety of classes and workshops for curious minds and creative spirits. Moving for Life: Dance Exercise for Cancer Recovery (Sept 2 & 9) provides free, in-person dance sessions designed to restore strength and connection through movement. Families can explore ongoing Home School Art Classes every Wednesday and Friday, where kids dive into hands-on projects with supplies included. On Sept 6, photographers can join an Environmental Portraiture workshop in Amityville to practice capturing people in natural settings, while later that evening, those seeking mystical knowledge can begin a three-session Foundations of Tarot course in Babylon. Cultural learning also shines this month with a Hispanic Heritage Month lecture on Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo (Sept 16), and younger creatives can enjoy a playful Candy Art program at Wyandanch Library (Sept 23). From wellness and photography to heritage and hands-on art, Babylon’s September classes and workshops encourage growth, self-expression, and lifelong learning.

🎮 Gaming & Hobbies

Level up your skills or meet fellow enthusiasts at hobby events: Explore Gaming & Hobbies.

Gamers and hobbyists will find plenty to enjoy this September. Early in the month, Union Arena in Deer Park hosts special release events with the Code Geass (Sept 2) and Attack on Titan (Sept 3) constructed tournaments, each offering a fun, competitive setting for trading card players. On Sept 4, puzzle lovers can head to Copiague for Puzzle Palooza: Fall Edition, a timed team challenge to complete a 300-piece autumn scene. For those with a creative eye, Amityville offers an Environmental Portraiture meetup (Sept 6), guiding photographers in capturing subjects in meaningful natural and personal settings. The same weekend, OLPH Church hosts the 5050 Sales After Mass (Sept 6–7), blending community gathering with fundraising fun. And looking ahead, the library continues its Minecraft series in October, welcoming kids and families to bring their devices and build together in a relaxed, social environment. Whether you’re shuffling decks, solving puzzles, taking photos, or crafting digital worlds, Babylon’s gaming and hobby events offer creative outlets for every interest.

✨ See You Around Town ✨

September is a month that blends remembrance, renewal, and community fun. However you choose to spend it, there’s no shortage of events and activities around the Town of Babylon to make it memorable. Stay tuned for our weekly and weekend guides, and don’t forget—you can always add your own event to share with the community!

📅 All Events in September

Want the full picture? Browse every listing in our calendar as of this post (Sept 1): See All September Events.