This Week’s ILoveBabylon.com Events Around the Town of Babylon NY: Mon Sept 8

8 September 2025

From Patriot Day Tributes to Family Festivals, Classes & Live Music

As September moves into full swing, Babylon is alive with remembrance, creativity, and celebration. This week brings us heartfelt 9/11 memorial ceremonies, hands-on classes and workshops, uplifting wellness sessions, bustling PTA and Chamber meetings, and plenty of live music to carry us into the weekend. Plus, don’t miss the Long Island Family Festival in Copiague — a highlight for families across the Town.

🌤️ Babylon NY Weather Forecast

Monday, Sept 8: Mostly sunny, high near 82°F. Perfect for outdoor memorials.
Tuesday, Sept 9: Partly cloudy, 80°F. Comfortable for evening socials.
Wednesday, Sept 10: Warm and humid, 81°F. Watch for evening showers.
Thursday, Sept 11 (Patriot Day): Sunny, 77°F. A calm and reflective day.
Friday, Sept 12: Mostly clear, 79°F. A great kickoff to festival weekend.

⭐ Featured Event of the Week

Long Island Family Festival 2025 – Tanner Park, Copiague
Friday, Sept 12 (6–10 PM), Saturday Sept 13 (11 AM–10 PM), Sunday Sept 14 (11 AM–8 PM)
The fastest growing family-friendly festival in the Northeast returns to Tanner Park with live music, carnival rides, food, vendors, a Pet Expo, skateboard demo, contests, and more. Free admission!

📅 Monday, September 8

Start the week with knowledge and confidence at the CPR/AED & Basic First Aid Training in Copiague, where lifesaving skills are taught hands-on. In Babylon, clear your energy and unwind at the Shamanic Reiki Circle with Thelma, or honor those we’ve lost at TOBAY Beach during the moving 9/11 & Walls of Honor Ceremony. Later in the evening, enjoy some lighter community moments with inclusive fun at All Abilities BINGO in Copiague or connect with fellow parents at the LMS PTA September Kick-Off Meeting in Lindenhurst.

CPR/AED & Basic First Aid Training – Copiague (4 PM) – Learn lifesaving skills in this American Heart Association course (registration required).
Shamanic Reiki Circle with Thelma – Babylon (6 PM) – Monthly reiki circle and meditation to cleanse and release.
9/11 & Walls of Honor Ceremony – TOBAY Beach (7 PM) – Annual remembrance with music, readings, and light tribute.
All Abilities BINGO – Copiague (7 PM) – Slower paced, inclusive BINGO fun for all.
LMS PTA September Kick-Off Meeting – Lindenhurst (7 PM) – Parents and guardians invited to help shape the school year.

📅 See all events for Monday here.

📅 Tuesday, September 9

Tuesday begins with inspiration and movement at the Moving for Life: Dance Exercise for Cancer Recovery in the morning and creativity at the Daytime Adult Art Classes in Lindenhurst. In Amityville, the Ladies Aid High Tea Social offers hats, gloves, and fellowship over tea, while later in Farmingdale you can meet a new furry friend at the Mobile Pet Adoption Event. As the evening sets in, enjoy elegance at the Endless Summer Soirée on the Bay, unleash your creativity at the Beach Glass Art Workshop, or connect with fellow professionals at the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce General Meeting and the Long Island Arboricultural Association Meeting.

Moving for Life: Dance Exercise for Cancer Recovery – (11 AM) – Gentle, empowering movement class for those in treatment or recovery.
Daytime Adult Art Classes – Lindenhurst (11:30 AM) – Explore painting, drawing, and more.
Ladies Aid High Tea Social – Amityville (12 PM) – Hats, gloves, scones, and fellowship at St. Paul’s.
Mobile Pet Adoption Event – Farmingdale (3 PM) – Find your new furry friend at PetSmart.
Endless Summer Soirée on the Bay – The Piermont (6 PM) – Elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, and honoree celebrations.
Beach Glass Art Workshop – Lindenhurst (6:30 PM) – Create keepsake art with beach glass.
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce General Meeting – Deer Park (7 PM).
Long Island Arboricultural Association Meeting – Lindenhurst (7 PM).

📅 See all events for Tuesday here.

📅 Wednesday, September 10

Creativity takes the spotlight in Lindenhurst with the Home School Art Classes, a perfect mid-week boost for young artists. In Babylon, support local charities while enjoying golf and barbecue at the Lions Club Golf Outing, then wind down with live island sounds at Live Music by Ed Travers. The evening brings even more live tunes with Gotcha Covered at The Village Lanterne in Lindenhurst and eclectic rock jams from Jam Sandwich at The Warehouse in Amityville.

Home School Art Classes – Lindenhurst (11:30 AM).
Lions Club Golf Outing – Babylon (3 PM) – Golf outing and BBQ to support local charities.
Live Music by Ed Travers – Babylon (5 PM).
Gotcha Covered – The Village Lanterne, Lindenhurst (6 PM).
Jam Sandwich – The Warehouse, Amityville (7:30 PM).

📅 See all events for Wednesday here.

📅 Thursday, September 11 – Patriot Day

Honor and remember on this solemn day by joining the community for Patriot Day at Long Island National Cemetery, a volunteer service project to pay tribute to our heroes. For personal renewal, experience the healing energy of the Reiki Healing & Sound Bath in Bay Shore, or spark thoughtful conversation at the Afternoon Book Discussion: The Paper Palace in Copiague. As evening falls, enjoy live performances like Tony Sidito in Babylon or the 12-piece FM – A Steely Dan Tribute in Amityville, or get hands-on creativity flowing with the Seasonal Treasure Box Craft workshop in Copiague.

Patriot Day at Long Island National Cemetery – (9:30 AM) – Volunteer service project to honor our heroes.
Reiki Healing & Sound Bath – Third Season Yoga (10:45 AM).
Afternoon Book Discussion: The Paper Palace – Copiague (3 PM).
Live Music by Tony Sidito – Babylon (5:30 PM).
FM – A Steely Dan Tribute – The Warehouse, Amityville (6:30 PM).
Seasonal Treasure Box Craft – Copiague (6:30 PM).

📅 See all events for Thursday here.

📅 Friday, September 12

Friday kicks off bright and early with the Bob Dobres Memorial OLPH Golf Outing 2025 at Middle Island Country Club, while young artists gather in Lindenhurst for the Home School Art Classes. As the evening unfolds, choose from a wide range of entertainment — from live tunes with Jimmy Shaka in Amityville to the family-friendly fun of the Long Island Family Festival at Tanner Park. Later, enjoy music across Babylon with North Shore Rockers, a glow-filled adventure at the K-pop Demon Hunters Glow Party, rocking performances from The Tucker Stevens Band & Wild Fire, and high-energy sets like Decadia at Salt Shack, HITZ in Lindenhurst, or the throwback vibes of The Max – The Ultimate 90s Party at The Boat Yard.

Bob Dobres Memorial OLPH Golf Outing 2025 – Middle Island CC (7 AM).
Home School Art Classes – Lindenhurst (11:30 AM).
Jimmy Shaka – Amityville (5 PM).
Long Island Family Festival – Tanner Park, Copiague (6 PM).
North Shore Rockers – Babylon (6 PM).
K-pop Demon Hunters Glow Party – Lindenhurst (6 PM).
The Tucker Stevens Band & Wild Fire – The Warehouse (6:30 PM).
Decadia – Salt Shack, Babylon (7 PM).
Lindenhurst Summer Concert Series: HITZ – Village Square Park (7:30 PM).
The Max – The Ultimate 90s Party – The Boat Yard (7:30 PM).

📅 See all events for Friday here.

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Whether you’re honoring the past, creating art, discovering wellness, or rocking out at the beach, Babylon has something for everyone this week. Stay connected, show up for your community, and we’ll see you at the events!

— Ryan O’Neil Williams, I Love Babylon