26 June 2025
Graduates: You passed the final boss. Now itβs side quests all weekend.
Carnivals, concerts, and chaos await. Go be the main character. π
WEATHER THIS WEEKEND
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Fri Junβ―27 π₯οΈ Breezy & mostly cloudy, spotty showersβ―71Β°F
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Sat Junβ―28 π©οΈ Humid AF with a chance of heavy thunderstorms in the afternoonβ―78Β°F
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Sun Junβ―29 βοΈ Clouds & sunshine mixed, possible storms laterβ―85Β°F
π§ Whatβs Inside the Vibe Check:
- π The Rundown β Whatβs Poppinβ This Weekend
- π Main Character Moment β Featured Event
- πΈ Fri-YAY Feels β Friday Highlights
- πͺ Saturday Slaps β Whatβs Hot & Happening
- π Sunday Funday β End the Weekend Strong
- π Link Up β Tools for Locals
- π£ Flex It β Tag Us & Get Seen
- π Thatβs a Wrap β Weβll Catch You IRL
π The Rundown β Whatβs Poppinβ This Weekend
π First things first β major congrats to the Class of 2025! Whether you just crushed high school or finessed your way through college finals, you earned this moment. Tassels have turned. Degrees are secured. Now itβs time to live a little. Or a lot.
This weekend in Babylon is built different β weβre talking sunrise fishing tournaments, carnival vibes, dance parties, DJs, farmers markets, and the Wienermobile (yes, for real). From chill hangs to full send adventures, the Town of Babylonβs got you covered.
So grab your friends, wear something breathable, and scroll this list like itβs your summer syllabus. Because outside is calling β and this weekend? Itβs β¨graduation-coreβ¨.
π‘ Featured Event of the Weekend: Carnival IRL All Weekend Long
ποΈ St. Martin of Tours School Annual Carnival is giving non-stop slay for three straight days, and we are here for it. Whether youβre pulling up with the fam or linking with the squad, this oneβs a certified core memory waiting to happen. Itβs the vibes for us. π«
π Where: 30 Union Avenue, Amityville, NY
ποΈ When:
- π Fri, Jun 27 β 5PMβ11PM
- π Sat, Jun 28 β 5PMβ11PM
- π Sun, Jun 29 β 1PMβ9PM (Wienermobile spotted π¨π)
π Rides? Thrilling. Games? Classic. Food? Bussinβ. Zorlenzanβs Amusements is spinning the block with high-key fun. This isnβt just your average local fairβitβs giving full-on carnival glow-up. Bring your best βfit and absorb the dripβweβre out here creating memories, no cap. πΌπΏπ―
π Friday Feels β Big Energy, Bigger Events – June 27
Itβs graduation weekend, and the whole Town of Babylon is throwing confetti-level vibes. If you just secured that diploma π or youβre rolling deep with the grad squad, Friday night is a straight-up β¨core memory factoryβ¨. Here’s the playbook for Friday, June 27:
Start your morning on chill mode with the Edgewood Flyers Scale Helicopter Funflyβyes, for real, tiny helicopters pulling stunts in the sky. Itβs like real-life drone TikTok content, but βοΈ vintage.
For our artsy baddies and homeschool homies, The Color Palette Art Studio is serving up Home School Art Classes in Lindy Villageβfully stocked with supplies and creativity. π¨
By mid-day, hit up RPM Raceway in Farmingdale for the inaugural New York Grand Prixβfast cars, fierce vibes, and major “Mario Kart but make it IRL” energy. ποΈπ¨
As the sun dips, itβs time to link up at St. Martin of Tours School Annual Carnival in Amityville, running 5PM to 11PM. Weβre talkinβ funnel cakes, Zorlenzanβs Amusements, and all the nostalgic thrill-ride moments thatβll have you screaming with joy. π‘πΏ
And Friday night? Babylon goes *fully feral*. The Town of Babylon Summer Concert Series pops off at Tanner Park with Classic Stones Liveβitβs the kickoff event of the szn and the lawn will be packed with families, grads, and entire friend groups in their festival era. πΆπΈ
If Tanner Parkβs not your scene, donβt worryβthe options are limitless:
- πͺ© Dance under the stars at The Katch in Venetian Shores
- πΉ Happy Hour & classic tunes at Cantina Bay in Copiague
- π€ Catch Suburban Brothers at Belfast Gastropub in Lindenhurst
- π§ββοΈ Unwind with cuteness overload at Puppy Love Yoga in West Babylon
- π¬ Or watch a soul-stirring movie with the community at Sound of Hope Movie Night in Babylon Village
Whether youβre on cruise control with a Booze Cruise on the Moon Chaser, going full glam at The Golden Duo Drag Show, or two-stepping at The Warehouse or The Boat YardβFriday is STACKED.
π€ Pro tip: donβt ghost this line-up. Screenshot it, group chat it, and let the good times roll.
π See all events for Friday here.
π Saturday is for Main Character Moments β June 28
Rise and shine, itβs Saturday in Babylon and the vibes are immaculate. Whether youβre recovering from Friday nightβs chaos or waking up ready to run the whole town, we got options for every flavor of fun. ππ
Start your day slow with something wholesome and low-key at The Color Palette Art Studio if you missed it Fridayβitβs still cookinβ on Saturdays. π¨β¨
Then level up with high-speed thrills at RPM Raceway for the New York Grand Prix. Itβs giving βFast & Curiousβ energy. ππ¨
Come mid-afternoon, things go full festival mode. The St. Martin of Tours School Annual Carnival is back for Day 2 and itβs still a whole vibe. Rides, food, gamesβbring your cousins, your crush, and a couple wristbands. π ππ―
As the sun dips, the music scene gets spicy. Your Saturday night lineup is stacked with live shows, beach beats, and open-air everything:
- π€ Katch a Wonderous Show β Outdoor family fun with tunes by the water at Venetian Shores
- πΈ Johnny Mac Band rocking the stage at Lindenhurstβs Summer Concert Series
- π The Warehouse is still wildinβ if you’re down for a Saturday sequel
- πΆ Need a lil’ extra oomph? Whiskey Rocks is hosting The Strange Parade and itβs Doors + Zeppelin vibes all night
And if youβre feeling theatrical π, slide into BACCA in Lindenhurst for open auditions at 1:30PMβwho knows, you might just be the next Broadway baddie.
β¨ TL;DR: From beach stages to main streets, Babylon is bursting with energy. Donβt just scrollβshow up, show out, and make this Saturday one to flex in your stories. π π±
π See all events for Saturday here.
π Sunday Funday in Babylon β June 29
Sundayβs not just a send-off β itβs the encore, the reset, and the soft launch of your β¨ next era β¨. Whether youβre chasing one last thrill or vibing on slow mode, this dayβs got layers. Letβs make every hour count. πΆοΈπ
π₯ Sunrise grind? We see you. Real ones are up early for Duke of Fluke 2025 at Amityville Beach β where you can snag an exclusive windbreaker, a hat, and maybe even a trophy. Oh, and did we mention thereβs a live band at weigh-in? Not your average fishing trip. π£πΆ
Or maybe youβre more about fresh fruit and chill tunes? Hit the Babylon Village Farmers Market from 8β12 at the gazebo β bring your tote bag and your best βmain character at the marketβ energy. ππ΅
Need to get certified before summer goes full throttle? Knock out the NY Boater Safety Course at Tanner Park. It’s free, itβs legit, and itβs run by the Town of Babylonβs Bay Constables. π€π
Come late morning, itβs a whole vibe at Sunday Flynnday. Brunch 11β2, dance party 2β7 at Ocean Bay Park. Sun, sand, beats. Absolute main character moment. ππ
If youβre more cards than cardio, flex your skills at the PokΓ©mon TCG Case Tournament in Deer Park. Noon kickoff β bring your deck and your A-game. ππ₯
Also at noon, do some good at the Lindenhurst Knights of Columbus Food Drive at King Kullen. High-key wholesome. ππ
From 1PM, itβs a full-blown Sunday carnival takeover in Amityville. St. Martin of Tours Annual Carnival is back for Day 3 β and yes, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is pulling up. Peak summer core. π‘π
Simultaneously, you can hit the bay for the Gino Macchio Foundation Fishing Trip β good vibes and scholarship funds sailing side-by-side. πΈβ΅
DJ Mike Torres brings the midday energy at Salt Shack, and for something crafty, check out the Beginner Embroidery Class in Lindenhurst β seats are limited, so stitch quick. πͺ‘π§
The live music scene? Fully booked. Catch Lovesong at Salt Shack, Salty Dogs at Toomeyβs, Chris Devine at Tres Palms, B-Dub at Seabreeze, and Tiger Rose at Cantina Bay β all starting at 4PM. π πΆ
Menβs Soccer Tournament kicks off in Deer Park, while Jet City takes over The Boatyard at 5:30PM. β½πΈ
Ready to go full send? Metal Mayhem @ AMH rips into the night at 6PM β bring earplugs and attitude. π€π
Meanwhile, The Argyle is getting ethereal with The Joni Projectβs βWoodβvestockβ tribute show at 7PM β for the dreamers, the legends, and the music nerds. π€πΌ
Close your weekend in full peace mode at Sunday Sunset Meditation & Sound Bath at Whalers Cove. BYO mat and let the vibes heal you. π§ββοΈβ¨
π See all events for Sunday here.
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π Thatβs a Wrap β But the Memories? Theyβre Forever.
If you made it this far, youβre clearly one of the real ones. Whether you danced till dark, hit the beach with your crew, or just bookmarked events for later, know this β Babylonβs got something for YOU, every weekend, all year.
New here? Been here? Thinking about starting something here? This town is what we make it β together. So donβt be shy. Show up. Speak out. And always feel free to tag along with the fam at ILoveBabylon.com π«Ά
See you out there,
β The I Love Babylon Team β€οΈ
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