Join us this Saturday, July 18th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Antioch Walmart for our annual Backpack Drive!
We are coming together to support local families in need and ensure our students in the Antioch Unified School District start the school year ready to succeed. Last year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we donated 300 backpacks, let’s beat that record this year!
Start Time: Dusk (approximately between 8:30 pm and 8:45 pm)
Location: Prewett Family Park Hillside (Located next to the Antioch Water Park)
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and bring the entire family out to enjoy popcorn, kids’ crafts and a movie. Happening on the Prewett Family Park Hillside, next to the Antioch Water Park, movies will begin just after dusk (approximately 8:30 pm to 8:45 pm depending on sunset). Did we mention it will also be Food Truck Thursday, brought to you by FoodieCrewSF? Don’t forget to grab dinner before the movie begins! You won’t want to miss this.
**Free popcorn, refreshments, and kids’ crafts while supplies last.
For the Fourth of July, The Lemon Tree will have a 9:00 AM workout class open to both men and women. Payment details are included on the flyer.
At 11am we’re also hosting a kids’ event designed with neurodivergent and children on the spectrum in mind. It is open to all kids but created with extra care for families who benefit from a calmer, more supportive space.
Velma Wilson to sing National Anthem before July 3rd game
By Allen D. Payton
Tickets are available to the California Classic NBA Tournament on July 3rd to support the 4 Ever Me Foundation’s 14th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Giveaway. The public is encouraged to purchase tickets for themselves or for foster and group homes to take their youth.
“This is such an awesome opportunity to bring children out to see the games,” said Founder Claryssa Wilson.
Friday’s games include the Miami Heat vs. the San Antonio Spurs at 5 p.m. and the Warriors vs. Lakers at 7:30 p.m.
$5 from each ticket, starting at $35 and up, will support the Giveaway scheduled for Saturday, August 1st.
California Classic games will include rookies selected in the 2026 NBA Draft along with players competing to make the NBA and G League regular season rosters.
With parade, live music, Kids Zone, dunk tank fundraiser, food and fireworks show over the river!
By City of Antioch Recreation Department
Join the City of Antioch for a festive day of community pride and patriotic fun in celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day in our historic, downtown Rivertown Saturday, July 4th. Visit Waldie Plaza to experience live entertainment and enjoy food from local restaurants, vendors and trucks. Have an exciting time with friends and family in the Kids Zone located at City Hall, before picking your spot to see the big, unforgettable fireworks show over the river to cap off the celebration!
Schedule of Events
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Parade
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kids Zone
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Live Entertainment | Farenhyte 5150
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than by making a splash and raising funds for a fantastic cause? By participating in our Dunk Tank event, you’ll not only have a blast but also contribute to providing scholarships for youth and adults to participate in recreational activities they might not otherwise have access to.
Not interested in sitting in the tank? Get involved by donating to the cause! As you attend our Fourth of July Celebration, stop by the Kids Zone to take your turn trying to sink the sitter! Cheer on our throwers and our volunteers as we raise money to continue to provide recreational opportunities for residents, young and young at heart! The deadline to sign up to take the plunge is Friday, June 26th.
Parade Entry Registration
Ready to show off your red, white, and blue spirit? Parade registrations for Antioch’s 4th of July Celebration are now open! Don’t miss out—register today and be part of one of Antioch’s favorite traditions!
Whether you’re young or young at heart, a solo walker or part of a group, this parade is for everyone. From classic cars and colorful floats to decorated bicycles and festive performances, let your creativity shine as we come together as a community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
Source: City of Antioch
Parade Route
The parade will begin at the intersection of W 2nd St. and E St. Antioch, CA at 4 pm. The Judge’s Station will be located at the center of Waldie Plaza. A second parade performance stop will be on W 3rd St. next to City Hall. We will finish the parade on W 3rd St. at the corner of D St.
Celebration Site
The main celebration site will take place in Waldie Plaza and the parking lot of City Hall, encompassing W 2nd St. to W 3rd St. and G St. to I St. There are many occurrences within the celebration site, including a live entertainment stage, local restaurants, food trucks, vendors, Kids Zone, DJ stage, and much more.
Winners of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch 2026 Writing Contest are (Left to Right) Natalia Saucedo (5th grade/Kimball) 3rd place; Marcus Hamilton (4th grade/Orchard Park) 2nd place; Aissatu Diallo (5th grade/Mno Grant) 2nd place; Madeline Cortes (4th grade/Fremont) 1st place; Hayley Corado (4th grade/Marsh) 3rd place and Alyssa Bennett (5th grade/Mno Grant) 1st place. Photo: GFWC WCA
Theme: Antioch Through My Eyes
By Terri Hamilton, GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch hosted an award ceremony and ice cream social on May 7, 2026, recognizing the winners of the “Antioch Through My Eyes” writing contest.
The district-wide contest invited all fourth and fifth grade students in Antioch Unified School District to share their perspectives, creativity, and voices through writing. The program was designed to support local schools while giving students a meaningful opportunity to express themselves and write with purpose.
Winners were selected in each grade level, with first ($100), second ($50), and third ($25) place awards presented to top essays. In addition, one student from each participating class was recognized with a special “Top of the Class” ($10) award.
The ceremony was held at the Woman’s Clubhouse and brought together students, their families, teachers, principals, board members to celebrate the young writers’ achievements. The event concluded with an ice cream social in honor of all participants.
In 1902, 11 of the 15 ladies founded the Woman’s Club of Antioch and pledged: “To improve and beautify the town, to do any business which shall promote the educational industrial benevolent, social or political welfare of its members or the community at large.” For m ore information visit www.gfwcwomansclubofantioch.org.
Japanese students, chaperones to stay July 22 – August 4
By Jessica Davis
The Antioch-Chichibu Sister City Organization is looking for host families! Our delegation from Chichibu, Japan will arrive July 22 and depart August 4. We are expecting two high school students, six junior high students and about five adults.
Most weekdays we have things planned with the delegates that host families are welcome to attend. On the weekends we ask host families to share their hobbies, favorite places or normal weekend activities with their delegates.
Families that host get top priority when we select our 2027 delegation to Chichibu. Students must be at least 15 to travel with us to Chichibu, be residents of Antioch, Pittsburg, Oakley or Brentwood and become members of our organization.
