Archive for the ‘Children & Families’ Category

Harvest CARnival 2024 at Golden Hills Community Church Oct. 31

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

6:00 – 8:00 pm at 2401 Shady Willow Lane at Lone Tree Way in Brentwood (across from Target).

The Harvest Carnival is our annual family event designed to serve our community by providing a safe and fun space for families to spend Halloween. We will have candy, food trucks, candy, games, bounce houses… and more candy!

We will have delicious food, drinks and treats available for purchase from our amazing vendors: Straw Hat Pizza, Boondoggies and The Bubble Hive!

At admission to the Harvest Carnival, there is a suggested donation of one sealed bag of individually-wrapped candy per child, but we do not want this to keep you from coming!

Guidelines:

  1. Costumes:
    • No costume masks for Middle School age and above.
    • Middle School age and above may not wear/hold props that can be easily mistaken for a weapon.
  2. Acceptable Props (for Elementary age and below):
    • Props like plastic lightsabers, toy swords, etc., are allowed as long as they are a part of the costume theme.
  3. Costume Guidelines:
    • Costumes must be family-friendly—not objectionable, offensive, or violent.

For more information visit www.goldenhills.org.

Free Holy Eve Community Carnival at Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch Oct. 31st

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

We are excited for the annual Holy Eve Community Carnival presented by Grace Arms of Antioch. There will be carnival rides, games, food, bouncy houses and of course, candy – all for FREE. Come out with your friends and family for a fun night and safe environment for all! 

Join us at Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, 3415 Oakley Road in Antioch. For more information visit Holy Eve Community Carnival on Facebook, about the church visit www.gbfofantioch.org or www.facebook.com/GBFofAntioch or call (925) 522-2017.

Trunk or Treat at Antioch Wesleyan Church Oct. 31

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

Join us this Halloween for some fun at Antioch Wesleyan Church. We will have a bounce house, popcorn, trunks full of candy and time for you to come and enjoy.

Antioch Wesleyan Church is located at 2800 Sunset Lane in Antioch. For more information about the church, visit www.antiochwesleyan.com or the church’s Facebook page or call (925) 778-8056.

5th Annual Fall-O-Ween at Antioch Water Park Saturday, Oct. 19

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Kick off your family Halloween festivities at the 5th Annual Fall-O-Ween celebration at the Antioch Water Park! The event will last from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

This year, you can expect all of the Fall-O-Ween fun to be in collaboration with Youth Service Network’s Truck-O-Treat! Enjoy trunk or treating outside of the park, before entering the park to play games, join costume and pumpkin carving contests, get your face painted and so much more! There’s no better way to start spook season than this!

You will find a DJ, games, inflatable activities, pumpkin carving, costume contests, pumpkin patch, swimming in our Lap Pool, face painting, and so much more!

Our concessions will be offering seasonal specials you won’t want to miss!

Get your tickets today and Pre-sale tickets now for just $5, regularly $8! For tickets visit https://antiochwaterpark.runparker.com/fall-o-ween

The Antioch Water Park is located at 4701 Lone Tree Way inside Prewett Family Park.

Antioch Bicycle Garden Community Design Workshops Oct. 17 & Nov. 16

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

By Parks & Recreation Department

The City of Antioch is seeking input on the design of this revolutionary park feature. We invite you to share your thoughts on the design elements of the Bicycle Garden. The Bicycle Garden will be located at Prewett Community Park to the east of the Antioch Community Center.

Community Design Workshops:

Thursday, October 17th, 6pm – 8pm at Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way

Saturday, November 16th, 10am – Noon at Antioch Senior Center, 415 W. 2nd Street

antiochca.gov/recreation/bicycle-garden

36th Annual Antioch free Kids Fishing Derby Oct. 12

Thursday, September 26th, 2024

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

It is officially that time again! The free annual Kids Fishing Derby is taking place on October 12th, brought to you by the West Delta Chapter of the California Striped Bass Association. Located in Waldie Plaza and the U.E. “Compy” Compomizzo Municipal Fishing Pier from 9am-12pm, this event is open to youth ages 4-15 with an attending parent or guardian.

Don’t have any poles? No problem! Fishing poles will be available for use along with a live tutorial on how to bait your hook and cast your line.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 12th

Time: 9am-12pm

Location: Waldie Plaza & U.E. “Compy” Compomizzo Municipal Fishing Pier

Annual Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch Restaurant Tour Oct. 27

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024

Fundraiser benefiting local charities

Enjoy sampling menu items from each of the 10 participating restaurants who are donating their food for this annual Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and proceeds from the event will benefit local charities.

Purchase tickets online here or call Kay Power at 925-202-3519 or Allison Norris at 925-642-5404.

“Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children.” – Kiwanis Mission

Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 8:00 a.m. in-person at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way and on Zoom.

For more information about the local club of the international service organization, visit https://kiwanisclubofthedelta-antioch.com

East County Family Night at Warriors pre-season game vs. Kings Oct. 11

Saturday, September 21st, 2024

There’s still time to get your tickets to the game and just a few spots remaining for kids to high-five the players in the tunnel. Call, today!