By Antioch Community Library

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 1:30 pm for an exciting presentation by Wildmind Science Learning as we are transported to the tropical world of the rainforest. Featuring live animals such as the armadillo, coendou, macaw, skink, and spectacled owl, audience members will be introduced to the wide variety of animals and plants that call the rainforest home.

The Antioch Library is located at 501 W. 18th Street. For more information about the library visit Antioch | Contra Costa County Library.

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

The Antioch Water Park presents Christmas in July featuring Aloha Ice this Friday, July 12, 2024! Enjoy refreshing shave ice, delight in a special appearance from Santa, and embark on an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the park!

Along with these fun activities, the first 50 people to enter the park will receive vouchers for FREE shave ice from Aloha Ice!

Tickets are $11 per person at AntiochWaterPark.com or $13 at the door and include night swim.

The Antioch Water Park is located inside Prewett Family Park at 4701 Lone Tree Way.
*Shave ice is not included in admission, without voucher, all shave ice must be purchased.

Don’t miss out and come celebrate with us!

First of four on Fridays in July, passes include swimming

Get your tickets, get your tickets! Come one, come all to the first Antioch Water Park After Dark of the summer on Friday, July 5th for Carnival Night!

Enjoy an evening filled with fun and excitement featuring a clown, a mesmerizing magician and a variety of engaging games for all ages including a dunk tank!

Earn tickets and redeem them at our prize table.* Don’t miss this night of family-friendly entertainment, the first of four each Friday in July! (See related article)

Pre-Sale tickets are $11 per person and $13 at the door or purchase an After Dark Pass for all four nights for just $35 per person at AntiochWaterPark.com. Each pass includes swimming.

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

* All prizes offered are while supplies last.

For 7– to 12-year-olds

By CA State Parks

Do you think our six-legged neighbors are creepy or cool? Join us to take a closer look at the world of insects. Learn about fierce predators, plant munchers, and nectar sippers and how they get a meal. We’ll search for insects, play a game, and design our own imaginary insects.

Meet at Laurel Nook Picnic Area. June 29, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Park at the Diablo Overlook parking area next to Juniper Campground (see yellow circle on map below). There is a $10 per vehicle entry fee.

During Food Truck Thursdays

Dates: Thursday, July 11th, 18th & 25th

Start Time: Dusk (approximately between 8:30pm and 8:45pm)

Location: Prewett Family Park Hillside (Located next to the Antioch Water Park)

This July, free outdoor movie nights are back! 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 8:30pm-8:45pm 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! Visit @foodiecrewsf on Instagram to see the food truck lineup for each night!

Free popcorn, refreshments, and kids’ arts & crafts while supplies last.

This year’s lineup:

July 11th – Disney Pixar’s Elemental (2023) – Rated PG (Runtime: 101 minutes)
July 18th – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) – Rated PG (Runtime: 99mins)
July 25th – Matilda (1996) – Rated PG (Runtime: 98 minutes)

You won’t want to miss this.

Prewett Family Park is located at on Lone Tree Way.

*Dates and locations subject to change.

Free Community & Family Event

Victory Outreach Antioch presents Unleashed, A Community and Family Event on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Enjoy a custom car show, free haircuts, live hip hop music concert featuring artist EGR and a food giveaway. The event will be held at Antioch City Park on the corner of A and W. 10th Streets from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Victory Outreach Antioch is located at 2400 A Street on the corner of Rossi Street in Antioch. For more information about the church visit https://voantioch.com.

By Allen D. Payton

Antioch High football standout, National Collegiate Champion with the Alabama Crimson Tide and #22 Running Back for the Pittsburg Steelers, Najee Harris will return home, Saturday, June 22, 2024, to hold his Da’ Bigger Picture Foundation Youth Football Camp in Eells Stadium at Antioch High School. The free, one-day camp for all athletes ages 6-18, is being held in partnership with the Antioch Unified School District Elementary Sports Program.

Participants must register at the dbpfoundation Instagram page.

8:00 AM Check in for Ages 6-12

12:00 PM Check in for Ages 13-18

Antioch High School is located at 700 W. 18th Street.

Formed in 2021, according to greaterthanthegame.org, Da Bigger Picture foundation is “a non-profit that focuses on assisting underserved families in reaching their potential and goals. The foundation’s hope is to provide tools and assistance to families facing challenging times. Some of the key areas of focus will be education, homelessness, addressing hunger, and utilizing sports as a platform to develop life skills.”

Learn more about Najee and his foundation at https://najee.net/.

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Summer is right around the corner and what better way to take advantage of all the summer fun than by becoming a camper! This summer, you can expect engaging activities and wacky themes for our campers ages 5-12! From arts and crafts to sports and outdoor adventures, our qualified and experienced staff are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for every camper. Enjoy field trips, exciting presentations, visits to the Antioch Water Park, a morning and afternoon extended care option, and so much more! Don’t wait! Register your child for summer camp today at antiochca.gov/register or call (925) 776-3050.