Archive for the ‘Holiday’ Category

Antioch to celebrate Día de Los Muertos Saturday, Nov. 2

Friday, November 1st, 2024

Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Nick Rodriguez Community Center at 213 F Street in Rivertown

Join the City of Antioch Recreation Department for the third annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration happening Saturday, November 2nd at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center. Take part in displaying your own personal altar while enjoying live dance and musical performances, youth crafts, food options from local markets & businesses, face painting, a Catrina contest, and much more!

Photo: City of Antioch Recreation Department

Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is an annual Central American holiday from November 1st through November 2nd that welcomes the celebration of the lives of deceased relatives. Traditionally, families come together to create offerings as a way to honor loved ones who have passed on and encourage them to visit from the land of the beyond to join in on the celebration.

Altars built by individual community members, local businesses and community organizations will be on display at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center will remain on open display Oct. 31st through November 2nd for public viewing.

Event map. Source: City of Antioch Recreation Department

Thank you to our sponsors Cielo Market, UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Holy Cross Cemetery & Funeral Services, the Law Office of Leandro H. Duran and KPB Immigration Law Firm.

Details can be found at https://www.antiochca.gov/dia-de-los-muertos.

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.

Order your Take Home Holiday Meals from Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill

Monday, October 28th, 2024
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For more information visit https://smithslandingantioch.com/order-ahead. Smith’s Landing SeafoodGrill is located at 1 Marina Plaza at the foot of L Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown.

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.

Howl-O-Ween Pawty at Antioch Animal Services Oct. 31

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

Including a fancy dress Pet Pawrade!

Join us for our Howl-O-Ween Pawty at Antioch Animal Services, Thursday, Oct 31st 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Extended adoption hours! Fancy dress Pawrade at 4:00 p.m. – bring your leashed dogs! 

The event will include music and treats (for furry and human kids), vendors, fun and games – animal related, a chance to talk to our staff, volunteers and rescue partners and shelter tours… is that a ghost or a husky?

Antioch Animal Services is located at 300 L Street next to the Police Facility. For more information visit Animal Services.

Burglary suspects arrested at Antioch Halloween store

Sunday, September 8th, 2024
One of two Halloween store burglary suspects arrested by Antioch Police and a mask worn by one of them on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Photos: Antioch PD

One has prior felony convictions

By Antioch Police Department

On September 5th, Officers Whitson and Tanguma responded to a reported burglary at Spirit Halloween after a caller saw two men inside the store with flashlight. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspects—both wearing Halloween masks—pushing shopping carts full of costumes across Somerville Road.

After detaining the individuals, security footage confirmed their involvement in the break-in. A search revealed that the suspects were carrying ammunition, and one had prior felony convictions. Both were arrested for burglary and unlawful possession of ammunition and are now in county jail.