Archive for the ‘Holiday’ Category

67th Annual Antioch Christmas House Tour Dec. 7

Saturday, November 9th, 2024

“Olde Fashioned Christmas”

GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch fundraiser benefit

You are invited to attend the 67th Annual Christmas House Tour off the GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch, with the theme of “Olde Fashioned Christmas” Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The House Tour benefits local high school scholarships, local charities and GFWC Club projects.

Houses Open for Touring 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Tickets $35.00 per person – purchase tickets at:

Willow Park Mercantile at 205 G Street

Rivertown Treasure Chest at 306 G Street

or on EVENTBRITE.

Redeem your tickets for a Program & Wristband December 7, 2024, starting at 11:00 am at the GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch, Clubhouse, 509 G Street.

Reviving a Tradition with an Open House at the Clubhouse with Desert and Beverages, Including Champagne Punch, Door Prize and Fundraising Drawings.

Contact Ticket Chairperson Lynn Confetti-Ledbetter at (925) 234-0456.

Free Veterans Day meals for military veterans at Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill in Antioch Monday, Nov. 11

Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Provided courtesy of Antioch Herald.

Annual Antioch Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, Nov. 11

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Presented by Delta Veterans Group and City of Antioch

With special Veterans of the Year presentation by Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill

Coast Guard helicopter flyover during the parade on W. 2nd Street

It all starts at the Antioch Veterans Memorial at the foot of L Street (the future Veterans Blvd.) near the Marina in the Boat Launch parking lot at 8:00 am with a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Antioch Rivertown Veterans Lions Club. 

Our Veteran’s Day Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. The Parade follows at 11:00 a.m., eastbound on W. 2nd Street and will feature a flyover of a Coast Guard helicopter and the ringing of the bell at El Campanil Theatre at 11:11 a.m.

For more information visit https://deltaveteransgroup.org.

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.