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Let’s come together—from community wine walks, the iconic Fourth of July parade, the Thursday Concert Series, and Harvest Fest—there’s an event for all ages to enjoy.
Kids in the Kitchen Personal Pizzas
It’s pizza time! In this hands-on class, kids will become mini chefs as they create their very own personal pizzas! They'll learn kitchen basics like dough handling, safe food prep, and topping techniques, then customize their pizza just the way they like it. From classic cheese to creative combos, it’s a tasty way to build confidence in the kitchen and enjoy a meal they made themselves. Each child will head home with a full belly, a big smile, and the recipe to make pizza night even better at home! Click here to register today!
Flashlight Egg Hunt
The Antioch Parks and Recreation Department is excited to present the 2026 Flashlight Egg Hunt! This event is for kids ages 10-14 to hunt for eggs once the sun has set on Antioch. Participants are required to pre-register as space is limited to 125. Bring your own basket! For more information, call the office at 847-395-2160.
Easter Parade & Egg Hunt
Welcome the Easter Bunny to Antioch at the annual Easter Parade! The parade will kick off at 10:30am on Saturday, April 4th. The route will begin at Main Street and Park Avenue travel north on Main Street to Orchard (east), and finish at Orchard and Skidmore Drive. Easter Egg Hunts for registered children will begin immediately following the parade at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center. Interested in joining the parade? Register your business or community group here
Register for the Egg Hunt
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Bowling with your Son
Lace up those bowling shoes and get ready for a fun-filled evening of strikes, spares, and smiles! Whether you're a seasoned bowler or just in it for the laughs, this special night is all about quality time and making memories with your son. Includes 2 games and pizza. Choose between two time periods.
Bowling with your Son 3:00-5:00 p.m. Register Here
Bowling with your Son 6:00-8:00 p.m. Register Here
Shamrock Shuffle & Jam
Join Antioch for our St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Shuffle 5K! This year the fun run/walk will be a full 5K route (3.1 miles) with plenty of shenanigans along the way! Everyone is encouraged to 'get your green on' with festive attire and costumes. You can count on music, awards, and a lot of craic! Registration is required. Detailed information will be provided to registered participants the week of March 1!
Shamrock Shuffle 5K- Adult (11 & Older) Register Here
Shamrock Shuffle 5K-Child (10 & under) Register Here
Parents Night Out
Make Valentine’s Day extra special with a Parents Night Out hosted by Antioch Parks & Recreation Saturday, February 14 from 5 to 9p.m. Enjoy a well-deserved night out (or a quiet night in) while your kids enjoy a Valentine’s celebration filled with games, crafts, activities, and dinner with friends. We’re so excited to offer this special night as a way to support families in our community by giving parents peace of mind, and kids a night of fun they’ll love! Date night, self-care night, or couch-and-comfy night, whatever your Valentine’s plans are, we’ve got the kids covered!
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Kids in the Kitchen Cupcake Creations
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet and silly cupcake decorating party that’s fun for everyone! Kids will get hands-on in the kitchen as they frost, decorate, and personalize pre-baked cupcakes using colorful toppings, heart-shaped candies, edible eyes, and more. Whether they go for silly monster faces, classic hearts, or their own creative twist, there’s no wrong way to decorate! This class is the perfect mix of creativity, kitchen confidence, and seasonal fun. Plus, everyone goes home with decorated cupcakes and easy instructions to make more at home. Click Here to register today!
Village of Antioch 2025 Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Take a break from the Black Friday hustle and kick off the holiday season with a beloved tradition.
Kringle's & Dickens Christmas Village
Kringle's Christmas Village is located at #510 Orchard Street in Antioch (Far west end of the Orchard Plaza, past restaurants).
Book Launch with Chandra Blumberg at Little Bean Coffee Company, 395 Lake Street, Antioch
Join us this Sunday (August 17th) for a book launch with Chandra Blumberg to celebrate her new release - Love is an Open Book!
Chandra will be in conversation with Bryn Donovan author of Her Knight at the Museum and Danielle Jackson author of The Accidental Pinup. Join us as we celebrate with these incredible Chicagoland authors!
Love is an Open Book is a friends to lovers contemporary romance with a creatively blocked author, a plant daddy best friend, and a fake dating scheme to try out all the tropes. It’s sweet and swoony.
The event is free and books will be available for purchase at the event. RSVP on their website!
It's Thursday Night Concert-Back to School Bash
This Thursday, we’re celebrating the return of school with a night of awesome music from Royal Bliss and their Tom Petty Experience. Get your friends and family together for an unforgettable evening at the Back to School Bash! Festivities start at 5 p.m., so come early for the fun!
Art in the Alley: Antioch Fine Arts Foundation
Don’t miss Antioch Fine Arts Foundation 2nd annual “Art in the Alley” event on Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th as they turn their quaint and cozy alleyway into a fun fine art forum! Free make n’ take projects for the kiddos as you explore creative handiwork by talented local artists. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, glassware and more!
It's Thursday Concert Series: Mr. Blotto
Mr. Blotto is a jam band from Chicago, Illinois. They blend hard rock, original rock, southern rock, folk music, and country rock.
Author Event with Allie Samberts
Grab your friends and come to Little Bean Coffee Company Saturday, July 19th at 6pm! We will be chatting with author Allie Samberts!
Allie is a romance author and lives in the Chicagoland area! It is going to be a great evening!
The event is FREE and copies of Allie’s books will be available for purchase. See you there!
It's Thursday Concert- The Mackenzie O'Brien Band
The Mackenzie O’Brien Band has quickly become Chicagoland’s #1 young country band. They have headlined multiple festivals and opened for numerous country stars including Rodney Atkins, LoneStar, Chris Janson, Jordan Davis, Lee Brice, and Parker McCollum. Fronted by Mackenzie, who is referred to as “Chicago’s New Country Queen,” the band offers covers of popular country hits and rock covers, as well as original songs by Mackenzie herself.
The Wall that Heals
Since its unveiling on Veterans Day 1996, The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., has visited nearly 800 communities across the United States, bringing the memorial’s healing legacy to millions.
Documentary "The Vietnam War in 25 Minutes"
In honor of the Wall That Heals, we’re excited to announce that our Vietnam feature for this week is loaded, tested, and ready! This compelling program, compiled by the Antioch Theatre, consists of:
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Music Video/Vietnam helicopter video footage which runs 3 minutes and will start just before the scheduled start time.
𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 - The Vietnam War Explained in 25-minutes. With intro and exit screens this runs 28 minutes long and will start at the posted start time.
𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Music Video/Varion Vietnam combat footage which runs 4-minutes after the documentary.
Total duration is 35-mins from start to finish.
𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and we encourage you to get tickets in advance as this will be running in our smaller, boutique theatre. Times are available on our website at https://www.antiochtheatre.com/movie/the-vietnam-war
"From Sea to Shining Sea" AFAF Invitational Art Exhibit
David R. Becker – a prolific artist, illustrator and educator, is well known for his stunning Chicago street scenes and intuitive plein air watercolors. But this exhibit is something wonderfully different.
We at the AAC are proud and honored to premier David R. Becker’s “Armed Forces Remembered” collection of original watercolors: a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who have served. Rather than traditional portraits, David worked from source photos showing every-day military scenes and sacrifices. It’s a beautiful and touching retrospective of quiet military heroism.
This exceptional body of artwork was years in the making. It is dedicated to David Becker’s father, Volkhard Bruno Becker, a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War. His strength, humility, and quiet heroism left a lasting imprint on David’s life and work.
For more on David’s personal journey, visit beckerart.net.
Wizards Weekend Day
Antioch's Wizards Weekend Day features a day full of magical activities in downtown Antioch on Saturday, June 14 from 11am-3pm.
It's Thursday Concert Series Kickoff: The Marshall Tucker Band
The Village of Antioch and Raymond Chevrolet Kia present the 2025 It’s Thursday Summer Concert Series. The Marshall Tucker Band will headline the kickoff concert on Thursday, June 12 at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center (the Bandshell).
Summer Wine Walk
Downtown Antioch comes alive for its Summer Wine Walk on Saturday, June 7 from 12-4pm.
Fire Buddies Meat Raffle Fundraiser
Limerick Lounge is partnering with members of the Antioch Fire Department to support Project Fire Buddies in May.
Antioch Taste of Summer
Hosted by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, the Taste of Summer Festival takes place May 29-June 1 in downtown Antioch.
Perennial Plant Sale
The Antioch Garden Club’s Perennial Plant Sale takes place on Saturday, May 17 from 10am-1pm at Williams Park pavilion (741 Main St.).
Moon Over Antioch
The Lake County Astronomical Society (LCAS) will provide an evening of astronomy fun at the Antioch Public Library on May 6 from 8-9pm.
The Penny's Purpose 5th Annual Fundraiser
Purchase your tickets to The Penny’s Purpose annual fundraiser on April 26 at Docker’s North in Antioch.
Antioch Easter Parade & Egg Hunt
The Village of Antioch’s Easter Parade & Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, April 19 at 10:30am in downtown Antioch.
Lyres Improve Night at PM&L
PM&L Theatre is bringing improv to Antioch, hosting new talent for a unique and hilarious evening of entertainment.
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Calling all big kids in need of a challenge this Easter season!
Paint Night at Taylor's on Toft
Paint & Sip at Taylor’s on Toft on Wednesday, April 16 for an instructor-led experience for individuals ages 12 and older.
Taylor Swift Bowling Party
Come out to Antioch Lanes on Sunday, April 13 for Miss Cornerstone of Illinois’ bowling fundraiser and meet their current titleholders as they prepare for the Miss Illinois Pagaent this June.
Spring Shop & See
Hannah’s is offering a spring sip and shop experience at Anastasia’s Restaurant on Thursday, April 10 from 6-9pm.
Author Event with Emilia Hart
Join Little Bean Books and Antioch Public Library for an evening with Author Emilia Hart on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Antioch Public Library.