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ANTIOCH’S 2022 EVENTS
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FEBRUARY
5 – COMEDY NIGHT & SNOWMEN LIVE ART AUCTION
Saturday, Feb. 5 – Enjoy an evening at Antioch’s Comedy Night. Includes a Dinner Buffet, Raffles, Silent and Live Auction and Stand-Up Comedian. Evening benefits local charities. Advance ticket sales at AntiochChamber.org. Hosted by the Antioch Chamber and the Antioch Junior Woman’s Club.
5 – DADDY DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT-BOWLING
Saturday, Feb. 5 – Enjoy Bowling along with Pizza and Raffles, a perfect time for Dads and Daughters! Call the Parks Office at 847-395-2160 for info.
26 – ADULT NIGHT OUT with ILLUSIONIST WES MATHISON
Saturday, Feb. 26 – Enjoy an evening with Illusionist Wes Mathison. For information and registration, call the Parks Office at 847-395-2160.
MARCH
6 – MOM SON GAME DAY
Sunday, March 6 – Moms and Sons will enjoy two hours of interactive games, pizza, beverage, and raffle. Contact the Village Parks at 847-395-2160 for information.
24 – GIRLS NIGHT OUT – DANCING QUEENS with AFTER PARTY
Thursday, March 24 – Ladies get ready to dance your way through downtown Antioch! Each participating shop will feature a specific music so you can dance while your browse! Dress for your favorite dance era for a chance to win prizes. Sign up to at participating shops to win raffles! The After Party includes pasta, salad, plus dancing, contests and prizes (21+). Visit AntiochChamber.org, Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
APRIL
16 – EASTER PARADE & EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 16 – Easter Parade at 10:30 a.m. and Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. at William Brook Entertainment Center (Bandshell). Call the Village Parks Department for info at 847-395-2016.
23 – BIKE RESALE
Saturday, April 23 – Bikes and Accessories. Contact the Parks Office at 847-395-2160 for details.
MAY
5 – GIRLS NIGHT OUT – DERBY HATS w/AFTER PARTY
Thursday, May 5, Ladies wear your favorite Derby Hat for a chance to win prizes while you enjoy our downtown Scavenger Hunt at participating shops and sign up to win raffles! The After Party includes pasta, salad, plus contests and prizes (21+). Visit AntiochChamber.org, Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
20 – ANTIOCH CHAMBER GOLF OUTING
Friday, May 20, Enjoy the greens of Fox Lake Golf Course as you begin with a 1:00 pm Shotgun Start. Outing includes a Boxed Lunch, Dinner & Raffles. Public is welcome to attend. Visit AntiochChamber.org for info. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
JUNE
4 – SUMMER WINE WALK
Saturday, June 4 – Summer Wine Walk around downtown. Tickets sell out for this popular event, so get yours soon, contact the Parks Office at 847-3952160.
9, 16, 23, 30 – IT’S THURSDAY CONCERT
Thursday night concerts at the Antioch Bandshell, new time: 7 p.m., contact the Parks Office for band info 847-3952160.
25 – WIZARDS WEEKEND DAY
4 Fun Magical Events in One Day! Saturday, June 25, DAY LONG MAGICAL FUN IN DOWNTOWN ANTIOCH 1.) Kids School of Magic, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Kids ages 7-13 (Senior Center) 2.) Adults School of Magic, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Adults age 14-99 (Senior Center) 3.) Wizard Magical Town, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Experience Magical Moments in Downtown shops. 4.) Wizard Pop-Up Magical Crafters, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Visit AntiochChamber.org, Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
JULY
4 – INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, July 4 – Antioch’s Independence Day Celebration. Come to downtown Antioch for a day of fun with a parade starting at 10:30 a.m. Bands and Activities 3 to 9 p.m. at Williams Park, Fireworks 9:15 p.m. Call the Parks Office at 847-395-2160 for info.
7, 21, 28 – IT’S THURSDAY CONCERTS
Thursday night concerts at the Antioch Bandshell, new time: 7:00 pm, contact the Parks Office for info at 847-3952160.
14 to 17 – TASTE OF SUMMER FESTIVAL WITH SIDEWALK SALES
Join us July 14-17 for 4 Days of Food, Music, Carnival, and Sidewalk Sales. Musical fun for the whole family. Free admission for everyone. Also enjoy sidewalk sales around downtown shops. Musical performances by: Dancing Queen; Secondhand Soul; Heartache Tonight; and More! Plus more local entertainment. Visit AntiochChamber.org. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
14 to 16 – PATRIOTIC MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW
Antioch’s 2nd Annual Patriotic Musical Light Show at Antioch’s Bandshell each evening during the Taste. Free admission for this spectacular event. Visit AntiochChamber.org. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
ANTIOCH’S 2022 EVENTS
AUGUST
4, 11 – IT’S THURSDAY CONCERTS
Thursday night concerts at the Antioch Bandshell, new time: 7:00 pm, contact the Parks Office for information at 847395-2160.
18 – GIRLS NIGHT OUT – MARGARITA PARTYVILLE w/AFTER PARTY
Thursday, Aug. 18, 5:30 to 9 p.m. – Get in the mood and wear your Margaritaville best while you party around downtown businesses for raffles and scavenger hunt clues. Pasta, salad, games, prizes and a “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” at the After Party. (21+) Visit AntiochChamber.org, Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
SEPTEMBER
15 – PIRATE & PRINCESS NIGHT OUT with AFTER PARTY
Thursday, Sept. 15, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Ladies-dress as your favorite pirate or princess for a chance to win prizes. Bring your favorite Pirate (men or women). Scavenger Hunt through town and enjoy contests and a chance to win raffles. After Party includes pasta, prizes, salad and a Potion. (21+) Visit AntiochChamber.org. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
24 – FALL WINE WALK
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Fall Wine Walk around downtown. Tickets sell out for this popular event, so get yours soon. Call the Parks Office for details, 847395-2160.
OCTOBER
20 – GIRLS NIGHT OUT – WITCHES with AFTER PARTY
Thursday, Oct. 20, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Witches (Ladies) Dress in your witchy best for a chance to win prizes and browse throughout downtown shops searching for scavenger hunt clues. Pasta, salad, games, prizes and a Witch Potion at After Party. (21+) Visit AntiochChamber.org. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
22 – TREAT THE STREETS/ HARVEST FEST
Saturday, Oct. 22 – Treat the Streets noon to 2 p.m. in downtown Antioch. Harvest Fest runs 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bandshell, Pumpkin Roll, Weiner Races, Costume Contests, Food and Games. NOVEMBER
17 – GIRLS NIGHT OUT--TIPSY ELVES with AFTER PARTY
Ladies – join us on Thursday, Nov. 17, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Ladies should wear their favorite elf hat and/or Christmas Sweater (ugly or cute) for a chance to win prizes! Enjoy contests, sign up for raffles and have fun around downtown shops. Followed by the After Party with pasta, salad, prizes and an Elf Potion. (21+) AntiochChamber.org. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
24 to Jan 1 – DICKENS HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Open daily Thanksgiving thru New Year’s, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy handcrafted Dickens Scenes inside Kringle’s Christmas Village in Downtown Antioch. Read the story of each scene as you tour our Dickens Exhibit. Located at 510 Orchard Street. Visit AntiochChamber.org. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
24 to Jan 1 – KRINGLE’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Enjoy dozens of oversized holiday shadow boxes and holiday decor. Open daily Thanksgiving till New Years, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Located at 510 Orchard Street in Downtown Antioch, free admission. AntiochChamber.org, Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
25 – CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
Friday, Nov. 25 – Celebrate the holidays at the evening Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in downtown Antioch. Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Call the Parks Office at 847-395-2160 for details.
26 – SANTA’S FROZEN BRUNCH
Saturday, Nov. 26 – Enjoy a brunch with Santa and his Frozen Friends. Numerous photo ops and a sing along with Elsa! Multiple seating times available. Visit AntiochChamber.org for info and tickets.
DECEMBER
1 to 25 – HOLIDAY MUSICAL LIGHT SHOW
Daily Dec. 1 to 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your family and friends to Antioch’s Bandshell (on Skidmore) during the holidays to enjoy a musical light show from the comfort of your car! Free admission. Continuous running light show (20 minutes each). One show for “even” days, another for “odd days” during December. Visit AntiochChamber.org. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
TBD – COOKIE & CANDY WALK
Families will enjoy delicious Cookies and Candies at participating shops in downtown Antioch. Limited number of tickets available. Receive a stocking to hold any cookies and candies you don’t eat as you walk around downtown Antioch! Visit AntiochChamber.org. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia
TBD – STORYTIME WITH SANTA
Enjoy some special time with Santa. There will be crafts, hot chocolate and cookies, and, lastly Santa will read some holiday stories. Contact the Parks Office at 847-395-2160 for details.
JANUARY 2023
28 – WINTER WINE WALK
Saturday, Jan. 22, Winter Wine Walk around downtown. Tickets sell out for this popular event, so get yours soon, call the Parks Office at 847-395-2160.
FEBRUARY 2023
TBD – COMEDY NIGHT
Enjoy an evening of adult fun with our stand-up comedian. Visit AntiochChamber.org for event information and tickets. Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet-Kia.
