The holidays
Tree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Antioch, updated every day.
Annual events, checked against each organizer's own page. Confirm details there before you go.
Friday, November 13 · 7pm
Black Diamond Ballet's annual Nutcracker at the historic El Campanil Theatre, running two weekends and including a sensory-friendly matinee on November 21.
El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch
Black Diamond Ballet →Saturday, December 5 · 1:00pm-7:30pm
The city's annual Rivertown celebration, with an evening lighted holiday parade, tree lighting, photos with Santa, cookie decorating and a Sip & Shop craft fair.
Historic Rivertown, downtown Antioch
City of Antioch Recreation - Special Events →No holiday events for 2026 are on Antioch’s local calendars yet. They appear here as organizers post them; you can also share one.
Light displays, drive-throughs and tree-lighting ceremonies.
Photos with Santa, breakfasts and letters to the North Pole.
Shop local makers for the holidays.
Ballet, choirs, concerts and holiday theater.
Menorah lightings and celebrations across traditions.
Crafts, story times and holiday fun for kids.
Everything else on local calendars this season.
Add your event to the Antioch calendar. Staff review every submission before publication.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
This page lists upcoming holiday events in Antioch from local calendars, including libraries, the city, venues and organizers. It updates every day as calendars post new dates.
The “Holiday lights and tree lightings” section lists public light displays and tree-lighting events on local calendars, with dates and links to each organizer.
Use the "Share an event" form. Include the date, time, place and the organizer’s link; a person reviews it before it appears.