Enjoy all that Antioch, IL has to offer!
Enjoy our Quaint Shops, Delicious Dining, and Utilize our Professional Service Businesses!
The Antioch Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Antioch's hard-working business owners host a wide-array of community events for people of all ages to enjoy! View more information about our upcoming events or offerings below or in the side navigation! Community Guides and Local Information may be found at:
Lovin Oven Cakery, located at 455 Lake St. or JJ Blinkers Jokes Magic & Costume Shoppe, located at 896 Main Street.
Both are located in the heart of Downtown Antioch, IL. You can notify the Antioch Chamber through this website or via phone at 847-395-2233.
EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
JULY 4th FESTIVITIES & FIREWORKS
TASTE OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
BOOZY BITES
NEW SUMMER FUN EVENTS APPEAR BELOW!!!
I LOVE LOCAL
I Love Local in Antioch, Illinois!
Join us to support those businesses who support you through donations towards sports teams, churches, nonprofits, etc. throughout the year. Visit our Business Directory and click on your favorites!
Visit Antioch for Shopping, Entertainment, and Recreation!
Please browse through the links to the left to find a wide assortment of businesses, services, events, and promotions available to you. Antioch's Historic Downtown is filled with quaint shops and eateries. Plus, Antioch boasts over 50+ days of free, family fun throughout the year! Antioch is Authentic by Nature!
NEW-Snowmen on the Chain!!
July 15th-September 15th, 2020
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia Proud Sponsor
The Antioch Chamber announces the return of our Charity Public Art Program! In 2020, we will host SNOWMEN ON THE CHAIN (of Lakes) this summer, July 15th through September 15th, 2020. Open daily 24/7! Contests and Fun are built around these unique snowmen! Click to learn more!
NEW--STREET FAIRE DOWNTOWN ANTIOCH
July 17-20
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia Proud Sponsor.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy browsing the Sidewalk Sales, Munch on some delicious restaurant food (take out or dine in), plus hunt for unique finds!
Street Faire Hours are 10-5, 10-5, 11-3.
NEW--MARGARITA PARTYVILLE
LADIES - BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND JOIN US FOR A SOCIAL DISTANCED SUMMERTIME EVENT! ONLY 50 TICKETS SOLD PER SATURDAY IN AUGUST!
Saturdays in August, 1-5 pm
Wear your favorite summertime attire (no bathing suits) and get ready for fun, contests, sales and a Party!
Off to the Races! Join Us! NEW DATE SEPT 5th
-NEW DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia Proud Sponsor
LADIES join our Derby Hat Day w/After Party and Watch the Derby on Saturday -September 5, 2020!! Wear your Hat or Fascinator and enter our Hat Contest for a chance to Win-Place-Show! Plus you'll have a chance to win more than $500 in Prizes!
Then it is OFF TO THE RACES as you visit all of our participating shops for your chance to complete your Trivia Derby Race Form for more chances to Win-Place-Show at the After Party (enjoy Pizza and Salad at the Party).
BREAKFAST & CRAFT BEER WALK
Select Saturdays in September & October, 2020
9/12, 9/19, 10/17, 10/24
Start your morning with a Hearty Breakfast then browse around town enjoying snacks and multiple Craft Beer Samples at select locations. Plus pick up a 6-pack, etc after the event!
Witches Night Out w/After Party
Thursday, October 8th
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia Proud Sponsor
Witches Night Out with After Party-Put on your Witches Hat and meet your Friends in Downtown Antioch, IL on Thursday, October 8th, 2020. Enjoy Contests, Witch Dance and Fun between 5-9:30 pm for our 2nd Annual Witches Night Out with After Party Event. Check-in between 5-6:30 pm at 884 Main Street (next to Bike Shop, bring your QR code for check-in).
Champagne & Chocolate Walk
Saturday, November 7th.
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia Proud Sponsor
A perfect way of beginning your Holiday Season for Couples, Singles, Friends and Family! Join us on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 for a wonderful selection of sampling of Champagnes and Chocolates as you sip and sample your way through Antioch’s Historic Downtown. Must be 21+ (This event normally sells out quickly.)
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY
November 28th
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia Proud Sponsor
Join us in Antioch's quaint business community for Shop Small Saturday on November 28th. Enjoy a day of browsing and shopping among shops that greet you with smiles, offer personalized service, sales, perhaps even some refreshments! Antioch is unique because our shops are owned by people who live in our community and those surrounding. Did you know that 67 cents of every dollar you spend in Antioch stays in Antioch? By Shopping Small Business Saturday - you are helping support our schools, churches, sports teams, civic groups and many other worthwhile causes. Throughout the year our shops donate to support our community. Shop Small this Saturday.
Thank you Raymond Chevrolet-Kia!
A big THANK YOU to Raymond Chevrolet-Kia for their Grand Sponsorship of the Antioch Chamber Holiday Programs in 2018, 2019 and 2020!
Tipsy Elves Night Out w/After Party
Thursday, December 10th
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia Proud Sponsor
Last Year's Girls Night Out was so much fun, that this year it gets a new name and a new date, TIPSY ELVES ON DEC 10th! Gather your friends and head to Downtown Antioch, IL on Thursday, December 10th, 2020. Enjoy the fun between 5-8 pm for the start of our Tipsy Elves Night Out with After Party Event (After Party starts at 7:30 till 9:30). CONTESTS INCLUDE: WEAR YOUR HOLIDAY UGLY SWEATER AND/OR ELF HAT/COSTUME. Keepsake Bags to the first 300 paid women registrants. Must be 21+.
Kringle's Village Tour
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia, Proud Sponsor!
Thanksgiving thru New Year
Kringle's Christmas Village Indoor Showroom is located at #510 Orchard Street (the Piggly Wiggly Plaza opposite end, past the restaurants). In 2020, Kringle will be on display beginning Thanksgiving Day thru New Year's Day. Free admission 10 am till 8 pm daily thanks to the generous sponsorship of Raymond Chevrolet-Kia of Antioch!
Dicken's Holiday Village
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia, Proud Sponsor!
November 18 thru New Year
In 2020, Dickens Holiday Village will be outdoors and indoors for easy viewing. Enjoy re-imagined handcrafted Dickens characters, made by our volunteer artists which will be on display as a public art program that is free for everyone to enjoy! Dickens will be outside on the sidewalks of Downtown Antioch (24/7) and also some Dickens Scenes will have their own showroom inside of our Kringle Christmas Village! Take a self-guided tour with one of our Dickens Walking Brochure Maps or reserve a tour guide for groups of 20+. Free admission thanks to the generous sponsorship of Raymond Chevrolet-Kia of Antioch!
Santa's FROZEN Village
Select dates in December, 20120, Downtown Antioch, IL. Thank you to Raymond Chevrolet-Kia, Proud Sponsor!
Santa is at Santa's Frozen Village on select days beginning December 3rd thru December 20th for visits with the kids. Santa is at 882 Main Street in Downtown Antioch, IL, across from PM&L Theatre. Santa visits are available in two ways:
Thursday and Friday Nights 5:30 pm till 8:00 pm, for FREE visits with the kids, through 12/20/20 OR Saturday and Sundays in December (thru 12/20/20). Noon till 4 pm, $
On weekends, Santa has invited two of his Frozen friends to join him for photo opportunities and visits. All kids receive a gift and there is an admission charge of $5 per visitor (ages 1-99). Don't forget to visit Kringle's Christmas Village, which has a NEW INDOOR LOCATION in the Piggly Wiggly Plaza (far west end spot in plaza)!
Santa PAWS Visits with Santa
Saturday, December 12, 2020, Noon-2 pm. Raymond Chevrolet-Kia, Proud Sponsor
Join us with your leashed dog(s) for a free visit with Santa at this special location, #510 Orchard Street, inside of the Kringle Christmas Village Showroom! Pets must have all vaccines and be leashed. Bring your camera!
Caring Santa for Special Needs Family
Saturday, December 12th, 3-4 pm
Raymond Chevrolet-Kia, Proud Sponsor!
If you have a loved one with special needs, join us on Saturday, December 12, 2020 between 3-4 pm for a visit with Santa. LOCATION for Exclusive Special Needs Only Santa Visits is at #510 Orchard Street . . . Special Need Families should come to our Kringle's Christmas Village (#510 Orchard Street, west end of Orchard Plaza) for their visit with Santa. Please make note of this location. Plenty of free parking. Only families bringing their special need loved ones will have visits with Santa. CLARIFICATION: This event is only for Special Need families. Antioch's Santa's FROZEN Village will continue to host their normal posted hours at their 882 Main Street Location.
Gift Certificates Make the Perfect Gift!
The Antioch Chamber Gift Certificates are redeemable at 200+ businesses in Antioch and our surrounding communities.
These Gift Certificates are available in $5 and $20 denominations.
Antioch's Community Guide
There is so much to get out and enjoy! Click below to view a complete 2020 Antioch Community Guide.
Antioch's Historic Shopping Brochure
Antioch's Historic Shopping Brochure is perfect for walking and browsing. To view a 2020 Shopping Brochure of Antioch's authentic, old-fashioned downtown click below. This Shopping Brochure is produced annually. Please remember that new businesses are popping up throughout the year and may not be reflected.
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