Annual Events
Every year the Centralia Recreation Complex
hosts multiple community events.
The Centralia Foundation presents... "Fantasy of Lights"
Centralia Foundation Park
“Bowl Area”
Nov 23rd – Dec 31st
Dusk to 10:00 pm each night
NO CHARGE TO DRIVE THROUGH.
Visit Santa every Friday and Saturday
in his House in Foundation Park
Starting Friday 12/1/2023 until Saturday 12/23/2023
6:00-8:00 pm
SANTA IN THE PARK
CRAFT FAIR
Centralia Recreation Complex announces
25th Annual Craft Fair
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
9:00am to 3:00pm
115 East Second St
Centralia IL 62801
See the beautiful crafts at our Fall Craft Fair and enjoy all the “Fall Festival” Activities.
Admission: $2.00
ATTENTION CRAFTERS:
If you are interested in displaying your crafts, our booth spaces are 10’x10′ for $40 or 10’x20′ for $60.
Contact Tereasa at the Centralia Recreation Complex (618) 532-3214
Annual Swim Meets
- Freestyle Madness on Mar 15th
- Heartland Regional Swim Meet - Feb 28th, Mar 1st & Mar 2nd
The gym will be closed on March 1st all day for the swim meet.