# Events & Things To Do In Centralia, IL This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Centralia, Illinois is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Centralia, Illinois this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Centralia

- **Event Name**: 13th Annual Locust Street Historical Fair
  - **Description**: Mark your Calendars now for our 13th Annual Historic Locust Street Fair!!  A Fun Free Day!!  Details to Follow
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/13th-annual-locust-street-historical-fair/200029553599703
  - **Venue**: Locust Street Historical Fair
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  - **Categories**: festivals, calendar, funfairs
- **Event Name**: The return of “cruise the strip” car/bike show
  - **Description**: It’s time to bring back “cruising the strip” to centralia and what better way to do that than make it an all evening event starting with a car/bike show cohosted by C-town twist and The Locust street pub! Between those two we’ll have a little bit of somet
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/the-return-of-cruise-the-strip-car-bike-show/200029893446650
  - **Venue**: C-Town Twist Ice Cream Stand
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  - **Categories**: car-shows, art, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Sip•Shop•SUPPORT LOCAL 🌸 RAIL May MARKET
  - **Description**: Our Saturday Markets ARE BACK BABYYYYY👏👏👏
Annnnd, we can’t wait to see everyone here ‼️‼️

Vendors reach out if you’re interested in securing your spot ( $50 per space/ table & chairs included)
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/sip•shop•support-local-rail-may-market/200029788516715
  - **Venue**: 216 E Broadway, Centralia, IL
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  - **Categories**: shopping
- **Event Name**: Missions Craft Fair
  - **Description**: ✨ Missions Craft Fair at Crossroads Church! ✨
Mark your calendars and bring your friends & family! 

📅 May 1st | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 May 2nd | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for a fun-filled time with:
🎨 Crafts galore
🍔 Delicious food vendors
🤝 Fellowshi
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/missions-craft-fair/200029927601043
  - **Venue**: 340 Walnut Hill Road, Centralia, IL
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, kids, calendar
- **Event Name**: Salute to America - 250 Years of American Music
  - **Description**: The Centralia Choral Society and the Centralia Community Concert and Jazz Bands will perform together. The Program will include songs reflecting familiar and new music throughout the past 250 years.

Together, they have over 60 participants from five coun
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/salute-to-america-250-years-of-american-music/200029904697629
  - **Venue**: 1250 East Rexford, Centralia, IL, United States, Illinois 62801
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Kaskaskia College's Got Talent
  - **Description**: Do you have a party trick? A karaoke song that is better than the artist? A rhythm in your heart that shines on stage?
Join us for Kaskaskia College's first ever Community Talent Show!
Auditions: April 23rd 4:00pm-8:00pm, in the Jane Knight Auditorium at
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/kaskaskia-colleges-got-talent/200029980240137
  - **Venue**: 27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL, United States, Illinois 62801
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  - **Categories**: karaoke, music, art, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: GloBingo hosted by Tri Chi 2027
  - **Description**: GloBingo to benefit TriChi 2027 and the Centralia Cultural Society with options for 50/50 and OVER $1000 IN PRIZES!!!
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/globingo-hosted-by-tri-chi-2027/200029974676628
  - **Venue**: Centralia Elks Lodge BPOE 493
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- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Memory Walk
  - **Description**: Between Breaths 💜

This year, we’re holding space for the mothers who carry love and loss at the same time.

If you have experienced the loss of a baby or child, or want to show support you are invited to join us for a gentle Memory Walk 🤍

This is not a
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/mothers-day-memory-walk/200029938157337
  - **Venue**: Centralia Bell Tower
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- **Event Name**: IFSI Basic Aerial Operations
  - **Description**: Basic Aerial Operations course.   Chief Chris Yenne will be the instructor.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/ifsi-basic-aerial-operations/200029860977703
  - **Venue**: Centralia Fire Protection
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Restore Network Lunch & Learn at City Hope
  - **Description**: After church, join us for lunch and explore ways you can support foster care through the Restore Network. No pressure—just come and explore.About this EventCome share a meal and learn how you can make a difference for loc
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/restore-network-lunch-and-learn-at-city-hope/100001987080516315
  - **Venue**: City Hope Church
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  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Centralia

- **Event Name**: 2026 Southwest Washington Fair!
  - **Description**: 🎡 2026 Southwest Washington Fair 🎡
     America 250 | Ride Into History

Join us for six unforgettable days at the 2026 Southwest Washington Fair, where tradition meets celebration! From agriculture and livestock exhibitions to rodeo action, live entertai
  - **Venue**: 1909 South Gold Street, Centralia, WA, United States, Washington 98532
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- **Event Name**: Centralia Balloon Fest
  - **Description**: Centralia Balloon Fest is a family-friendly hot air balloon festival located at a new location this year: FAIRVIEW PARK in Centralia, Illinois. This 3-day event takes place on the 3rd full weekend of August every year.

This year the dates are 21-22-23, 2
  - **Venue**: Fairview Park, Centralia, IL 62801, United States
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- **Event Name**: Family Fun Day at Centralia Balloon Fest
  - **Description**: Sunday, August 23, at Centralia Balloon Fest is Family Fun Day! Parking and Admission is free. 

We have planned activities for all ages! Including:
- Bounce Houses for Kids
- Touch-a-Truck
- Kids Games
- Car Show
- Food & Craft Vendors
- Live Enterta
  - **Venue**: Fairview Park, Centralia, IL 62801, United States
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- **Event Name**: Flower Crawl
  - **Description**: This Mother’s Day weekend experience invites you to explore downtown Centralia while building your own bouquet along the way. As you visit participating businesses, you’ll collect a flower or greenery stem at each stop, slowly creating a beautiful bouquet
  - **Venue**: 412 North Tower Avenue, Centralia, WA, United States, Washington 98531
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- **Event Name**: Eli Young Band
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Eli Young Band, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Castle Ridge in dynamic Centralia, IL, this event promis
  - **Venue**: Castle Ridge
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- **Event Name**: Travis Tritt at Castle Ridge
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Travis Tritt at Castle Ridge, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Castle Ridge in the heart of Centralia, IL
  - **Venue**: Castle Ridge
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- **Event Name**: Eli Young Band at Castle Ridge
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Eli Young Band at Castle Ridge, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Castle Ridge in the heart of Centralia, IL for an event that will
  - **Venue**: Castle Ridge
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- **Event Name**: Great White, Slaughter, Quiet Riot in Centralia
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Slaughter LIVE at Castle Ridge on Saturday, July 11, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Slaughter is coming to Castle Ridge on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bri
  - **Venue**: Castle Ridge
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- **Event Name**: Rock the Castle: Great White  Slaughter & Quiet Riot
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Rock the Castle: Great White  Slaughter & Quiet Riot, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Castle Ridge in dynamic Centralia, IL, this eve
  - **Venue**: Castle Ridge
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Centralia?
  - **A:** 13th Annual Locust Street Historical Fair (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at Locust Street Historical Fair), The return of “cruise the strip” car/bike show (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at C-Town Twist Ice Cream Stand), Sip•Shop•SUPPORT LOCAL 🌸 RAIL May MARKET (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 216 E Broadway, Centralia, IL), Missions Craft Fair (Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm at 340 Walnut Hill Road, Centralia, IL), Salute to America - 250 Years of American Music (Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1250 East Rexford, Centralia, IL, United States, Illinois 62801).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Centralia?
  - **A:** Restore Network Lunch & Learn at City Hope (Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at City Hope Church).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Centralia this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** 13th Annual Locust Street Historical Fair (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at Locust Street Historical Fair), The return of “cruise the strip” car/bike show (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at C-Town Twist Ice Cream Stand), Sip•Shop•SUPPORT LOCAL 🌸 RAIL May MARKET (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 216 E Broadway, Centralia, IL), Salute to America - 250 Years of American Music (Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1250 East Rexford, Centralia, IL, United States, Illinois 62801), Kaskaskia College's Got Talent (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at 27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL, United States, Illinois 62801).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Centralia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Centralia on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Centralia?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Centralia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Centralia include Locust Street Historical Fair, C-Town Twist Ice Cream Stand, 216 E Broadway, Centralia, IL.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Centralia?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Centralia include Locust Street Historical Fair, Centralia cruise nights, RAIL Coffee Room.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Centralia?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Centralia.

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