Cooking in Central

09/28/2026

Tomorrow is the day! If you could volunteer, it would mean the world to them! Starts at 8am!

🎃🚨 ATTENTION! ATTENTION! 🚨🎃

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 📅

The PUMPKINS ARE COMING… and we need YOU! 🙌🏻🧡

📅 September 28th
⏰ 8:00 AM

Our Pumpkin Patch is getting ready, and it takes a whole community of helping hands to make it happen! Whether you can help unload, set up, organize, or lend a hand wherever needed—we’d love to have you join us!

🎃 The pumpkins are coming!
🙌🏻 The volunteers are needed!
❤️ And the fun is just getting started!

Let’s keep hope growing—one pumpkin at a time! 🌱🎃❤️

09/20/2026

Santa is coming to town on December 5, 2026! You don’t want to miss this exciting annual City of Central event! Stay tuned for more info to come!

⭐️Help us spread the word & Christmas cheer!

🎅 WE JUST GOT WORD FROM THE NORTH POLE! 🎄✨ SANTA’S MAILBOX WILL BE BACK AT CITY HALL BETWEEN DECEMBER 7TH-18TH!

This jolly ol’ man will also be making a special trip to Central for our Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree on December 5, 2026!

📍 Corner of Hooper & Sullivan Road
(Hancock Whitney parking lot)
⏰ 5:45–7:00 p.m.

Bring the family and join us for a magical evening filled with Christmas cheer! ❤️💚

🎷 Live music from the CHS Jazz Band
☕ Hot cocoa
🎅 Visit & take pictures with Santa
💌 Mail your letters to Santa
🎄 Lighting of the Christmas Tree (lights provided by Glimpses of Light)
🎆 A grand finale of fireworks (provided by Pyromania Fireworks, LLC)

And who knows… there might even be a chance of SNOW in Central! ❄️☃️

❤️ And more!! Stay tuned for more details!

Mark your calendars and come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us! 🎄✨

07/17/2026

🚧🍦 The road may be under construction... but the ice cream is NOT! 🍦🚧

Don't let the construction fool you—Happy Scoops is OPEN and serving up all your favorite ice cream, shakes, sundaes and floats!

🚗 The front parking lot is closed while DOTD works.

➡️ Please park behind the building.

A little extra walk = a lot of extra happiness. 😋🍨

We can't wait to scoop something delicious for you!

❤️ Please share this post to help spread the word!

07/10/2026

Last night we recognized our partners and benefactors from our 2026 event. Cooking in Central continues to grow year after year, and that wouldn’t be possible without our the support of our partners and sponsors.

A heartfelt thank you to our corporate sponsors for investing in this event and our community. Your generosity helps make Cooking in Central a memorable experience for thousands of attendees each year.

We are truly grateful for your partnership and continue commitment to making Cooking in Central a success. Please join in recognizing and thanking our outstanding sponsors.

This years benefactors are the following Central community assistance foundation,  Central athletic foundation , Cast Iron Assistance , Spedtacular Kids, CHS ROTC and Mighty Moms. 

06/23/2026

Get ready to ignite the spirit of freedom this Saturday at Red White and Boom! Bring your chairs and dancing shoes to celebrate a major milestone - 250 years of American independence. It's going to be an unforgettable experience!

06/22/2026

This Saturday your not going to want to miss. We hear it’s going to be a “bang” of a show. City of Central

🎆🇺🇸 NEXT WEEKEND! 🇺🇸🎆

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun! ✨ Vendor sign-ups are closing SOON, so be sure to grab your spot before it’s too late! 🛍️🎉

Click the link here!👇🏼

https://members.cityofcentralchamber.com/events/details/shop-the-square-red-white-boom-3260?calendarMonth=2026-06-01

Join us for this FREE EVENT hosted by City of Central featuring family fun, shopping, food and good music!🎇🎶🍔

📅 June 27th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍14150 Grand Settlement Blvd.

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone! 🎉🇺🇸✨

06/05/2026

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with an evening full of family fun, live music, great food, kid activities, shopping, and a spectacular fireworks show!

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 14150 Grand Settlement Blvd.

Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your patriotic spirit as we celebrate together. We can't wait to see you there! 🇺🇸✨

04/26/2026

Join us as we celebrate a special milestone at Central City Hall’s Ribbon Cutting! ✂️🎉

Come out and enjoy a great time with the community. Cooking in Central will be serving up delicious pastalaya and green beans, and Happy Scoops Ice Cream Parlor will be on site with sweet, refreshing ice cream for everyone to enjoy! 🍦

🚧 Traffic Reminder: Due to road construction, it’s best to come from Greenwell Springs Road, travel down Hooper Road, and turn left into the football stadium parking lot.

We look forward to seeing you there as we mark this exciting moment together!

**Council meeting to follow at 6:00 PM

04/10/2026

Need something to do tomorrow? Come on out to the Unbranded event out at Cooking in Central property. Food, raffles, silent auction and great company.

04/09/2026