Chehalis Centralia Events Calendar

This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

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Mar
23
Sat
Dinos Rock! Spring Break Weeks at Hands On! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Mar 23 – Apr 14 all-day
Dinos Rock! Spring Break Weeks at Hands On! @ Hands On Children's Museum

This Spring Break, the Hands On Children’s Museum will chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests from March 23 – April 14. Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Explore epoch extinction events, create prehistoric cave paintings, dig for dino bones, watch wacky Dr. Science demos, join the dino stomp dance party, and more!

Special events and activities vary daily–see dates and times below. HOCM is open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and will be closed Sunday, March 31.
Buy your tickets online to save $1 per ticket, get guaranteed admission, and enjoy quick check-in.

Exciting Spring Break Activities & Special Guests
· Build dinosaur skeletons
· Make dino feet, hats, and enjoy dinosaur coloring sheets in the Art Studio
· Make Pterodactyl flyers for the wind tunnel
· Draw with chalk and walk with giants as we compare ourselves to dinosaurs in the ODC
· Examine feathers, skins, and scales at the science table (March 25–30)
· Design dinosaur decorated rumble bots (March 25–30)
· The Museum will be closed for Easter, March 31
· Uncover ice cube archeology (April 1–4)
· Create prehistoric cave paintings (April 1–4)
· Explore epoch extinction events and make volcanoes erupt (April 1–7)
· Examine dinosaur fossils at the science table (April 1–7)
· Play with loose parts and learn about dino eating habits (April 1–7)
· Meet paleontologist and fossil preparator Kelsie Abrams and see real fossils from the Burke Museum (April 3–4, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
· Meet paleontologist and founder of Fossil Team PDX Nico Spadafora and enjoy their fossil collection (April 5–6, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
· Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors (April 5–6, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
· Launch comet catapults & design colorful asteroids (April 5–7)
· Silkscreen dino prints (April 6–7)
· Watch wacky Dr. Science demos (Intermittent)
· Join in the dino stomp dance party (Intermittent)
· Excavate dino bones in the ODC (weather permitting)
· Learn about the total solar eclipse (April 8)
· Examine fossils of the deep at the science table (April 8–14)
· Design dino pop up cards (April 9–14)
· Create tinfoil dino sculptures (April 9–14)

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Apr
5
Fri
3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft

Come join Wilde Soul Events and The Loft in presenting our 3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft!

When:
April 5th 12-4 PM
April 6th 10-4 PM
April 7th 10-3 PM

Where:
The Loft
547 Nw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532

Come join us at The Loft and shop our amazing group of vendors and artisans! With over 50 local vendors to shop from our Market won’t disappoint! Featuring handmade items, baked goods, bath goods, flowers & plants, & more!

Admission is FREE
Parking is FREE

Vendor Inquiry:
If interested in vending please email Shelby at wildesoulus@gmail.com

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Apr
6
Sat
3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft

Come join Wilde Soul Events and The Loft in presenting our 3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft!

When:
April 5th 12-4 PM
April 6th 10-4 PM
April 7th 10-3 PM

Where:
The Loft
547 Nw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532

Come join us at The Loft and shop our amazing group of vendors and artisans! With over 50 local vendors to shop from our Market won’t disappoint! Featuring handmade items, baked goods, bath goods, flowers & plants, & more!

Admission is FREE
Parking is FREE

Vendor Inquiry:
If interested in vending please email Shelby at wildesoulus@gmail.com

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Up-Potting for Healthier Plants with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Greenhouse at Fort Borst Demo Gardens
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am

How to properly up-pot seedling plants and how to correctly handle and repot root bound plants.

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Apr
7
Sun
3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft

Come join Wilde Soul Events and The Loft in presenting our 3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft!

When:
April 5th 12-4 PM
April 6th 10-4 PM
April 7th 10-3 PM

Where:
The Loft
547 Nw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532

Come join us at The Loft and shop our amazing group of vendors and artisans! With over 50 local vendors to shop from our Market won’t disappoint! Featuring handmade items, baked goods, bath goods, flowers & plants, & more!

Admission is FREE
Parking is FREE

Vendor Inquiry:
If interested in vending please email Shelby at wildesoulus@gmail.com

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Apr
9
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Apr 9 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

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Apr
13
Sat
Rose Care & Pruning with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Providence Place Demo Garden
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am

Care & pruning of rose bushes does not have to be intimidating or difficult. Join us to learn some basic rose care and how to prune for healthier, happier blooms.

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Apr
30
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Apr 30 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

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May
21
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
May 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

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Jun
8
Sat
Garden Tool Care & Maintenance with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Providence Place Demo Garden
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am

Regular maintenance of your garden tools will make them last for seasons of gardening. Sharp tools help to keep your plants healthy and disease free. Come and learn with the experts!

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