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.

May
14
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
May 14 – May 15 all-day
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

SHOW HOURS
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM Sun. 9 AM – 3 PM
**ADMISSION TO GUN SHOW **
General Admission – $8 per day

Military/Veterans – $6 per day

2-Day Passes: $12
(12 and under free)

Lewis County Bridal Expo @ The Loft
May 14 – May 15 all-day
Lewis County Bridal Expo @ The Loft

We are so EXCITED to co-partner with The Vintage Grand Room & Wilde Souls to host and partcipate in bringing a local BRIDAL EXPO between 2 downtown historic event venues for 2 Days. Featuring all the FABULOUS vendors from Lewis County & surrounding areas to a weekend Bridal EXPO.

Saturday May 14th 9 to 5
Sunday May 15th 10 to 3

*Engaged couples bring your entire tribe for only $5 at the door to receive your complimentary swag bag!*

*Interested VENDORS PM for google doc link for space availability*

Boistfort Valley Spring Fest Craft Fair and Plant Sale @ Baw Faw Grange
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Boistfort Valley Spring Fest Craft Fair and Plant Sale @ Baw Faw Grange

Come join us for the 13th Annual Boistfort Valley Spring Fest! We’ll have an indoor / outdoor art and craft fair, plant sale, hot lunch, and lots of pies and other desserts for sale. There will also be a raffle, featuring a handmade queen size quilt, and spring photo booth. Come out to the beautiful Boistfort Valley and stock up for your garden this year!
Contact us if you are interested in a vendor application.

Jun
4
Sat
Messy Church @ St Timothy Episcopal Church
Jun 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for Messy Church, Saturday, June 4th at 4pm.
There will be live music, a free BBQ, and activities. It’s a worship experience for ALL ages.
It’s church, but not as you know it!

Jun
7
Tue
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis @ The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis
Jun 7 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis @ The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis

Join us at the market every Tuesday from 11 am until 4 pm, June through October, for produce, plants, herbs, body care, artisanal goods, and more!

Kids Club is back! Stop by with the kids for a fun activity, and they will receive a $2 token to spend on fruit, vegetables, or flowers at the Market.

Double your SNAP/EBT dollars up to $40
on fresh produce, herbs, plant starts, and seeds.

Jun
18
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Jun 18 – Jun 19 all-day
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

SHOW HOURS
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM Sun. 9 AM – 3 PM
**ADMISSION TO GUN SHOW **
General Admission – $8 per day

Military/Veterans – $6 per day

2-Day Passes: $12
(12 and under free)

Mrs. Sidney Ford & Pioneer Crafts and Trades @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jun 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Mrs. Sidney Ford & Pioneer Crafts and Trades @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Guest Speaker Renee Corcoran will give a talk, in period dress, of her great-great grandmother Mrs. Sidney Ford (who settled Ford’s Prairie in Centralia, WA) in the mid-19th century. On site will also be some Pioneer Crafts and Trades Living Historians. Look forward to seeing you all.

Jun
25
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum

Kick Off a Summer of Fun at the Fire Rescue Spectacular street fair. Explore a fleet of emergency vehicles, meet first responders, and try your hand at the water-spraying and obstacle course challenges!

Explore Olympia’s Fleet of Emergency Vehicles on the Street!
• Climb aboard giant fire trucks, a police cruiser & motorcycle, and emergency vehicles
• Meet local firefighters and first responders
• See vintage fire trucks & vote for your favorite!
• Greet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
• Try your hand at the Spray Gallery
• Take the Junior Firefighter Challenge
• Enjoy festival food & free ice cream (12 p.m. & 3 p.m.)

Experience More Hands-On Fun inside the Museum!
• See Dr. Science Experiments (11:00 am., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
• Learn how to safely build a fire
• Discover fire’s role in the forest life cycle
• Explore Wilderness First Aid with Olympia Mountaineers
• Climb aboard a 1921 vintage fire truck
• Silkscreen a poster for free or 2 bandanas for $12
• Make your own fire hat and badge in the Art Studio
• Go on a Firefighter Scavenger Hunt

All activities on the street are free to the public. Museum activities are free with admission and membership. Online reservations required.

Presented by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, in partnership with the City of Olympia Fire Department

Jul
30
Sat
ChehalisFest @ Downtown Chehalis
Jul 30 all-day
ChehalisFest @ Downtown Chehalis

Join the summer celebration at ChehalisFest, held each year on the last Saturday of July. This event offers activities for kids and families, car fanatics and folks of all ages throughout the day. Downtown Chehalis will be buzzing with summer fun! There will be a car show, live bands all day, beer garden, a vendor fair, kids’ zone, and local businesses will offer incredible deals! Come enjoy the lazy days of summer in downtown Chehalis!

Aug
26
Fri
Artisan Night Market at Benefit Auction for Hope Alliance @ The Loft
Aug 26 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Artisan Night Market at Benefit Auction for Hope Alliance @ The Loft

A night you won’t want to miss! August 26th we are hosting an exclusive Benefit Auction, Dinner, Shopping, and Music experience and The Loft!

Tickets are pre-sale only! Buy now until July 31st here: nightmarket.ticketleap.com/artisan-night-market/

~Doors open at 4 PM to our benefit auction for Hope Alliance Lewis County. We have some AMAZING items up for auction! (Soon to be announced)
~Dinner will be served at 5 PM followed by our live music with Mason Robert Keith Music Ft. Raven Nyberg
~Shopping experience open from 6-9 PM with our 10 hand selected vendors
Bringing your family? No problem! We have an exclusive “Man-Cave” for the fellas to hang out!

Tickets are $50 each. Includes: Access to our Benefit Auction, 1 Dinner, 1 Desert, 1 Moc-Tail, 1 Concert Ticket, A Swag Bag, Access to Man-Cave and Access to our hand selected vendors!

Doors will open at 6:30 PM to the public for a $5 admission and will include 1 Swag Bag and 1 Moc-tail.

Limited quantities available. All proceeds from Benefit Auction will be donated directly to Hope Alliance Lewis County.