This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
WorkSource and the Capital Mall have teamed up to bring you a FREE Pop-up Job Fair on Friday May 6th from noon to 4:00 PM. This event will be hosted by Capital Mall at the indoor court in front of Macy’s.
Here is what to expect as a job seeker:
• Over 20 recruiting employers
• Free raffle prizes, sponsored by local businesses
• On site interviews
• No cost to attend
• Job opportunities for ages 16+
Employer space is very limited. If you an employer located in Thurston County with jobs in one of the following industry sectors (Retail, Food Production, Forest & Wood Products, Healthcare, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, or Transportation & Logistics) and are interested in recruiting at this event, email mpong@thurstonchamber.com
WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend this event, please email Mpong@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 347-6054, to request an accommodation.
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)
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*
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.
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!
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.
Join United Way of Lewis County for the first-ever Pints with Purpose special event benefitting United Way of Lewis County’s mission of lifting 30% out of poverty by 2030. Taking place on Thursday, June 16th from 5:00-9:00pm at the beautiful Newaukum Golf Course, taste your way through many of our regions finest breweries, cideries and wineries.
* Live Music by Jeremiah Vaught | VaughtRock *
* Pints with Purpose food specials by Newaukum Bar & Grill *
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)
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
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!
