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
20
Sat
Historic Borst Home Museum “Gardening Made Simple” @ Historic Borst Home Museum
May 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Master Gardeners will be in the Gardens sharing how to start gardening … Gardening Made Simple. Anyone can garden, almost anywhere. The site buildings are Open 1:30 til 3:30 with our Talk at 2 pm for 30 mins. As will our Living Historians to visit about our history and gardening then and now. Some things have changed, but not. George Washington was practicing Garden Rotation 250 years ago. It is still a wise practice. He used “Organic Gardening” also, though they didn’t give it such a fancy catch phrase.

Aug
19
Sat
Olympia Highlanders Pipes and Drums @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Aug 19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Olympia Highlanders Bagpipes and Drum Corps are coming to perform our wide array of music. Band plays at 2 pm. Bring your chairs and enjoy a bit of the Highlands along the banks of the river.

Aug
31
Thu
JOCKEY Grand Opening at the Centralia Outlets @ JOCKEY
Aug 31 all-day
JOCKEY Grand Opening at the Centralia Outlets @ JOCKEY

Hello, Centralia! Join us for the GRAND OPENING of our new Jockey store in the Centralia Outlets on August 31, 2023. We’re celebrating with up to 70% off the entire store. Plus, receive a FREE* pair of undies with any purchase!
As a third-generation, family-owned company, Jockey is proud to carry on a heritage of quality, craftsmanship, and caring for communities. From everyday base layer essentials to loungewear and athleticwear, we’ve spent the last 147 years crafting comfortable apparel that cares for generations of families.
Visit our new location in the Centralia Outlets for all your comfy favorites—including our Made in America Collection featuring 100% American-grown cotton T-shirts. You’ll also find new styles you’re sure to love, cozy holiday must-haves, and great sales— including a large selection of clearance and excess inventory. Jockey The Original American Underwear Brand®

Sep
8
Fri
End of Summer Celebration Night Market at the Juice Box @ The Juice Box
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
End of Summer Celebration Night Market at the Juice Box @ The Juice Box

Spend a fun evening at the Juice Box Summer Night Market enjoying live music, local art, craft beer, and delicious food! Free and family friendly event.

Vendor spots are still available! Contact thejuicebox.eventbooking@gmail.com if you are interested.

Apr
13
Sat
Centralia’s First Pharmacy @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Centralia's First Pharmacy @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Dr. J H Roundtree (Mary Borst’s father) opened the first pharmacy in Centralia, “J H Roundtree’s “Drugs & Medicines in Centralia, WT (Washington Territory). Our 2 pm talk will be on who he was, where he was educated and his influence in our community. All are welcome to join us. Tour this wonderful historical site and bring friends/family.

May
18
Sat
Historic Borst Home Museum Open House @ Historic Borst Home Museum
May 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Historic Borst Home Museum  Open House @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Jean Bluhm is our Guest Speaker for May and will share about the rest of the Borst Family and community in her books: Joseph Borst Family Tree (1564 – 2022); The Borst Home Guide; Book 3 People who lived in … Borst Home Museum; and, Book 4 The Borst Museum Expanded. A deeper Look into the Past (on how the buildings help us see our past). Jean is always a pure delight.

Jun
15
Sat
Freedom ~ 250th Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jun 15 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Freedom ~ 250th Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Why Celebrate the our Independence Day? Who Signed the Declaration of Independence? How did they see celebrations for future generations? Flags of
our fledgling nation and Flag Etiquette … Songs of our beginning …

4th of July is on Thursday this year … Go see a parade in your community, enjoy a
picnic or BBQ … Enjoy your freedom with friends and family, readying for our 250th upcoming celebration.

Jul
20
Sat
Victorian Picnic & Games on the Lawn @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jul 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Victorian Picnic & Games on the Lawn @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Gathering for Picnics & Games have always been a great way to fellowship with friends and family … Join us for a time of Living History at Historic Borst Home. Tour the buildings and gardens. Learn of our history.

Sep
21
Sat
Why Cursive Penmanship? @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Sep 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Cursive is making a comeback … Why? What is it’s history? We will explore the why and how. With an opportunity to try it yourself. Open House, Carriage House, Pioneer Church, One Room Schoolhouse and Heirloom Gardens. Talk and penmanship at 2 pm at the One Room Schoolhouse.

Oct
19
Sat
Capital Comedy: You Can’t be Serious @ Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Capital Comedy: You Can't be Serious @ Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts

See Capitol Comedy’s new show, “You Can’t Be Serious,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. The talented performers of the Capitol Comedy troupe send up the Biden-Harris Administration, the Trump-Vance challenge, and a host of public figures with song parodies, comedy sketches, mock commercials and fake news updates.