This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
74th Annual Santa Parade
Saturday, December 7
11 a.m. Parade Begins
The parade is on Market Street in Chehalis and loops down Pacific Avenue.
Bundle up and join us for a Rock ‘n Roll Christmas!
Shop Local bags will be given out while supplies last!
(we can still stuff bags if you want to add something but call us soon! 360-748-8885)
Our Grand Marshal is the Southwest Washington Dance Center
Shop locally this holiday season! Nature Nurture Farmacy has an apothecary filled with natural products for beauty, health, and the home. We will be joined by a group of local vendors selling art, jewelry, fiber, soaps, baskets, woodworking, and more. Plus, a raffle!
Celebrate the 15th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in historic downtown Centralia. The parade starts at 6:00.
Come learn about:
-The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Program, who we are, what we do, and how we can help each other.
-East County Noxious Weed Identification, Control Strategies, & Community Action
-WSDA Funded Knotweed Control on the Cowlitz River
(2 WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credits Pending)
Join Lewis County Stream Team + the Onalaska Alliance to plant a variety of native trees and shrubs along Carlisle Lake! These plants will shade out invasive weeds, provide food and habitat for birds and pollinators, and provide beautiful blooms, berries and foliage for all to enjoy. Dress warmly and bring gloves and tools if you have them!
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply have access to an urban greenspace, you’re invited to explore the impact of noxious weeds on the environment and discover beneficial ornamental alternatives. Join us for this enlightening presentation, brought to you by the Lewis County Master Gardeners and the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board. Stick around afterward for a Q&A session.
Join us at China Creek to celebrate our earth by caring for this important salmon habitat! We will be picking up garbage, removing invasive weeds, planting native plants and mulching with compost. Hear from the Lewis County and Centralia Stream Teams, Lewis County Noxious Weed Board, Centralia Clean Team and the City of Centralia on topics like composting, stream restoration, community clean-ups and how YOU can get involved in local environmental stewardship. Fun for the whole family!
Join Hank Greenwald, DVM to learn how to reduce chemical treatments through non-pharmaceutical parasite management. Lewis Conservation District will share available resources for farmers through the Voluntary Stewardship Program. Plus, enjoy refreshments and a 10% Farm Store discount!
M’Lee Barlow, granddaughter to Lola Bowen Stancil who spent many months during the bicentennial (1976) on the Oregon Trail will be retelling her story. A journey her ancestors took in 1843 to settle in our area. A talk with many supporting artifacts.
What does it mean to be an engaged American in today’s divisive political landscape? How can we unite to restore hope, revive democracy, and foster a sense of belonging within a connected community? Join us for an inspiring evening with Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, as we explore what it means to cultivate belonging, civic engagement, and shared responsibility in a divided world.
Drawing from his books, You’re More Powerful Than You Think and Become America, Liu will challenge us to reclaim our collective power, rehumanize our politics, and move from isolation to community. Through thought-provoking insights and actionable ideas, this conversation will ignite hope and equip us with the tools to strengthen our civic muscle and build a more connected and engaged community.
