This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
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.
Join Sticklin Funeral Chapel as they celebrate Dia de los Muertos on Saturday, November 2nd, from 2-5pm. There will be food, kids activities, and “Coco” the movie. Bring a photo of your loved one to place at our alter.
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.
Join us January 17, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Centralia College for a viewing of The Lost Salmon, which “chronicles the plight and potential recovery of the iconic spring chinook salmon of the Pacific Northwest. Faced with extinction in many river systems of the West, a new genetic discovery could aid in their recovery. Once teaming in the millions and a sacrament for the oldest civilizations in the Americas, time is running out for the genetically distinct wild salmon” (PBS). Come eat popcorn and discuss what we can do to help save this incredible fish that call our rivers home!
250 Years of our Nation to Celebrate! How we arrived in the great northwest? Local family history by one of their descendants.
Get Ready for an Epic Showdown with Star-Powered Lacrosse as the WAC Takes on Portland’s Team 503! Faceoff is at 2pm.
Plus watch our 3rd/4th grade team battle University Place at 11:30am and 7th/8th grade team face Tacoma at 4:30pm.
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.
Join us for a very special opening day on Tuesday, June 3rd as we kick off our 20th Anniversary Season! We’re celebrating two decades of community, locally grown and made foods, and artfully crafted goods. Come show your support to your favorite local vendors, discover something new, enjoy live music, and help us mark this exciting milestone.
Ribbon cutting & market bell ringing with the first-year vendors and Chamber of Commerce @11:00 AM.
Cheers to 20 years of the Chehalis Farmers Market!!!
