This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Chico’s Celebrates 40 Years!
Join our Chico’s Outlet for a 40th Anniversary Celebration Event on May 3, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Chico’s has been designing women’s fashion for every woman, no matter what age or size since 1983. During this event, in-store special sales will be offered as well as a chance to win a raffle gift basket stocked with seasonal gardening goodies, with no purchase necessary.
Snacks and refreshments will also be provided during the event. Located just off I-5, Exit 82 at the Centralia Outlets.

I?t’s time for to celebrate the summer solstice! Whether you call it Midsommar or Litha, the summer solstice is a fantastic time to reflect on everything that is going right in our lives. It’s a time to celebrate the sun, the earth, and sisterhood. Bring back ceremony and ritual to your life. Bring back community and sisterhood, and reclaim your connection to the earth’s cycles.
Including ceremony, a walk through a private forest, freeform dance, share circle, solitary time for reflection and journaling in nature, and finishing with traditional Midsommar refreshments. The day will be filled with traditional Midsommar symbolism and associations, ensuring each part of the day is in full celebration of this most beautiful day and honoring the traditional origins.
T?he event will be kept intimate, focusing on a goal of 9-12 women. So reserve soon if you’re interested!
Thought about buying a handgun and don’t know what to look for? Own a handgun and not sure how to use it? Come learn the basics of handguns, how to grip them, how to use the sights, how to load and unload, how to stand and more. Come with questions and leave with answers. If you do not own a handgun, bring .22LR and/or 9mm Luger or Parabellum ammo and use one of the instructors firearms. Bring your firearm (or ammo if you do not own a firearm), the appropriate ammo for that firearm, eye/ear protection (I have extras of those too), a baseball cap and a notebook for note taking. Preregistration is required with a $30 nonrefundable deposit and $55 balance due at the door. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to make your reservation.

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®

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!

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!
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.