This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Chomp, stomp, and roar with awesome dinosaur-themed activities and exciting special guests, March 23 – April 14 at Hands On!
April 5–6, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors.
Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.
Timberland Regional Library and the Capital STEM Alliance at ESD113 welcome you to our third Moving Forward Together virtual summit on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 4:30-6:00 pm. Our focus will be on childcare – an issue that affects employers, families, educators, and communities throughout the Capital region.
Our Keynote speaker, Gary Burris of the Child Care Action Council, will kick off the event, followed by a panel discussion around family-friendly workplaces, child care recruitment and retention, and universal access for families. Attendees will come away with information about:
Childcare deserts and how they affect working families
Childcare provider training, recruitment and retention issues
How family-friendly workplaces can contribute to employee retention and a positive culture
We hope you will join us for this informative event!
Panel speakers include:
Shelly Willis Executive Director of Family Education and Support Service
Melody Furze Early Learning Education Specialist and Child Find Coordinator at ESD11
Mary Rulewicz, Early Learning Coordinator – Timberland Regional Library
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.
Curious about how credit really works? Join us for a free, informative session at Centralia Timberland Library this Saturday, April 26, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM!
Learn how credit scores are calculated
Understand your credit report
Explore credit monitoring tools and dispute tips
Discover how AI is changing credit reporting
Access local resources to improve your financial future
This workshop is ideal for all ages and backgrounds and is presented in partnership with WSECU, the Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC), and local nonprofits.
Enjoy $1 admission, exhibits, activities, and guests on the first Friday of every month. This month, our special activities include…
• A Book Giveaway with South Sound Reading Foundation
• Library Cards with Timberland Regional Library
• Parents as Teachers with Community Youth Services
Sponsored by Foundry10, Inspire Olympia, and Lacey Rotary
Climb aboard the Imagination Express for train-themed fun December 20th through January 4th! Young engineers can go full steam ahead with hands-on engineering, art, and dream building. Each stop brings brand-new adventures. Go full STEAM ahead in the MakeSpace, get crafty in Art Studio Junction, and visit the Tinker Toyland at East Bay Depot. From crafty conductors to future inventors, everyone’s ticket includes imagination and discovery!
• Craft heartfelt, handmade gifts for loved ones
• Explore how trains move people, goods, and ideas
• Meet costumed characters, The Grinch & Cindy Lou Who (Dec. 20)
• Meet unicorns with PNW Unicorns (Dec. 27)
We close at 3 pm on Christmas Eve
Closed on Christmas
Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25.
Visit Memorial Day weekend for hands-on fun and creative activities, including:
• Silkscreening & Patriotic Painting (Saturday through Monday only)
• Red, White, & Blue Flyers
• A Bubble Dance Party & Lawn Games
• Star-Spangled Spinners
• Firework Wands
• A Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.
Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25.
Visit Memorial Day weekend for hands-on fun and creative activities, including:
• Silkscreening & Patriotic Painting (Saturday through Monday only)
• Red, White, & Blue Flyers
• A Bubble Dance Party & Lawn Games
• Star-Spangled Spinners
• Firework Wands
• A Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.
Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25.
Visit Memorial Day weekend for hands-on fun and creative activities, including:
• Silkscreening & Patriotic Painting (Saturday through Monday only)
• Red, White, & Blue Flyers
• A Bubble Dance Party & Lawn Games
• Star-Spangled Spinners
• Firework Wands
• A Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.
Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25.
Visit Memorial Day weekend for hands-on fun and creative activities, including:
• Silkscreening & Patriotic Painting (Saturday through Monday only)
• Red, White, & Blue Flyers
• A Bubble Dance Party & Lawn Games
• Star-Spangled Spinners
• Firework Wands
• A Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.
