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.

Oct
22
Thu
Sensory Friendly Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum
Oct 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Join us for a sensory-friendly Boo Bash experience. This is a special event for families of children with autism or other special needs to provide private, less over-stimulating time to experience the museum.

The Boo Bash Festival offers Halloween-inspired activities, costumes, and more without the fright! Explore a straw bale maze, press apples into cider, decorate a pumpkin and float it in the regatta, watch weird Dr. Science demos, silkscreen a treat bag, and more! Sponsored by Hanson Subaru.

Activities are FREE with Museum admission or membership. Online reservations required.

Oct
23
Fri
Boo Bash Festival @ Hands On Children's Museum
Oct 23 – Nov 1 all-day
Boo Bash Festival @ Hands On Children's Museum

Join us for 10 days for Spooktacular fun! The Boo Bash Festival offers Halloween-inspired activities, costumes, and more without the fright!

Explore a straw bale maze, press apples into cider, decorate a pumpkin and float it in the regatta, watch weird Dr. Science demos, silkscreen a treat bag, and more!
Presented by Hanson Subaru.

Special Event Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday – Sunday, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm

Activities are FREE with Museum admission or membership. Capacity limited per play session. Online reservations required. Photo taken pre-COVID.

Oct
24
Sat
“Salmon Come Home” guided walks along the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Saturday, October 24, 2020. @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Oct 24 all-day
"Salmon Come Home"  guided walks along the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Saturday, October 24, 2020. @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail

Celebrate World Fish Migration Day 2020
“Salmon Come Home”
Chehalis Basin Walks,
Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail

The Chehalis Lead Entity in cooperation with the Lewis Conservation District are sponsoring “Salmon Come Home” to the Chehalis basin walks. The walks will be held at 10:00am and 1:00pm along the Chehalis River Discovery Trail in Centralia.
While enjoying a leisurely walk along the Chehalis River, participants be guided to notice the rivers’ restored Black cottonwood and Douglas fir riparian zones, and will discover the vital role our native anadromous salmon play in the Chehalis basin. Participants will learn about other successful salmon restoration projects in the basin, and ways we can all protect our local salmon. Hopefully, we’ll even spot salmon on their return to the Chehalis basin!
Family groups welcome.
Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, contact Kenna Kosnacht at Kenna.fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com or Alexa Brown, at graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com. Specific meeting location details, and other pertinent information will be provided upon pre-registration.
For the walks, COVID-19 protocols will be in place — 6ft+ distancing, masks will be required, and group sizes will be limited.
World Fish Migration Day is celebrated to raise global attention to restore river connections for migrating fish, to achieve healthier fish stocks, and more productive rivers.
www.worldfishmigrationday.com

Nov
3
Tue
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Winlock Senior Center Parking lot
Nov 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Winlock Senior Center Parking lot

Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance appointments & walk ups.
Sign up in advance for an in person appointment by following this link: https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/winlock or call 360-819-7836

Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.

Additionally, we will have:
Swag, Snacks & Beverages
Masks & other PPE
Various resources and gifts

Nov
23
Mon
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Morton Mondays
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Morton Mondays

Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance appointments & walk ups.
Sign up in advance for an in person appointment by following this link: https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/mm or call 360-819-7836

Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.

Additionally, we will have:
Swag, Snacks & Beverages
Masks & other PPE
Various resources and gifts

Dec
12
Sat
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Chehalis Senior Center Parking lot
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Chehalis Senior Center Parking lot

Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance pre-scheduled appointments and walk ups welcome. Sign up in advance for an in-person appointment during this event by following this link:
https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/chehalis or call 360-819-7836

Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.

Additionally, there will be:
Swag, Snacks & Beverages
Masks & other PPE
Other assorted resources and tokens of appreciation

Apr
2
Fri
56th Annual Home & Sportsman Show @ NW Sports Hub
Apr 2 @ 9:00 am – Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm
56th Annual Home & Sportsman Show @ NW Sports Hub
Welcome to the 56th Annual Home & Sportsman Show! We feature vendors far and wide to help with all your home improvement and sportsman needs. The experts are here to help you create that beautiful landscape or display garden for your home or business. Quality home remodeling experts will be exhibiting for every facet of your home from custom improvements to roofing, flooring, and windows! Financial experts will also be set up to help you navigate financing your dream projects! Jump into what’s new in outdoor hunting, fishing, sports, and more!
Admission:
$2 Adults
$1 Children & Seniors
$5 For Families (Up to 5 People)
Parking: Free
Apr
24
Sat
Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY @ Summit to Swamp
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 10:15 am

Our Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run is FREE this year. Come for the day. Bring your family and friends. Bring something for a potluck if you like. Enjoy a bonfire and music. Make new friends.

Let’s kickstart an AWESOME 2021 together!

A fun and challenging obstacle mud run from the rocky peaks to the swampy flats.
Something for everyone…..beginner to competitor!
2021 registration is FREE! Come spend time with old friends and make some new!
The Summit To Swamp mud run has many natural and man-made obstacles over a scenic course in the foothills of the Big Bottom Valley. The trek to the summit gains over 400 feet of elevation in less than a 1/4 mile. The flat land is full of fun (and dirty) obstacles.
This run is designed to be a test of grit for those who want it, yet fun for the whole family. Most obstacles can be bypassed in some way for those who are not ready to meet that challenge.
Family or Individual…..Beginner or Competitor…..There is something for everyone!
May
15
Sat
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
May 15 – May 16 all-day
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

BIG GUN & KNIFE SHOW!
Over 100 tables!!!!
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-3pm
Admission: $8 ($6 for Military/Veterans with valid ID)
Children 12 and under are free

May
19
Wed
Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party @ Discovery Trail, Centralia
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party @ Discovery Trail, Centralia

Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party
Wednesday, May 19th from 9 am ‘til 12:30 pm
(Sponsored by the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust)

What: Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party.
Snacks and drinking water will be available (bring your own bottle).
You must pre-register for this event; see the link below.

Where: Centralia’s Discovery Trail, at the end of Goodrich Rd, Centralia.
Parking for volunteers will be at the old barn (look for signs).

When: 9 AM until 12:30 PM, Wednesday, May 19th, 2021.

Please join in with Chehalis River Basin Land Trust volunteers, the Great Old Broads and others as we continue habitat restoration work along Centralia’s Discovery Trail from 9 am until 12:30 pm, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (See: Discovery Trail along the Chehalis River (lewiscountytrails.org)) Please arrive early to sign the waiver.

We will be weeding around recently planted tree seedlings and removing some invasive plants. Sturdy gloves and suitable work clothes are recommended. We will have facemasks as well as some tools and gloves available at the site. Please feel free to bring your own tools if you’d like.

Covid-19 Precautions:
The number of participants for this event will be limited due to Covid-19 concerns. Face masks and social distancing will be required in accordance with the latest statewide guidelines in effect at the time of the event.

Please use the following link to pre-register.
https://www.chehalislandtrust.org/events/volunteer