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.

Aug
13
Sat
Packwood Timberland Library 40th Anniversary Celebration @ Packwood Library Park
Aug 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Packwood Timberland Library 40th Anniversary Celebration @ Packwood Library Park

Join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary at our current location! We will have refreshments and TWO special performances by Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth. The first performance at 11 a.m. features interactive musical comedy and ventriloquism for kids of all ages. Their second performance at 1 p.m. will take (some of) you on a stroll down memory lane with folk songs of the 60s and 70s.

Aug
14
Sun
The Wynoochee River: Come Experience It! @ Twin Bridges County Park, Montesano, WA
Aug 14 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Wynoochee River: Come Experience It! @ Twin Bridges County Park, Montesano, WA

The Wynoochee River: Come Experience It!

Pack a picnic lunch and hang out at the river with us! Wade in, enjoy a swim, kayak and learn how to safely enjoy the river while also protecting its waters.

Community groups will be on hand to:
• Provide boater and water safety information
• Share knowledge and activities on salmon, water quality and stream flow
• Provide information on ways to get involved with Grays Harbor Stream Team and more!
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Twin Bridges County Park, Montesano
FREE!

Parking is limited. Please plan to carpool. Every half hour, a free Grays Harbor Transit shuttle bus will be available leaving from the Montesano Library.
No lifeguards will be on duty.

For more information, contact: Kirsten Harma, Chehalis Watershed Coordinator, at kharma@chehalistribe.org

Sponsored by: The Coast Salmon Partnership, the Chehalis Basin Lead Entity and Grays Harbor Stream Team

Aug
26
Fri
Artisan Night Market at Benefit Auction for Hope Alliance @ The Loft
Aug 26 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Artisan Night Market at Benefit Auction for Hope Alliance @ The Loft

A night you won’t want to miss! August 26th we are hosting an exclusive Benefit Auction, Dinner, Shopping, and Music experience and The Loft!

Tickets are pre-sale only! Buy now until July 31st here: nightmarket.ticketleap.com/artisan-night-market/

~Doors open at 4 PM to our benefit auction for Hope Alliance Lewis County. We have some AMAZING items up for auction! (Soon to be announced)
~Dinner will be served at 5 PM followed by our live music with Mason Robert Keith Music Ft. Raven Nyberg
~Shopping experience open from 6-9 PM with our 10 hand selected vendors
Bringing your family? No problem! We have an exclusive “Man-Cave” for the fellas to hang out!

Tickets are $50 each. Includes: Access to our Benefit Auction, 1 Dinner, 1 Desert, 1 Moc-Tail, 1 Concert Ticket, A Swag Bag, Access to Man-Cave and Access to our hand selected vendors!

Doors will open at 6:30 PM to the public for a $5 admission and will include 1 Swag Bag and 1 Moc-tail.

Limited quantities available. All proceeds from Benefit Auction will be donated directly to Hope Alliance Lewis County.

Aug
27
Sat
Return to Riverside Gala @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia
Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Return to Riverside Gala @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia

Please join Chehalis River Basin Land Trust members and friends for our annual Gala fundraiser — Return to Riverside Gala.
This will be a wine and dessert event featuring live music and a presentation by
Isabel Vander Stoep and Jared Wenzelburger who kayaked the length of the Chehalis River earlier this year. There will also be a fundraiser auction and dessert dash, along with an update on recent Land Trust projects and activities.

Sep
17
Sat
Freshwater Mussel and Lamprey Talk @ Stan Hedwall Park
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Freshwater Mussel and Lamprey Talk @ Stan Hedwall Park

Learn about freshwater mussels and lamprey in the Chehalis Basin at this educational workshop! Join Biologists Curt Holt (WDFW) and Teal Waterstrat (USFWS) to learn about these lesser-known, fascinating species. Both mussels and lamprey play a key role in the ecosystem of the rivers and streams and have a rich history in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the challenges they are facing to survive and how you can help them! This event is free and family friendly.

Oct
22
Sat
Earthquake Challenge @ Centralia Timberland Library
Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Earthquake Challenge @ Centralia Timberland Library

Build the tallest tower than can survive our shaking earthquake tables!

Nov
5
Sat
Music Maker @ Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 5 all-day

Experiment with the science of sound at each station. Make music with stomp pedals! Try out a musical bench! Play with looping, oscillation and pitch! Make music with mad marble runs! Try out PVC pipe instruments!

Stream Team Tree Planting Event
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Stream Team to plant trees along the Newaukum River! The trees will benefit water quality and salmon habitat.

When: Saturday, November 5th from 10:00AM – 1:00 PM
Where: 1452 State Route 508, Onalaska, WA 98570
Details: Please wear appropriate footwear for rainy conditions. Shovels, work gloves, and refreshments will be provided. Contact Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com with any questions.

Nov
12
Sat
Music Maker @ Centralia Timberland Library
Nov 12 all-day

Come explore multiple ways to make music and learn about sound!

Nov
25
Fri
Holiday Market at The Loft @ The Loft
Nov 25 @ 5:00 pm – Nov 27 @ 3:00 pm
Holiday Market at The Loft @ The Loft

Join us on November 25, 26, & 27 at The Loft in the historic downtown Chehalis in the ONLY Holiday Market around!

Shop over 60 Local Vendors and Artisans, sip some Hot Cocoa and enjoy our cozy setting!
Bring the kids for a photo with Santa and listen to some Holiday Music!
Free Admission & Free Parking

When:
November 25, 5-8 p.m.
November 26, 10-4 p.m.
November 27, 10-3 p.m.

Where:
The Loft
547 Nw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, Wa 98532