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.

Nov
5
Sat
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
19
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Nov 19 – Nov 20 all-day
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

SHOW HOURS
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM Sun. 9 AM – 3 PM
**ADMISSION TO GUN SHOW **
General Admission – $8 per day

Military/Veterans – $6 per day

2-Day Passes: $12
(12 and under free)

Nov
22
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Nov 22 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

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

Dec
13
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Dec 13 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Dec
17
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Dec 17 – Dec 18 all-day
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

SHOW HOURS
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM Sun. 9 AM – 3 PM
**ADMISSION TO GUN SHOW **
General Admission – $8 per day

Military/Veterans – $6 per day

2-Day Passes: $12
(12 and under free)

Dec
21
Wed
Queer and Pleasant Strangers: An LGBTQIA+ Book Club @ Zoom via Internet
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Queer and Pleasant Strangers: An LGBTQIA+ Book Club @ Zoom via Internet

Join us for an all-inclusive book discussion!
3rd Wednesday each month from 6-7 p.m.

Dec
31
Sat
Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Noon Year's Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Noon Year’s Eve Party: Shine Bright in the New Year

Shine bright and ring in the new year early with special activities that sparkle, shine, glimmer, and glow at the Noon Year’s Eve Party, Dec. 31. Celebrate with a family countdown and ball drop, dance party, and parade every hour, 10 am – 4 pm!

Meet a magical princess, enjoy exciting craft and science activities that glimmer and glow, and snap a keepsake photo in our photobooth.

Buy your tickets online and save $2. Early member registration opens Dec. 2nd. General admission tickets on sale Dec. 6th.

Shine Bright in the New Year
• Meet the miracle princess Mirabel and watch wacky Dr. Science experiments
• Gleam, glimmer, and get crafty in our glitzy glue room
• Silkscreen a silvery souvenir in the printshop
• Craft a phosphorescent friend & learn about bioluminescence
• Launch a shooting star and try to catch it
• Smile, shine, and snap a picture in our photobooth
• Learn about iridescence in the natural world at the science table
• Skate, twirl, and slide on our indoor sock skating rink

Sensory Friendly Room & Art Time
The Museum is committed to creating an inclusive sensory friendly space to support families with autism, sensory differences, and special needs. Our Sensory Friendly Room is a (safe and calm) space where you and your child can relax and regroup. Here you can find books, soothing textures, tools and resources. Stay as long or as little as you like. Hours: 9 am – 4 pm

Costumed Character Provided By: Emerald Kingdom Parties

Jan
3
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Jan 3 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.