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
14
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Nov 14 @ 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
16
Thu
Native Bat Species Workshop with Lewis County Stream Team @ Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Native Bat Species Workshop with Lewis County Stream Team @ Chehalis Timberland Library

Lewis County Stream Team is collaborating with Nicholle Stephens, a biologist with the Department of Fish and Wildlife, to learn more about native bats in Lewis County! Learn more about the benefits of bats for insect control. Find out how to create great habitat on your land. This is a free event.

Date: Thursday, November 16th from 12:00-2:00PM
Location: Chehalis Timberland Library Meeting Room (400 N. Market Boulevard, Chehalis, WA 98532)

Nov
18
Sat
Riparian Buffer Planting Workshop & Walking Tour
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Riparian Buffer Planting and Maintenance with Patrick Shults, WSU Extension (Walking Tour)

Join Lewis County Stream Team on Saturday, November 18th for an exciting in-person event where you’ll learn all about riparian buffer planting and maintenance! Led by the knowledgeable Patrick Shults from WSU Extension, this guided nature walk is a must for anyone interested in preserving and enhancing our natural environment.

Location: 266 Jefferies Road, Chehalis, WA, USA

Directions: From I-5 take State Route 6 West towards Pe Ell Raymond. Stay on SR 6 for two miles and take a right onto Chilvers Road. After one mile take a right onto Jeffries Road. Gravel parking lot will be marked and is on the right after Glenview Drive. Look for the Stream Team signs.

Lewis County Stream Team is supported by Lewis Conservation District, TransAlta Coal Transition Board, and Office of Chehalis Basin

Nov
20
Mon
Chehalis River Discovery Trail Tree Planting Event @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Nov 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join volunteers from the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and the Lewis County Stream for a tree planting event at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, on Monday, November 20th. We’ll gather at the trailhead, near the river, at 9 am, then proceed to the work area near the north end of the trail to begin planting.
Snacks and drinking water will be provided. (Bring your own bottle.)
Dress for the weather. Boots, gloves, and work clothes are recommended. We will have garden tools and some gloves available at the site.

Please RSVP by email to “office@chehalislandtrust.org” to let us know how many people will be in your group.

Dec
5
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Dec 5 @ 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
23
Sat
Meet Costumed Characters Grinch & Cindy Lou Who @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Meet Costumed Characters Grinch & Cindy Lou Who @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get a photo taken with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who from Part of Your World Princesses!
Free with admission or membership. Online reservations are recommended.

Dec
26
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Dec 26 @ 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
29
Fri
Meet Costumed Character Tinker Fairy @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Meet Costumed Character Tinker Fairy @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get a photo taken with the Tinker Fairy from Part of Your World Princesses!
Free with admission or membership. Online reservations are recommended.

Dec
30
Sat
Meet Costumed Character Tinker Fairy @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Meet Costumed Character Tinker Fairy @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get a photo taken with the Tinker Fairy from Part of Your World Princesses!
Free with admission or membership. Online reservations are recommended.

Dec
31
Sun
Noon Year’s Eve Party: Winter Wonder Faire @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Noon Year’s Eve Party: Winter Wonder Faire @ Hands On Children's Museum

Ring in the new year early at our Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Celebrate with a family countdown, Times-Square style ball drop, and bubble dance party every hour from 10 am – 4 pm!

Experience the enchanting Winter Wonder Faire and discover the magical Fairy Hollow where kids can make wands, wings, and tiny things, create teacup cozy homes, investigate toadstools and fairy rings, craft a woodland crown, and even meet costumed fairy characters. Capture the magic of this special day with a family photo in our photobooth.

This is a popular one-day event, be sure to get your tickets online!

Winter Wonder Faire
• Meet costumed Tinker and Pirate Fairies and watch wacky Dr. Science experiments
• Make wands, wings, and tiny things
• Create tiny teacup cozy homes
• Silkscreen a shimmery souvenir in the printshop
• Craft a woodland crown in the Art Studio
• Skate in your socks
• Investigate toadstools and fairy rings at the Science Table
• Go on a scavenger hunt
• Snap a keepsake picture in our photobooth

Costumed Characters Provided By: Emerald Kingdom Parties