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
31
Thu
JOCKEY Grand Opening at the Centralia Outlets @ JOCKEY
Aug 31 all-day
JOCKEY Grand Opening at the Centralia Outlets @ JOCKEY

Hello, Centralia! Join us for the GRAND OPENING of our new Jockey store in the Centralia Outlets on August 31, 2023. We’re celebrating with up to 70% off the entire store. Plus, receive a FREE* pair of undies with any purchase!
As a third-generation, family-owned company, Jockey is proud to carry on a heritage of quality, craftsmanship, and caring for communities. From everyday base layer essentials to loungewear and athleticwear, we’ve spent the last 147 years crafting comfortable apparel that cares for generations of families.
Visit our new location in the Centralia Outlets for all your comfy favorites—including our Made in America Collection featuring 100% American-grown cotton T-shirts. You’ll also find new styles you’re sure to love, cozy holiday must-haves, and great sales— including a large selection of clearance and excess inventory. Jockey The Original American Underwear Brand®

Sep
8
Fri
End of Summer Celebration Night Market at the Juice Box @ The Juice Box
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
End of Summer Celebration Night Market at the Juice Box @ The Juice Box

Spend a fun evening at the Juice Box Summer Night Market enjoying live music, local art, craft beer, and delicious food! Free and family friendly event.

Vendor spots are still available! Contact thejuicebox.eventbooking@gmail.com if you are interested.

Apr
13
Sat
Centralia’s First Pharmacy @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Centralia's First Pharmacy @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Dr. J H Roundtree (Mary Borst’s father) opened the first pharmacy in Centralia, “J H Roundtree’s “Drugs & Medicines in Centralia, WT (Washington Territory). Our 2 pm talk will be on who he was, where he was educated and his influence in our community. All are welcome to join us. Tour this wonderful historical site and bring friends/family.

May
18
Sat
Historic Borst Home Museum Open House @ Historic Borst Home Museum
May 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Historic Borst Home Museum  Open House @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Jean Bluhm is our Guest Speaker for May and will share about the rest of the Borst Family and community in her books: Joseph Borst Family Tree (1564 – 2022); The Borst Home Guide; Book 3 People who lived in … Borst Home Museum; and, Book 4 The Borst Museum Expanded. A deeper Look into the Past (on how the buildings help us see our past). Jean is always a pure delight.

Jun
15
Sat
Freedom ~ 250th Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jun 15 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Freedom ~ 250th Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Why Celebrate the our Independence Day? Who Signed the Declaration of Independence? How did they see celebrations for future generations? Flags of
our fledgling nation and Flag Etiquette … Songs of our beginning …

4th of July is on Thursday this year … Go see a parade in your community, enjoy a
picnic or BBQ … Enjoy your freedom with friends and family, readying for our 250th upcoming celebration.

Jul
20
Sat
Victorian Picnic & Games on the Lawn @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jul 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Victorian Picnic & Games on the Lawn @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Gathering for Picnics & Games have always been a great way to fellowship with friends and family … Join us for a time of Living History at Historic Borst Home. Tour the buildings and gardens. Learn of our history.

Sep
21
Sat
Why Cursive Penmanship? @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Sep 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Cursive is making a comeback … Why? What is it’s history? We will explore the why and how. With an opportunity to try it yourself. Open House, Carriage House, Pioneer Church, One Room Schoolhouse and Heirloom Gardens. Talk and penmanship at 2 pm at the One Room Schoolhouse.

Jan
17
Fri
“The Lost Salmon” Movie Viewing @ Centralia College - Walton Science Center, Room 101
Jan 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
"The Lost Salmon" Movie Viewing @ Centralia College - Walton Science Center, Room 101

Join us January 17, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Centralia College for a viewing of The Lost Salmon, which “chronicles the plight and potential recovery of the iconic spring chinook salmon of the Pacific Northwest. Faced with extinction in many river systems of the West, a new genetic discovery could aid in their recovery. Once teaming in the millions and a sacrament for the oldest civilizations in the Americas, time is running out for the genetically distinct wild salmon” (PBS). Come eat popcorn and discuss what we can do to help save this incredible fish that call our rivers home!

Mar
8
Sat
Carlisle Lake Community Planting Day @ Carlisle Lake
Mar 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Carlisle Lake Community Planting Day @ Carlisle Lake

Join Lewis County Stream Team + the Onalaska Alliance to plant a variety of native trees and shrubs along Carlisle Lake! These plants will shade out invasive weeds, provide food and habitat for birds and pollinators, and provide beautiful blooms, berries and foliage for all to enjoy. Dress warmly and bring gloves and tools if you have them!

Apr
12
Sat
250th Anniversary @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Apr 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
250th Anniversary @ Historic Borst Home Museum

250 Years of our Nation to Celebrate! How we arrived in the great northwest? Local family history by one of their descendants.