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.

Jul
4
Tue
Summerfest Parade @ Downtown Centralia
Jul 4 @ 4:00 pm

Head to downtown Centralia and snag a spot to watch the Windermere Centralia 4th of July Summerfest Parade. This year’s parade theme is “Happy Birthday to Our George Washington.”

For more Summerfest and July 4 events, read here.

Destruction Derby @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Jul 4 @ 7:00 pm

Watch the Destruction Derby as you warm up for the fireworks show after dusk.

July 4th Summerfest @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Jul 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Events include the annual I Ran From the Cops run/walk, free pancake breakfast at Fort Borst Park, demolition derby at the Fairgrounds, and more. Hay rides, a cribbage tournament and historical military display round out the activities for the entire family.

The evening ends with a fireworks celebration at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.

Fireworks @ Lewis County Fire District #3
Jul 4 @ 10:00 pm

The show lasts roughly 30 minutes. Spectators can park at the school. No personal fireworks are allowed on school grounds.

For more July 4 fun, read here.

Fireworks @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Jul 4 @ 10:30 pm

Watch some fireworks to celebrate July 4!

For more July 4 events, read here.

Jul
9
Sun
Ruth Dinner Trains @ Chehalis-Centraila Railroad and Museum
Jul 9 @ 5:00 pm
Ruth Dinner Trains @ Chehalis-Centraila Railroad and Museum | Chehalis | Washington | United States

In addition to its regular runs, the railroad offers regularly scheduled Dinner Trains. While riding 18-miles roundtrip in a refurbished 1920s dining car, patrons will enjoy a vintage dining-by-rail experience, complete with white linen tablecloths, full china, and impeccable wait staff.

Jul
15
Sat
Let’s Play Something’s Kids Fest @ Napavine Shopping Center
Jul 15 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Let's Play Something's Kids Fest @ Napavine Shopping Center | Napavine | Washington | United States

Let’s Play Something will be doing our 2nd annual KID FEST (at the Funtime Festival) at the Napavine shopping center at 114 NW Alder Ave (in front of Annie’s market) on JULY 15th! We’ll have bounce houses from The Hop Shop, balloon creations by Mr. Twister, face painting, carnival style games, crafts and activity booths, and so much more!! Live music provided by our own Payton Gifford! We’ll even have the Calico Critter mascot at our event this year! 😀 Be sure to check it out! We’ll start right after the Funtime Festival parade ends, around noon (parade starts at 11am).

Ruth Dinner Trains @ Chehalis-Centraila Railroad and Museum
Jul 15 @ 5:00 pm
Ruth Dinner Trains @ Chehalis-Centraila Railroad and Museum | Chehalis | Washington | United States

In addition to its regular runs, the railroad offers regularly scheduled Dinner Trains. While riding 18-miles roundtrip in a refurbished 1920s dining car, patrons will enjoy a vintage dining-by-rail experience, complete with white linen tablecloths, full china, and impeccable wait staff.

Aug
12
Sat
Ruth Dinner Trains @ Chehalis-Centraila Railroad and Museum
Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm
Ruth Dinner Trains @ Chehalis-Centraila Railroad and Museum | Chehalis | Washington | United States

In addition to its regular runs, the railroad offers regularly scheduled Dinner Trains. While riding 18-miles roundtrip in a refurbished 1920s dining car, patrons will enjoy a vintage dining-by-rail experience, complete with white linen tablecloths, full china, and impeccable wait staff.

Aug
25
Fri
Fee Free Day @ Washington State Parks
Aug 25 all-day

A Discover Pass is not required to visit State Parks throughout Washington.