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.

Sep
16
Sat
Ruth Dinner Trains @ Chehalis-Centraila Railroad and Museum
Sep 16 @ 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.

Sep
22
Fri
Curly Pumpkins Needle Felting Class @ Ewe and I
Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A twist on the traditional pumpkin, in this workshop you’ll learn to make unique and adorable pumpkins covered in orange curly silky soft mohair locks, topped with a green stem hat. Something more of a Pumpkin Gnome, or Gnome-o-Lantern? Whatever you call them, they are pure fun!

All the wool you will need is supplied. Bring your favorite felting needles and a felting pad. Other color options will be available.

Sep
23
Sat
OnStage Auditions for Bah Humbug! @ Roxy Theater
Sep 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For children ages 6-18. Prepare a short monologue, song and dance. We will provide these for you if necessary. Everyone who registers will be cast. Jr. Tech instruction is available for children age 11 & up.

The History of Rainbow Falls State Park — Nature Interpretive Program @ Rainbow Falls State Park
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Ranger Kathy Jacobson for an interpretive program/walk this Saturday to learn about the Chehalis River, the history of Rainbow Falls State Park and the CCC. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please dress for the weather as this program will be held rain or shine. Meet at the picnic shelter in the day use area. A Discover Pass — day or valid annual pass is required for each vehicle entering the park.

Sep
29
Fri
Oktoberfest @ Packwood
Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join the Destination Packwood Association and businesses all around Packwood for the first-ever Oktoberfest in Packwood. Live music, food, and of course Beer will be among the offerings at Oktoberfest — and there will also be entertainment, vendors, games and much more.

Scary Nights Haunted House @ Bucoda Gym
Sep 29 @ 7:00 pm

The season is upon us and it is time for Scary Nights to thrill and chill you through our exhilarating maze. We will shake you through a sense stimulating experience as you wander through our halls of haunts.

Recommended for ages 10 to 80, you can come for an exciting night that will be par none to anything else you have experienced before, if you dare!

Sep
30
Sat
Fee Free Day @ Mount Rainier National Park
Sep 30 @ 9:00 am

The ten entrance fee-free days for 2017 will be:

  • January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • February 20: Presidents Day
  • April 15-16 & April 22-23: National Park Week Weekends
  • August 25: National Park Service Birthday
  • September 30: National Public Lands Day
  • November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
Oktoberfest @ Packwood
Sep 30 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Join the Destination Packwood Association and businesses all around Packwood for the first-ever Oktoberfest in Packwood. Live music, food, and of course Beer will be among the offerings at Oktoberfest — and there will also be entertainment, vendors, games and much more.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Rainbow Falls State Park! @ Rainbow Falls State Park
Sep 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites people to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to Washington’s state parks.

At Rainbow Falls State Park, join Ranger Kathy Jacobson on a short walk to learn about the Chehalis River, the history of Rainbow Falls, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Please meet at the picnic shelter in the day use area. Dress for the weather, as the program will be held rain or shine.

Free days apply only to day use access by vehicle, not to overnight stays or rented facilities.

Scary Nights Haunted House @ Bucoda Gym
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm

The season is upon us and it is time for Scary Nights to thrill and chill you through our exhilarating maze. We will shake you through a sense stimulating experience as you wander through our halls of haunts.

Recommended for ages 10 to 80, you can come for an exciting night that will be par none to anything else you have experienced before, if you dare!