This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

Ballet Theatre of Washington will present The Moonlight Madness Ballet Showcase on Saturday October 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the historic Liberty Theater, located in the Bethel Church Downtown building at 413 N Tower in Centralia. Families will be able to see excerpts from classic ballets like The Sleeping Beauty and Giselle, as well as new works choreographed by the young company members of BTW. There will also be a bake sale, a boo-tique and games. Everyone is invited to come in (non-scary) costumes!! Attendees will also be able to be the first to purchase tickets to BTW’s premiere of their new full length production of The Nutcracker, before they officially go on sale!
Tickets are just $5 and may be purchased at Book n Brush in Chehalis, Centralia Ballet Academy and Holley’s Place Frozen Yogurt in Centralia, or at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call or text 360-623-9010 or email at info@balletwashington.org!
Come to PLAYHOUSE OF THE DEAD… an immersive haunted house presented by the Adna Theatre Company Monday October 30 and Halloween nights from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $5. Prepare to be terrified!
Come to PLAYHOUSE OF THE DEAD… an immersive haunted house presented by the Adna Theatre Company Monday October 30 and Halloween nights from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $5. Prepare to be terrified!
Parade followed by 20th anniversary celebration at the Veterans Memorial Museum with music from Bellarain, Bart and Grace Notes. Dinner catered by Bonanza BBQ.
Join us for fun, music, movement and community — every Third Thursday in Historic Downtown Centralia, WA.
Join local researcher Shawn Murphy as he shares the story of the Bahada, an 86-foot steam tugboat built in Seattle in 1902. In 1926 the Bahada unexpectedly sank in the vicinity of Huckleberry & Saddlebag Islands. All nine crewmembers were lost and the cause of the sinking has never been determined. The presentation will take attendees through a history of the Gilkey Brother’s Towing Co., the Bahada’s history including its first sinking in Los Angeles in 1923, the crew, their family, subsequent search, raising attempt and what’s happening now.
Join in a Discussion of “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This program is part of a year-long series of book discussions exploring black history and culture to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of African American pioneer George Washington, who, together with his wife Mary Jane, founded the City of Centralia in 1875.
Doors Open 1/2 hour before the movie begins. Full bar, menu and concessions!
The Lewis County Historical Museum is holding their annual Evening with the Authors event. Twelve local authors will be in attendance to meet the public and sign their books. Books ranging from local history, travel, science fiction and many other subjects will be available. The new coloring book about Centralia’s George Washington will also be available.
Hors d’oeuvre and refreshments will be provided.
The Evergreen Playhouse presents the wonderful story of families – Children of Eden!