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
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
8
Sat
Borst Home Tour @ Borst Home
Jul 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The home is open on the second Saturday of the month from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., April through October, as well as July 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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
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.

Jul
22
Sat
America’s Veterans – Washington at War: The Evergreen State in World War I @ Centralia Timberland Library
Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us to commemorate America’s entry into World War I. Discuss this dramatic period with Lorraine McConaghy as she presents Washington at War: The Evergreen State in World War I. The program begins with an illustrated introduction to the war’s themes before offering a “Readers’ Theater:” a script that is read aloud together.

Aug
12
Sat
Borst Home Tour @ Borst Home
Aug 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The home is open on the second Saturday of the month from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., April through October, as well as July 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Open House @ Borst House
Aug 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Open House @ Borst House | Centralia | Washington | United States

Joseph and Mary Borst’s home will be open for tours. You can speak with Lewis County Master Gardeners and tour the Borst historic gardens A Living History talk about The “Allensburg” Ranch will be given in the one-room schoolhouse.

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.