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
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
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
27
Thu
Author Judy Bentley: Walking Washington’s History @ Chehalis Timberland Library
Jul 27 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Judy Bentley will discuss her new book, “Walking Washington’s History: Ten Cities,” highlighting walks that tell ten stories from Washington’s urban history. After the presentation there will be a book signing, with copies available for purchase.

For adults and teens.

Aug
5
Sat
Beginners Hombrewing class @ Flood Valley Brewing
Aug 5 @ 1:00 pm

Join us for our monthly homebrew class. Assist in the brewing process

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
21
Mon
Eclipse Viewing Party @ Winlock High School Football Stadium
Aug 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the Winlock School District and Winlock Timberland Library to view the 96% eclipse (Starts at 9:07 a.m. with maximum eclipse occurring at 10:19 a.m.). Commemorative protective glasses will be provided while supplies last.

Sep
4
Mon
Labor Day Picnic @ George Washington Park
Sep 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The community is invited to the Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council’s annual Labor Day Picnic, to be held at George Washington Park in the middle of Centralia.

This is an open and free event for everyone, whether you’re visiting downtown from afar, live in Centralia or just want to stop in and say hello. Live music, food and more are all on the schedule. Guests may want to bring a chair or table, as seating is very limited at the park.

Sep
9
Sat
Southwest Washington Writers Conference @ Centralia College
Sep 9 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

The 4th Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference will feature two keynote speakers, 18 writing workshops, and networking opportunities for local professional and aspiring writers. Keynoters include award-winning authors Robert Dugoni and Mike Lawson. Dugoni is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite series and the critically acclaimed David Sloane series. Lawson, a former senior civilian executive for the U.S. Navy, is creator of the nine novels in the Joe DeMarco series as well as the Kay Hamilton novels.