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.

Apr
27
Sat
18th Century Living History Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day
18th Century Living History Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum

Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for the whole family!

Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen!
Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets!
Study 18th century replica maps with the HMS Chatham.
Talk with Patriot and Loyalist civilians in camp.
Listen to battle-ready songs of the Columbia Fife & Drum.
See how life was lived in the Revolutionary War Era.

Donations are appreciated. Free parking and restrooms are available. Handicap accessible grounds. Homeschool groups welcome. Families and children encouraged.

18th Century Living History Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day
18th Century Living History Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum

Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for the whole family!

Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen!
Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets!
Study 18th century replica maps with the HMS Chatham.
Talk with Patriot and Loyalist civilians in camp.
Listen to battle-ready songs of the Columbia Fife & Drum.
See how life was lived in the Revolutionary War Era.

Donations are appreciated. Free parking and restrooms are available. Handicap accessible grounds. Homeschool groups welcome. Families and children encouraged.

Revolutionary War Living History Camp Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day

Calling all history enthusiasts, military devotees, and families with children seeking an unique weekend experience! Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for the whole family!

Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen!

Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets !

Study 18th century replica maps with the HMS Chatham.

Talk with Patriot and Loyalist civilians in camp.

Listen to battle-ready songs of the Columbia Fife & Drum.

See how life was lived in the Revolutionary War Era.

Donations are appreciated. Free parking and restrooms are available. Handicap accessible grounds. Homeschool groups welcome. Families and children encouraged.

May
9
Thu
Complimentary Mother’s Day Plant and Card for Mom @ Sticklin Funeral Chapel
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Complimentary Mother's Day Plant and Card for Mom @ Sticklin Funeral Chapel

Come visit Sticklin Funeral Chapel in Centralia or Brown Mortuary in Morton this Thursday and Friday from 10am to 2pm to receive a complimentary plant and card for Mom.

May
18
Sat
Historic Borst Home Museum Open House @ Historic Borst Home Museum
May 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Historic Borst Home Museum  Open House @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Jean Bluhm is our Guest Speaker for May and will share about the rest of the Borst Family and community in her books: Joseph Borst Family Tree (1564 – 2022); The Borst Home Guide; Book 3 People who lived in … Borst Home Museum; and, Book 4 The Borst Museum Expanded. A deeper Look into the Past (on how the buildings help us see our past). Jean is always a pure delight.

Jun
15
Sat
Freedom ~ 250th Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jun 15 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Freedom ~ 250th Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Why Celebrate the our Independence Day? Who Signed the Declaration of Independence? How did they see celebrations for future generations? Flags of
our fledgling nation and Flag Etiquette … Songs of our beginning …

4th of July is on Thursday this year … Go see a parade in your community, enjoy a
picnic or BBQ … Enjoy your freedom with friends and family, readying for our 250th upcoming celebration.

Jul
20
Sat
Summer Open House @ House of Light Global Nature & Renewal Center
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Open House @ House of Light Global Nature & Renewal Center

Join us this Saturday, July 20th 2024, for our annual Summer Open House! Tour the farm and meet all of our wonderful rescue animals! Our doors will be open 9am-4pm. Entry is free, donations are always appreciated! Come walk the forest, explore the gardens, and browse large garage sale items!

https://houseoflightglobal.org/event/open-house-summer2024/

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Victorian Picnic & Games on the Lawn @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jul 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Victorian Picnic & Games on the Lawn @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Gathering for Picnics & Games have always been a great way to fellowship with friends and family … Join us for a time of Living History at Historic Borst Home. Tour the buildings and gardens. Learn of our history.

Sep
13
Fri
The Chehalis Flying Saucer Party @ Lewis County Historical Museum
Sep 13 – Sep 14 all-day
The Chehalis Flying Saucer Party @ Lewis County Historical Museum

Join us for the 2024 Chehalis Flying Saucer Party in downtown Chehalis,WA. Friday, September 13th is the Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater. Saturday, September 14th is a day full of fun with engaging speakers, vendors, live music, the alien invasion parade, and exhibits at the Lewis County Historical Museum and much more! Most events are free to attend and the speaker series is ticketed. Please see our website for details and VIP ticket packages.

Sep
21
Sat
Why Cursive Penmanship? @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Sep 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Cursive is making a comeback … Why? What is it’s history? We will explore the why and how. With an opportunity to try it yourself. Open House, Carriage House, Pioneer Church, One Room Schoolhouse and Heirloom Gardens. Talk and penmanship at 2 pm at the One Room Schoolhouse.