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
Pulp Sci-Fi Author/Illustrator Comes to Chehalis on April 27 @ Book N' Brush
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Science fiction author and illustrator, Sara Light-Waller, comes to Chehalis on April 27th from 1:00-3:00 PM for a signing of her new book, “ANCHOR: A Strange Tale of Time.”

She is part of Independent Bookstore Day, a celebration of small bookstores around the country with events including book signings by local authors, giveaways, and the whole bookish ecosystem.

The event will be held at Book N’ Brush, 518 N Market Blvd. Chehalis, WA. It is free to the public. Free street parking is available.

Sara Light-Waller is a pulp historian who specializes in science fiction that retains the look and feel of Golden Age pulp but is updated for modern sensibilities. She runs Lucina Press (lucinapress.com) and lives in Centralia, WA.

Lunafest @ Corbet Hall- Centralia College
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm

AAUW of Lewis County presents for it’s third year Lunafest, an Indie Film Festival by, for, and about women. Free gift bags and refreshments, a fabulous basket raffle, wine bar.
All proceeds go to the Human Response Network of Lewis County- helping victims of abuse

Karaoke with JB and Debbie @ Tower Tavern
Apr 27 @ 9:00 pm

Come join JB and Debbie at the Tower Tavern For Karaoke and dance jams. Saturday’s 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Great times good people. Food and drink specials. Great sound system and an excellent selection of karaoke and DJ music. Come sing or dance.

Apr
28
Sun
Special Morning of Play @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Special Morning of Play @ Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On invites families of children with sensory sensitivities to join popular teacher Lahela Peterson and enjoy the museum before it opens to the public for “Special Mornings of Play”.

Led by museum educators, these are special events for families of children with autism or other special needs that provide a private, less over-stimulating time to experience the museum with other families who may share the same life experience.

Note: Whenever possible we create a quiet space with calming activities during normal weekend business hours. Noise cancelling earphones always available free of charge.

May
2
Thu
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 2 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Seeking adventurers to embark on this epic quest! Come play Dungeons and Dragons on first and third (and fifth) Thursdays. Beginners welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

May
3
Fri
First Friday Night: Nature Makers @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Friday Night: Nature Makers @ Hands On Children's Museum

Let’s get outside and tinker, create and explore our natural world. Learn how animals and insects create amazing works of art and become a nature maker!

First two guests FREE, each additional guest just $2

May
4
Sat
Vader May Day Festival @ Downtown Vader
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vader May Day Festival @ Downtown Vader

Annual Vader May Day Festival takes place on the first Saturday of every May. The 2019 Festival theme is “May the Fourth Be With You.” All-day events include a parade, cake walk, May Pole Dance, beer garden and much more.

The 5th’s Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 4 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
The 5th's Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company @ Hands On Children's Museum

Join us for excepts from ‘NW Bookshelf’ as well as a meet and greet with performers. Performances at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

FREE with admission.

May
5
Sun
Special Morning of Play @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Special Morning of Play @ Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On invites families of children with sensory sensitivities to join popular teacher Lahela Peterson and enjoy the museum before it opens to the public for “Special Mornings of Play.”

Led by museum educators, these are special events for families of children with autism or other special needs that provide a private, less over-stimulating time to experience the museum with other families who may share the same life experience.

Note: Whenever possible we create a quiet space with calming activities during normal weekend business hours. Noise canceling earphones always available free of charge.

May
7
Tue
Candyce Bollinger: Managing Your Parental Response @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Candyce Bollinger: Managing Your Parental Response @ Hands On Children's Museum

Presented by guest speakers Katy Johansson & Sarah Tracy

It’s important in parenting to be responsive & intentional vs. reactive. In Managing Your Parental Responses, we will look at the old belief systems that undermine intentional parenting, and parents will be provided tools to be more effectively responding to their children’s behaviors.

https://www.hocm.org/candyce-bollinger/