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.

May
4
Fri
First Friday Night: Nature Maker @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Friday Night: Nature Maker @ Hands On Children's Museum | Olympia | Washington | United States

Tinker, create and explore with our natural world during First Friday Night: Nature Maker. Learn how animals and insects create amazing works of art and become a Nature Maker! Visit our NEW Outdoor Tinkering Stations! Pay-what-you-can admission with a suggested donation of $5 per family.

May
26
Sat
Morton Farmers Market @ Lyle Community Bldg
May 26 @ 10:00 am
Morton Farmers Market @ Lyle Community Bldg | Morton | Washington | United States

Farmers Market every Saturday through September. Family-friendly activities, live entertainment and vendors wanted.

Jun
23
Sat
The Pine and the Cherry: Japanese Americans in Washington @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 23 @ 2:00 pm

Join writer and curator Mayumi Tsutakawa as she discusses how Washington’s Japanese Americans faced the injustice of internment and how families who lost everything rebuild their lives. This event is sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

Jul
28
Sat
Growing & Caring for Hydrangeas @ Providence Place Deomonstration Garden
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Hydrangeas are a beutiful additon to any flower garden. Learn the secrets of changing color, caring for and pruning of these beautiful and easy to grow ornamental shrub.

Sep
8
Sat
Southwest Washington Writers Conference 2018 @ Centralia College - The Walton Science Center
Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Southwest Washington Writers Conference 2018 @ Centralia College - The Walton Science Center | Centralia | Washington | United States

The 5th Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference presented by the Lewis County Writers Guild. A one-day event featuring Keynote Speaker, USA Today bestselling author of “The One That Got Away,” Simon Wood.

Sep
21
Fri
Friday Farmers Market @ Boistfort Street Downtown Chehalis
Sep 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday Farmers Market @ Boistfort Street Downtown Chehalis | Washington | United States

It’s the last Friday Farmers Market in downtown Chehalis! We’re wrapping it up with an amazing street concert from Paul Mauer and the Silence!! Come out for live music and hot food. Visit with your favorite farmers market vendors. Produce is abundant there are pumpkins and squash, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, corn, beets, cabbage, gourmet cultivated mushrooms, flowers, herbs, plants, art, fresh eggs, hand and body salves, hand crafted teas, jellies and jams, organic cheeses and much more! We may be small, but we pack in the variety! Thank You Chehalis! Tuesday Market will be open through the end of October.

#YourFood #YourFarms #YourMarket #ChooseLocalFirst

Sep
24
Mon
Buying Your New Home @ Centralia Timberland Library
Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm

In this workshop, advisers from Bay Equity, USDA Rural Development and Olympia Federal Savings will help you explore the steps involved in buying your first home. They will share tips on how to make buying a home successful, safe and affordable. Topics will include home buyer education, accessing individual and family coaching to help you become financially secure, and information about high-quality home loans.

Sep
28
Fri
Northwest Permaculture Convergence @ Camp Singin Wind
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am
Northwest Permaculture Convergence @ Camp Singin Wind | Toledo | Washington | United States

Entering its 11th year, the annual Northwest Permaculture Convergence (The Convergence) is an inclusive weekend-long event that alternates between the states of Oregon and Washington. The Convergence brings together a remarkable diversity of people to share their creative approaches for designing living environments, economic systems and culture practices that thrive within ecologically sustainable limits. Longtime enthusiasts and beginners alike pilgrimage from every corner of the Cascadian Bioregion, to educate on their successes (and failures!). Dozens of workshops and skillshares happen simultaneously all weekend long, making The Convergence a rich and valuable resource within our community.

The Board of Directors oversees event management and is fiscally responsible for each year’s event. NWPCC teams up with local communities for ‘Shoulder Events,” supporting our allies with tours, panel discussions, workshops and classes. Every year, the organization offers a number of volunteer and work trade positions. Ride shares, home stays and food donations can be arranged.

Oct
9
Tue
Foster Care Information Night @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Oct 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Foster Care Information Night @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library | Chehalis | Washington | United States

Have you ever wondered what is involved in becoming a foster parent in Lewis County? Join us to learn what it takes, who can foster and how else you can be involved. We will be hosting a question and answer session with a panel of current foster parents and staff from licensing agencies. Bring your questions!

Oct
27
Sat
Adna Grange #417 Fall Bazaar and Potato Bake Lunch @ Adna Grange #417
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Adna Grange #417 Fall Bazaar and Potato Bake Lunch @ Adna Grange #417 | Chehalis | Washington | United States

Fall Bazaar from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring baked goods, dog treats, home and garden decor, knitted and crocheted items, plants, jewelry, Scentsy, LuLaRoe, towels, etc.

Lunch is baked potato with toppings (butter, sour cream, chili, bacon, broccoli, shredded cheese, cheese sauce, tomatoes, chives, jalapenos, black olives) plus salad, beverage and dessert – for $7.00