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.

Jun
22
Sat
Winter Gardening Without a Greenhouse with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Salkum Demo Garden
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am

Now is the perfect time to plan and plant for a year-round vegetable garden that will produce through fall and spring. This workshop will teach you what to plant and how to rotate garden space all without a greenhouse.

Jun
27
Thu
Work Party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Jun 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Work Party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and the Lewis County Stream Team will hold a work party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, near Centralia on Thursday, June 27th from 9 am ‘til 12 noon

Come join volunteers from the CRBLT and the Lewis County Stream Team for a Work Party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail on Thursday, June 27th. We’ll gather at the trailhead, near the river, at 9am, then proceed to the work area near the north end of the trail.

Most of the work will be knocking down reed canary grass, to encourage growth of 250 young trees and shrubs that were planted last fall. If time allows, we may also remove some other invasive plants.

Snacks and drinking water will be provided. (Bring your own bottle.)

Where: Chehalis River Discovery Trail, 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia, WA. Follow the signs and continue through the gate to the parking area near the old red barn.

When: From 9 am until 12 noon, on Thursday, June 27th, 2024.

Dress for the weather. Sturdy shoes, gloves, long pants and sun-protection are all recommended. We will have some gloves available at the site.

Please pre-register for this event by emailing an RSVP to:
office@chehalislandtrust.org
Please let us know how many people you expect in your party.

We also ask that you arrive early to sign a liability waiver for the day.

Thanks in advance for your participation!

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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Aug
17
Sat
Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Aug 17 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Mary (Roundtree) Borst’s family were from Scotland and many of the Roundtree’s were prominent in Scotland, as Mary’s branch settled into the northwest. Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums will do a 30 minute history of the tunes and tunes. Bring a lawn chair or
blanket to enjoy the concert in front of the Pioneer Church. It’s an Open House, so do come early or stay late to view the Historic Borst Home, Carriage House, One Room Schoolhouse, Pioneer Church and beautiful Heirloom Gardens.

Sep
7
Sat
Set Free NW Open House @ Set Free NW
Sep 7 all-day
Set Free NW Open House @ Set Free NW

Set Free NW will be celebrating our 2nd Annual Open House on Saturday September 7th from 11AM- 4 PM. This event will be held at 3149 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis, WA. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, kids’ games, giveaways, live music, car/ bike show, and much more! This event is free and open community wide and will be advertised in the greater Lewis County area and on the radio stations as far as Portland Oregon.

The purpose of this event is to build a solid relationship with our community and surrounding areas. Set Free NW is a faith-based recovery center designed to assist men and women who are struggling with substance abuse and those who are in life crisis. Our residential facility is structured to provide hope and healing through the life changing power of Jesus. Visit us on Facebook at Set Free NW and SetFreeNW.org for more information.

Oct
12
Sat
Plant Care in a Greenhouse/Poly tunnel with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Greenhouse at Fort Borst Demo Gardens
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am

Learn the tricks for basic set-up and maintenance of a greenhouse or poly tunnel to grow plants year round. Workshop includes a tour of the Master Gardener Greenhouse at Borst Park in Centralia.

Oct
17
Thu
Artvana Halloween painting class – Haunted Woods @ The Juice Box
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Artvana Halloween painting class - Haunted Woods @ The Juice Box

Come and paint with Artvana at this family-friendly hot spot in Centralia!
All skill levels are welcome. Your Artist coach will be guiding you through each step of this painting and helping you tap your inner creativity! We will be painting the ‘Haunted Woods’ artwork!
Drinks are not included must be 21+ to consume alcohol this is an all-ages brewery and class.
Come relax and paint with us and discover how creativity (and beer) can help you unwind and reduce stress.

Oct
19
Sat
Seed Saving with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Fort Borst Demo Garden, Fort Borst Park
Oct 19 all-day

There are many reasons to save seeds! To preserve and ensure you have a favorite plant to attract beneficial insects, to save money, for trading, the list goes on and on. Learn some simple techniques to the art of Saving Seeds!

Capital Comedy: You Can’t be Serious @ Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Capital Comedy: You Can't be Serious @ Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts

See Capitol Comedy’s new show, “You Can’t Be Serious,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. The talented performers of the Capitol Comedy troupe send up the Biden-Harris Administration, the Trump-Vance challenge, and a host of public figures with song parodies, comedy sketches, mock commercials and fake news updates.

Nov
2
Sat
Dia de los Muertos @ Sticklin Funeral Chapel
Nov 2 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dia de los Muertos @ Sticklin Funeral Chapel

Join Sticklin Funeral Chapel as they celebrate Dia de los Muertos on Saturday, November 2nd, from 2-5pm. There will be food, kids activities, and “Coco” the movie. Bring a photo of your loved one to place at our alter.