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.

Sep
7
Sat
60 Years of Dancing to The Country Four & More! @ South Union Grange #860
Sep 7 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
60 Years of Dancing to The Country Four & More! @ South Union Grange #860

Country Dancing for 60 years! Come learn how and enjoy a family friendly dancing to country music. Grange members make a light repast (lunch of sandwiches, dessert, coffee/tea and soda pop). A Raffle is held. Suggested Donations: $6 at the door and maybe $5 or so per meal enjoyed. All while shuffling across the dance floor to delightful
country music classics.

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.

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
18
Fri
Tree and Plant ID Educational Session @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Tree and Plant ID Educational Session @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail

Have you always wanted to learn about some of our native trees, plants and shrubs growing along the river when hiking? This free educational session may be a perfect way to spend your morning!

Please join the Chehalis Land Trust team and Naturalist and Wildlife Guide Ryan Johnson for a walk at Chehalis River Discovery Trail.

In this session, Ryan will point out key trees and plants for us to learn, while discussing strategies and tips for identifying them in the field, as well as some of their relevant ethnobotanical history!

This hike will be considered easy difficulty. We’ll cover less than two miles, with frequent stops to review and interpret different plants we see along the path.

Please RSVP at the link below, the event is free!

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.

Nov
25
Mon
Artvana Holiday paint and sip art class – Folk Ornaments @ The Juice Box
Nov 25 all-day

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 ‘Folk Ornaments’ Set . Each set includes (4) pre-sanded and pre-drilled wooden ornament slices for you to create on.
Drinks are not included must be 21+ to consume alcohol this is an all-ages venue and class.
Come relax and paint with us and discover how creativity (and beer) can help you unwind and reduce stress.

Nov
30
Sat
Tree Planting Work Party with the Chehalis Land Trust @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Nov 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Every winter, the Chehalis Land Trust Team plants over 50 trees along the river at Discovery Trail to help support the reinvigoration of this critical habitat!

Please join our November 30th Work party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail to prepare the planting sites for the Winter 2024 tree group.

Work will include removing invasive thistles, invasive canary grass, scouting tree locations, learning tree species, and digging and planting trees.

The hike to our planting site is about 1/2 mile or less. Garden tools will be provided, but if you have gloves and other tools and gear you enjoy using feel free to bring those along!

Dec
7
Sat
74th Annual Santa Parade @ Chehalis, Washington
Dec 7 @ 11:00 am
74th Annual Santa Parade @ Chehalis, Washington

74th Annual Santa Parade
Saturday, December 7
11 a.m. Parade Begins
The parade is on Market Street in Chehalis and loops down Pacific Avenue.
Bundle up and join us for a Rock ‘n Roll Christmas!
Shop Local bags will be given out while supplies last!
(we can still stuff bags if you want to add something but call us soon! 360-748-8885)
Our Grand Marshal is the Southwest Washington Dance Center

 

Dec
14
Sat
Christmas at Borst Home Museum @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Dec 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Christmas at Borst Home Museum, One Room Schoolhouse & Pioneer Church is a Christmas to remember for all ages. Crafts from our past at the One Room Schoolhouse
with a play and Christmas Carols at the church. Many festivities. Come and enjoy a
blast from our past.