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.

Dec
16
Sat
Polar Express Train Ride @ Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum
Dec 16 @ 9:00 pm

The Polar Express™ trains feature the reading of the popular book “The Polar Express”™ during the trek to the North Pole, where we will pick up Santa for the return trip. Each child will be given the first gift of Christmas by Santa on the way back to the depot. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas like in the movie. There will be cocoa and cookies provided on board, as well as singing and other entertainment. Train ride is approximately 1 hour.

Dec
17
Sun
Polar Express Train Ride @ Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm

The Polar Express™ trains feature the reading of the popular book “The Polar Express”™ during the trek to the North Pole, where we will pick up Santa for the return trip. Each child will be given the first gift of Christmas by Santa on the way back to the depot. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas like in the movie. There will be cocoa and cookies provided on board, as well as singing and other entertainment. Train ride is approximately 1 hour.

Polar Express Train Ride @ Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm

The Polar Express™ trains feature the reading of the popular book “The Polar Express”™ during the trek to the North Pole, where we will pick up Santa for the return trip. Each child will be given the first gift of Christmas by Santa on the way back to the depot. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas like in the movie. There will be cocoa and cookies provided on board, as well as singing and other entertainment. Train ride is approximately 1 hour.

Dec
31
Sun
Centralia Baking Club Meet and Greet @ The Station Coffee Bar and Bistro
Dec 31 @ 1:00 pm
Centralia Baking Club Meet and Greet @ The Station Coffee Bar and Bistro | Centralia | Washington | United States

Hello fellow bakers! Lets meet up for introductions and to plan our first bake! Stop by The Station Coffee Shop at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday December 31 if you would like to participate.

This will be a simple meet and greet to get acquainted and to organize our first official meet up with our baked good to share!

If you would like to participate in the first bake, but cannot attend the meet and greet simply send me a message and I’ll fill you in on the details.

All welcome, no special skills required!

Jan
18
Thu
Native plant Restoration @ Discovery Trail
Jan 18 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Native plant Restoration @ Discovery Trail | Centralia | Washington | United States

Adult help is needed to plant cottonwood stakes and other shrubs. These plants will enhance the developing riparian area along the public trail
Please bring your own gloves, snack or lunch and beverage. Dress for the weather!!

Feb
3
Sat
Native Plant Restoration Work Party @ Discovery Trail
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join students from Centralia High School to complete work on native planting along the Discovery Trail. No equipment needed; we’ll be placing plant protection etc. on the plants.

Please remember to dress for the weather. This event is rain or shine, wind or snow!
We’ll provide cookies and cocoa.

There is NO restroom !

Feb
12
Mon
Español Sin Fronteras @ Centralia Timberland Regional Library
Feb 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

¿Quisieran un espacio dónde pueden hablar español con otros?

Vengan a la biblioteca de Centralia para conversar sobre varias temas en español. Esta puede ser una oportunidad para conocer y compartir con otros en nuestra comunidad.

Ofreceremos refrescos gracias a los Amigos de la Biblioteca de Centralia. Los invitados pueden traer algo para compartir con el grupo si les gusten.

Mar
14
Wed
Work party—Discovery Trail @ Centralia's Discovery Trail
Mar 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Work party---Discovery Trail @ Centralia's Discovery Trail | Centralia | Washington | United States

Start your spring right! Spend just two hours to help protect the baby plants at the trail. These little gems will grow to enhance everyone’s experience when walking the trail. This work is NOT strenuous, but we will be bending over or kneeling on the ground.
No facilities. Gloves provided or bring your own, and please dress for the weather!

Apr
11
Wed
Chehalis River Basin Land Trust Blackberry Removal at Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail
Apr 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chehalis River Basin Land Trust Blackberry Removal at Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail | Centralia | Washington | United States

Adult work party hoping to slow the spread of blackberry in the riparian areas along the river.  Please bring your leather gloves and clippers if you have them. Dress for the weather.

May
13
Sun
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hands On! @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 13 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hands On! @ Hands On Children's Museum | Olympia | Washington | United States

Mothers and grandmothers receive FREE admission on Mother’s Day (May 13) at Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia, Washington! Enjoy a variety of fun activities including handmade gift and card making for mom.