This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Bring an instrument, your talent, and join us on stage at our weekly open mic jam. Hosted by Robert Follett.
Live Music under the stars at beautiful Recreation Park bring your own lawnchairs, blankets and picnics. There will be concessions and T-Shirts for sale! The Olson Brothers New Country start off followed by Grammy Award Nominated Singer John Ford Coley of England Dan and John Ford Coley Fame!
The shows will start at 6:30 this year with 2 bonafide headliners at each show. Bring your own chairs and blankets, bring a picnic or take advantage of our new concessions with BBQ burgers and Hot Dogs and other goodies all reasonably priced.
July 21: A mix of Classic Rock followed by Wings N Things a tribute to Paul McCartney.
July 28: The High Rollers starting things off with a great mix of R & B and Funk and then Creedence Revelation storms the stage.
August 4: Country Rock Group The Olson Brothers followed by Grammy award nominated singer John Ford Coley of England Dan and John Ford Coley fame.
Old Dominion will be performing at the Grays Harbor County Fair. With their GOLD album ‘Meat and Candy’, and #1 hit “Song For Another Time”, you won’t want to miss this Country-Rock group hit the stage. Purchase tickets at the Fairgrounds office.
his festival, one of the largest music festivals in Lewis County, attracts hundreds of attendees for a weekend of “mountain music” and much more including jam sessions, workshops and more.
Featured artists in this year’s event include Larry & John Gillis and the Swampgrass Band; The Baker Family; Roustabouts Bluegrass Band; Central Valley Boys; and Great Northern Planes. On-site camping and RV parking available.
A Pioneer Church is being built as part of the Borst Pioneer Village which includes the Borst mansion, historic gardens, and Pioneer schoolhouse. Proceeds from this dessert auction will help build the Pioneer Church. Bring a lawn chair and listen to some great music, then bid on the yummy desserts in the auction. Help support the building of the Borst Pioneer Church.
Sacred Harp is a style of choral music that utilizes shape notes and harmonies. Singings bring together people from all around, and visitors are welcome to join either as singers or just simply to listen. Dinner will be served.
Join the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust for a work party at Discovery Trail! We have over 400 new plantings that need a bit of help beating the summer weed growth. We have tools and gloves, but bring water and hats!
Join Ranger Kathy Jacobson for an interpretive program/walk this Saturday to learn about the Chehalis River, the history of Rainbow Falls State Park and the CCC. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please dress for the weather as this program will be held rain or shine. Meet at the picnic shelter in the day use area. A Discover Pass — day or valid annual pass is required for each vehicle entering the park.
Learn local history at the 2nd Forest Grove Cemetery Tour. Your tour guide will take you through the cemetery where you will encounter living history vignettes. Come early for a daylight tour or at sundown for the lamplighter tour. Will feature tales of immigrants, pioneers, Seatco Prison, a bear attack, a country doctor and more. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 9014 and is made possible with the help of friends and the South Thurston County Historical Society.
