This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
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.
The ten entrance fee-free days for 2017 will be:
- January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 20: Presidents Day
- April 15-16 & April 22-23: National Park Week Weekends
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 30: National Public Lands Day
- November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend

Focus Forward Ministries presents “Relentless” – Life can be hard but God is Relentless in His pursuit of us.
A women’s conference addressing real issues and providing a real answer.
Join us and here Jessica’s story of redemption and and how God brought her through. Charity will be sharing her discovery of just how powerful the love of Jesus really is.
If you have been released from the Lewis County jail between Aug 20th thru Sept 30th contact Kandi and she will give you 2 free tickets.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites people to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to Washington’s state parks.
At Rainbow Falls State Park, join Ranger Kathy Jacobson on a short walk to learn about the Chehalis River, the history of Rainbow Falls, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Please meet at the picnic shelter in the day use area. Dress for the weather, as the program will be held rain or shine.
Free days apply only to day use access by vehicle, not to overnight stays or rented facilities.
Join us as we learn about “Analyzing your social media” a continuation from our last class. In this class, you will have access to a Chromebook where you can have hands-on training and learn about how to use Facebook’s “insights”. This class teaches us important marketing information for our business – Please RSVP as soon as you can to reserve your seat! Lunch is included for Chamber Members provided by TwinStar Credit Union.
Girls Night Out is a retail promotion for shopping, dining, and entertainment in downtown Centralia.
Starting points are HUBBUB on the north end and The Station Coffee Bar and Bistro on the south end. Our non-profit is the Human Response Network. Two dollars from every passport sold will go as a donation to them. Also, the first 200 shoppers will get a goody bag. At the end of the night, and it is time to turn your passport end, turn it end at the last business you visit. There will be a drawing of the turned in passports for a chance to win the gift basket! We all look forward to seeing you, so enjoy and have fun shopping and dining in downtown Centralia!
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber meets on the second Monday of each month. The schedule is adjusted for holidays. Click here for the complete event calendar for the chamber.
This guided tour includes vacant buildings and spaces available for sale and lease in downtown. Dreaming of a business downtown or perhaps you’re interested in real estate? Simply curious about what is available? This is a great opportunity to check out what Downtown Chehalis has to offer in an informal, no obligation, open-house setting.
No RSVP necessary

“Engage for Life” is a community pro-life event. Music, desserts, and the opportunity to meet local ministries like Possibilities Pregnancy Center, Rally Round for Ultrasound, Centralia 40 Days for Life, Centralia College Students for Life and Human Life of Lewis County. Our keynote speaker, Mike Spencer, lives in Ohio and is the Midwest Regional Director of Training for “Life Training Institute” and was a pastor for 23 years. His message will equip and encourage the body of Christ to answer God’s call to defend the vulnerable, be a voice for the voiceless and love the women who have been hurt by abortion.
Join with area churches as we rally together to graciously, compassionately and relentlessly engage in the cause for Life and Truth. Families welcome.