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.

Apr
1
Sat
Washington at War: The Evergreen State in World War I @ Centralia Timberland Library
Apr 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Historian Lorraine McConaghy will begin this program with an illustrated introduction to the war’s themes. She will follow that with a Readers’ Theater script, to be read aloud by willing participants. The script covers the period between Prohibition, beginning in 1914, through Seattle’s 1919 General Strike and the visit of President Woodrow Wilson. 

Apr
8
Sat
America’ Veterans: Lt. Col. Larry B. Mason, USAF Ret. @ Centralia Timberland Library
Apr 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Lt. Col. Larry B. Mason will share his experience in Vietnam and the events that led to him being awarded the Air Force Cross.  

Apr
22
Sat
Fee Free Day @ Mount Rainier National Park
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am

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
Apr
23
Sun
Fee Free Day @ Mount Rainier National Park
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am

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
May
6
Sat
Blazer 5k: Revenge of the Sixth @ Centralia College
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Blazer 5k: Revenge of the Sixth @ Centralia College  | Centralia | Washington | United States

This year’s theme, The Revenge of the Sixth, will be packed with Star Wars characters, goodies, decor and fun. There will be activities for fans of all ages.

Race check-in will begin at 9 a.m. The 5k will begin at 10 a.m. Games, vendor booths, and activities will go until 1 p.m.

There will be booths and vendors, an inflatable slide, performances by Mister Twister, the balloon artist, Star Wars characters, a photo booth, music, costume contests, and lots of prizes. Activities are open to runners and non-runners.

Pre-Registration is due by noon May 1. Register online here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/blazer-5k-revenge-of-the-sixth-/2017/register or download and mail a Registration Form from www.centralia.edu.

Runners and walkers must pre-register to be guaranteed a race T-shirt and swag bag. Race day registration is available, but T-shirts will be limited.

Students w/ ID – $15
Kids under 5 – FREE
Adults (18+) – $25
Family Rate (4) –$50 ($5 more per person after four)
All prices will be $5 more per person on race day. There are competitive and non-competitive run and walk options.

For more information, contact Staci Jacobson at 360-623-8445 or events@centralia.edu.

May
13
Sat
Lewis County Historical Bike Ride @ Stan Hedwall Park
May 13 @ 7:00 am

Get your road bikes ready for May 13 and make your way to Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis for the ride, which offers four route options. Easy 20 and 40 mile routes are offered, along with moderate 68 and 100-mile routes. All routes take you through some of Lewis County’s prime back roads and offer views of some natural wonders, wildlife, farm life and more.

May
19
Fri
Relay for Life of Lewis County @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
May 19 @ 4:00 pm

Join more than 30 teams raising money for cancer research at this year’s Relay For Life, taking place at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.

May
29
Mon
Memorial Day Service @ Claquato Cemetery
May 29 @ 10:30 am

ll are welcome to pay their tribute and respects in this ceremony. At 2 p.m., the Museum will host a Veterans Tree of Life Celebration at the museum itself, 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis. The Westminster Bells, a bell choir from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chehalis, will perform a benefit concert. Come join local military veterans, their families and members of our community in thanking those who paid for our freedom with the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.

Jun
3
Sat
Fee Free Day @ All Washington State Parks
Jun 3 all-day

No Discover Pass required for all Washington State parks on this day!

Jun
10
Sat
Fee Free Day @ All Washington State Parks
Jun 10 all-day

No Discover Pass required for all Washington State parks on this day!