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.

May
10
Fri
Preschool Storytime @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.

May
11
Sat
Restoration Work Party at the Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Restoration Work Party at the Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail

Join the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust for a day on by river removing invasive plant species along the Discovery Trail. For all work parties, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all youth under 18 years of age must have a signed waiver to participate.

Coffee, Water, and Snacks will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Library – Importance of Books @ Historic Borst Home Museum
May 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

In the mid-19th century books were hard to come by. The Borst Family had a small section built into their home with books still in it from their time. Our guest speaker is Roy Matson, a Borst Home Museum Volunteer, will give a talk at 2:00 pm for 30 mins and answer questions about the importance of books.

Build & Play @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Build & Play @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Unleash your inner engineer! Create with LEGO® bricks, connecting straws, blocks and other interactive toys. Drop in or stay the whole time. For birth to 6th grade.

May
15
Wed
Book Babies @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Book Babies @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Alternating weeks of storytime and sensory play for babies and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.

Book Babies @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Book Babies @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Alternating weeks of storytime and sensory play for babies and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.

May
17
Fri
Preschool Storytime @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.

Jun
6
Thu
Mr. Lizard, Reptile Show @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Meet and touch the fascinating creatures in Mr. Lizard’s Mobile Reptile Zoo. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
11
Tue
Preschool Storytime and Play Group @ Centralia Timberland Library
Jun 11 @ 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games followed by 30 minutes of unstructured play. This is an early learning program. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
15
Sat
United Way of Lewis County Chef’s Night Out @ Jester Auto Museum & Event Center
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
United Way of Lewis County Chef's Night Out @ Jester Auto Museum &  Event Center

If you’re looking for the perfect event to quench your taste buds while supporting United Way of Lewis County at the same time, don’t miss United Way’s premier fundraising event and top culinary event of the year – Chef’s Night Out. Slated for Saturday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Jester Auto Museum and Event Center, this unique event brings together Lewis County’s finest chefs and restaurants under one roof for an evening full of culinary innovation.

Now in its 11th year, Chef’s Night Out is a must-do for foodies and culinary enthusiasts who want to experience the unparalleled talent of local chefs in Lewis County, all while supporting United Way’s mission of lifting 30% of families out of poverty by 2030.

This year’s extraordinary CHEFS UNITED team includes Darin Harris from Boccata Restaurant, Laurel Khan from Mackinaw’s & Curious the Bar, Donnie Stancil from McMenamin’s Olympic Club, Shane Wright from O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Jack Heinselman & Kevin Bray from Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, and Eric Bostick & Garrit Pannkuk from Hub City Grub.

Gather your friends and neighbors, slip into your favorite flip-flops and join United Way in Margaritaville on Saturday, June 15th.

For tickets and more information about this year’s event, visit www.lewiscountyuw.com/chefs-night-out.