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.

Aug
11
Fri
Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival @ Toledo
Aug 11 @ 1:00 pm

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.

Aug
12
Sat
9 to 5, The Musical @ Roxy Theater
Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm

Armed with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, three female 1970’s office workers team up to take revenge against their sexist, egotistical, lying boss. An outrageous comedy!

Benefit Concert by Rosie and the Posers and Dessert Auction @ Borst House lawn
Aug 12 @ 3:30 pm
Benefit Concert by Rosie and the Posers and Dessert Auction @ Borst House lawn | Centralia | Washington | United States

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.

Aug
13
Sun
9 to 5, The Musical @ Roxy Theater
Aug 13 @ 2:00 pm

Armed with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, three female 1970’s office workers team up to take revenge against their sexist, egotistical, lying boss. An outrageous comedy!

Aug
27
Sun
Pacific Northwest Sacred Harp Singers @ Morton's Tiller Arts Center
Aug 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

Sep
13
Wed
Work Party @ Discovery Trail
Sep 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

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!

Sep
23
Sat
OnStage Auditions for Bah Humbug! @ Roxy Theater
Sep 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For children ages 6-18. Prepare a short monologue, song and dance. We will provide these for you if necessary. Everyone who registers will be cast. Jr. Tech instruction is available for children age 11 & up.

The History of Rainbow Falls State Park — Nature Interpretive Program @ Rainbow Falls State Park
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Oct
7
Sat
Forest Grove Cemetery Tour @ Forest Grove Cemetery
Oct 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Forest Grove Cemetery Tour @ Forest Grove Cemetery | Tenino | Washington | United States

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.

Roxy Players Traveling Troupe: Peril of the Plains @ Onalaska Middle School
Oct 7 @ 7:00 pm

The evil and greedy Medusa Dunnit has taken over the sleepy little town of Critter Crossing with the help of weak-willed Judge Wally Wessell and Sheriff Black Bert Bushwacker. Who will step forward to help plucky Penelope Fortune save Critter Crossing’s Orphan School and Old Folks Home from these evil villains? The Roxy Players follow this classic melodrama with vaudeville-style music and comedy.

Open seating.