This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, remember some of the remarkable, but often unsung, women of the Pacific Northwest.
Writer Mayumi Tsutakawa presents five “woman warriors” in the arts and journalism whose inspiring stories reach back to the early years of our region. Meet the pioneering photographer Imogen Cunningham, Black American jazz musician Ruby Bishop, Chinese American artist Priscilla Chong Jue, Leftist journalist Anna Louise Strong, and Native American linguist Vi Hilbert. Drawing on her own experience as an activist and writer, she explores how these women inspired others and changed our state and our society.
Come hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, and eat snacks! Every second and fourth Thursdays. Newcomers are welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.
Parents as Teachers presents Parent Café focused on Family Traditions and Celebrations. Join us for a craft and conversation. Bring photos or mementos to make your own accordion-style scrapbook. Toys provided for younger children.

Celebrate the Monsters of the Sea at Boo Bash at the Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia, WA. Dress up in costumes and enjoy a day of fun Halloween-inspired activities without the fright. Explore the new Megan D Vintage Schooner exhibit, take a black light deep-sea dive, search for hidden treasure on the “Ghost Ship,” investigate bioluminescence with sea creatures that glow, discover the power of electricity and what makes eels electric, design a glow-in-the-dark silkscreen print, press apples into cider, watch Dr. Science Demos, door prizes, face painting, fun, and food! Sponsored by Hanson Subaru. Activities are FREE with Museum admission or membership. Event overflow parking available in the parking lot north of the Museum.
Come sing, dance, and play in this active program for children age 0 to 6 and their caregivers. This is an early learning program.
Hang out and craft! The last Thursday of the month has a different craft activity for teens. No skill required. Listen to music and make something fun! Snacks and supplies provided by the Chehalis Friends of the Library.
Come sing, dance, and play in this active program for children age 0 to 6 and their caregivers. This is an early learning program.

Write a novel in one month! Get started this November with National Novel Writing Month, a seat-of-your-pants writing adventure, and churn out a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Come work on your novel every Saturday in November at the Chehalis library with the moral support of fellow wrimos. Snacks and coffee will be provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library to help fuel creativity.