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
25
Fri
Columbia Sportswear Clearance Store @ Columbia Sportswear Clearance Store
Aug 25 all-day

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR OPENS AT CENTRALIA OUTLETS
IN CENTRALIA, WA ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH 2023
Columbia Sportswear Brings Performance Footwear, Apparel and Accessories
that are Tested Tough to Centralia!
Grand Opening Celebration Set for 8/25!
Portland, Oregon – 07/25/2023 – A global leader and innovator in outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment, Columbia Sportswear will open its newest Clearance Store at Centralia Outlets.
For more than 80 years, Columbia has developed innovated products and technologies with one simple
goal: To unlock the outdoors for everyone. Based in the ever-inclement Pacific Northwest, innovative
products are developed and rigorously tested in a variety of weather. The company continues to
adhere to founder Gert Boyle’s mantra, “It’s perfect. Now make it better.”
“We’re excited to announce that the Columbia retail footprint is growing with the opening of a new Clearance
Store in Centralia, WA. Central to Portland, Seattle, mountains, and beaches, we have the equipment to fuel
your outdoor thrills. Whether hiking the trails in Lewis County, kayaking down the Skookumchuck River, or
camping at Mayfield Lake.” said Russell Anderson, Vice President of Retail Operations for Columbia
Sportswear. “Whatever the adventure, Columbia has you covered with apparel, footwear and gear that is
Tested Tough, and will keep everyone in the family warm, dry, cool and protected all year-round.”
The new Columbia Sportswear clearance store is located at 140 W High St Suite 140 in the Centralia
Outlets – Centralia, WA For more information and the entire Columbia Sportswear selection, please
visit http://www.columbia.com/
About Columbia
Columbia, the flagship brand of Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Company, has been
creating innovative apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts since 1938.
Columbia has become a leading global brand by channeling the company’s passion for the outdoors
and innovative spirit into technologies and performance products that keep people warm, dry, cool
and protected year-round. To learn more, please visit the company’s website at www.columbia.com.

Jan
26
Fri
HOCM After Hours: Fossils, Friends, & Old Fashioneds @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HOCM After Hours: Fossils, Friends, & Old Fashioneds @ Hands On Children's Museum

We’re back from extinction and we’ve changed our name!
Join us for a Dino-mite night at our Adults Only (21+) special event! Same great fun with an all-new-name HOCM After Hours. (Move over Adult Swim!) This is the perfect time for fossils, friends, and old fashioneds! Dig up your curiosity, dust off your khakis, and shake your bones to DJ Wes Jamieson. Unearth the secrets of paleontology with fossil experts from the Fossil Team PDX. Meet birds of prey with the Raptor Ambassadors and The Falconer. Try your hand at whiskey trivia, learn about distilling and craft your own infusion. Go back in time to the dawn of the dinosaurs and make a dino egg bath bomb and create a wax fossil cast.

Check out our website for more details and activities!

Jun
21
Fri
Rainier Eye 1st Anniversary Celebration and Frame Show @ Rainier Eye
Jun 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Rainier Eye 1st Anniversary Celebration and Frame Show @ Rainier Eye

Come toast to the first anniversary of our new eye clinic, enjoy Italian bites by The Loft catering, shop the full collection of Gucci and Tom Davies frames, and enter to win a free frame or lenses. Our Buy More, Save More Sale will be a great way to make the most of this day!

Sep
21
Sat
Burgers and Brew: A Fundraiser Supporting Adna Senior Class of 2025 @ Bub’s Pub Sports Bar and Grill
Sep 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Burgers and Brew: A Fundraiser Supporting Adna Senior Class of 2025 @ Bub’s Pub Sports Bar and Grill

Join the parents of the Adna Senior Class of 2025 in raising funds to support the Safe and Sober Night after graduation! On September 21 from 4 to 6 p.m., Bub’s Pub in Centralia will be serving up their delicious burger baskets complete with fresh-cut fries and a pint of beer (domestic or microbrew) for just $20. Ten dollars of the meal will go to fund the Adna Class of 2025’s Safe and Sober Night.

Along with the burgers and brew, be sure to bring cash or card for the live auction and 50/50 raffle. Bid on donated items from local business owners, including a 30-minute session with Kopper Mohney Photography, coffee for a month from Skull and Crossbones Coffee, a load of rock within ten miles for delivery from Dunnagen Development, a basket of fireworks worth $300, Seahawks tickets and so much more.

Bub’s Pub Sports Bar and Grill
1326 Harrison Avenue, Centralia

Feb
15
Sat
Roast Your Ex @ The Juice Box Public House
Feb 15 @ 8:00 pm
Roast Your Ex @ The Juice Box Public House

Are you over your ex? Or still nursing a broken heart? Either way, it’s time to get your revenge – with laughter! Join us at The Juice Box Public House for a night of hilarious “Roast Your Ex” fun.

Host Cheri Hardman and her band of witty comedians will be dishing out jokes about dating, heartbreak, and relationships gone wrong. And if you’re feeling bold, you can roast your own ex! Don’t worry, it’s all in good fun – we promise plenty of laughs and zero hard feelings.

So grab your friends, bring your ex’s photo (or voodoo doll), and get ready to leave that baggage behind. This is the cathartic, sides-splitting breakup bash you didn’t know you needed. We can’t wait to see you there!

May
3
Sat
The Great Scotch Broom Removal @ East Lewis County PDA Campus
May 3 all-day

Learn about Scotch broom control methods & wildfire risks associated with Scotch broom.

Wear appropriate work clothing, closed toe shoes, & gloves. Hand tools will be provided.

All ages welcome!

Sponsored by East Lewis County PDA & Longmire Springs Brewing.

Light refreshments & snacks will be provided by Longmire Springs Brewing

May
4
Sun
Artvana Paint and Sip – Bold Tulips @ Bateaux Cellars
May 4 @ 1:00 pm

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with creative fun at Bateaux Cellars!

All skill levels are welcome. Your artist coach will guide you through each step of this painting and help you tap your inner creativity! We will be painting the ‘Bold Tulips’ artwork!

Drinks are not included must be 21+ to consume alcohol this is an all-ages winery and class. Non-alcoholic beverages are available as well.

PAINT PERK: enjoy this special during your painting class

$15 glass of wine, beer or cider with individual charcuterie box

Come relax and paint with us and discover how creativity (and wine) can help you unwind and reduce stress.

May
18
Sun
Artvana paint and sip – Orange Blossoms @ The Juice Box
May 18 @ 3:00 pm
Artvana paint and sip - Orange Blossoms @ The Juice Box

Come and paint with Artvana at The Juice Box Public House, a family-friendly community hotspot in Centralia!

All skill levels are welcome. Your Artvana artist coach will guide you through each step of the painting and help you tap into your inner creativity. We’ll be painting the ‘Orange Blossoms’ artwork, so you’ll leave with your own original painting on canvas to bring home!

The Juice Box offers: CRAFT BEER, FUSION FOOD, INDIE MUSIC, LOCAL WINES, and MICRO SPIRITS in their warm, inviting atmosphere.

Drinks are not included. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol, though this is an all-ages brewery and class (Recommended for ages 12+ for painting).

Come relax, paint with us, and discover how creativity (and beer) can help you unwind and reduce stress this weekend.

Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@artvana.life.

May
20
Tue
Community Conversation with Eric Liu @ South Puget Sound Community College - Student Union Building #27
May 20 @ 6:00 pm

What does it mean to be an engaged American in today’s divisive political landscape? How can we unite to restore hope, revive democracy, and foster a sense of belonging within a connected community? Join us for an inspiring evening with Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, as we explore what it means to cultivate belonging, civic engagement, and shared responsibility in a divided world.

Drawing from his books, You’re More Powerful Than You Think and Become America, Liu will challenge us to reclaim our collective power, rehumanize our politics, and move from isolation to community. Through thought-provoking insights and actionable ideas, this conversation will ignite hope and equip us with the tools to strengthen our civic muscle and build a more connected and engaged community.

Jun
20
Fri
Reconnect Womens Camping Retreat – By Artvana @ Kearney Creek Retreat
Jun 20 – Jun 22 all-day
Reconnect Womens Camping Retreat - By Artvana @ Kearney Creek Retreat

Experience a Reconnect Weekend!

Join us for our 6th Annual Womens Retreat in beautiful Lewis County. This exclusive weekend includes your camping, all retreat activities (except Massage) and breakfast Saturday and Sunday.

We look forward to welcoming you this year!

Complete information and daily agendas are available if you click the link to view this event.