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
23
Sat
ARTrails of Southwest Washington Welcomes Spring With an Indoor Art Expo at Fort Borst Park in Centralia @ Fort Borst Park Kitchen #2
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Free to the public. Art demonstrations, art show and sale. Works include paintings, sculpture, glass, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, fiber art, carved wood, basketry, enameling, collage, photography and much more!

Earth Day Work Party at Borst Park @ Fort Borst Park
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Earth Day Work Party at Borst Park @ Fort Borst Park

Celebrate Earth Day! Work party at Borst Park on Saturday, April 23rd with Lewis County Stream Team and Noxious Weed Control.

What: Learn about noxious weeds and riparian zone management from professional guest speakers, take part in removing invasive Italian arum and replanting native species. Snacks, shovels, and work gloves will be provided. This is a great opportunity to see the changes at the park, connect with your community and give back to the environment for Earth Day 2022.

Where: Borst Park, 2030 Borst Ave, Centralia, WA 98531. Meet near the Borst Home located past the baseball fields.

When: Saturday, April 23rd from 10AM – 3PM.

What to Bring: Long sleeves and work boots are recommended. Optional to bring your own shovels and hand tools.

Who: Sponsored by Lewis County Noxious Weed Board, Centralia City Parks, Lewis County Stream Team, Master Gardeners, and Borst Arboretum Botanical Society. Native plants were donated by Buds and Blades Landscape Company.

Volunteer Sign-Up: Please contact Weeds@Lewiscountywa.gov or call 360-740-1218.

Apr
24
Sun
ARTrails of Southwest Washington Welcomes Spring With an Indoor Art Expo at Fort Borst Park in Centralia @ Fort Borst Park Kitchen #2
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Free to the public. Art demonstrations, art show and sale. Works include paintings, sculpture, glass, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, fiber art, carved wood, basketry, enameling, collage, photography and much more!

Jun
4
Sat
Messy Church @ St Timothy Episcopal Church
Jun 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for Messy Church, Saturday, June 4th at 4pm.
There will be live music, a free BBQ, and activities. It’s a worship experience for ALL ages.
It’s church, but not as you know it!

Jun
26
Sun
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Divison
Jun 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Time to learn how to shoot. Time to learn about defending yourself and those you love. Self-defense begins with “self”. Help isn’t always around when you need it the most. Come and learn.
I will instruct on the basic safety of firearms, how to grip, stand, aim, trigger press, and other issues involving firearms. If you do not have a handgun, I have a couple 9mm and a couple .22’s for you to try. Bring eye/ear protection (I have extra of these as well), your firearm if you have one, the proper ammo for that firearm, a baseball cap and a notebook to take notes. If you do not have a firearm, bring a box of 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR to use in my firearms.
Fee is $75 and preregistration is required with a $25 non-refundable deposit and $50 balance due at the door. Please call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register. Space is limited so, again, preregistration is required.

Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Divison
Jun 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Time to learn how to shoot. Time to learn about defending yourself and those you love. Self-defense begins with “self”. Help isn’t always around when you need it the most. Come and learn.
I will instruct on the basic safety of firearms, how to grip, stand, aim, trigger press, and other issues involving firearms. If you do not have a handgun, I have a couple 9mm and a couple .22’s for you to try. Bring eye/ear protection (I have extra of these as well), your firearm if you have one, the proper ammo for that firearm, a baseball cap and a notebook to take notes. If you do not have a firearm, bring a box of 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR to use in my firearms.
Fee is $75 and preregistration is required with a $25 non-refundable deposit and $50 balance due at the door. Please call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register. Space is limited so, again, preregistration is required.

Jul
20
Wed
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust will hold a Work Party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, near Centralia, from 9 am until 12 noon, on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. We’ll be removing thistles, tansy and other invasive weeds from areas near the trail.
The Discovery Trail is at 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia. Follow the event signs to parking near the old red barn. Water, snacks, and other cold drinks will be provided (please bring your own bottle for water.).
Please dress for the weather and bring sturdy work gloves and footwear. We will have some garden tools and gloves available at the site but feel free to bring your own hand tools.
Please RSVP for this event by email to: “office@chehalislandtrust.org” or by calling the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust (CRBLT) office at (360) 807-0764. Your message should specify your name and contact information along with the number of people in your party.

Jul
23
Sat
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Divison
Jul 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come and learn about handguns. How to load, grip, sight alignment, stance and more. Have questions regarding how a gun works, self-defense or any other topic involving firearms, this is the class for you. If you do not own a firearm I have several for you to try. Cost is $75 and preregistration is required with a $25 non-refundable deposit and balance due at the door. Bring your firearm if you have one, the proper ammo for it, eye protection, ear protection and a baseball cap. If you do not own a pistol or revolver, bring 9mm Ruger/ Parabellum and/or .22LR ammo to use in the firearms I have available. If you do not have eye/ear protection, I have those available for your use as well. To register contact Dolly at 360-978-4338.

Jul
30
Sat
ChehalisFest @ Downtown Chehalis
Jul 30 all-day
ChehalisFest @ Downtown Chehalis

Join the summer celebration at ChehalisFest, held each year on the last Saturday of July. This event offers activities for kids and families, car fanatics and folks of all ages throughout the day. Downtown Chehalis will be buzzing with summer fun! There will be a car show, live bands all day, beer garden, a vendor fair, kids’ zone, and local businesses will offer incredible deals! Come enjoy the lazy days of summer in downtown Chehalis!

Aug
13
Sat
Packwood Timberland Library 40th Anniversary Celebration @ Packwood Library Park
Aug 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Packwood Timberland Library 40th Anniversary Celebration @ Packwood Library Park

Join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary at our current location! We will have refreshments and TWO special performances by Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth. The first performance at 11 a.m. features interactive musical comedy and ventriloquism for kids of all ages. Their second performance at 1 p.m. will take (some of) you on a stroll down memory lane with folk songs of the 60s and 70s.