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
1
Sat
2nd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm

Come Join Wilde Soul & The Loft in presenting our 2nd Spring Fling Market!

When:
Saturday April 1st from 10~ 4 pm
&
Sunday April 2nd from 10 ~ 4 pm

Where:
The Loft
547 NW Pacific Ave,
Chehalis, WA 98532

Come join us at The Loft and shop our amazing group of vendors and artisans and eat some delicious food! Featuring Farmhouse goods, Handmade Items, Bath Goods, Home Decor, & MORE!
The Loft was built for mercantile and implements in 1906. The Sears came in the 1940’s. Mixed with history of timeless details of brick & mortar with hand-hewn old growth! This building is absolutely stunning! You won’t want to miss this Market!

Admission is FREE
Parking is FREE

We will be doing a door prize of a basket with goodies from our vendors! All the proceeds from the Raffle will go to the Lewis County Animal Shelter! Raffle tickets are $1 each!

Vendor Inquiry:
If interested in vending email Shelby at wildesoulus@gmail.com.

Apr
8
Sat
Gardening for Everyone by the Master Gardener Foundation of Lewis County @ Washington Hall at Centralia College
Apr 8 @ 9:15 am

Pre-registration not required. Workshops available are as follows:
9am-10:30am Stream Team & Public Outreach, Basic Vegetable Gardening, or Stormwater Management in Centralia.
10:45am-12:15pm Inviting Pest Fighting Pollinators into Your Garden, Roses: Selection, Planning and Care, or Growing Plants Inside a Greenhouse/Polytube.
12:45pm-2:15pm Aerated Static Compost, Identifications of Priority Noxious Weeds and Their Control, or Hoop-houses.

Meet Raptor Ambassadors with the Falconer @ Hands On Children's Museum
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet Raptor Ambassadors with the Falconer @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet the raptor ambassadors and learn about prey and predators with The Falconer John Prucich!

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Apr
21
Fri
Earth Day Celebration (FREE) @ Nature Nurture Farmacy
Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Earth Day Celebration (FREE) @ Nature Nurture Farmacy

A FREE, fun, kid-friendly event with

live music
plant sale
art
baked goods
garden/other demos
mini goat
free seeds
fun activities
a raffle
and more!

Apr
22
Sat
Earth Day Work Party at Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Earth Day Work Party at Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail

Celebrate Earth Day 2023 at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail with Lewis County Stream Team, Noxious Weed Control, and the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust. The work party will meet from 10AM-1PM on Saturday, April 22nd at the trailhead parking lot at the end of Goodrich Road. We will be removing invasive weeds from the trail to improve wildlife habitat. Please contact weeds@lewiscountywa.gov with questions or to RSVP.

Apr
29
Sat
Women’s Only Basic Pistol class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Are you ready to learn how a firearm functions? Don’t know how to choose a firearm you might want, then this class is for you. Learn the basics of how a firearm operates, learn about different ammo, how to grip the firearm, how to stand, line up the sights, press the trigger and more. If you do not own a firearm I will have several available for you to try. You would need to bring a box of 9mm Luger or Parabellum ammo and/or .22 LR (long rifle) ammo. You would also have to bring eye & ear protection as well as a baseball cap. The fee is $85 and you must call Dolly at 360-978-4338 in advance to reserve your spot. Can have 6 ladies in each class. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Jun
21
Wed
Summer Solstice Circle @ House of Light Global Nature & Renewal Center
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Summer Solstice Circle @ House of Light Global Nature & Renewal Center

I?t’s time for to celebrate the summer solstice! Whether you call it Midsommar or Litha, the summer solstice is a fantastic time to reflect on everything that is going right in our lives. It’s a time to celebrate the sun, the earth, and sisterhood. Bring back ceremony and ritual to your life. Bring back community and sisterhood, and reclaim your connection to the earth’s cycles.

Including ceremony, a walk through a private forest, freeform dance, share circle, solitary time for reflection and journaling in nature, and finishing with traditional Midsommar refreshments. The day will be filled with traditional Midsommar symbolism and associations, ensuring each part of the day is in full celebration of this most beautiful day and honoring the traditional origins.

T?he event will be kept intimate, focusing on a goal of 9-12 women. So reserve soon if you’re interested!

Jun
24
Sat
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Thought about buying a handgun and don’t know what to look for? Own a handgun and not sure how to use it? Come learn the basics of handguns, how to grip them, how to use the sights, how to load and unload, how to stand and more. Come with questions and leave with answers. If you do not own a handgun, bring .22LR and/or 9mm Luger or Parabellum ammo and use one of the instructors firearms. Bring your firearm (or ammo if you do not own a firearm), the appropriate ammo for that firearm, eye/ear protection (I have extras of those too), a baseball cap and a notebook for note taking. Preregistration is required with a $30 nonrefundable deposit and $55 balance due at the door. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to make your reservation.

Jul
8
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum

The Fire Rescue Spectacular, July 8, is the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! At the free street fair kids can explore a fleet of emergency vehicles, meet first responders, take the Junior Fighter Challenge, enjoy free ice cream, and so much more!

Presented by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network in partnership with Olympia Fire Dept., and thanks to Access Partner Macy’s.

Free Street Fair Activities
• Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles and meet first responders
• Meet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
• See vintage fire trucks
• Experience the Spray Gallery
• Take the Junior Firefighter Challenge
• Enjoy special activities, festival food & free ice cream and popsicles

Inside the Museum
• See wacky Dr. Science demos
• Make an emergency candle or fire starter
• Learn how to start a campfire
• Explore first aid techniques
• Rescue toy animals from ice

All activities on the street are free to the public. Special activities in the Museum are free with admission – online reservations recommended.

Jul
15
Sat
Growing and Caring for Hydrangeas @ Providence Place Demonstration Garden
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am

A beautiful addition to any flower garden. Learn the secrets of changing color, caring for and pruning this beautiful and easy to grow ornamental.