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.

May
5
Fri
Spring Night Market & Live Music @ The Juice Box
May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for local art, live music, great beer, and food! Family friendly and free event.

May
6
Sat
Fuchsia Fanciers Plant Sale at the Centralia Outlets @ Centralia Outlets
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fuchsia Fanciers Plant Sale at the Centralia Outlets @ Centralia Outlets

The Fuchsia Fanciers, a Lewis County group and nonprofit gardening organization, is hosting a fuchsia plant sale on May 6th here at the Centralia Outlets.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the Eddie Bauer and Polo Ralph Lauren stores, the Fuchsia Fanciers will display and sell a large variety of fuchsia 4-inch starters, gallons, and hardies.
The group is one of 13 in the Pacific Northwest under the umbrella of the Northwest Fuchsia Society. The 26 members meet on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fort Borst Park. The Fuchsia Fanciers aim to educate themselves and others about the growing and showing of fuchsias.

May
13
Sat
Lewis County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale @ Blue Pavilion at the SWW Fairgrounds
May 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Time to be planning your garden!
Many Master Gardeners are helping you out by starting your seeds for you. We will have LOTS of tomato plants as well as peppers, vegetables, annuals, perennials, houseplants, even trees and bushes for sale! Come the day before Mother’s Day, and find something wonderful for your favorite mom.
We hope to see you there!

May
14
Sun
Lewis County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale @ Blue Pavilion at the SWW Fairgrounds
May 14 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Time to be planning your garden!
Many Master Gardeners are helping you out by starting your seeds for you. We will have LOTS of tomato plants as well as peppers, vegetables, annuals, perennials, houseplants, even trees and bushes for sale!
Come the day before Mother’s Day, and find something wonderful for your favorite mom.
We hope to see you there!

May
20
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
May 20 – May 21 all-day
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

SHOW HOURS
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM Sun. 9 AM – 3 PM

**ADMISSION TO GUN SHOW **
General Admission – $10 per day
Military/Veterans – $8 per day
2-Day Passes: $16
(12 and under free)

Historic Borst Home Museum “Gardening Made Simple” @ Historic Borst Home Museum
May 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Master Gardeners will be in the Gardens sharing how to start gardening … Gardening Made Simple. Anyone can garden, almost anywhere. The site buildings are Open 1:30 til 3:30 with our Talk at 2 pm for 30 mins. As will our Living Historians to visit about our history and gardening then and now. Some things have changed, but not. George Washington was practicing Garden Rotation 250 years ago. It is still a wise practice. He used “Organic Gardening” also, though they didn’t give it such a fancy catch phrase.

Jun
17
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Jun 17 – Jun 18 all-day
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

SHOW HOURS
Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM Sun. 9 AM – 3 PM

**ADMISSION TO GUN SHOW **
General Admission – $10 per day
Military/Veterans – $8 per day
2-Day Passes: $16
(12 and under free)

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
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.

Jul
22
Sat
Farm and Nursery Tour @ Burnt Ridge Nursery
Jul 22 all-day

Join us for a public Farm and Nursery Tour, with our founder Michael Dolan leading the way as we share with you our 20 acres of organic fruits and nuts, with a special focus on crops that ripen in the summer. Limit of 30 guests will be strictly enforced due to parking limitations; please carpool if you can. If you are purchasing a family ticket, please tell us the total number of family members attending in the note section of your order form. Out of courtesy to our farm dog, Ginger, please leave your furry friends, except service animals, at home or in your vehicle when you come to the tour.

There are 2 tour times scheduled/day. All of the event will be outside.

10:00am or 1:30pm: TOURING! The fun starts with a tour of our sloping farm site on our rugged trails – not easy access for strollers or those with limited mobility. We will be viewing all of our crop plants – hazelnuts, chestnuts, kiwis, mulberries, blueberries, figs and more. Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as the specific characteristics of the varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest.

11:00am or 2:30pm: EATING! We will have a sampling of the fruits at the peak of their ripeness, with a focus on flavor, texture and nutrition. Chef John Camenzind will provide a sample plate that will tickle your taste buds with quick and easy treats.

11:30am or 3:00pm: LEARNING! Michael will answer questions about any other crops that caught your eye during the tour.

Live potted plants, certified organic produce, preserved foods, wine and hard cider will be available to purchase and take home as the event winds to a close.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE !