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
24
Fri
Memorial Day Special @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Memorial Day Special @ Hands On Children's Museum

As a thank you for their service and sacrifices, military families get ½ price admission May 24 – 27. Join us for painting & pinwheels in the Art Studio as well! Sponsored By Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.

May
25
Sat
Memorial Day Special @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Memorial Day Special @ Hands On Children's Museum

As a thank you for their service and sacrifices, military families get ½ price admission May 24 – 27. Join us for painting & pinwheels in the Art Studio as well! Sponsored By Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.

Square Dancing @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join dancers from Olympia Area Square Dancers Inc. as they show off their moves. Watch their fancy footwork, or try it yourself! Free with admission or membership. Online reservations are recommended.

May
26
Sun
Memorial Day Special @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Memorial Day Special @ Hands On Children's Museum

As a thank you for their service and sacrifices, military families get ½ price admission May 24 – 27. Join us for painting & pinwheels in the Art Studio as well! Sponsored By Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.

May
27
Mon
Memorial Day Special @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Memorial Day Special @ Hands On Children's Museum

As a thank you for their service and sacrifices, military families get ½ price admission May 24 – 27. Join us for painting & pinwheels in the Art Studio as well! Sponsored By Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.

Jun
6
Thu
Moving Forward Together: Childcare Issues and Resources in the Capital Region @ Virtual Zoom Summit
Jun 6 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Timberland Regional Library and the Capital STEM Alliance at ESD113 welcome you to our third Moving Forward Together virtual summit on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 4:30-6:00 pm. Our focus will be on childcare – an issue that affects employers, families, educators, and communities throughout the Capital region.

Our Keynote speaker, Gary Burris of the Child Care Action Council, will kick off the event, followed by a panel discussion around family-friendly workplaces, child care recruitment and retention, and universal access for families. Attendees will come away with information about:

Childcare deserts and how they affect working families
Childcare provider training, recruitment and retention issues
How family-friendly workplaces can contribute to employee retention and a positive culture
We hope you will join us for this informative event!

Panel speakers include:

Shelly Willis Executive Director of Family Education and Support Service
Melody Furze Early Learning Education Specialist and Child Find Coordinator at ESD11
Mary Rulewicz, Early Learning Coordinator – Timberland Regional Library

Jun
8
Sat
Garden Tool Care & Maintenance with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Providence Place Demo Garden
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am

Regular maintenance of your garden tools will make them last for seasons of gardening. Sharp tools help to keep your plants healthy and disease free. Come and learn with the experts!

Jun
11
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Jun 11 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Jun
15
Sat
Freedom ~ 250th Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jun 15 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Freedom ~ 250th Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Why Celebrate the our Independence Day? Who Signed the Declaration of Independence? How did they see celebrations for future generations? Flags of
our fledgling nation and Flag Etiquette … Songs of our beginning …

4th of July is on Thursday this year … Go see a parade in your community, enjoy a
picnic or BBQ … Enjoy your freedom with friends and family, readying for our 250th upcoming celebration.

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!