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
17
Sat
Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Aug 17 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Mary (Roundtree) Borst’s family were from Scotland and many of the Roundtree’s were prominent in Scotland, as Mary’s branch settled into the northwest. Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums will do a 30 minute history of the tunes and tunes. Bring a lawn chair or
blanket to enjoy the concert in front of the Pioneer Church. It’s an Open House, so do come early or stay late to view the Historic Borst Home, Carriage House, One Room Schoolhouse, Pioneer Church and beautiful Heirloom Gardens.

Sep
7
Sat
Set Free NW Open House @ Set Free NW
Sep 7 all-day
Set Free NW Open House @ Set Free NW

Set Free NW will be celebrating our 2nd Annual Open House on Saturday September 7th from 11AM- 4 PM. This event will be held at 3149 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis, WA. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, kids’ games, giveaways, live music, car/ bike show, and much more! This event is free and open community wide and will be advertised in the greater Lewis County area and on the radio stations as far as Portland Oregon.

The purpose of this event is to build a solid relationship with our community and surrounding areas. Set Free NW is a faith-based recovery center designed to assist men and women who are struggling with substance abuse and those who are in life crisis. Our residential facility is structured to provide hope and healing through the life changing power of Jesus. Visit us on Facebook at Set Free NW and SetFreeNW.org for more information.

Sep
13
Fri
The Chehalis Flying Saucer Party @ Lewis County Historical Museum
Sep 13 – Sep 14 all-day
The Chehalis Flying Saucer Party @ Lewis County Historical Museum

Join us for the 2024 Chehalis Flying Saucer Party in downtown Chehalis,WA. Friday, September 13th is the Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater. Saturday, September 14th is a day full of fun with engaging speakers, vendors, live music, the alien invasion parade, and exhibits at the Lewis County Historical Museum and much more! Most events are free to attend and the speaker series is ticketed. Please see our website for details and VIP ticket packages.

Sep
21
Sat
Why Cursive Penmanship? @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Sep 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Cursive is making a comeback … Why? What is it’s history? We will explore the why and how. With an opportunity to try it yourself. Open House, Carriage House, Pioneer Church, One Room Schoolhouse and Heirloom Gardens. Talk and penmanship at 2 pm at the One Room Schoolhouse.

Oct
6
Sun
Fire Prevention Week at the Centralia Outlets @ Centralia Outlets Gallery
Oct 6 – Oct 12 all-day
Fire Prevention Week at the Centralia Outlets @ Centralia Outlets Gallery

Join us in Celebrating Fire Prevention Week! Riverside Fire Authority is coordinating a grade school poster contest throughout Lewis County and partnering with the Centralia Outlets to help display children’s artwork. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!” Awards for best posters will be presented on Oct. 12, and artwork will be displayed the week of October 6 -12, in the gallery near our Polo Ralph Lauren and Eddie Bauer outlets at the 1400 block of Lum Rd.

Oct
12
Sat
Plant Care in a Greenhouse/Poly tunnel with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Greenhouse at Fort Borst Demo Gardens
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am

Learn the tricks for basic set-up and maintenance of a greenhouse or poly tunnel to grow plants year round. Workshop includes a tour of the Master Gardener Greenhouse at Borst Park in Centralia.

Oct
17
Thu
Artvana Halloween painting class – Haunted Woods @ The Juice Box
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Artvana Halloween painting class - Haunted Woods @ The Juice Box

Come and paint with Artvana at this family-friendly hot spot in Centralia!
All skill levels are welcome. Your Artist coach will be guiding you through each step of this painting and helping you tap your inner creativity! We will be painting the ‘Haunted Woods’ artwork!
Drinks are not included must be 21+ to consume alcohol this is an all-ages brewery and class.
Come relax and paint with us and discover how creativity (and beer) can help you unwind and reduce stress.

Oct
18
Fri
Tree and Plant ID Educational Session @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Tree and Plant ID Educational Session @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail

Have you always wanted to learn about some of our native trees, plants and shrubs growing along the river when hiking? This free educational session may be a perfect way to spend your morning!

Please join the Chehalis Land Trust team and Naturalist and Wildlife Guide Ryan Johnson for a walk at Chehalis River Discovery Trail.

In this session, Ryan will point out key trees and plants for us to learn, while discussing strategies and tips for identifying them in the field, as well as some of their relevant ethnobotanical history!

This hike will be considered easy difficulty. We’ll cover less than two miles, with frequent stops to review and interpret different plants we see along the path.

Please RSVP at the link below, the event is free!

Oct
19
Sat
Seed Saving with Lewis County Master Gardeners @ Fort Borst Demo Garden, Fort Borst Park
Oct 19 all-day

There are many reasons to save seeds! To preserve and ensure you have a favorite plant to attract beneficial insects, to save money, for trading, the list goes on and on. Learn some simple techniques to the art of Saving Seeds!

Nov
25
Mon
Artvana Holiday paint and sip art class – Folk Ornaments @ The Juice Box
Nov 25 all-day

Come and paint with Artvana at this family-friendly hot spot in Centralia!
All skill levels are welcome. Your Artist coach will be guiding you through each step of this painting and helping you tap your inner creativity! We will be painting the ‘Folk Ornaments’ Set . Each set includes (4) pre-sanded and pre-drilled wooden ornament slices for you to create on.
Drinks are not included must be 21+ to consume alcohol this is an all-ages venue and class.
Come relax and paint with us and discover how creativity (and beer) can help you unwind and reduce stress.