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.

Nov
7
Tue
Candyce Bollinger Parenting Class on “Resiliency” @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Candyce Bollinger Parenting Class on “Resiliency” @ Hands On Children's Museum | Olympia | Washington | United States

Join popular South Sound parent educator and counselor, Candyce Bollinger for a parenting class on Resiliency. Resiliency is the ability to “survive soulfully” through daily life changes, as well as traumatic life events. This workshop teaches the basic factors that lead to the ability to “bounce back” and overcome adversity. Pre-registration required.

$30 per family/per session (up to 2 adults & 4 children, ages 3-12). Day-of price: $35. FREE childcare for 3+ years old. Childcare is $10 per child under 3 years old.

Nov
11
Sat
Veteran’s Day 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Health Walk @ 90TEN Training Academy
Nov 11 @ 8:00 am
Veteran's Day 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Health Walk @ 90TEN Training Academy | Olympia | Washington | United States

Join us on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017 for a Fun Run and Health Walk to honor our military, first responders, police officers, and firefighters! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Open to all ages

Fee Free Day @ Mount Rainier National Park
Nov 11 @ 9:00 am

The ten entrance fee-free days for 2017 will be:

  • January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • February 20: Presidents Day
  • April 15-16 & April 22-23: National Park Week Weekends
  • August 25: National Park Service Birthday
  • September 30: National Public Lands Day
  • November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
Build and Play @ Centralia Timberland Library
Nov 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Unleash your inner engineer! Spend a morning imagining, building, stacking and playing at the library. Create with LEGO® bricks, connecting straws, blocks and other interactive toys. Drop in or stay the whole time.

Nov
12
Sun
Fee Free Day @ Mount Rainier National Park
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am

The ten entrance fee-free days for 2017 will be:

  • January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • February 20: Presidents Day
  • April 15-16 & April 22-23: National Park Week Weekends
  • August 25: National Park Service Birthday
  • September 30: National Public Lands Day
  • November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
Nov
14
Tue
Teen Writing Group @ Centralia Timberland Library
Nov 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm

Writers, prepare to be inspired! Novelists, poets, essayists, zinesters, songwriters, and bloggers are invited to join the Teen Writing Group. This ongoing monthly workshop offers the chance to share your writing, get feedback, learn about writing techniques and most importantly, be inspired to write. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library.

Nov
18
Sat
Sensory Friendly Movie – Beauty and the Beast (2017) @ Centralia Timberland Library
Nov 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:40 pm

Enjoy watching a movie in a welcoming environment for children with special needs. Co-sponsored with In-Tot Developmental Center.

Nov
24
Fri
Polar Express Train Ride @ Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum
Nov 24 @ 5:00 pm

The Polar Express™ trains feature the reading of the popular book “The Polar Express”™ during the trek to the North Pole, where we will pick up Santa for the return trip. Each child will be given the first gift of Christmas by Santa on the way back to the depot. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas like in the movie. There will be cocoa and cookies provided on board, as well as singing and other entertainment. Train ride is approximately 1 hour.

Polar Express Train Ride @ Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum
Nov 24 @ 7:00 pm

The Polar Express™ trains feature the reading of the popular book “The Polar Express”™ during the trek to the North Pole, where we will pick up Santa for the return trip. Each child will be given the first gift of Christmas by Santa on the way back to the depot. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas like in the movie. There will be cocoa and cookies provided on board, as well as singing and other entertainment. Train ride is approximately 1 hour.

Polar Express Train Ride @ Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum
Nov 24 @ 9:00 pm

The Polar Express™ trains feature the reading of the popular book “The Polar Express”™ during the trek to the North Pole, where we will pick up Santa for the return trip. Each child will be given the first gift of Christmas by Santa on the way back to the depot. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas like in the movie. There will be cocoa and cookies provided on board, as well as singing and other entertainment. Train ride is approximately 1 hour.