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
14
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
May 14 – May 15 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 – $8 per day

Military/Veterans – $6 per day

2-Day Passes: $12
(12 and under free)

Lewis County Bridal Expo @ The Loft
May 14 – May 15 all-day
Lewis County Bridal Expo @ The Loft

We are so EXCITED to co-partner with The Vintage Grand Room & Wilde Souls to host and partcipate in bringing a local BRIDAL EXPO between 2 downtown historic event venues for 2 Days. Featuring all the FABULOUS vendors from Lewis County & surrounding areas to a weekend Bridal EXPO.

Saturday May 14th 9 to 5
Sunday May 15th 10 to 3

*Engaged couples bring your entire tribe for only $5 at the door to receive your complimentary swag bag!*

*Interested VENDORS PM for google doc link for space availability*

Boistfort Valley Spring Fest Craft Fair and Plant Sale @ Baw Faw Grange
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Boistfort Valley Spring Fest Craft Fair and Plant Sale @ Baw Faw Grange

Come join us for the 13th Annual Boistfort Valley Spring Fest! We’ll have an indoor / outdoor art and craft fair, plant sale, hot lunch, and lots of pies and other desserts for sale. There will also be a raffle, featuring a handmade queen size quilt, and spring photo booth. Come out to the beautiful Boistfort Valley and stock up for your garden this year!
Contact us if you are interested in a vendor application.

Jun
4
Sat
Messy Church @ St Timothy Episcopal Church
Jun 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for Messy Church, Saturday, June 4th at 4pm.
There will be live music, a free BBQ, and activities. It’s a worship experience for ALL ages.
It’s church, but not as you know it!

Jun
7
Tue
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis @ The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis
Jun 7 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis @ The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis

Join us at the market every Tuesday from 11 am until 4 pm, June through October, for produce, plants, herbs, body care, artisanal goods, and more!

Kids Club is back! Stop by with the kids for a fun activity, and they will receive a $2 token to spend on fruit, vegetables, or flowers at the Market.

Double your SNAP/EBT dollars up to $40
on fresh produce, herbs, plant starts, and seeds.

Jun
18
Sat
Centralia Gun Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Jun 18 – Jun 19 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 – $8 per day

Military/Veterans – $6 per day

2-Day Passes: $12
(12 and under free)

Mrs. Sidney Ford & Pioneer Crafts and Trades @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jun 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Mrs. Sidney Ford & Pioneer Crafts and Trades @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Guest Speaker Renee Corcoran will give a talk, in period dress, of her great-great grandmother Mrs. Sidney Ford (who settled Ford’s Prairie in Centralia, WA) in the mid-19th century. On site will also be some Pioneer Crafts and Trades Living Historians. Look forward to seeing you all.

Jul
20
Wed
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust will hold a Work Party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, near Centralia, from 9 am until 12 noon, on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. We’ll be removing thistles, tansy and other invasive weeds from areas near the trail.
The Discovery Trail is at 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia. Follow the event signs to parking near the old red barn. Water, snacks, and other cold drinks will be provided (please bring your own bottle for water.).
Please dress for the weather and bring sturdy work gloves and footwear. We will have some garden tools and gloves available at the site but feel free to bring your own hand tools.
Please RSVP for this event by email to: “office@chehalislandtrust.org” or by calling the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust (CRBLT) office at (360) 807-0764. Your message should specify your name and contact information along with the number of people in your party.

Jul
30
Sat
ChehalisFest @ Downtown Chehalis
Jul 30 all-day
ChehalisFest @ Downtown Chehalis

Join the summer celebration at ChehalisFest, held each year on the last Saturday of July. This event offers activities for kids and families, car fanatics and folks of all ages throughout the day. Downtown Chehalis will be buzzing with summer fun! There will be a car show, live bands all day, beer garden, a vendor fair, kids’ zone, and local businesses will offer incredible deals! Come enjoy the lazy days of summer in downtown Chehalis!

Aug
14
Sun
The Wynoochee River: Come Experience It! @ Twin Bridges County Park, Montesano, WA
Aug 14 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Wynoochee River: Come Experience It! @ Twin Bridges County Park, Montesano, WA

The Wynoochee River: Come Experience It!

Pack a picnic lunch and hang out at the river with us! Wade in, enjoy a swim, kayak and learn how to safely enjoy the river while also protecting its waters.

Community groups will be on hand to:
• Provide boater and water safety information
• Share knowledge and activities on salmon, water quality and stream flow
• Provide information on ways to get involved with Grays Harbor Stream Team and more!
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Twin Bridges County Park, Montesano
FREE!

Parking is limited. Please plan to carpool. Every half hour, a free Grays Harbor Transit shuttle bus will be available leaving from the Montesano Library.
No lifeguards will be on duty.

For more information, contact: Kirsten Harma, Chehalis Watershed Coordinator, at kharma@chehalistribe.org

Sponsored by: The Coast Salmon Partnership, the Chehalis Basin Lead Entity and Grays Harbor Stream Team