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.

Apr
7
Sun
3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft

Come join Wilde Soul Events and The Loft in presenting our 3rd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft!

When:
April 5th 12-4 PM
April 6th 10-4 PM
April 7th 10-3 PM

Where:
The Loft
547 Nw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532

Come join us at The Loft and shop our amazing group of vendors and artisans! With over 50 local vendors to shop from our Market won’t disappoint! Featuring handmade items, baked goods, bath goods, flowers & plants, & more!

Admission is FREE
Parking is FREE

Vendor Inquiry:
If interested in vending please email Shelby at wildesoulus@gmail.com

Apr
13
Sat
Centralia’s First Pharmacy @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Centralia's First Pharmacy @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Dr. J H Roundtree (Mary Borst’s father) opened the first pharmacy in Centralia, “J H Roundtree’s “Drugs & Medicines in Centralia, WT (Washington Territory). Our 2 pm talk will be on who he was, where he was educated and his influence in our community. All are welcome to join us. Tour this wonderful historical site and bring friends/family.

Apr
27
Sat
18th Century Living History Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day
18th Century Living History Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum

Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for the whole family!

Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen!
Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets!
Study 18th century replica maps with the HMS Chatham.
Talk with Patriot and Loyalist civilians in camp.
Listen to battle-ready songs of the Columbia Fife & Drum.
See how life was lived in the Revolutionary War Era.

Donations are appreciated. Free parking and restrooms are available. Handicap accessible grounds. Homeschool groups welcome. Families and children encouraged.

18th Century Living History Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day
18th Century Living History Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum

Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for the whole family!

Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen!
Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets!
Study 18th century replica maps with the HMS Chatham.
Talk with Patriot and Loyalist civilians in camp.
Listen to battle-ready songs of the Columbia Fife & Drum.
See how life was lived in the Revolutionary War Era.

Donations are appreciated. Free parking and restrooms are available. Handicap accessible grounds. Homeschool groups welcome. Families and children encouraged.

Revolutionary War Living History Camp Weekend in Chehalis @ Veterans Memorial Museum
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day

Calling all history enthusiasts, military devotees, and families with children seeking an unique weekend experience! Join us for a weekend of engaging Revolutionary War era military demonstrations, fife and drum music, and an 18th century living history camp in Chehalis, WA. Entertaining and educational activities for the whole family!

Learn how an 18th century cannon is fired- then see it happen!

Watch the infantry regiments drill and fire their muskets !

Study 18th century replica maps with the HMS Chatham.

Talk with Patriot and Loyalist civilians in camp.

Listen to battle-ready songs of the Columbia Fife & Drum.

See how life was lived in the Revolutionary War Era.

Donations are appreciated. Free parking and restrooms are available. Handicap accessible grounds. Homeschool groups welcome. Families and children encouraged.

May
18
Sat
Historic Borst Home Museum Open House @ Historic Borst Home Museum
May 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Historic Borst Home Museum  Open House @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Jean Bluhm is our Guest Speaker for May and will share about the rest of the Borst Family and community in her books: Joseph Borst Family Tree (1564 – 2022); The Borst Home Guide; Book 3 People who lived in … Borst Home Museum; and, Book 4 The Borst Museum Expanded. A deeper Look into the Past (on how the buildings help us see our past). Jean is always a pure delight.

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
27
Thu
Work Party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Jun 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Work Party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and the Lewis County Stream Team will hold a work party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, near Centralia on Thursday, June 27th from 9 am ‘til 12 noon

Come join volunteers from the CRBLT and the Lewis County Stream Team for a Work Party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail on Thursday, June 27th. We’ll gather at the trailhead, near the river, at 9am, then proceed to the work area near the north end of the trail.

Most of the work will be knocking down reed canary grass, to encourage growth of 250 young trees and shrubs that were planted last fall. If time allows, we may also remove some other invasive plants.

Snacks and drinking water will be provided. (Bring your own bottle.)

Where: Chehalis River Discovery Trail, 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia, WA. Follow the signs and continue through the gate to the parking area near the old red barn.

When: From 9 am until 12 noon, on Thursday, June 27th, 2024.

Dress for the weather. Sturdy shoes, gloves, long pants and sun-protection are all recommended. We will have some gloves available at the site.

Please pre-register for this event by emailing an RSVP to:
office@chehalislandtrust.org
Please let us know how many people you expect in your party.

We also ask that you arrive early to sign a liability waiver for the day.

Thanks in advance for your participation!

Jul
20
Sat
Summer Open House @ House of Light Global Nature & Renewal Center
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Open House @ House of Light Global Nature & Renewal Center

Join us this Saturday, July 20th 2024, for our annual Summer Open House! Tour the farm and meet all of our wonderful rescue animals! Our doors will be open 9am-4pm. Entry is free, donations are always appreciated! Come walk the forest, explore the gardens, and browse large garage sale items!

https://houseoflightglobal.org/event/open-house-summer2024/

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Victorian Picnic & Games on the Lawn @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jul 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Victorian Picnic & Games on the Lawn @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Gathering for Picnics & Games have always been a great way to fellowship with friends and family … Join us for a time of Living History at Historic Borst Home. Tour the buildings and gardens. Learn of our history.