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.

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
5
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Nov 5 @ 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.

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.

Nov
26
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Nov 26 @ 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.

Nov
30
Sat
Tree Planting Work Party with the Chehalis Land Trust @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Nov 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Every winter, the Chehalis Land Trust Team plants over 50 trees along the river at Discovery Trail to help support the reinvigoration of this critical habitat!

Please join our November 30th Work party at Chehalis River Discovery Trail to prepare the planting sites for the Winter 2024 tree group.

Work will include removing invasive thistles, invasive canary grass, scouting tree locations, learning tree species, and digging and planting trees.

The hike to our planting site is about 1/2 mile or less. Garden tools will be provided, but if you have gloves and other tools and gear you enjoy using feel free to bring those along!

Dec
17
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Dec 17 @ 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.

Jan
7
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Jan 7 @ 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.

Jan
17
Fri
“The Lost Salmon” Movie Viewing @ Centralia College - Walton Science Center, Room 101
Jan 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
"The Lost Salmon" Movie Viewing @ Centralia College - Walton Science Center, Room 101

Join us January 17, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Centralia College for a viewing of The Lost Salmon, which “chronicles the plight and potential recovery of the iconic spring chinook salmon of the Pacific Northwest. Faced with extinction in many river systems of the West, a new genetic discovery could aid in their recovery. Once teaming in the millions and a sacrament for the oldest civilizations in the Americas, time is running out for the genetically distinct wild salmon” (PBS). Come eat popcorn and discuss what we can do to help save this incredible fish that call our rivers home!

Jan
19
Sun
Artvana paint and sip class – Snowman Hearts @ The Juice Box
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm

Come and paint with Artvana at this family-friendly hot spot in Centralia!
All skill levels are welcome. Your artist coach will guide you through each step of this painting and help you tap your inner creativity! We will be painting the ‘Snowman Hearts’ 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.