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
14
Thu
Teen Hangout @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 14 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Come hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, and eat snacks! Every second and fourth Thursdays. Newcomers are welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

Nov
15
Fri
Preschool Storytime @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.

Adult Swim: Space Prom @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Adult Swim: Space Prom @ Hands On Children's Museum

Dust off your old tuxedo, fluff up your satin and tulle and come to Hands On for an out of this world prom adventure. Featuring:

Music by DJ Mia Ohms
Come dressed in cosmic prom couture
Karaoke your favorite power ballads
Make a LED galaxy corsage with Shipwreck Beads
Create a blacklight glow planet print
Learn a Jedi Mind Trick with OLYMEGA
Design a galactic silkscreen print bag
Meet costume characters from the 501st Legion
Take a prom pic with a Tardigrade in the photo booth
Take the Rocket and Spaceship Engineering Challenge
Taste freeze-dried ice cream
Experiment with a mini vacuum chamber
Explore the stars with Tacoma Astronomical Society
Enjoy a signature cocktail, free popcorn, space mac & cheese and other tasty treats from the Play Day Café

Nov
16
Sat
NaNoWriMo – Write in! @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Write a novel in one month! Get started this November with National Novel Writing Month, a seat-of-your-pants writing adventure, and churn out a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Come work on your novel every Saturday in November at the Chehalis library with the moral support of fellow wrimos. We will kick off on Saturday November 2nd with a presentation from author Jami Davenport on planning a novel and tips for writing faster. Snacks and coffee will be provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library to help fuel creativity.

Genealogy Drop-in Help @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Researchers can bring their genealogy questions to get help from members of the Lewis County Genealogical Society. Whether you’re just starting out or are stuck on a difficult problem, the experts are here to help! The workshop is held every third Saturday of the month and this series will be held in the small meeting room.

Nov
20
Wed
Book Babies @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Alternating weeks of storytime and sensory play for babies and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.

Nov
21
Thu
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 21 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Seeking adventurers to embark on this epic quest! Come play Dungeons and Dragons on first and third Thursdays. Beginners welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

Nov
22
Fri
Preschool Storytime @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Preschool Storytime @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.

Nov
23
Sat
Ballerinas from Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ballerinas from Ballet Northwest's Nutcracker @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and greet ballerinas from Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker.

FREE with admission

NaNoWriMo Write in! @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Write a novel in one month! Get started this November with National Novel Writing Month, a seat-of-your-pants writing adventure, and churn out a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Come work on your novel every Saturday in November at the Chehalis library with the moral support of fellow wrimos. We will kick off on Saturday November 2nd with a presentation from author Jami Davenport on planning a novel and tips for writing faster. Snacks and coffee will be provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library to help fuel creativity.