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.

Aug
3
Thu
Join an African Drum Circle with Awodi Drumming @ Hands On Children's Museum
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Feel the beat and join the rhythm of an African drumming circle with Javoen Byrd and Awodi Drumming. 5 musical educators will be on hand with 50 drums to take kids on a powerful musical journey through indigenous West African and African American music.

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Visiting Artists Series in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts and sponsored by the City of Olympia

Aug
4
Fri
All About Apples @ Burnt Ridge Nursery
Aug 4 all-day
All About Apples @ Burnt Ridge Nursery

Join Michael Dolan, owner and founder of Burnt Ridge Nursery, for a discussion of the vast number of apple varieties that grow well in the Pacific Northwest and how to grow them organically. He will also talk about the amazing Monty Surprise apple, the World’s Healthiest Apple, and the process of importing new plant varieties from abroad.

https://www.chronline.com/stories/burnt-ridge-nursery-in-onalaska-open-for-summer-browsing-classes,321725#google_vignette

Join an African Drum Circle with Awodi Drumming @ Hands On Children's Museum
Aug 4 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Feel the beat and join the rhythm of an African drumming circle with Javoen Byrd and Awodi Drumming. 5 musical educators will be on hand with 50 drums to take kids on a powerful musical journey through indigenous West African and African American music.

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Visiting Artists Series in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts and sponsored by the City of Olympia

Observation Hive with Olympia Beekeepers Association @ Hands On Children's Museum
Aug 4 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Observation Hive with Olympia Beekeepers Association @ Hands On Children's Museum

Learn about bees and their vital role in our ecosystem with the Olympia Beekeepers Association and their observation hive!

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Sponsored by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry

Aug
5
Sat
Join an African Drum Circle with Awodi Drumming @ Hands On Children's Museum
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Feel the beat and join the rhythm of an African drumming circle with Javoen Byrd and Awodi Drumming. 5 musical educators will be on hand with 50 drums to take kids on a powerful musical journey through indigenous West African and African American music.

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.

Visiting Artists Series in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts and sponsored by the City of Olympia

Family Cornhole Challenge @ Centralia College
Aug 5 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Family Cornhole Challenge @ Centralia College

The Family Cornhole Challenge is an outdoor cornhole tournament dedicated to raising funds to help Family Education & Support Services (FESS) change lives – for children, families, and communities. With your support, together, we can ensure more children grow-up safe and healthy.

LIVE MUSIC – FOOD TRUCKS – ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & MUCH MORE

REGISTRATION:
Cornhole Challenge Team: $100 | $85 early bird price (early bird pricing available through July 1st)
Includes team of two (2) players of any skill level or experience – play for fun.

DIVISIONS
Family (one Adult + one Youth)
Adult (18+)
High School (13-17)

Family of Four Cornhole Challenge: $200 | $150 early bird price (early bird pricing available through July 1st)
Includes two teams of two players – total of four (4) competitors.
Register together, compete against other families in the Family division.

Individual Competitor: $60
No partner? No problem! We will randomly assign you a partner day of the event.
Individual Competitor ticket available in the adult division only.

Riverside Gala 2023 @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Aug 5 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverside Gala 2023 @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail

This will be a wine and dessert event for Chehalis River Basin Land Trust members and friends. We will have live music, a featured speaker, and live auction, along with updates on recent Land Trust projects and activities.

Aug
8
Tue
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis
Aug 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis

Join us at The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., 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.

Aug
10
Thu
Molina Healthcare of Washington and Community Partners to Host Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway in Centralia @ Centralia College
Aug 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Molina Healthcare of Washington and Community Partners to Host Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway in Centralia

WHAT: Molina Healthcare of Washington, Lewis County Youth Mentorship Program and Centralia College Early Learning Program will host a back-to-school supplies giveaway event at Centralia College.

The event will include free backpacks, back-to-school haircuts, raffle prizes, and more.

WHERE: Centralia College

600 Centralia College Blvd.

Centralia, WA 98531

WHEN: Thursday, August 10, 2023

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHO: Chrystal Patterson (on-site Molina Healthcare contact)

253-682-8876

Chrystal.Patterson@MolinaHealthcare.com

Aug
15
Tue
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis
Aug 15 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis

Join us at The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., 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.