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.

Jun
6
Thu
Mr. Lizard, Reptile Show @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Meet and touch the fascinating creatures in Mr. Lizard’s Mobile Reptile Zoo. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
11
Tue
Preschool Storytime and Play Group @ Centralia Timberland Library
Jun 11 @ 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games followed by 30 minutes of unstructured play. This is an early learning program. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
15
Sat
United Way of Lewis County Chef’s Night Out @ Jester Auto Museum & Event Center
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
United Way of Lewis County Chef's Night Out @ Jester Auto Museum &  Event Center

If you’re looking for the perfect event to quench your taste buds while supporting United Way of Lewis County at the same time, don’t miss United Way’s premier fundraising event and top culinary event of the year – Chef’s Night Out. Slated for Saturday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Jester Auto Museum and Event Center, this unique event brings together Lewis County’s finest chefs and restaurants under one roof for an evening full of culinary innovation.

Now in its 11th year, Chef’s Night Out is a must-do for foodies and culinary enthusiasts who want to experience the unparalleled talent of local chefs in Lewis County, all while supporting United Way’s mission of lifting 30% of families out of poverty by 2030.

This year’s extraordinary CHEFS UNITED team includes Darin Harris from Boccata Restaurant, Laurel Khan from Mackinaw’s & Curious the Bar, Donnie Stancil from McMenamin’s Olympic Club, Shane Wright from O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Jack Heinselman & Kevin Bray from Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, and Eric Bostick & Garrit Pannkuk from Hub City Grub.

Gather your friends and neighbors, slip into your favorite flip-flops and join United Way in Margaritaville on Saturday, June 15th.

For tickets and more information about this year’s event, visit www.lewiscountyuw.com/chefs-night-out.

Jun
19
Wed
Book Babies @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Alternating weeks of storytime and sensory play for babies and their participating caregivers. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
20
Thu
Toddler Time and Play Group @ Centralia Timberland Library
Jun 20 @ 10:30 am

Music, movement, and books for toddlers and their participating caregivers. Includes 30 minutes of unstructured play. This is an early learning program. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
21
Fri
Book Babies and Play Group @ Centralia Timberland Library
Jun 21 @ 10:30 am

Books, bounces, music and play for babies and their participating caregivers. Includes 30 minutes of unstructured play. This is an early learning program. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
22
Sat
Tour De Farms – Music Festival and Farmers’ Market @ Willapa Hills Farm
Jun 22 all-day

Tour de Farms started during the inaugural Ride the Willapa event in 2016 as part of a USDA Rural Development grant project. Tour De Farms is a music festival and farmers market that will occur during the annual Ride the Willapa event.

For those of you are participating in bike ride this year, the music festival and market is included in your Ride the Willapa ticket!

Day passes and overnight camp passes will be made available to those who wish to enjoy the farmer’s market and music without riding their bikes; Drive, park and enjoy the festivities and local fare.

In addition to old-time bluegrass music from 11am-9pm, the farm will feature a “pop-up” market presented by Chehalis Farmers Market.

This year is our first annual music festival and farmer’s market at Willapa hills Farm. Since 2008 Willapa Hills Farm has been handcrafting natural artisan cheese on their historic farmstead. The creamery produces sheep milk cheese six months of the year and cow milk and sheep/cow milk blended cheese year-round sourcing only the highest quality natural ingredients.

YOUR DAY PASS INCLUDES ACCESS TO:
Farmers Market: 11am-4pm
Beer and Wine garden: 12pm-9pm
Music by FERN HILL: 1pm-4pm
Dinner service: 5pm-7pm
Music by WHISKEY DEAF: 6pm-9pm

LIST OF CONFIRMED VENDORS:
• Community Farmers Market at Chehalis
• Willapa Valley Lavender Farm
• Chrisman Farms
• Telegraph Farm
• Centralia Cycle Works
• River House Bake Shop
• Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company
• Three Feathers Emu Ranch and Farm
• Beth Logan’s Art
• Coffee Creek Community & Gardens
• Love INC of Lewis County
• Native Soil Farm
• Chehalis River Conservation Discrtict
• Chehalis Lead Entity

Are you interested in vending at Tour De Farms – Music Festival & Farmers’ Market? Please email Harry at omroa1@gmail.com if you are interested in participating this year. Please provide a brief paragraph, including your web site, contact information, and a high resolution logo about your farm and what you will provide at your booth.

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++ $15 day passes will be available online until June 22nd.

++ Tickets will be available at the event for $20 (cash only please)

++ Kids under 12 are FREE!

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Swing Into Summer Fashion Show & Tea Party @ 1165 Stillwaters Ave
Jun 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please join P.E.O. Chapter JE at The Gathering Place, Stillwaters for a fun Fashion Show and wonderful Afternoon Tea.

Tickets for the event are $15. Fashions provided courtesy of Christopher and Banks.

Every ticket purchased will enter you into the door prize raffle. Additionally we’ll have some AMAZING raffle baskets that you can win for just $1!

It’ll be a fun afternoon with some really delicious food. Plus ALL proceeds support women’s educational opportunities and scholarships.

** Tickets available on the door. **

Jun
26
Wed
Book Babies @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Alternating weeks of storytime and sensory play for babies and their participating caregivers. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
28
Fri
Early Explorers @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Encourage literacy skills through art, music, stories, and play for children ages 2 to 6. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.