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.

Jul
14
Sun
Annual Pioneer Pie Social @ Historic Claquato Church
Jul 14 @ 1:30 pm

The annual Pioneer Pie Social happens Sunday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the historic Claquato Church.

Over 30 pies will be up for live and silent auction as well as gift baskets and other items donated by friends of the museum. Live bluegrass music will be provided by The Lewis County Pickers.

This year’s auctioneer is Todd Mason. Enjoy pie by the slice, a game of corn hole, balloon animals, and the candy hunt.

The Daughters of the Pioneers will be giving tours of the historic Claquato Church.

Sep
29
Sun
2019 Harvest Dinner Masquerade @ City Farm Chehalis
Sep 29 @ 4:00 pm
2019 Harvest Dinner Masquerade @ City Farm Chehalis

The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis invites you to their 13th annual Harvest Dinner celebration and fundraiser. It’s a Masquerade Ball so come in costume or as you are for an evening of farm to table food, live jazz music, dancing, and community building.

We are proud to partner with Jay Ryan of Hub City Grub, Cara Buswell from Good Stuff Catering, Callisons Inc., McFiler’s Bar, and City Farm Chehalis to bring you this incredible event. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. with gluten free and vegan options available!

There will be free mask making at Tuesday market on September 17th and 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come to support the market, meet local farmers, network in this great community, and enjoy one of the best dinners of the year in Chehalis. The Chehalis Farmers Market is a 501c3 non-profit and all contributions to our event are tax-deductible.

There will be a silent auction from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and a dessert auction after dinner. All proceeds go directly to the Farmers Market and support farm to consumer food access in Lewis County.

Ticket information found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2437332599871785/
Or at Brown Paper Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4339548

Tickets can also be purchased at Mackinaws, Embody Studios in Centralia, Book n’ Brush in Chehalis, and Santa Lucia Coffee.

Oct
12
Sat
Coffee Book Klatch @ Shakespeare & Co.
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join other book lovers for coffee and a chat about books. No assigned reading! You pick! Share what you’ve been reading lately and hear from others about what they’ve been reading. Discussion facilitated by Chehalis Timberland Library Staff.

Nov
12
Tue
Lewis County Rock and Gem club meeting @ Cowlitz Prairie Grange
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We’re a newer club – Lewis County Rock and Gem Society. We meet second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Cowlitz Prairie Grange in Toledo on Jackson Hwy. We are family-oriented with a juniors program also. Bring your rock for show and tell, enjoy our monthly program, bid on something in our silent auction and bring a snack to share for break time. We have door prizes and try to go on field trips as often as we can. $10 for yearly membership for a single or $15 for a family

Dec
1
Sun
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe @ Santa Lucia Cafe
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe @ Santa Lucia Cafe

Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts!

The event is free and open to the public.

Dec
7
Sat
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe @ Santa Lucia Cafe
Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts!

The event is free and open to the public.

Dec
8
Sun
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe @ Santa Lucia Cafe
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe @ Santa Lucia Cafe

Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts!

The event is free and open to the public.

Dec
14
Sat
Blessings from Ben 2nd Annual Holiday Event in Honor of Benjamin Eastman
Dec 14 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Blessings from Ben 2nd Annual Holiday Event in Honor of Benjamin Eastman

Share the love this holiday season and join Blessings from Ben for the second annual holiday event in honor of Benjamin Eastman. This fun family-friendly charity event is on December 14 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 156 Peters Road in Randle.

Come gather around the bonfire and listen to holiday music until dusk when the lighting of the star and share the love sign on the hilltop overlooking Randle.

The event is free and open to all ages. Please, bring a toy or stocking stuffer that will be donated to the local Toy & Joy Drive for the community.

Each child in attendance receives a small gift. Free hot chocolate, coffee and smores. Santa will be there for photos. There are also Blessings from Ben Christmas bears for sale.

A drawing will take place for a cool hoverboard and fun drone. Raffle tickets are $1 each and go on sale starting November 18 until the December 14 event. Buy tickets online at the Blessings from Ben Facebook page through PayPal or individually from B.j. Eastman, Christy Hampton, Cathy Eastman or Rhonda Wharton-Bridges.

All proceeds will go to the non-profit organization Blessings from Ben to support student-athletes and local grieving families after the loss of a child.

Feb
22
Sat
Restoration at Discovery Trail
Feb 22 @ 8:43 pm – 9:43 pm
Restoration at Discovery Trail

Your help is needed. We have removed blackberry along the trail and need to plant native shrubs to slow the return of this problem plant. All the plants are bare-root and must be put in the ground quickly. Many hands make light the work – bring your friends.

We will have hot drinks, water and snacks available. Please dress for the weather (cool and damp, with rain showers). Bring a shovel if you can and your favorite gloves. Questions? Please email office@chehalislandtrust.org.

Mar
14
Sat
Are Salmon Doomed? Hatching a Plan to Save a Northwest Icon @ Centralia Timberland Library
Mar 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

An environmental necessity, a vital economic resource, and a cultural symbol, salmon play a fundamental role in the Pacific Northwest—but they are in trouble.

With warming oceans, environmental degradation, and lowering genetic variability, wild salmon populations are dwindling. Climatologist Nick Bond explores the past, present, and possible future conditions for salmon in our state, and sees room for optimism. He shares lessons on how local communities have accomplished important work to support salmon runs, but also takes a hard look at the realities climate change poses for this regional treasure. Explore the history, science, and story of this cherished Northwest icon.

This presentation is part of Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau program and sponsored by the Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library.

For Teens (ages 12-18) and Adults (age 18 and older)