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
28
Fri
Summer Splash Gala with a Twist @ Hands On Children's Museum
Aug 28 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Summer Splash Gala with a Twist @ Hands On Children's Museum

The Summer Splash! Gala moves the party online for the first time. Join us August 28th at 7 p.m. for 30-minute live-streamed event and a 7-Day Online Silent Auction August 21-28. Support the Power of Play! You can give a child the chance to create, tinker & invent right in their own homes! This year’s Gala will raise funds to support the Museum’s newest Access program – Interactive Fun Kits, a hands-on educational experience for children who are learning from home. Don’t miss this heartfelt program featuring special stories about the power of play from kids of all ages…and discover how the Museum is ensuring that every child can learn beyond the screen.

Sep
26
Sat
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Discovery Trail
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Discovery Trail

Join us to improve the riparian area along the Discovery Trail. This work party will remove invasive weeds; adults and older teens only. The work can be hard, but Oh so satisfying!
Bring your leather gloves if you have them, loppers, etc. Dress for the weather.
We will provide snacks, water and coffee; gloves if needed.

Masks required and social distancing.

Oct
22
Thu
Sensory Friendly Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum
Oct 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sensory Friendly Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Join us for a sensory-friendly Boo Bash experience. This is a special event for families of children with autism or other special needs to provide private, less over-stimulating time to experience the museum.

The Boo Bash Festival offers Halloween-inspired activities, costumes, and more without the fright! Explore a straw bale maze, press apples into cider, decorate a pumpkin and float it in the regatta, watch weird Dr. Science demos, silkscreen a treat bag, and more! Sponsored by Hanson Subaru.

Activities are FREE with Museum admission or membership. Online reservations required.

Oct
23
Fri
Boo Bash Festival @ Hands On Children's Museum
Oct 23 – Nov 1 all-day
Boo Bash Festival @ Hands On Children's Museum

Join us for 10 days for Spooktacular fun! The Boo Bash Festival offers Halloween-inspired activities, costumes, and more without the fright!

Explore a straw bale maze, press apples into cider, decorate a pumpkin and float it in the regatta, watch weird Dr. Science demos, silkscreen a treat bag, and more!
Presented by Hanson Subaru.

Special Event Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday – Sunday, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm

Activities are FREE with Museum admission or membership. Capacity limited per play session. Online reservations required. Photo taken pre-COVID.

Dec
10
Thu
Enterprise for Equity 20th Anniversary Fundraising Virtual Gala: Stories of Resilience @ Virtual
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Enterprise for Equity 20th Anniversary Fundraising Virtual Gala: Stories of Resilience @ Virtual

Enterprise for Equity believes in the power of business ownership for people with limited incomes to change lives, grow futures and build economies! Attend our virtual 20th Anniversary Fundraising Gala to support individuals starting and growing small businesses in nine counties in Western Washington. Financial well-being is at the heart of E4E’s financial education and strength-based workshops, business training programs, business coaching and microloan fund in Lewis County and beyond.

Our online auction featuring services, products and goods from E4E Graduates opens on December 4th.

Apr
2
Fri
56th Annual Home & Sportsman Show @ NW Sports Hub
Apr 2 @ 9:00 am – Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm
56th Annual Home & Sportsman Show @ NW Sports Hub
Welcome to the 56th Annual Home & Sportsman Show! We feature vendors far and wide to help with all your home improvement and sportsman needs. The experts are here to help you create that beautiful landscape or display garden for your home or business. Quality home remodeling experts will be exhibiting for every facet of your home from custom improvements to roofing, flooring, and windows! Financial experts will also be set up to help you navigate financing your dream projects! Jump into what’s new in outdoor hunting, fishing, sports, and more!
Admission:
$2 Adults
$1 Children & Seniors
$5 For Families (Up to 5 People)
Parking: Free
Apr
9
Fri
Find Work Friday – Virtual Hiring Event
Apr 9 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Find Work Friday - Virtual Hiring Event

Over 40 Employers Are Recruiting At This Month’s Event on April 9th! These businesses are recruiting from across the area in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston Counties.

Find Work Friday is a WorkSource virtual hiring event that connects you to employers who are hiring. Many employers need to rebuild their workforce. Now is the time to start your job search and WorkSource is here to help.

Join us for this FREE hiring event and connect directly with local employers from different industries. Find Work Friday provides an opportunity to chat with recruiters instantly to see if their company is a good fit for you.

Connect 1-on-1 with recruiters from the comfort of your home!

Virtually explore and engage with a variety of private sector, government, and non-profit employers

* Chat 1-on-1 directly with recruiters via live, text, video or audio-based chat
* Participate by logging in from any computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
* There is no cost to participate in the virtual hiring event, invite your friends!

Apr
24
Sat
Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY @ Summit to Swamp
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 10:15 am

Our Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run is FREE this year. Come for the day. Bring your family and friends. Bring something for a potluck if you like. Enjoy a bonfire and music. Make new friends.

Let’s kickstart an AWESOME 2021 together!

A fun and challenging obstacle mud run from the rocky peaks to the swampy flats.
Something for everyone…..beginner to competitor!
2021 registration is FREE! Come spend time with old friends and make some new!
The Summit To Swamp mud run has many natural and man-made obstacles over a scenic course in the foothills of the Big Bottom Valley. The trek to the summit gains over 400 feet of elevation in less than a 1/4 mile. The flat land is full of fun (and dirty) obstacles.
This run is designed to be a test of grit for those who want it, yet fun for the whole family. Most obstacles can be bypassed in some way for those who are not ready to meet that challenge.
Family or Individual…..Beginner or Competitor…..There is something for everyone!
Apr
28
Wed
DigiMarCon At Home 2021 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference @ usa
Apr 28 – Apr 29 all-day
DigiMarCon At Home 2021 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference @ usa

DigiMarCon At Home 2021 is your chance to …
– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your professional network.

The 6th annual DigiMarCon At Home, the Premier Virtual Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference will be held April 28th to 29th, 2021, available live stream and on-demand. Join your peers online for 2-days jam packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy and networking.

Immerse yourself in topics like digital strategy, programmatic advertising, web experience management, usability / design, mobile marketing & retargeting, customer engagement, user acquisition, social media marketing, targeting & optimization, video marketing, data science & big data, web analytics & A/B testing, email marketing, content marketing, conversion rate optimization, search engine optimization, paid search marketing, geo-targeting, predictive analysis & attribution, growth hacking, conversion rate optimization, growth marketing tools, marketing & sales automation, sustainable growth strategies, product marketing & UX / UI and much, much more!

At DigiMarCon At Home 2021, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thought will be challenged, new ways of thinking will emerge, and you will leave with your head, notebooks and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency / team / account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon At Home 2021 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world.

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconathome.com.

May
14
Fri
Find Work Friday Virtual Job Fair @ Find Work Friday is a virtual event hosted on app.brazenconnect.com
May 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Find Work Friday Virtual Job Fair @ Find Work Friday is a virtual event hosted on app.brazenconnect.com

The economy is growing again and employers are hiring!

Find Work Friday is a WorkSource virtual hiring event that connects you to employers who are hiring. Many employers need to rebuild their workforce. Now is the time to start your job search and WorkSource is here to help.

Join us for this FREE hiring event and connect directly with local employers from different industries. Find Work Friday provides an opportunity to chat with recruiters instantly to see if their company is a good fit for you.

WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend this event, please email Mpong@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 347-6054, to request an accommodation.