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.

May
19
Wed
Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party @ Discovery Trail, Centralia
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party @ Discovery Trail, Centralia

Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party
Wednesday, May 19th from 9 am ‘til 12:30 pm
(Sponsored by the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust)

What: Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party.
Snacks and drinking water will be available (bring your own bottle).
You must pre-register for this event; see the link below.

Where: Centralia’s Discovery Trail, at the end of Goodrich Rd, Centralia.
Parking for volunteers will be at the old barn (look for signs).

When: 9 AM until 12:30 PM, Wednesday, May 19th, 2021.

Please join in with Chehalis River Basin Land Trust volunteers, the Great Old Broads and others as we continue habitat restoration work along Centralia’s Discovery Trail from 9 am until 12:30 pm, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (See: Discovery Trail along the Chehalis River (lewiscountytrails.org)) Please arrive early to sign the waiver.

We will be weeding around recently planted tree seedlings and removing some invasive plants. Sturdy gloves and suitable work clothes are recommended. We will have facemasks as well as some tools and gloves available at the site. Please feel free to bring your own tools if you’d like.

Covid-19 Precautions:
The number of participants for this event will be limited due to Covid-19 concerns. Face masks and social distancing will be required in accordance with the latest statewide guidelines in effect at the time of the event.

Please use the following link to pre-register.
https://www.chehalislandtrust.org/events/volunteer

May
31
Mon
1/2 Price Admission for Military Families at the Hands On Children’s Museum @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 31 all-day
1/2 Price Admission for Military Families at the Hands On Children's Museum @ Hands On Children's Museum

Military families get 1/2 price admission on Memorial Day. Special activities include Patriotic Light Play and Pounded Plant Flags.
Additional Memorial Day Weekend activities include:
*Artist Trading Cards
*Drawing, Coloring & Collage
*MakeSpace Tools: Hot Glue
*Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials
*Big Bubbles
*Bug Bingo
*Hula Hoops & Cornhole
*Sidewalk Chalk
Military families can also save $20 on a Basic or Deluxe Museum membership, May 21-31.
Online reservations required https://bit.ly/2F07hyt
Sponsored by: Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty

Jun
22
Tue
Nature Nurture Farmacy Open House @ Nature Nurture Farmacy
Jun 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nature Nurture Farmacy Open House @ Nature Nurture Farmacy
Join Nature Nurture Farmacy for an Open House at our new office on School St! Meet Dr. Alicia, explore our apothecary, sample some delicious teas, and learn about our programs, events, and local partnerships.
We will be joined by guests from:
Luminary Apothecary
Chehalis Farmer’s Market
Winlock Community Garden
Lewis County Women United
SNAP-ed program
WIC
and more!!
There will be so much great info available and maybe even some freebies and discounts. Hope to see you there!
Jul
24
Sat
Burnt Ridge Nursery Farm Tour @ Burnt Ridge Nursery
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Burnt Ridge Nursery Farm Tour @ Burnt Ridge Nursery

Burnt Ridge Nursery founder Michael Dolan will lead a tour of our 20-acre organic fruit and nut orchard, with a focus on crops that ripen in the summer including blueberries, mulberries, and figs. Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as the specific characteristics of the varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. Fruit samples and snacks will be provided to-go this year, and all events will be held outdoors in compliance with Washington state COVID guidelines. 2 tours: 10 am -noon and 1:30-3:30. Limit of 30 guests per tour. $15 per individual; $30 for a family (up to 4 people). Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. Plants, produce, and preserves from our farm will be available to purchase after each tour. Tickets at www.burntridgenursery.com or 360-985-2873.

Nov
3
Wed
WorkSource Pop Up Job Fair in Grand Mound on 11/3/2021 @ Great Wolf Lodge Event Center
Nov 3 all-day
WorkSource Pop Up Job Fair in Grand Mound on 11/3/2021 @ Great Wolf Lodge Event Center

WorkSource is holding a FREE indoor Pop-Up Event at the Great Wolf Lodge in their Convention Center on Wednesday, November 3rd from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Come and chat in-person with WorkSource staff to learn about the resources we offer and how we can assist with your job search. Recruiters from multiple employers will also be present. Bring questions and copies of your resume if you are ready to apply!

If you are an employer located in Lewis County or Southern Thurston County and are interested in recruiting at this event, please email Zach Nibler at znibler@thurstonchamber.com . Employer space is limited.

Covid-19 safety protocols will be observed by all guests inside the building.

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 znibler@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 357-3362, to request an accommodation.

Nov
6
Sat
Christmas Photos @ Alley Farm Photo & Film
Nov 6 @ 10:00 am – Dec 12 @ 3:00 pm
Christmas Photos @ Alley Farm Photo & Film

Family Christmas sessions!
These mini sessions are $100 and are located inside my private studio in Winlock, WA. Each 15-minute session will receive 10-12 professionally edited images.

A $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is due at the time of booking. This holds your spot with the remaining $50 due at the time of your session. Please bring cash for this as I have spotty internet inside my studio.

These are sessions the whole family can get in on or it can be just the kids. (My studio can accommodate up to 6 people.)

Snuggle by the fire under the blanket, eat cookies and read a book together. Come dressed in pajamas or holiday outfits!

To schedule your slot, click the link, select your date/time and follow the prompts from there!

Nov
26
Fri
Photos with Santa! @ Alley Farm Photo & Film
Nov 26 @ 10:00 am – Nov 27 @ 2:00 pm
Photos with Santa! @ Alley Farm Photo & Film

Santa’s coming! But who wants to spend an hour waiting in line at the mall to see Santa only to get one polaroid photo of your tired, cranky kids with him? ???? Not when you can get your family’s own PRIVATE session with him instead!

Use this time for your kids to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, read a book, eat cookies and even see Mrs. Clause, all while getting professional photos taken to treasure forever? kids can come dressed in pajamas or holiday outfits!

These Studio Santa minis will take place on Nov. 26 & 27 inside my studio in Winlock, WA! Each 10-minute session will receive 8-10 professionally edited images for $150. Turnaround time is one week from your session date, so still plenty of time to order your Christmas cards! Spots are filling quickly; save yours before they run out!?

Dec
4
Sat
Annual Big Book Sale @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Annual Big Book Sale @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ? Our Annual Big Book Sale is happening during/after the Santa Parade on Saturday, December 4, at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library!
Thousands of books on sale! All proceeds go to Chehalis library programs.

Dec
23
Thu
Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet some Fungi and get your photo taken with enchanting mushroom characters!

Dec
26
Sun
Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel @ Hands On Children's Museum

Delight your princess fan and come meet costumed character Rapunzel! Get your photo taken with this smart, spirited, and adventurous princess Sunday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.