‘The Shed’ Christmas Market
Dec. 2 through 4 at 516 Spooner Road, Chehalis; Thursday 4 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wreaths, trees, signs, candles, antiques and farmhouse inspired holiday decor will be sold.
Onalaska Volunteer Fire Fighters Association Bazaar
Dec. 3 and 4 at 1733 state Route 508; Onalaska; Friday 12 to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa will be there at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Christmas trees, wreaths and bazaar items will be available for sale. For more information, contact Kim Lawrence at 360-880-5736.
Downtown Centralia Christmas Celebrations
Dec. 3 and 4 on Magnolia Street, Centralia; Friday 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Friday, the Holiday Makers Market will be at the Lewis & Clark Hotel, 117 W. Magnolia St., Centralia. On Saturday, the market runs all day. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and their reindeer from noon to 3 p.m. Hay rides will be available on Magnolia Street from noon to 4 p.m. The Grinch is also set to make an appearance. Find more information on Facebook at "Centralia Downtown Festivals Association."
Breakfast With Santa
Dec. 4 at Moose Family Center, 1400 Grand Ave., Centralia; 8 to 11 a.m.
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, applesauce, juice, coffee and hot chocolate will be served at this fundraiser for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Santa will arrive at 8:30 a.m. Suggested donation for adults is $7, children ages 4 through 12, $4. Free for kids under 3. Wreaths for sale by Lewis County Work Opportunities. Bring your own camera.
Winlock-Vader Food Bank Drive n’ Drop
Dec. 4 at the corner of Front and Fir streets in Winlock and the Vader Assembly of God Church at 302 Sixth St., Vader; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drive up and drop off donations. The highest priority items are personal care products such as shampoo, toothpaste and other toiletries. Monetary donations can also be made. The food bank can purchase food for as low as 10 cents per pound. For more information, call 360-880-7122.
Friends of the Winlock Library Book Sale Fundraiser
Dec. 4 at 300 NE First St., Winlock; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Proceeds support the Winlock Timberland Library. Sales by donation, change cannot be made. Attendees are asked to please wear masks. Call 360-785-3461 for more information.
Acoustic Music Jam
Dec. 4 at the Adna Grange Hall, 123 Dieckman Road, Chehalis; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Washington Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting their monthly acoustic music jam free and open to the public. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome. For more information, go to www.wotfa.org or call 360-791-5185.
Book & Bake Sale
Dec. 4 at the Greater Toledo Community Library, 241 Cowlitz St., Toledo; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This sale raises funds to help the library. There will be book signings by historian and Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald and science fiction author Jake Blake from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa Book Sale
Dec. 4 at the Chehalis Timberland Library; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come to the library before or after the Santa Parade and browse hundreds of donated books at low prices. All proceeds are used to sponsor library events. Masks required.
Winter Market
Dec. 4 at 176 NE School St., Chehalis; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit before or after the Santa Parade for vendors selling local handmade items such as jewelry and herbal products. For more information, visit @naturenurturefarmacy online.
Santa Parade
Dec. 4 in downtown Chehalis; 11 a.m.
The theme for this year’s parade is Peace on Earth. Space is still available for entries at $20. Register online at ChamberWay.com or call 360-748-8885.
Adna Store Celebration
Dec. 4 at the Adna Grocery Store; 12 to 3 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will fly in by helicopter, weather-permitting, and land by the coffee shop across from the Adna store. Santa is then expected to mill about the neighborhood before he and Mrs. Claus enter the store for photo opportunities and free gifts.
Packwood Christmas Celebrations
Dec. 4 at the Packwood Fire Department, 12953 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood; 12 to 7 p.m.
From noon to 3 p.m., cruise through the park on Holiday Lane to the North Pole to see Santa and his elves at work in “Santa’s Toy Shop.”
Then, the Packwood Fire Department will hold its annual free spaghetti dinner followed by pinatas and fun before the tree lighting ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Caroling will begin at the Packwood Community Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Adna Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 4 at Back Memorial Park; 3 to 6 p.m.
Adna Elementary School students will be caroling and a 25-foot Christmas tree will be lit up at this open community event. It is set to include hot drinks and possibly hay rides.
Packwood Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 4 and 5 at the Packwood Community Hall; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hand-crafted items from local vendors including baked goods will be sold. Lunch available both days. For more information contact Laurie at 360-496-1217 or Martha at 360-496-1519.
Centralia Ballet Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Dec. 4 and 5 at Centralia College’s Corbet Theater
Showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. on Sunday. All tickets are $23 (plus $2 fee). To order, visit www.danceticketing.com/28019/ or call 360-623-9010 for more information.
Sounds of the Season Concert
Dec. 6 at Centralia College’s Corbet Theater; 7 p.m.
The Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra will perform classical favorite holiday melodies. Vocalist Khristy Harvey will sing “O Holy Night,” and the Westminster Bell Choir will perform. Free limited tickets will be available at the door. Masks will be required. Visit pnwchamberorchestra.org to view the concert afterward.
Winter Band and Choir Concert
Dec. 7 at the Winlock Middle School Gym; 7 p.m.
Winlock high and middle school bands and choirs will perform. Admission is free and all are welcome to join. Masks are required. The concert will also be live-streamed on the district's Facebook and YouTube accounts.
Morton Christmas Parade
Dec. 10 beginning at the museum parking lot; 7 p.m.
Line up at 6:45 p.m. To sign up, contact Caro Johnson at 360-520-6878 or email caro.johnson@century21.com.
Breakfast With Santa
Dec. 11 at the Adna Grange Hall, 123 Dieckman Road, Chehalis; 9 to 11 a.m.
This breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit and a drink costs $6 for all ages. Kids’ meals will include a craft and a visit with Santa.
Visit with Santa
Dec. 11 at the Rowdy Rooster Bistro, 503 NE First St., Winlock; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Rowdy Rooster Bistro in Winlock will be hosting Santa for most of the day. For additional questions, please contact Marilynn Williams at 360-880-7122.
Lighted Tractor Parade
Dec. 11 in downtown Centralia; 6 p.m.
Parade entry applications are now open at bit.ly/3CEBDOI. Visit @CentraliaLightedTractorParade on Facebook for more details.
