Mail Letters to Santa in Downtown Chehalis
We’ll do it again in 2024! Experience Chehalis, Book ‘N’ Brush, Totally Pawsome, and Market Street Ace Hardware have teamed up again this year to bring local boys and girls a little extra magic for the holiday season with our second annual “Letters to Santa” program...
Holiday Facade Grant
Experience Chehalis offers a grant program to provide matching funds to downtown business owners who desire to make eligible small-scale improvements to the façade of their buildings for the winter holiday season. Experience Chehalis works to support and foster the...
2023 Holiday Events in Chehalis
2023 Holiday Events in Chehalis Whimsical light displays, charming shops, and cheerful local traditions bring out the magic of Christmas in Chehalis. Take pause from your busy lifestyle to enjoy the small-town holiday charm, rich traditions, and festive events in...
Chehal-LOWEEN
Once the pumpkins are decorated, it's time to prepare the costumes and head to Downtown Chehalis on Halloween for trick-or-treating fun! Trick-or-Treat Transit, hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, takes families throughout Chehalis and Centralia at...
Experience Fine Dining in Chehalis
Experience Fine Dining in Chehalis Colder, darker days are upon us, and the options for celebrating special occasions may feel more limited through the fall and winter seasons. Don’t let the rain get you down! Instead, take advantage of the fine dining options in...
Historic Scenic Train Excursions Return After 2-Year Hiatus
The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum (CCRM) announces the beloved Historic Scenic Train excursions are back in action just in time for the holiday season. The two-year hiatus, prompted by unforeseen circumstances, including the January 2022 flood, left devoted...
Small-Event Micro Grant
Small event support for small business events Experience Chehalis offers a grant program to provide matching funds to downtown business owners who host an event at their business within downtown Chehalis. Experience Chehalis works to support and foster the health and...
Chehalis Flying Saucer Party Returns to Celebrate Out-of-This-World History in 2023
If you’ve ever spotted something strange or other-worldly hiding among the murals in downtown Chehalis and wondered “Why?” Well… you’re not alone and it’s quite a story. In June of 1947, Idaho-based pilot Kenneth Arnold flew out of the Chehalis Airport toward his home...
Postcards of Chehalis
Chehalis postcards are now available in Downtown Chehalis! Chehalis postcards were created in 2023 and now available at local shops around town. Twenty designs have been created by local artists and designers made into postcards to promote our community. Businesses...
Summer Fun at ChehalisFest on July 29th
Experience Chehalis welcomes you downtown for a summer celebration full of sunshine and fun on July 29. This annual festival offers activities for kids and families, car fanatics, and folks of all ages throughout the day. Attendees can wander the ChehalisFest Car...
Summer Clean Up Event – Free Residential Disposal for Chehalis Residents
Due to the overwhelming demand from the Spring Clean Up event in May of this year, the City of Chehalis will be hosting a second free residential cleanup event on Saturday, August 5th. Dumpsters provided by LeMays will be set up at Stan Hedwall Park for Chehalis city...
Graffiti Busters
Experience Chehalis Eradicates Graffiti Graffiti is a crime. It is costly and destructive. Unaddressed, it can send a message that the community is not concerned about the appearance of its neighborhoods. It can generate a perception of crime, increase fear, lower...