Upcoming events
Spring Clean up
Join us for our Spring Clean-Up as we refresh downtown with sweeping, planting, and sprucing up storefronts. Grab a friend, lend a hand, and help make our community shine!
Flower Crawl
Celebrate spring with our Downtown Flower Crawl, where you can explore local businesses, enjoy seasonal specials, and collect beautiful blooms along the way.
Summerfest
Celebrate Independence Day with 4th of July Summerfest, a day filled with family fun, live music, and delicious food! Enjoy exciting activities, games, and a spectacular fireworks show to cap off the perfect summer celebration!
Christmas in July
Get into the holiday spirit early with Christmas in July, a festive summer celebration filled with holiday-themed fun and treats! Enjoy cheerful décor, community activities, and a taste of Christmas magic—minus the winter chill! 🎄☀️
Founders Day
Celebrate Founder’s Day as we honor Centralia’s rich history and the vision of its founders, marking 150 years of community, growth, and pride. Join us for a day of festivities, storytelling, and special events that highlight the milestones of our beloved town! 🎉🎂
Volunteer Appreciation
Join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, where we’ll honor the amazing individuals who give their time and energy to make our community thrive. It’s a special day to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and the impact they’ve made on our downtown!
Downtown Trick or Treating
Bring the whole family to Downtown Trick-or-Treating for a spooktacular time filled with treats and festive fun! Wander the streets, visit local businesses, and enjoy Halloween surprises around every corner! 🎃👻
Tree Lighting
Join us for the magic of our Annual Tree Lighting as we kick off the holiday season with festive cheer, community caroling, and a breathtaking tree lighting ceremony! It’s a heartwarming tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the season of giving and light.
Shop Small Saturday
Support local businesses this Shop Small Saturday by shopping downtown and discovering unique treasures right in your community! It’s the perfect day to find one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy special deals, and make a big impact on our small businesses!
Lighted Tractor Parade
Don’t miss the dazzling Lighted Tractor Parade, where beautifully decorated tractors light up the streets in a festive display of holiday cheer! It’s a unique and fun-filled event for the whole family, featuring a parade of bright lights, creative designs, and seasonal magic! 🚜✨
Early Bird Specials
Work schedule tricky for regular business hours? Naturally early riser? This is the holiday shopping for you!
Downtown Caroling
Join the Centralia Downtown Association for a festive evening walk through downtown and sing your heart out! As you know, "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"
Late Til 8
Every Friday in December until Christmas, participating stores will be open Late Til 8 to accommodate all your holiday shopping needs!
15th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade!
Join us for our 15th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade! It is our biggest event of the year, and you won’t want to miss out!
Midnight Madness
Following the 15th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade, stick around downtown Centralia to shop, dine and play until Midnight!
Downtown Caroling
Join the Centralia Downtown Association for a festive evening walk through downtown and sing your heart out! As you know, "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"
Late Til 8
Every Friday in December until Christmas, participating stores will be open Late Til 8 to accommodate all your holiday shopping needs!
Downtown Caroling
Join the Centralia Downtown Association for a festive evening walk through downtown and sing your heart out! As you know, "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"
Late Til 8
Every Friday in December until Christmas, participating stores will be open Late Til 8 to accommodate all your holiday shopping needs!
Shop Small Saturday
Support local businesses and discover hidden gems on Shop Small Saturday, a day dedicated to celebrating and championing the heart and soul of our community.
Tree Lighting
Celebrate the season with us as we light up our tree in George Washington Park!
Block Party
Join us for our volunteer appreciation Block Party to celebrate all we’ve accomplished in 2024!
Candidate Forum
Join us as we get to know our candidates better at this facilitated Q&A brought to you by the Centralia Downtown Association. All encouraged and welcome to come!
Safety Meeting
Join us as we discuss downtown and community safety- celebrations, concerns, and questions welcome!
Music in the Park
Have a rockin’ good time at our Music in the Park series with Joel Gibson Jr.
Music in the Park
Have a rockin’ good time at our Music in the Park series with Grooveyard!
Music in the Park
Have a rockin’ good time at our Music in the Park series! More details to come.
Summerfest
Celebrate the 4th of July downtown! Join us for a full day of fun, our beloved Summerfest Parade, and of course head over to the derby and fireworks show at the SWW Fairgrounds!
Music in the Park
Have a rockin’ good time at our Music in the Park series! Join us as we kick off this series with the Bruce Maier Band.
Pride
Celebrate Pride at Pine Street Plaza, hosted by The Dignity Guild. Mark your calendars for the Pine Street Pride Celebration on June 1st, 11 AM to 3 PM, 2024! 🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of festivities, inclusivity, and community spirit right here in Lewis County.
Block Party
Mark your calendars for our second block party of the year on April 24 at British Bites! Join us for a tea party to remember, as we welcome and celebrate Spring in Centralia.
Façade Grant Workshop
Join us at Merchant Coffee to hear more about our Façade Grant opportunity!
Block Party
Join us for a fun, free, family friendly night to welcome the new year and have a chance to hear what we have in store for 2024 in Downtown Centralia, and how to get involved with all the Centralia Downtown Association!
Snacks will be provided
Stocking Stuffer Sunday
While you're out shopping small for all those last minute gifts on Sunday, December 17th... Why not also give a gift to a child in need?
The Centralia Downtown Association is partnering with the Guardian Friends of Lewis County to help raise funds for kids in foster care.
The Lighted Tractor Parade
Get ready for a magical evening that will light up your holidays like never before! Join us for the Centralia Lighted Tractor Parade, an enchanting spectacle that brings joy, wonder, and festive spirit to our community.
Midnight Madness
Hold onto your shopping bags because something incredibly exciting is coming to town! We're thrilled to announce our very first Midnight Madness event!