Kiddin' Around

03/28/2025

It is a great honor to be part of the amazing changes and upgrades Centralia Middle School is making. We love the Centralia School District and the staff who work tirelessly to make Centralia a wonderful place in which to thrive and grow.

A HUGE thank you to Kiddin' Around for their incredibly generous $10,000 donation to support the Centralia Middle School library makeover! Your kindness and commitment to our students' education will make a lasting impact, creating a space where young minds can explore, learn, and grow. We are beyond grateful for your support! 🐯📚

Plus, who doesn't love a BIG CHECK?

12/06/2024

Don't forget to stop by The Juice Box tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th, from 2 to 4 pm, for FREE Professional photos with Santa by Simone Photography. As well as meeting Santa and getting your beautiful professional photos, there will be free cookies, and tons of Christmas magic!

Don't forget to buy a kids cup of hot cocoa, drinks and treats from the Juice Box too.

11/06/2024

At Kiddin around, we’re all about creating meaningful connections across our community, one event at a time.

Our mission is rooted in building a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone. We are passionate about uplifting and uniting our community by providing opportunities for learning, growth, and shared experiences.

We’re proud to host events that reflect our belief in a community where everyone belongs and feels valued.

Together, let’s continue to strengthen and celebrate our community, creating a place we can all be proud to call home.

10/31/2024

10/25/2024

Halloween Carnival TOMORROW! Bring the whole family by for games, activities, candy, prizes and FREE professional photos of your children or family in their Halloween costumes. All Kiddin' Around events are completely free and open to anyone. See you tomorrow to kick start your Halloween fun!

Thank you to Mandi McDougall Photography for volunteering their time and expertise for this event.

10/22/2024

Want to get the most out of your Halloween costumes? Don't miss out on our Halloween event this Saturday, October 26th from 1 to 3pm at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School. All are welcome to this family friendly event, featuring games, candy and non-food prizes, and free professional photographs, by Mandi McDougall Photography, of your children or family all dressed up in their costumes.

10/21/2024

We are so thankful for our Police Department and the time and care they give to our community.

Come see us this Saturday for FREE professional photos of your kids or family all dressed up, games, candy, prizes and fun!

09/03/2024

Wishing everyone a very happy first day of school!

08/30/2024

Don’t miss out on this wonderful event TONIGHT. Free school supplies, and creating art with fun local artists!

Super stoked for the Paint and Strive Backpack Drive!! 5-8pm TONIGHT! We will have an array of artists demos, canvas painting, patch making, collaborative art projects, coloring pages, along with giving your kids our donated school supplies and sweet memories to start of the new year!

08/23/2024

It's a beautiful Washington Summer and we are so excited to see you all at the Pine Street Plaza today from 11am to 1pm for goody bags stuffed with treats, as well as games, activities and crafts, plus a special surprise performance! Don't let the rain scare you away, it's going to be a fun day!

08/22/2024

The 4th annual Kiddin' Around Back to School Bash is TOMORROW and we are so grateful to be partnering with so many amazing local organizations and businesses! Each of these fantastic local champions will be hosting a table with an exciting game, activity or craft for kids to enjoy. Don't miss out on this fun event for kids and families.

Thank you Wellpoint, The Hive Centralia, Mandi McDougall Photography, Centralia Ballet Academy, Centralia Timberland Library, United Way of Lewis County,
Centralia, WA Police Department, Electric Dance, Valley View Health Center, Mad Hatter Play Cafe , Health Department of Lewis County, Molina Healthcare, Blue Zones Activate Lewis County, Centralia School District 401, The Evergreen Playhouse, Girl Scouts of Western Washington for everything you do for your community.

Back to School Bash
Pine Street Plaza, Centralia
11am to 1pm

08/16/2024

The incredible is generously giving kids free haircuts during our Back to School Bash on August 23rd. This is the 4th year in a row Nate has generously donated his time and expertise for this event. We are so grateful for this community and how it supports children in Lewis County.

08/15/2024

A big thank you to Pacific Northwest Cookie Co. who donated 400 cookies for our back to school event on August 23rd. Don't miss out on these wonderful goody bags full of local passes and treats.

Back to School Bash
August 23rd
11am to 1pm
Pine Street Plaza