Family events in Billings, MT

Billings’ biggest summer tradition, MontanaFair, returns for nine days packed with agriculture and livestock exhibits, PRCA Pro Rodeo action, live concerts, carnival rides, and family-friendly fun. Expect award-winning displays, lots of competition entries, classic fair food favorites, free entertainment, and big night show energy throughout the fair week.

Head to Riverfront Park for a weekend pop-up market packed with local finds, food, and a friendly community vibe. It’s an in-person event with vendor booths and food truck options running from morning into the evening over the weekend.

This summer series celebrates enterprising and artistic kids by creating a welcoming space for young entrepreneurs, artists, bakers, creators, and crafters to showcase their work, practice real world business skills, build confidence, and connect with other creative peers. The season features art walks at The Hidden Gem, a Strawberry Festival at Wise Wonders Children's Museum, Kids Day at Montana Fair, and a Sunflower Festival at Flowerstead Gardens. Participants can offer art, jewelry, baked goods, lemonade, handmade items, plants, slime, crochet, face painting, or services, with a focus on creativity, community, and hands on learning all summer long.

Join the Western Heritage Center for ArtWalk, featuring James Redfox, a Blackfeet ledger artist. The event highlights Redfox’s generational talent and celebrates the beauty and history of his Native culture. This is a free, community-friendly art experience running in the late afternoon into the evening.

FunZone Arcade turns Mondays into a deal with half price play. Credits go twice as far, giving you more games, more laughs, and more chances to win big. Friends, families, and competitive players can all stretch their game time and enjoy an extra helping of arcade action.

Rodeo Billings is back at MetraPark Arena, also known as First Interstate Arena, in Billings, Montana. Experience a high-energy indoor showcase of Western competition featuring bull riding, barrel racing, roping, and more, highlighting the athleticism, quick decision-making, and precision that define the sport. It offers an engaging outing for longtime fans and for anyone curious about a proud local tradition.