Events in Columbia Falls today

Team Immanuel Living will take part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Lawrence Park in Kalispell. This gathering brings the community together to support care, research, and vital resources for families affected by Alzheimer’s. The schedule includes pre-walk activities, an opening program featuring the Promise Garden ceremony, and the walk that follows. Many participate to honor a loved one, stand with a friend, or contribute as caregivers, all with a shared focus on making a meaningful impact.

Held at Lawrence Park, the Flathead Valley Buddy Walk is a community celebration and the main annual fundraiser supporting people with Down syndrome and their families in Flathead and Lincoln counties. The event pairs a walk with family friendly fun like silent auctions, raffles, games, face painting, cornhole, and a variety of food and drinks. Proceeds help cover needs not supported by insurance, including medical appointments, travel reimbursement, cognitive devices, and therapeutic or other medical devices. Online registration is expected to open soon, and past efforts have already helped many local families.

The Flathead Pioneer Auto Club holds a monthly meeting focused on automobiles from any make that are 25 years old or older. Participants gather to share and discuss their interest in older vehicles.

This free, confidential support group at Gateway Community Center is for adults who have a loved one experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. It welcomes parents, spouses, siblings, and friends, creating a space to share stories and learn from the challenges and successes of others in similar situations. Attendees should use Entrance A, located beside the Flathead Food Bank. For safety, the exterior doors are kept locked; wait at the entrance and someone will meet you.

A playful art session invites preschoolers and their adult guardians to explore creativity together. Designed for children ages 2 to 5, the experience features simple, engaging projects using paper, paint, markers, crayons, and glue to build early art skills through hands-on fun. No advance registration is needed. A suggested donation of $3 per child applies to non-members, while families with a Family Membership attend at no cost. If price is a concern, feel welcome to participate for free or contribute what you can. Donations help provide a clean, safe space with non-toxic, professional materials, support front desk staffing and utilities, compensate instructors trained in early childhood art and development, and keep the program accessible for all children. Some sessions may be canceled for holidays or exhibit installation, and updates are shared on the website.

A recurring trivia night serves up brain-teasing questions, a lively atmosphere, and prizes for top contenders. When summer arrives, the action shifts outdoors so the fun continues in the open air. Expect good times and friendly competition throughout the evening.

History Book Club meets at the Northwest Montana History Museum for a discussion of a book by Jon Krakauer that explores sexual assault and the justice system in a college town. The club has gathered at the museum since 2006 to read, reflect, and talk about significant works. Admission is free and the public is welcome. The museum presents the past through artifacts and exhibits, as well as educational programs and events.

At The Rally Point, this test and tune session lets drivers dial in their setups and use the drag strip for straight-line speed runs. Pit tables are provided.

Shovels & Rope brings their American folk and Americana sound to Wachholz College Center in the Flathead Valley. The duo features married musicians Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst from Charleston, known for a high-energy blend of folk, country, rock, and touches of blues.

Ease into a laid-back evening at Freestone as singer songwriter Andrew Sweeney brings a warm, road seasoned sound to the room. The performance blends originals with familiar favorites to create a cozy atmosphere that can make dinner feel like a small celebration. Expect melodies that float through the evening and keep things relaxed from start to finish.