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11Events this week
2Free things to do
89New spots
92New stories

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This week in Helena

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 11 events, day by day →

3rd Annual Warrior Golf Scramble

Friday 9am · Bill Roberts Golf Course

Shodair's 130th Anniversary Party

Friday 4pm · Shodair Children's Hospital

XX Bar Farm & Ranch Truck

Saturday 9am · Helena Farmers' Market · Free

Half Price Monday

Monday 11am · Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade Helena

New in Helena

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Montana Military Museum

Arts & Culture

Know your roots, Helena: Volunteer-run and proudly local, Montana Military Museum walks you through our state’s service story from Lewis and Clark to Desert Storm with artifacts, stories, and exhibits that hit close to home.

montanamilitarymuseum.org

Kit's Tackle Outfitters

Entertainment

Chase kokanee and rainbows: Kit's Tackle Outfitters is running guided spin and fly trips on Canyon Ferry Lake, Hauser Lake, Holter Lake and even Fort Peck Reservoir, targeting trophy kokanee salmon and rainbow trout.

kitstackle.com

Suds Hut

Restaurants

Helena’s crispy classic: Whether it’s a half-chicken with jojos, a burger and fries, or wings with a cold one, Suds Hut has been Helena’s go-to since 1969 for crispy, crowd-pleasing comfort, plus gaming machines and a laid-back patio, with easy dine-in or quick pickup when weeknights get chaotic.

sudshut.com

Helena’s best businesses

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Most read in Helena

The five stories Helena readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Helena Ignites September With Galactic Festivals Art Fairs and Family Fun

    Helena, Montana's capital city, is preparing for a busy month of events in September, including a month of races, music, giant balloon sculptures, quilts, local food and autumn fun.

    Full story at travelandtourworld.com

  2. Carroll College to lower undergraduate tuition by 40% beginning fall 2027

    Carroll College in Montana will lower undergraduate tuition costs by 40% starting in fall 2027, starting from fall 20 27.

    Full story at ktvh.com

  3. This U.S. State Hides Natural Hot Springs Most Tourists Will Never Find

    The mineral-rich waters of Montana's natural hot springs have been used for healing and well-being for centuries, and Native American people have been migrating to these natural wonders to rejuvenate themselves physically and spiritually.

    Full story at travel.yahoo.com

  4. Last Chance Tour Train gives passengers closeup look at historic Helena

    In 1864, four prospectors discovered gold in Last Chance Gulch, making Helena, Montana, a boom town.

    Full story at nbcmontana.com

  5. Capitol Dome $32 Million Restoration Underway

    Construction is underway on the roof and copper dome of the Capitol building in Helena, Montana, costing $32 million.

    Full story at flatheadbeacon.com

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