Events in Helena, MT

Presented by Chevrolet GMC of Helena, this returning charity golf tournament brings players together at Bill Roberts Golf Course to support life-changing outdoor experiences. Now in its second year after a successful debut, the event raises funds to provide guided adventures in the Montana wilderness, at no cost, for children facing life-threatening illnesses, along with military members and first responders. Team registration covers lunch, drink tickets, and a cart, with chances to win prizes during play. An awards ceremony will conclude the event.

An early access evening at Helena Civic Center offers relaxed browsing with fewer crowds. Explore dozens of vendor spaces featuring a wide range of curated vintage finds and handcrafted goods while enjoying a glass of wine, champagne, or a coffee drink. There will be live music, adult beverages, sweet baked goods, and the well known Pie Fries. Free craft activities are available for kids. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and over and also includes entry on Saturday. Tickets must be pre-purchased.

At the Helena Civic Center, the 6th Annual Fall Vintage & Makers Market brings together dozens of vendors offering curated vintage treasures and handmade creations. Enjoy live music, food trucks, baked treats like the signature Pie Fries, and adult beverages. Kids can get creative with free craft activities. Admission is $5, and ages 12 and under are free.

Mythical Accessories Emporium brings a rotating selection of handmade, fantasy themed goods to Helena Farmers' Market. Explore jewelry, mugs, signs, accessories, wood boxes, aprons, wands, and more, all featuring original artwork with a touch of magic. New pieces arrive frequently, offering fresh finds each visit. Support local and shop small while discovering unique items to keep or gift.

The 50th running of the Mount Helena Run features a 5.6 mile, 9 kilometer course that begins on historic Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena. The route quickly transitions from city streets to mountain trails in Mt. Helena City Park, climbing 1,300 feet from the starting line to the top of Mt. Helena with views of Helena, Prickly Pear Valley, and the Elkhorn and Belt Mountains. After reaching the summit, the course descends back to the finish on Last Chance Gulch.

Music Bingo at Copper Furrow is free to play and includes chances to win prizes. Songs are played and players mark their cards when a matching track appears. The setup is simple and easy for anyone to jump into.

Spend an evening recognizing the creativity and vision behind this year’s Parade of Homes. The night begins with Bus Tours and then brings everyone together for a VIP Reception with hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and time for networking.

Registration is open and tickets are available, with demand expected to be high. Set aside time for yourself and enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and friendship. Invite friends, sisters, and co-workers to share the night. A cash bar, a silent auction, and free chair massage will be available.

Participants can choose a timed 5 kilometer run or walk or an untimed 1 mile run or walk, with both options starting and finishing at Smith Elementary School. The event supports clean energy and highlights climate solutions in Montana’s capital city. This year’s edition will help raise funds for a solar photovoltaic array at Smith School. On-site packet pickup will be available. Sun Run swag goes to the first 200 people who register, and kids 12 and under can sign up at no cost.

The fourth annual edition of The Climb from Post Partum Support International is a perinatal mental health awareness walk. Participants come together to walk in recognition of the mental health needs of families during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Grief unfolds at its own pace, and no one needs to face it alone. Stillwater Hospice Helena partners with Rocky Mountain Development Council to offer a bereavement support group where participants can find connection, compassion, and a safe, welcoming environment. Everyone is welcome, whether the loss is recent or from years past.

Frontier 4x4 Club hosts its monthly gathering at Pizza Ranch. Prospective members are welcome to attend and learn more about the club. The conversation typically lasts about an hour and may continue longer depending on the agenda. Buying food is optional, and choosing the buffet is appreciated by the venue that hosts the group.

Gather for a monthly get-together focused on personal collage and applique projects alongside fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own scraps, supplies, and anything else you need, as the space is roomy and comfortable for spreading out. This is not a formal class, and there is not an instructor leading the session, but participants freely share tips and lend a hand to one another.

The second annual Missouri Rover Takeover brings food, music, and plenty of dogs to Missouri River Brewing Co. Purchase a flight from the brewery and receive a complimentary flight of pup safe favorites from Dee-O-Gee. Vendors, brand representatives, and local animal organizations will be on site. Admission is free, and the gathering aims to raise funds. Attendees can donate directly to their preferred participating organization or contribute to the Dee-O-Gee pot, with winners announced at the end.

A once-a-year celebration brings supporters of Prickly Pear Land Trust together, swapping hiking boots for festive outfits to honor public lands, trails, and outdoor education. The evening features dinner with cocktails, live music, and an energetic auction that keeps the momentum high.

A public philosophy experience that looks at the role of art in everyday life unfolds at the Ming Opera House/Shriner's Temple. The program blends live music from local musicians, storytelling, performance, visual art, and community dialogue with guest artists and scholars. It invites participants to feel the power of art to transform and to reflect on how creativity relates to virtue and human flourishing. Act 1 features an interactive showcase by local musicians and performance artists, presenting three mash up sets paired with imagery, dance, and narration, with threads of art, history, and philosophy woven throughout. During intermission, toga clad thespians guide an exploration of big questions about happiness and pleasure, meaning and purpose, justice and beauty, while guests view works that reveal how local artists see these themes. Act 2 offers insights from guest artists on what the arts have to do with living well, followed by a facilitated conversation, inquiry, and an audience Q and A. This event is free and open to all. Community partners and sponsors include the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization, DoubleTree by Hilton Helena Downtown, Lot 13 Productions, the Holter Museum of Art, and Helena Civic Television.

The Helena Classic brings a high-caliber, athlete-centered bodybuilding and physique showcase to Helena, Montana, serving the city and surrounding region. Designed to be professional, welcoming, and rooted in community, it highlights the commitment and strength of athletes from across Montana and the Northwest. In this first year the event is non-sanctioned, providing flexibility to establish a strong foundation and deliver a smooth, well-organized experience for athletes, vendors, sponsors, and spectators. Future growth and potential sanctioning may be considered as the show develops. Planned divisions include men’s bodybuilding, classic physique, and men’s physique, along with women’s bikini, figure, women’s physique, and fit model. Specific class groupings will be announced as registrations come in. The vision extends beyond trophies, with a portion of proceeds or donations directed toward select causes that make a positive impact in the community. Competitors, supporters, and fans are all part of building something Helena can be proud of. Details on registration, sponsorships, tickets, and vendor opportunities will be shared soon.

A festive holiday market with more than 100 booths features antiques, vintage treasures, salvaged and primitive pieces, farm finds, and creatively repurposed goods. Food will be available from the Helena Woman's Club to keep shoppers fueled. Admission is $5, payable by cash or check, and children 12 and under are admitted free.

At Helena Civic Center, The Black Jacket Symphony performs music from Bon Jovi's album Slippery When Wet. This all-ages event features reserved seating. Tickets are available.

Celebrate a Halloween-themed book release where pirate-inspired finery or witchy attire is encouraged. Enjoy an evening of food, music, and prize giveaways. Signed copies of The Minister’s Son will be available for $35.

Swan Lake arrives in a grand staging by World Ballet Company, brought to life with a live orchestra. Fate and magic entwine as the classic struggle between good and evil unfolds, set to Tchaikovsky’s soaring score performed live. A cast of 50 international dancers, more than 150 hand sewn costumes, and meticulously crafted sets illuminate every celebrated moment, from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés. The performance runs about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission, and is suitable for ages 5 and up. World Ballet Company, based in Los Angeles and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, tours the nation with beloved classics that welcome both newcomers and devoted ballet fans. The company brings together renowned artists from over ten countries and has visited more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of over 500,000.

A destination holiday market transforms The Kleffner in Helena as the barn and surrounding grounds fill with vintage treasures and artisan creations. Explore more than 80 booths indoors and outdoors, grab a bite from food trucks, and enjoy live music in a festive setting. A VIP or early bird shopping option is open to all for $10 and includes complimentary admission for a return visit. General admission is $5, and children 12 and under are free.