Events in Helena today

Helena’s premier free family health and wellness celebration returns with a Wild West twist at Centennial Park and Great Northern Carousel Park. Enjoy a lively blend of movement and play, featuring a one mile fun run for kids plus plenty of games and other activities. Participants receive complimentary admission to ExplorationWorks! and the Great Northern Carousel, and free T-shirts are available for the first 500 kids who register. Western attire is encouraged for all ages, so dust off those boots and hats. This fest is one of the ways St. Peter’s Health supports the well-being of children and families in the community.

XX Bar Farm & Ranch will have a truck at Helena Farmers' Market offering beef raised entirely on grass, pasture-raised pork, and eggs from hens kept on pasture.

At the Original Governor's Mansion Carriage House in Helena, the A Taste of History program Fine Dining and Hard Labor offers a full-day look at how food mirrored and upheld class distinctions in the historic West. The experience contrasts polished dining and the physical work that made such refinement possible, spotlighting menus that signaled wealth alongside the labor required to prepare and serve them. Through narratives of domestic service and hospitality, participants explore how meals shaped identity and social hierarchy in Helena’s past. This stand-alone program includes small tastings of historical foods, dishes people of the era would have eaten, so the past can be experienced through flavor as well as story. Registration is required. Admission is $75 for members and $80 for nonmembers. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to each location.

Join Jeremy, a longtime potter and owner of JMACS Pottery, for a one-hour wheel tune up workshop at Omerta Arts. The session focuses on a specific wheel-throwing technique and will cover key skills like centering, getting the perfect pull, trimming, and more. Ages 15 and up are welcome.

Join this 5-day Super Skills Hockey Camp for co-ed players ages 2015 and older. The camp focuses on hockey fundamentals and skill development with certified training staff, plus daily on-ice practice time during the week. All sessions run in the morning at Steed Arena.

A Monday special in the FunZone offers half-off on your favorite games, giving you more chances to play and twice the fun.

Student athletes from Helena High and Capital High can complete required pre-participation sports physicals at a convenient walk-in clinic at Helena High School. St. Peter’s Health provides the exams, and each physical costs $25, payable by cash or check. No appointment is needed, and all proceeds support local school athletic programs. Sports physicals are required for all student athletes by the Montana High School Association. For questions, contact Paul Cullen at pcullen@helenaschools.org for Helena High or Shawn Ruff at sruff@helenaschools.org for Capital High.

Get moving mindfully with a 50-minute mat Pilates, yoga, or yogalates class in the park. This Monday session is for all ages and no experience is needed. After class, head to Blackfoot River Brewing for $1 off your drink.

Discover resin art in a choose-your-own-project workshop focused on creating pieces you can truly use. Select from options such as pressed flower charcuterie boards, serving trays, and geode-inspired coasters, then customize your work with your preferred colors, florals, and design details. No prior experience is required, and all supplies and instruction are provided. It is beginner friendly and suited to a girls night out, a date night, or an evening of creativity. Leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake made by you.

At Mt Ascension Gastropub, this trivia night features four rounds of questions with categories that change from event to event, covering subjects like geography, history, music, movies, and lizards. It is usually hosted by Kaiser Leib, though other hosts may lead from time to time.

This Kids Day promotion offers a complimentary meal for children 12 and under with each paying adult, limited to one child per adult. Featured favorites include mac and cheese, pepperoni pizza, and ice cream.

Join the inaugural season of Tuesdays at the Trolley for live music and a great community atmosphere every Tuesday right outside Brother’s Tapworks. Bring a chair and enjoy a drink while you soak up the vibes on the Walking Mall.

Miller’s Crossing is hosting its weekly trivia night on Tuesdays, with a variety of topics. Drop in for some friendly competition and see how well your team knows the answers.

Explore Helena’s past on a guided history tour that offers a comfortable ride aboard the Bert & Ernie’s Pub Trolley, making it easy to cover more ground. The route features many historic homes along with highlights like the Cathedral of Saint Helena, the Mansion District, and other lesser-known sights, with opportunities for photos along the way. Beverages are welcome, and the atmosphere stays lively.

Make Wednesdays more rewarding at Pizza Ranch with double points on eligible purchases. Earn 2 points for every dollar spent whether you choose the buffet, dine-in, carryout, delivery, or place an online order, and purchases made with a Pizza Ranch gift card count too. After you reach 100 points, a $5 reward is available to use on a future visit.

Helena’s Alive At Five brings live music to Lewis & Clark Tap Room with Too Slim & the Taildraggers, with Cohesion Dance Project featured as the nonprofit partner. Guitarist Tim “Too Slim” Langford leads the band in a blues rock style influenced by artists ranging from Lightnin’ Hopkins and Freddy King to Duane Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Robin Trower. Their sound continues to evolve and avoids easy labels.

Learn the craft of sourdough in a friendly, hands-on workshop at Hammer & Stain Helena. Instructors cover how to feed and care for a starter, practical tips for success, common troubleshooting, and ways to put a starter to use in tasty recipes. Participants finish the class with a starter to take home. The evening continues with Sourdough Bingo, offering chances to win sourdough themed prizes and baking goodies. Suitable for complete beginners as well as bakers who already keep a starter, this gathering blends learning with lighthearted fun.

At Missouri River Brewing Co., teams tackle lively trivia rounds that range from pop culture to history. Friends collaborate through each question, vying for the top spot and the prizes that come with it. It is free to play, and the atmosphere centers on friendly competition, quick thinking, and plenty of laughs.

A monthly gathering for collage and applique projects in a relaxed, social setting. Participants work on their own pieces alongside like-minded people. Bring your scraps and any supplies you need, as there is plenty of room to spread out. This is not a class and there is no instructor, but fellow club members offer lots of help and encouragement.

Explore Helena’s past on a downtown walking tour that connects the city’s brewing heritage with its historic red-light district, beginning in Reeder’s Alley. Along the route, hear stories of enterprising brewers and the madams who worked here, tracing the rise and fall of Helena’s underworld and revealing a chapter of the capital’s history that is often overlooked. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

The Summer Art Club has moved to the cafeteria at Jefferson High School. This creative get-together welcomes participants ages 14 to 100 to make art in a shared space.

Philosophy Think & Drink brings people together for relaxed, community-focused conversations that spark the mind and are meant to be enjoyable. No background in philosophy is required, and both thoughtful listeners and active contributors are welcome. Curiosity and an open approach are all you need. Those who prefer to skip alcohol are encouraged to take part, since the conversation takes center stage. The group plans to gather outdoors in the pavilion at Reeder’s Alley. If the weather is uncooperative and indoor space is available, the discussion may move to the Conference Center and Grotto in the Stonehouse at the top of Reeder’s Alley. This gathering is free and open to all, with no RSVP required. Light snacks and some beverages will be provided, and participants may bring their own.

Put your music know-how to the test with music bingo at Nickels. A set of three cards costs $10 and covers nine games.

MooshFest brings a cosmic two day gathering to Boulder, Montana, uniting live music, immersive art, and experiences aimed at expanding the mind. It is equal parts festival and transmission. Open to all ages.