This weekend in Kalispell, MT

Iron Hill Expo returns for a full day focused on strength, performance, and community. Look for competitions and challenges, a range of vendors and local businesses, activities for kids, and plenty of prizes and giveaways. Whether you plan to compete, network, shop, or simply take part in the community, everything comes together at Iron Hill.

Enjoy a relaxed, creative painting party at Tipsy Brush Studio, where you can sip your favorite drink, socialize, and follow easy, step by step guidance to create your own art. All painting materials are provided, no prior experience is needed, and participants are encouraged to choose their own colors and add personal flair. Feel free to bring a beverage and snacks; glasses and a bottle opener are available at the studio. The cost is $45 per painter. A 25% deposit secures your spot, with the remaining balance due upon arrival, payable by cash, credit or debit card, or local check. Private group sessions are also available for 5 to 40 painters, with one painting selection per group.

Win$um Productions barrel racing jackpots focus on more than prizes, awards, and money. They foster a community where riders of any ability and horses of any speed can grow and celebrate together. The jackpots use a D format that welcomes and encourages everyone. Win$um members qualify for Year End Top Ten awards, and membership is only needed for those who want to be part of the awards program.

Cars and Coffee is a casual meetup for car enthusiasts. Some gatherings include special activities as part of Big Sky Autofest. Attendees are asked to be respectful of the parking lot.

At Kalispell Middle School, the Flathead Valley Out of the Darkness Community Walk brings people together with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to move toward a future without suicide. This gathering is more than a walk, offering connection, hope, and healing. Participants can look forward to an uplifting opening ceremony, heartfelt stories from survivors and families who have experienced loss, and Honor Beads that reflect each person’s connection to the cause. A shared route invites the community to walk side by side, and a Hope and Resource area features local mental health partners. There are meaningful moments to remember loved ones, support those who are struggling, and affirm that no one is alone. Whether you have been personally affected, want to stand with someone you care about, or believe in mental health advocacy, this event welcomes you. Together, the community advances awareness and support so more lives are saved, and hope grows when people show up for one another.