Parade of Light on Last Chance Gulch

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

Join us downtown for the annual Parade of Lights! NEW for 2023, the people will be the parade. Stationary floats will be set up from the 400 block of Last Chance Gulch through Lewis and Clark Library, giving attendees ample time to stroll through the Parade of Lights and enjoy each float. We will kick […]

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Event Series Balloon Sculpture Festival

Balloon Sculpture Festival

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

This new event is a fundraiser in which Helena will be decorated with large balloon displays.  United Way LCA will be collecting donations for 20 Non-profit organizations in Helena; each of which will have a beautiful balloon sculpture representing their organization on display, compliments of a local business partner.

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The Stand Ins – Live Performance

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

Put on those dancing shoes and head down to the walking mall Friday night to listen to music by The Stand Ins! Help us kick of Septemberfest weekend in style!

Free
Event Series Miners to Millionaires – The Foundation for Montana History

Miners to Millionaires – The Foundation for Montana History

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

Every step tells a story on this tour of Helena’s historic Last Chance Gulch. Discover the vibrant history of a rowdy mining camp turned capital city told through the complex legacies of downtown Helena’s spectacular buildings. From wooden cabins to brick jewels, you will hear stories of crime, corruption, and community spirit that transformed Helena […]

$20

Ten Years Gone – Live On The Gulch

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

This is our last LIVE ON THE GULCH! Don't Miss it! Saturday at 5:00pm. Join Ten Mile Creek, The Hawthorn, The Hopper, The Rialto, Big Dipper and Engel & Völkers for summer music on the walking mall! Grab a drink and enjoy the show. Thank you all for coming out this year!

Free

Pride Drag Show & Street Celebration

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

Step into a world of dazzling performances, fierce fashion, and unapologetic self-expression at the Montana Pride's Glitter & Glam Street Drag Show! Celebrate love, diversity, and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community as we bring you an evening of unforgettable entertainment. Prepare to be wowed by the incredible talent of local drag stars who will take the […]

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30th Annual Montana Pride Parade

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

Slightly different route this year, with the line-up happening on Lawrence at Jackson, and the parade heading down the hill to Last Chance Gulch, making a hard left and heading south down Last Chance Gulch to Anchor Park. This marks the 30th anniversary of the first pride in Montana, and after this legislative year, we […]

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Summer Art Walk

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

Explore the artistic talent of Helena, on display at various venues downtown on Last Chance Gulch.   Participating Businesses Imagine Designs, Jewelry Studio Wild Child Collective Mt Ascension Brewing Omertà Arts Sweet Bee Vintage Market Lewis & Clark Library Solar Montana Ghost Art Gallery and Frame Shop Core Collective Kevin League Photography Rocky Mountain Development […]

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Make Music Helena

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

INTERNATIONAL MAKE MUSIC DAY Mark your calendars for Make Music Day - Wednesday, June 21st, Summer Solstice! It’s a free event with venues hosting all kinds of musicians all over town to celebrate music and the start of summer. (Kind of like Art Walk but with music)!   Thanks to Downtown Helena, Helena is the […]

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Spring Art Walk

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

Head downtown for the annual Spring Art Walk!

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Event Series Gold Rush Days

Gold Rush Days

Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT, United States

Nestled in Helena's historic downtown, Gold Rush Days reinstates Helena as a boom town for a 3-day weekend, May 5-7. It brings the past to the present in full color. Building from the Vigilante Days, the parade kicks off the weekend and launches 40+ individual events for all ages. Adventure seekers will find activity from […]

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