Formerly known as the “Parade of Lights,” the Celebration of Lights will take place on the downtown Walking Mall. Bring your family or friends to walk around and explore the lit up booths and floats from 5-8pm. Timeline of events:5pm: Event begins5:30pm: Dance performances from local dance companies and cheer groups at Anchor Park6pm: Lighting […]
Join the City of Helena and Lewis and Clark County for the first annual PUMPKIN SMASH. This family-friendly event is a fun and festive way to properly dispose of your pumpkins. Every year, over one billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills, creating a significant amount of waste. Instead of trashing your pumpkin, why […]
This is it! It’s time for every member of the LGBTQIA+ community to gather for a celebration of all we are and all we bring to this life. We are the artists, the culturistas, the leaders, the creatives, the brilliance and sass that all those boring people wish they were—and they keep trying to keep […]
Welcome to the Queen City and Montana Pride 2025! Stop in and get some swag, find out where everything is, and hang out with the coolest people in the state!
Join us for free health screenings and information from community organizations! The event is free and open to the public. To sign up as a vendor, email [email protected]
Bundle up for the annual Parade of Lights! Hosted by Ten Mile Brewery, the parade will be a reverse parade in downtown Helena’s Walking Mall. Stroll and shop local while checking out the lights Attendees will receive a light up bracelet, courtesy of Point S Tires.
September 13:4pm - 8pm: Family Friendly Activities on the Pedestrian Mall Help us kick off the Septemberfest weekend! Starting at 4:00 pm there will be a soapbox derby car show on the pedestrian mall in front of Ten Mile Creek Brewery. While you are checking out the derby cars, enjoy live music, food trucks, and more! There […]
On August 5th, 1949, Mann Gulch was the site of one of the most well-known fire incidents in history. Thirteen young men lost their lives, most of whom were part of an elite group of firefighters known as smokejumpers. 75 years later we have not forgotten their sacrifice or the lessons we learned about fire […]
Gene & Cynthia Bach, a musical duo, will be roaming the streets of downtown Helena and Reeder's Alley performing their Pioneer-style of music. FRIDAY, MAY 10TH: Downtown Walking Mall from 4pm-8pm SATURDAY, MAY 11TH: Reeder's Alley from 10am-2:30pm & Downtown Walking Mall from 3pm-5pm Check out their performance last year at Reeder's Alley: https://fb.watch/qW_2l688Kk/
Downtown Helena, Inc (DHI) has partnered with Point S tire & Auto for the Third Annual Septemberfest Soapbox Derby! Join us on September 15 & 16 for two days of family-friendly fun! The event on Friday, September 15th will start at 4:00 pm with a “car show” in the walking mall in from of Ten […]
The annual Fall Art Walk returns 4-8pm. Downtown businesses, local artists, and the community come together to experience a variety of art in unique venues. Over a hundred local artists will be participating. Pick up a print map at “The Trailhead.”
Roam up and down the gulch in your costumes and visit the stores with all the treats. Great fun for the whole family and the little ones. Happening 1 pm-5 pm!
This 5.6 mile (9 kilometer) running/hiking race starts on historic Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena at 10am sharp. The course quickly changes from urban running to mountain trail running in Mt. Helena City Park. The course takes runners to the top of Mt. Helena, 1,300 feet above the starting line, and offers outstanding views […]