Good morning, Helena.

Helena’s Bike to Work Day returns Friday after a yearslong break+with at least 10 local businesses signing on+including Blackfoot River Brewing Company among them.

By November, the Montana Heritage Center will open its exhibit spaces featuring a Montana timeline, interactive experiences, and large artifacts like tractors and chuckwagons—designed to connect community members with the state’s rich history.

The facility will also have a café and gift shop, with a ribbon-cutting on December 2 and a grand opening scheduled for June 2026.

Carroll College professor John Rowley was selected as a Fulbright scholar—he will conduct research and teach at the University of Rwanda in Kigali under a competitive program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Montana students, families & tribes reached a settlement with the Montana Board of Public Education over an IEFA lawsuit that requires the board to strengthen native education oversight.

The Montana Department of Transportation is running a two-week maintenance training academy where 48 employees learn to use heavy equipment safely — with one week in the classroom and one week on the job.

The participants are competing for awards and building skills that will help them move forward in their careers.

Helena's Spring Art Walk

Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)

Resonance: An Evening of Art Inspiring Art

5:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Check event details for cost — Experience a reimagined production from the Cohesion Dance Project highlighting the intersection of art forms.

2025 North Star Subdivision Community Garage Sale

1-7 p.m. — North Helena Storage — Free entry — Discover hidden treasures and community spirit at the annual neighborhood garage sale.

Mount Helena’s Changing Forest Field Trip

9:00 AM - 12:45 PM — Delta Hotels Helena Colonial — Free — Discover how 7th graders monitor forest health in Helena with expert foresters.

Water Girl: Screening and Talkback

7 p.m. — The Myrna Loy — Special screening — Experience a supernatural drama film inspired by gbanje mythology.

Live Standup Comedy Night

8-9 p.m. — The Rathskeller — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of side-splitting humor at Helena's cozy favorite spot.

Junie B. Jones Jr.

7:30-9 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Check local listings — Relive the adventures of Junie B. Jones in this delightful musical adaptation.

Adam Mamawala Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Reeder's Alley — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of comedy with Adam Mamawala, featuring Will Abeles.

Junie B. Jones Jr. Musical

2:30-7:00 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the delightful musical adaptation of Barbara Park's beloved character Junie B. Jones.

Senior Living Awards On-Site Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 2475 Winne Ave, Helena, MT — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living communities and experience their exceptional dining and activities firsthand.

Junie B. Jones Jr.

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the charming musical adaptation of Barbara Park's beloved children's book character Junie B. Jones.