Good morning, Helena.

The 26th annual Last Chance Community Powwow will begin Friday, September 26 with the Grand Entry at 6:00 p.m. at the main exhibit hall at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds—featuring dancing, singing, drums, and over 30 vendors to honor Indian culture and celebrate children.

Helena’s longest-running family-owned quilt shop Sewing Palace is celebrating 30 years with special sales, giveaways, and demos from today until September 30—marking its growth from a small quilt shop started by Sue to a community hub now led by her daughter Jenny.

The shop offers classes and a wide range of sewing products, and owner Jenny plans to pass the legacy on to manager Kenzie Paddock.

METG has formed a partnership with Pennsylvania-based R-E-D Industrial Products and international company CRH to secure buyers for the 16-million-ton slag pile in East Helena, and the companies have one year to find a purchaser since no US firm can process the zinc-rich material—adding to the broader redevelopment efforts at the former ASARCO site.

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.)

HYP Networking Lunch

1-2 p.m. — Staggering Ox — Open to all — Enjoy a casual networking lunch featuring unique can-shaped sandwiches and great conversation.

Introduction to Pickleball

12-2 p.m. — Barney Park — Free for HYP members, $5 for non-members — Enjoy a fun introduction to the game of pickleball with friends and equipment provided.

Buffalo Fluffalo author Bess Kalb

Meet Bess Kalb, author of Buffalo, Fluffalo - a Helena Education Foundation First’s First book selection - and now Buffalo, Fluffalo and Puffalo! Kalb will read and present her new title then meet attendees and sign books!

Beverages with Ben

Join Ben Rigby, candidate for Helena City Commission, for a relaxed conversation over coffee at Scenic Brew on October 2nd, 9-10:30am. No agenda, just an open space to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about Helena.

Helena Sun Run

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Smith Elementary School — Registration required — Participate in a timed 5K run or an untimed 1-mile fun run to support clean energy efforts.

The Rat Pack in Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Tickets required — Step back into the glam of 1960's Las Vegas with the iconic sounds of Frank, Sammy, and Dean.

MT Violent Crime Investigators Association 2025 Annual Conference

8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Delta Hotels Helena Colonial — $225.00 — Explore crucial investigative tools and techniques at this informative conference featuring expert case reviews.

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience a dazzling tribute to ABBA with a show that's toured the globe.

Live Standup Comedy with Rodney Norman

8-9:30 p.m. — Algeria Shrine Temple — Refunds available up to 7 days before the event — Experience the hilarious insights of Rodney Norman as he closes out the Helena Comedy Festival.

PVP 'I Was There' Film Workshop

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Carroll College — Free entry — Discover filmmaking with fellow veterans and connect with the community in this therapeutic workshop.