Good morning, Helena.

About 15 community volunteers cleaned Cruse and Park avenues on Thursday during the Helena Business Improvement District’s second annual downtown clean-up — spending three hours weeding, blowing leaves, and picking up trash.

The event inspired local businesses to tidy the areas outside their stores — showing a shared effort to enhance downtown appeal.

At Grandstreet, the play Noises Off follows a director and his cast as they try to put on a farce called 'Nothing On.' Their funny mistakes—causing onstage chaos—promise big laughs for the audience.

Students at PAL are using VR headsets to explore jobs like an operating room—one experience offered in a three‑week course funded by the Helena Chamber of Commerce that helps them plan for their futures.

After the course, the headsets will be shared with other local high schools.

Central Elementary School is working on earning a Purple Star designation to support military families by hosting an event that connected 16 families to resources — teacher Libby Kenney said the effort will help children like Brooklyn Walsh feel supported when their parents are deployed.

Today, the Lewis and Clark County Board of Commissioners approved fee hikes for Community Development and Planning and Public Works services—these updated fees will affect future service rates.

Cancer Support Community Montana partnered with local businesses in October to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer support - it held a donation-based outdoor yoga class on October 1 and will host pint nights, themed dining, and live music events later this month to help patients and families.

Lewis and Clark Public Health is hosting the first community baby shower to support expecting mothers from Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Jefferson, Meagher, and Powell counties on November 2 — donations for gifts close on October 24.

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.)

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.

Just for the Helena of It

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Spring Meadow Lake State Park — Varies by distance — Enjoy a family-friendly run with options for everyone in the scenic capital of Montana.

Haunted Helena Trolley Tour

5:15 p.m. — Mt Ascension Gastropub — Cost Info — Explore the chilling heart of Helena’s haunted past aboard an authentic trolley.

Mary Roach Live in Helena

7-9 p.m. — St Paul's United Methodist Church — Free entry — Experience the wit and insights of bestselling author Mary Roach in a lively evening event.