HAPPENINGS IN HELENA

Throughout the year, residents of Helena never hurt for activities throughout the city. Whether it’s in the hot summer months or in the cooler fall months, every corner of Helena will have an exciting community-centered event for everyone to enjoy.

helena’s buck creek festival

Usually held in the spring, the Buck Creek Festival is Helena’s most anticipated annual event. Shelby County residents are invited to the Buck Creek area in Old Town to enjoy food, art and drinks from local vendors, hear live music and take part in the most exciting of events—the annual rubber duckie race.

old town live

In 2020, Old Town was officially declared an entertainment district, and Old Town Live premiered in spring of 2021 and features regional and local bands, other musical acts, food trucks and merchandise all geared to showcase the best of Helena and the surrounding region.

christmas in helena

Christmas is another time of year that has Helena residents buzzing. There is never a dull moment during the Christmas season. Helena’s various churches always have fun toy drives and festive events open to the public, while the Helena Beautification Board prepares for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony by the Big Red Caboose. People also line Old Town in the early hours of the morning in anticipation of the Helena Christmas Parade.

helena market days

Helena Market Days is a venue for local farmers and producers to sell fresh vegetables, flowers, honey, bread, woodworking, peanut butter, jams, jellies, soaps and more to represent and celebrate local artisans. Each weekend, the market supports a different, local nonprofit to fundraise and raise awareness of its mission. Helena Market Days occurs every Saturday from the first weekend in June through the last weekend in August. Our market is located in Old Town Helena.

easter egg hunt

Families in every Helena neighborhood always look forward to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Helena Amphitheater. Kids are welcome to bring their baskets and search around for as many Eater treats as they can find.

helena halloween

Fall in general is a favorite in Helena. With the leaves changing color and the temperature dropping to a crisp cool breeze, everyone gets excited for fall, but particularly Halloween. Feel free to drive around and see the extravagant Halloween decorations, participate in the neighborhood Witch’s Rides throughout town, or visit Helena Hollow’s annual pumpkin patch.

independence day celebrations

Nobody can resist the patriotic spirit of July 4 in Helena when the city premieres its annual fireworks show. Sparklers and fireworks put on a fantastic display as families grab their lawn chairs and cars and find the best spot available near Buck Creek’s Davidson Dam.

barktoberfest

Usually held in October, Helena residents can’t help but love the annual Barktoberfest at Helena’s Amphitheater. The event welcomes people of all ages and their four-legged friends to support Two by Two Animal Rescue, a local nonprofit dedicated to fostering dogs and cats who have had some bad luck.