Bicycle Rodeo
A fun-filled day of biking activities at St. Peter's Health Medical Group - Broadway. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, there's something for everyone at our event. Participate in exciting bike obstacles, learn important safety tips, and enjoy a day of outdoor fun with friends and family.
Age Group: Kindergarten to Junior High
For more information, click here.
Click here for the flyer.
Color Party - Summer Library Program Kickoff Event
We’re having a Color Party in Pioneer Park to kick off the 2025 Summer Library Program! Watch colors come to life when you (carefully) throw color powders at your friends. Complete an obstacle course – and watch out for those color powders! Concoct your own face paint, and take part in creating some collaborative splat art. We’re encouraging participants to wear white clothing to show all the colors you play with during the kick-off.
Cancellations due to weather, fire conditions or air quality will be posted by 12:00 pm the day of the event on the library website, www.lclibrary.org, and social media accounts @LewisandClarkLibraryHelena.
Click here for more information.
Honoring our Grief by the Creek
Join us for a gentle gathering by Tenmile Creek* to honor the many forms of grief that come with parenting — whether you're mourning a child, a pregnancy, or a dream that never came to be. *Please Note: We mean Tenmile Creek - the actual Creek, not Ten Mile the brewery!
We'll spend time by the water, crafting small boats from natural materials (bark, leaves, sticks) and sending them downstream. You’re welcome to bring a camp chair or blanket, take part in the activity, or simply sit and be in the presence of others who understand.
There’s no expectations — just a shared space to honor grief in a peaceful setting.
Logistical Information:
All ages are welcome but please know we will be outside and by water. Please dress - and plan - accordingly.
There are no bathrooms on site. There is a gas station nearby, though.
To find us, use the address 1425 Mill Road as your guide. We won’t be at the house itself—we’ll be outside, near the creek. Feel free to park anywhere once you come through the gate. It’s a short walk to the creek from where you’ll park. Be careful as we are parking and walking on uneven ground.
Click here for a map.
If you ever feel like you’re unsure if you’re welcome at these loss events, please reach out. I’m always happy to chat or answer questions. Maureen: 406-461-4449 (call/text) or mbjerke@sphealth.org.
You can also read through our loss event FAQ’s here.
Hops that Help
Join us at Copper Furrow Brewing anytime between 5-8 pm on Monday June 2nd and a portion of your purchase will go towards the Helena Village Collective. The Collective is a local nonprofit that supports and enhances Helena’s perinatal community through connection, resources and advocacy.
Bring a friend, sit in the sun, and enjoy a Mexican Lager.
Visit Helena Village Collective’s website for more information.
August Loss Event
Join us for a quiet, heartfelt evening of remembrance and connection. This gathering is open to all ages and offers a gentle space to honor and remember a child you are missing. We’ll be making personalized bracelets or keychains using letter beads—simple, meaningful keepsakes you can carry with you.
Whether you’ve experienced a recent loss or are honoring a memory from long ago, you are welcome here. Come as you are, and take time to create, reflect, and feel supported in the company of others who understand.
Reach out with any questions: Maureen at mbjerke@sphealth.org or 406-461-4449
You can visit our Loss Event FAQ’s here.
Wave of Light
Join the Early Childhood Collaborative in lighting a candle at 7 pm to recognize and remember all the babies who died too soon.
Our version of the Wave of Light is all inclusive. You are welcome to come light a candle whether it was you who lost a baby or someone you know. Maybe you never got the chance to have a baby, you are welcome. Maybe you lost your “baby” when they were 18 years old - you are welcome, too. Maybe you just want to come and show your support and that is welcome, too.
We will have battery operated candles to place in a heart shape with live music by local musician Joslyn Dollar and hot cocoa to sip on while we come together in community to honor the babies we hold in our hearts and the loved ones who miss them.
If you have questions, reach out: Maureen Bjerke at mbjerke@sphealth.org or 406-461-4449 (call or text)
Supaman Concert
Free and open to the public.
Outdoor Concert and Resource Fair Featuring Supaman - Award-winning hip hop artist, fancy dancer, and motivational speaker.
Award-winning hip hop artist, fancy dancer, and motivational speaker, Montana's own SUPAMAN will be in concert on Helena's Walking Mall on Thursday, May 22. Playing multiple sets from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM in front of Ten Mile Brewery, this is a community event and concert you do not want to miss!
Non-alcoholic drink specials will be featured at nearby breweries and bars.
Click here for more information.
Want more information on Supaman? Click here to see some of his videos.
Sober Delight: Let's Talk About Alcohol
Free and Open to the Public
Let's talk about alcohol! Join us for an evening of important conversation, non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, more snacks, pizza, and community-building. Our special guest, Supaman, will join us for the evening. Childcare is provided for interested parents and caregivers.
Click here for more information.
Mamava Lactation Pod Ribbon Cutting
Mamava lactation pods provide private, comfortable spaces for nursing parents, supporting families with infants and toddlers. In addition, the space will support staff with nursing or pumping needs.
There will be a ribbon cutting for the pod May 19 at 11 am. Join us to get a look! In the meantime, the pod is ready to use now! To access it, you can download the Mamava App or ask the Library’s front desk staff for the door code.
Rodney Street Block Party
A fun, family-friendly block party on Rodney Street in Helena. Free and open to the public. Free food, games, and live music. A resource fair will provide interested community members with information about mental and behavioral health services available to kids and adults alike. Join us for a meaningful afternoon and bring your friends.
Click here for more information.
Click here to see the flyer.
Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all you amazing moms out there. Here are a couple places doing something special in honor of Mother’s Day:
Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
Want to add something? Email Maureen at mbjerke@sphealth.org
Moms Like Me (in Bozeman)
While this event is located in Bozeman, there is representation from Helena - and the loss community - this year!
Moms Like Me has become an annual, well-loved, community event to raise awareness about the realities of becoming a mother. The event aims to honor the beauty and complexity of motherhood and address the isolation and shame that comes with it.
We are proud to have one of our very own Early Childhood Collaborative members sharing her story.
For more information visit the event page on the Roots Family Collaborative website: Moms Like Me — ROOTS
Bereaved Mother's Day
We just want to acknowledge all the grieving mothers out there.
You are still a mom even if you can’t hold your little one.
You are not alone.
Click here for a short video to learn more.
Reminder: we have regular loss events and a loss specific email list. Visit our loss page for more information.
World Migratory Bird Day Festival
World Migratory Bird Day festival is back! Join in the celebration of birds with this free, family-friendly event. There is something for everyone to enjoy: guided bird walks, live raptors, bird boxes, nature journaling, bird crafts and activities.
Click here for more info.
Birth and Baby Expo
Location: Education Center at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 East Broadway Street, Helena. Use the Main Entrance.
Audience: New or expecting parents or anyone who wants to learn about the services available in the community during pregnancy and the first year or two of life.
Cost: Free
About: There will be tours of the Women’s and Children’s Unit, Car Seat Safety Technician, and many providers in the community focused on pregnancy, birth and the first year(s) of life.
No need to sign up or register ahead of time. Come anytime between 10 am- 2 pm.
Hourly Educational Panels with Q&A sessions:
11 am Birth Workers "Navigating Birth: Choices & Support"
12 pm Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists: "Pelvic Health Through Pregnancy & Beyond"
1 pm Perinatal Mental Health & Postpartum Support: "Honoring the Postpartum Journey"
Hourly L&D Unit Tours 11:30, 12:30, 1:30
Enter to win a Gift Basket with items donated from vendors and other Helena area businesses.
Image Dancing: Minis
This class is for 2.5 - 4.5 year olds. Let them move some energy out of their body!
Not the right age group?
Image Dancing is offering free classes for everyone this week! They have options for the whole family. Check out their website for more information and the schedule of classes you can try.
Click here to sign up for the class.
This is a weekly offering from Image Dancing but free this week to celebrateWeek of the Young Child!
Adventure Friday at Stonetree: Provider Edition
We see you, early childhood providers—now it’s time for YOU to have some fun! Enjoy a FREE evening of climbing and connection at Stonetree Climbing Center. No experience needed—just bring your sense of adventure! Come unwind, move, and recharge in our supportive and engaging space.
This offer is for anyone working in early childhood: providers, teachers, directors, and assistants.
No need to RSVP ahead of time, just come anytime between 5-7 pm.
For more information, visit Stonetree’s website.
Big Splash Movie Bash
Have you ever seen Finding Nemo while swimming?! Well, here is your chance at Helena’s own Dive-In Movie Theater!
Join us for a fin-tastic evening at the YMCA for Family Friday as we wrap up our Week of the Young Child festivities. Families are invited to swim, splash, and watch Finding Nemo right from the pool.
Leave your floaties and toys at home – the YMCA will have all the supplies you need for a great evening with family and friends.
Audience: All families
Cost: $5 per person.
You can just show up or register ahead of time here.
Click here to see their flyer.
Elevate Montana Family Friday
Join Elevate Montana for Family Friday during Week of the Young Child! This special event is designed for parents and children (ages 5-11, but all are welcome) to enjoy a meaningful, hands-on experience together while learning about the power of positive experiences in childhood development.
Creative Activity (30 min): Parents and kids will create an "I Know How To…" flower craft, celebrating growth and achievements with glue sticks, markers, and more!
Interactive Learning (45 min): A session for parents on the Building Blocks of Hope, featuring practical strategies to create positive experiences at home, a book list for parents, and coloring sheets for kids in a cozy corner.
RSVP encouraged but walk-ins are welcome! Email Maureen or Rebecca to let us know you’re coming and how many to expect.
Adventure Friday at Stonetree: Family Time
Climb, explore, and have a blast at Stonetree Climbing Center! On this special Adventure Friday, adults can purchase a $15 day pass and bring up to two kids (ages 4-12) for FREE. Whether you’re new to climbing or a seasoned pro, our bouldering gym is the perfect place to challenge yourself and have fun with your kids in a welcoming community space. Come climb with us!
No need to RSVP ahead of time, just come anytime between 3 – 5 pm.
For more information, visit Stonetree’s website.
School Visit for Preschoolers: Bryant Elementary
Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!
Bring your preschooler to visit Bryant Elementary School for story time with the Principal and a tour of the school.
Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:
Broadwater | Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren
Unsure of which school? Click here to enter your address and find your school.
Questions? Reach out to Allison Balboni at abalboni@helenaschools.org
School Visit for Preschoolers: Four Georgians Elementary
Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!
Bring your preschooler to visit Four Georgians Elementary School for story time with the Principal.
Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:
Broadwater | Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren
Unsure of which school? Click here to enter your address and find your school.
Questions? Reach out to Allison Balboni at abalboni@helenaschools.org
Helena Field School Tinkergarten Class
Play based learning Tinkergarten class at Mount Helena City Park! In this class we will engage all of our senses, and tap into our unique human superpower of Empathy as we work together to create a feast for all ... It all starts with one stone, and some nature treasures!
Audience: Children ages 18 months - 8 years (but older or younger siblings are always welcome to come along).
Cost: Free
Click here for more information and to sign up.
Family Farm Tour
Join Rocking Tree Farm for a special Week of the Young Child Family Farm Tour!
Baby animals, plant seeds, and just enjoy some good ol’ fashion fun.
Click here to see the flyer.
Cost: Free
Audience: All ages
Visit their website for more information: rockingtreefarm.com
Lyrical II
Fun combos with Hip Hop inspired movement & foundations, including popping, locking & breaking.
This class is for children 8 - 12 years old (approximately). Click here for more information on their Lyrical classes.
Click here to sign up for the class.
Image Dancing is offering free classes for everyone this week! Check out their website for more information and the schedule of classes you can try.
Hip Hop II
Fun combos with Hip Hop inspired movement & foundations, including popping, locking & breaking.
This class is for children 9-12 years old (approximately). Click here for more information on their Hip Hop classes.
Click here to sign up for the class.
Image Dancing is offering free classes for everyone this week! Check out their website for more information and the schedule of classes you can try.
School Visit for Preschoolers: Rossiter Elementary
Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!
Bring your preschooler to visit Rossiter Elementary School for a short film and games, with time for you to ask questions.
Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:
Broadwater | Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren
Unsure of which school? Click here to enter your address and find your school.
Questions? Reach out to Allison Balboni at abalboni@helenaschools.org
Hip Hop I
Fun combos with Hip Hop inspired movement & foundations, including popping, locking & breaking.
This class is for children 5 - 9 years old (approximately). Click here for more information on their Hip Hop classes.
Click here to sign up for the class.
Image Dancing is offering free classes for everyone this week! Check out their website for more information and the schedule of classes you can try.
Jazz I / II
A variety of across the floor progressions of turns, kicks, jumps and more in each class.
This class is for children 7 - 11 years old (approximately). Click here for more information on their Jazz classes.
Click here to sign up for the class.
Image Dancing is offering free classes for everyone this week! Check out their website for more information and the schedule of classes you can try.
School Visit for Preschoolers: Jefferson Elementary
Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!
Bring your preschooler to visit Jefferson Elementary School for story time with the Principal.
Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:
Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy: Family | Jim Darcy: Parents | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren
Unsure of which school? Click here to enter your address and find your school.
Questions? Reach out to Allison Balboni at abalboni@helenaschools.org
School Visit for Preschoolers: Kessler Elementary
Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!
Bring your preschooler to visit Kessler Elementary School for story time with the Principal.
Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:
Broadwater | Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren
Unsure of which school? Click here to enter your address and find your school.
Questions? Reach out to Allison Balboni at abalboni@helenaschools.org
Artsy Thursday
Join us for Artsy Thursday with a fun and interactive Fizzy Painting activity! Kids will mix food coloring, water, and baking soda to create their own unique masterpieces. Then, watch the magic happen as they spray or drop vinegar or lemon juice onto their artwork for a fizzy, bubbly reaction!
This hands-on activity encourages creativity, curiosity, and a little bit of science, too! Perfect for young artists and explorers alike. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 PM!
School Visit for Preschoolers: Smith Elementary
Helena School District would like to welcome young children to their neighborhood school to celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a great opportunity for preschoolers to visit their future school and do something fun before their big transition! Your neighborhood school is excited to meet you!
Bring your preschooler to visit Smith Elementary School for story time with the Principal, do a fun activity and enjoy a little snack.
Not the right school? Visit the full list of events to find your neighborhood school’s event or click on your school below:
Broadwater | Bryant | Central | Four Georgians | Hawthorne | Jefferson | Jim Darcy | Kessler | Rossiter | Smith | Warren
Unsure of which school? Click here to enter your address and find your school.
Questions? Reach out to Allison Balboni at abalboni@helenaschools.org
Toddler Tales
Dance, sing, rhyme, and read during this energetic storytime designed to help toddlers acquire fundamental knowledge such as shapes, numbers, colors, and more. This storytime is geared for toddlers up to three years old and their caregivers. Toddler Tales is approximately 30 minutes long, followed by a 30 minute open-play session.
Click here for more information.
This is a reoccurring event so if you can’t make this week, check it out another time! Find more information on what the Library has to offer on their website.
Creative Movement Class - Thursday
New students ages 8 and under can take a free class at Cohesion all week long!
About: Creative movement uses music, play and imagination for fun and exciting dance and movement exercises. Click here for more information.
Location: Cohesion Dance Project; 1020 Argyle Street; Helena, MT
Audience: Children ages 3 - 5 years old
RSVP: You do not need to RSVP ahead of time but please arrive early to get signed in. Free classes are first come, first serve with a capacity of 10 students.
Need a different time? Creative Movement for 3-5 year olds without a caregiver is also happening:
Monday 4 - 4:45 pm. Click here for more information.
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15 pm. Click here for more information.
Questions or More Info: Contact Jess Partridge at 406-422-0830 or visit cohesiondance.org
Child + Caregiver Creative Movement
New students ages 8 and under can take a free class at Cohesion all week long!
About: Explore joyful movement using multi-sensory props and fun music while making meaningful connections with your infant/toddler. Sing rhymes and experience the BrainDance approach to learning movement nurturing cognitive and physical development of children ages 2-23 months.
Location: Cohesion Dance Project; 1020 Argyle Street; Helena, MT
Audience: Children ages 2 - 23 months and their caregivers
RSVP: You do not need to RSVP ahead of time but please arrive early to get signed in. Free classes are first come, first serve with a capacity of 10 students.
Questions or More Info: Contact Jess Partridge at 406-422-0830 or visit cohesiondance.org for class details.