Events Calendar May - July 2011
05/07/11
Cruisin’ The Drag
http://www.cruisinthedrag.com/
Great Falls 406-27-2183
05/21/11
Spring Sale
Great Falls 406-771-2946
The Spring Sale will feature various vendors selling crafts, collectibles, dolls, jewelry, antiques, flea market items and much more for a one-day sale on Saturday. Admission fee will be charged for adults 18 and over.
06/02/11-08/25/11
Alive @ 5
Great Falls 406-453-6151
Alive @ 5 is a community event that creates downtown awareness and synergy for our city of Great Falls. Every Thursday from June-August at 5:00pm one designated area of downtown comes alive with food vendors, liquid refreshments, live music and activities for children.
06/03/11-08/26/11
Great Falls of the Missouri River Park Ranger Hour
Great Falls 406-727-1212
A park ranger will present a short program interpreting the history of the waterfalls in the Ryan Island picnic area. Maps and brochures will be available and all questions will be answered. No fee.
06/04/11-08/27/11
Black Eagle Falls Park Ranger Hour
Great Falls 406-727-1212
A park ranger will present a short program interpreting the history of the waterfalls at Black Eagle Falls on Black Eagle Memorial Island. Maps and brochures will be available and questions will be answered. No fee.
06/04/11-09/24/11
Great Falls Original Farmers Market
Great Falls 406-761-3881
The Great Falls' Farmer's Market is the biggest family-friendly social event in Great Falls and it happens in the Civic Center Park every Saturday from 7:45 am to noon June through September. Also in July there starts a Wednesday evening Market from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
06/04/11
Spring Fling Hoop Thing
Great Falls 406-268-6783
Universal Athletic Service's Spring Fling Hoop Thing is gearing up for its annual event. As Montana's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Spring Fling Hoop Thing promotes fun, amateur athletics, sportsmanship and physical fitness in a drug and alcohol-free environment.
06/04/11
Annual Kids Fishing Day
Join us from 9 am until noon at Wadsworth Pond! Kids Fishing day is a way to familiarize youngsters with the basic elements of fishing: tackle, casting, fly-typing, fish identifications, ethics and safety.
Kids who attend a series of educationalpresentation receive free fishing gear. Wadsworth Pond is in Wadsworth Park just west of Great Falls. To get there: take Central West or the NW Bypass to 34th St NW; take 34th St NW to Wilkinson Lane; follow Wilkinson Lane to the end. Signs will be posted showing the way.
06/04/11
National Trails Day
Celebrate National Trails Day with volunteers from Get Fit Great Falls. It’s a day to celebrate hiking with family and friends. Five different hikes are being guided FREE to the following locations: Flower Walk to Sulphur Spring, First People’s Buffalo Jump Trail, Park to Park hike along the River’s Edge Trail, Cochrane Dam Hike, and Square Butte, near Cascade.
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Sign up starts at 8:30 a.m. in Gibson Park, by the bandshell; the first hike departs to the Cochrane Dam trailhead at 8:45 a.m.
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Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes (no sandals)
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Bring a daypack, a snack and/or lunch, a bottle of water, and a raincoat or slickeer
For More Information on National Trails Day:
Call 791-7700
06/05/11-08/28/11
Rainbow Falls Park Ranger Hour
Great Falls 406-727-1212
A park ranger will present a short program interpreting the history of the waterfalls at Rainbow Falls Lewis and Clark Overlook. Maps and brochures will be available and questions will be answered. No fee.
06/05/11-08/07/11
Sunday Childrens Programs
Great Falls 406-727-1212
Join a park ranger at Giant Springs State Park for Sunday afternoon children programming. These presentations are focused toward children from ages 5 to 12 years. They will learn about many different topics ranging from animal tracks to grizzly bears.
06/09/11-06/11/11
Montana Senior Olympics Summer Games
Great Falls 406-586-5543
Annual Montana Senior Olympic Summer Games are open to all men and women 50 years and older. No residency requirement. Sports include archery, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, race-walk, racquetball, road race, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and track and field. All levels of ability are welcome...
06/10/11-09/02/11
2011 Evening Lawn Chair Program
Great Falls 406-727-8733
The Evening Lawn Chair Program is held at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. Join one of the Interpretive Center staff or a special guest at the amphitheater for a special presentation lasting about 45 minutes. Bring a lawn chair.
06/11/11-09/10/11
Buffalo Jump Speaker Series
Great Falls 406-866-2217
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park invites you to their Speaker Series with presentations in the visitor center. For more information or reserve a seat please call (406) 866-2217....
06/11/11-09/10/11
First Peoples Buffalo Jump Traditional Games
Great Falls 406-866-2217
This summer First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will be presenting 3 traditional games clinics. The three team games offered will be Double ball, Shinny and Traditional Lacrosse. A fourth individual game will be offered called Hoop and Arrow in addition to the team games.
06/11/11-09/03/11
Sulphur Springs Trail Hike
Great Falls 406-727-8733
Join a member of the Interpretive Center staff for a guided hike over the Sulphur Springs Trail. This is a moderately challenging four mile hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center parking area or 30 minutes later at the trail head near Morony Dam.
06/11/11-06/12/11
Vaughn PRCA Summer Solstice Rodeo
Great Falls 406-590-1209
Join us at the JS Arena for world-class rodeo excitement. The Summer Solstice PRCA Rodeo is an all event rodeo including junior bull riding.
06/16/11
Taste of Great Falls
Great Falls 406-453-6151
Taste of Great Falls is a kickoff to summer in downtown Great Falls. This event is held in both the Convention Center and the adjacent Whittier Park. The event is from 5:00pm - 9:30pm. Come and sample a variety of food and drink from our local restaurants.
06/ 18-19/11
51st Annual Belt PRCA Rodeo
Belt, MT
6:00 p.m. Saturday - June 18, 2011
2:00 p.m. Sunday - June 19, 2011
website: beltrodeo.com
email: email@beltrodeo.com
06/24/11-06/26/11
22nd Annual Lewis & Clark Festival
Great Falls 406-727-8733
This weekend of Rediscovery is your opportunity to experience an incredible journey through the weathered pages of the daily journals kept by Lewis and Clark; all shared with you through presentation, ceremony and guided experience.
06/24/11-06/25/11
Cascade County Relay For Life
Great Falls 800-252-5470
Volunteers raise money and do an all night walk/run against cancer to benefit the American Cancer Society. As part of the Relay, candles will be lit in honor of the hundreds of loved ones and friends who have been taken by or have survived cancer.
06/25/11
Lewis and Clark Honor Guard Encampment
Great Falls 406-727-8733
During the Lewis and Clark Festival, members of the Lewis and Clark Honor Guard establish an encampment and demonstration area outside at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center to demonstrate different aspects of the Lewis and Clark story, 10:00am to 5:00 p.m.
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