This list of events is updated weekly. Click here to submit your event. Several organizations host events regularly, or provide events listings:
- Mansfield Theatre: website
- The Newberry: website
- Great Falls Public Library: website
- Paris Gibson Square: website
CIRCUS GENOA
The Circus Genoa will be in Great Falls on Wednesday, June 4, with performances at 4:30pm and at 7:30pm at the Four Season Arena at Montana ExpoPark. The website states: "The show features performers from around the world, including our Daredevil in the Globe of Death, Acrobats, Magicians, Contortionist, Hula-Hoop Artist, Clown, Juggler, a transforming autobot and more. (Acts subject to change.)" Each performance is scheduled to last 90 minutes. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5 for ages 2-11; 2 and under free. Click here for more information and tickets.
MOVIE IN THE PARK
The first "Movie in the Park" of 2025 will be on Friday June 6 at Gibson Park and will feature the family-friendly film "The Wild Robot." The event is free and includes free face painting from 7pm - 9pm. The movie will start at sunset in Gibson Park.
FLEA MARKET
The Swap-A-Rama Flea Market will be on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7 at Montana ExpoPark in the Trades & Industries Building and the Mercantile Building. Friday is from 4pm to 8pm; Saturday is from 8am to 5pm. Admission is free.
TRUCK SHOW
Big Iron Truck & RV Wash in Great Falls is having their first annual Show N Shine Truck show on June 6 and June 7. It is located at 2801 Poplar Drive (next to Flying-J Truckstop on Gore Hill). For more information, call 406-206-6261, or click here.
GREAT FALLS FARMERS' MARKET
Vendors and shoppers are preparing for the first day of the 2025 season of the Great Falls Farmer’s Market, which will be on Saturday, June 7. There will be scores of vendors offering crafts, food, and more, along with live music. It takes place in and around Civic Center Park in downtown Great Falls, between Central Avenue and 1st Avenue South. The market will be open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. through the last Saturday of September.
FAMILY FISHING DAY
Families can kick off their summer of outdoor activities at Great Falls Family Fishing Day on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Wadsworth Pond Park in Great Falls. Will feature series of short educational stations on fish identification, knot tying, casting, and fly tying, followed by open fishing in Wadsworth Pond for all who attend. Youth who take part and complete all education stations are eligible for free fishing tackle donated by the Great Falls Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited (limited supplies). After the event ends, youth and adults may stay at the pond and continue to fish until sunset on June 7 without a fishing license, as a condition of the educational license exemption provided for the event by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
CROSSING COCHRANE DAM
Bicyclists and hikers will be able to access and cross over the Missouri River at Cochrane Dam on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dam is normally closed to public access. Visitors may wish to time their travel to enjoy interpretive “Dam Talks” delivered by park staff on top of the dam at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. For more information, click here, or call the Giant Springs ranger station at 406-727-1212.
BEAR PAW MARATHON
The 5th Annual Bear Paw Marathon will be held in Havre, Montana on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Includes a Full & Half Marathon along with a 5K fun run/walk. Marathon starts at 6AM, Half Marathon starts at 7AM, and 5K starts at 8AM. All races finish on the campus of MSU-Northern. Find details and register online at bearpawmarathon.com.
ROLLER SKATING
Wheels Of Thunder from June 10 through June 13. Noon to 4pm. 25.00 per day or 100.00 for all four days. Snack and beverage provided. Play roller skating games, Arcade, and crafts! Located at 1609 12th Avenue North. For more information, call 406-866-0850.
GARDEN SHOW
National Garden Clubs, Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, District 5 welcomes you to a NGC Small Standard Patriotic Flower Show. It will be held at the Do Bar, 1800 Third Street NW in Great Falls. Free Admission, June 11, 9:30 -1:00 entries accepted, 2:30 Judging, 5-7pm open for public viewing. June 12, 11-5, open for public viewing. 5:30 -7 pm pickup entries. For more info, 406-868-2973. If calling please leave a message or text.
BELT RODEO
Join in the fun on Father’s Day weekend. Belt Rodeo Arena located at Belt City Park. Saturday June 14, 2025 6:00pm / Sunday June 15, 2025 2:00pm. Click here for more information.
PARKING LOT PARTY
Savage Motorsports will host a "parking lot party" on Saturday, June 14, from noon until 3pm at 4910 10th Avenue South in Great Falls. Join us for Bootletter BBQ and fill our parking lot with your CF moto machines (bikes, ATVs, SXS). For more information, call 406-761-3151, or click here.
FLAG DAY
The annual Flag Day ceremony will be on Saturday, June 14 at 9am at Overlook Park in Great Falls ( 201 13th Avenue South). All are welcome to this free event.
DIABETES AWARENESS WALK
The Cascade Lions Club will host a Diabetes Awareness Walk on Saturday, June 14, starting at 10am at Wedsworth Hall. Barbecue to follow for the participants. The route will be around the town of Cascade starting and ending at Wedsworth Hall. Look out for markers and posters with facts about diabetes along the route! Donations will be accepted to support the Diabetes Youth Camp. For more information, click here.
GFPS BOOK GIVEAWAY
Great Falls Public Schools will be conducting its annual Book Giveaway June 18-19 at the Paris Gibson Education Center Gym (2400 Central Avenue). The times are Wednesday, June 18th 11a.m-6p.m and Thursday, June 19th 10a.m-4p.m. Open to all the public, these are discarded library and curriculum books ranging from K-12 from all of our schools. All the books are free. Whatever you can haul you can have. We are changing our Math curriculum so there will be an abundance of Math materials this year.
NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD WALK
Join Channing Hartelius and Suzanne Waring as they lead a stroll through the historic north side of Great Falls. Learn about the people who built the beautiful homes there. The walk starts at the Brother Van House Museum (113 Sixth Street North) at 5:30PM on Thursday, June 19. The cost is $10.00 per person. Call 406-453-3114 to register.
TREASURE STATE TRUCK SHOW
Coming up on June 20-21 at Protech Steel (673 Vaughn Frontage Road, several miles west of Great Falls). Friday starts at 5pm, Saturday starts at 9am. Light show @ dusk on Saturday. Semi-trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, tricked and lifted trucks - all welcome! Small business vendors ranging from apparel to accessories. For more information, call Dave at 406-231-9816.
LEWIS & CLARK FESTIVAL
We kick the festival off on Friday, June 20, with a performance by the Fancy War Dance Academy for Prime Time Players @ 7:00p.m. Saturday starts with a BANG with the Swivel Gun demo @ 9:30a.m. The Adventure Challenge runs until 1:00p.m and is FUN for the whole family. You can also enjoy the Lewis and Clark Encampment running from 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. will be filled with demonstrations, traditional games, displays and so much more. Inside there will be speakers in the theater, a POP-UP Art Sale by Montana artist Lea Frye, the Missouri Breaks will be in the theater, John Fischer and the Medicine of the Corps will be on hand as well. There will also be Montana Artisans showing off their unforgettable creations and of course let's not forget the Food Vendors!!!! Our feature entertainer is SUPAMAN who will perform at 2:00p.m. on Saturday This event is FREE to the public and we invite one and all to come and take a trip back in time to 1805 and experience the work of Lewis and Clark. For more information, call 406-452-5661.
FOSSIL FUN FEST IN RUDYARD
Coming up on June 21 - Pancake Breakfast 8 am; pie social, craft and food vendors 9 am; 3v3 kids outdoor basketball tourney begins @ 9 am on Mainstreet. Museums open 10 - 4:30. Live music by Greg Kinder 2 -4 pm downtown. New wall sized homestead map. Dino movies & popcorn @ HiLine Theatre 2 pm and 7pm. John B Scanella, Curator of Paleontology from Museum of the Rockies speaks at HiLine Theatre @ 5 pm. Street Dance and Live Music downtown - Local Strangers @ 6 pm, Blind Luck at 8 pm. For more information, call 406-355-4141 or click here.
FORT BENTON SUMMER CELEBRATION
This year's event runs from June 27-29. It will feature live music, food vendors, face-painting, art and artists, crafts vendors, sidewalk chalk art, car show, a street dance, and much more. Click here for the full schedule.
WALK TO DEFEAT ALS
The event will be on June 28, 2025 at West Bank Park in Great Falls. Registration starts at 11:30am, the walk begins at noon. Create a team, join a team or join as an individual to collect donations. Donations are welcomed and go straight to ALS Association to help research. Click here for more information; click here to register.
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