What's Happening in Butte and Surrounding Areas???

 Butte (July 15–21)

  • Butte 100 Mountain Bike Race (July 19): Fancy yourself a two‑wheeled thrill‑seeker? The town’s MTB legends race over natural terrain—don’t worry, spectators can sip lemonade instead southwestmt.com.
  • World Museum of Mining 60th Anniversary (July 19): Mining nostalgia alert! Celebrate six decades of dirt, dynamite, and maybe some actual gold—party hats recommended southwestmt.com.
  • 406 Flash Girls Flag Football (July 15): Parks full of pigskins and smiling pros. Bring sunscreen and your best touchdown dance Facebook.

🏞️ Anaconda (July 15–21)

  • Anaconda Commission Meeting (July 15, 6 PM @Courthouse): Public meeting with popcorn vibes (just kidding—no snacks, but maybe free opinions!) adlc.us+1adlc.us+1.
  • Housing Authority Board Meeting (July 17, 4:30 PM): If you love zoning and bylaws, this is your jam .
  • Wise River Fire District Meeting (July 17, 7 PM): Come for fire safety, stay for the community camaraderie adlc.us+1adlc.us+1.
  • Art in Washoe Park (July 18–20): Stroll juried art across the dog days of summer—bring sunglasses and an appreciation for finger‑paint‑grade masterpieces southwestmt.com+1anacondayoga.com+1.

🧱 Deer Lodge (July 15–21)

  • Old Montana Prison Historical Dusk Tour (July 15 @7:30 PM): Ghosts and history buffs unite! A guided twilight tour promises shivers—you know, from history, mostly southwestmt.com+2southwestmt.com+2southwestmt.com+2.
  • Big Sky Draft Horse Expo (dates suggested): Huge horses doing hard work—an equine seeing-eye tour? Details TBD; check local updates southwestmt.com.

🌉 Twin Bridges (July 15–21)

  • Magic Show at Public Library (July 15 @10:30 AM): Bunnies, hats, laughter—kids and kids-at-heart guaranteed smiles Twin Bridges Library.
  • Coming soon (July 19+): “A River Runs Through It Gala” and “Pasture Golf”—where cows might cheer and golf swings are scenic AllEvents.

🤠 Sheridan (July 15–21)

  • Sheridan WYO Rodeo (ongoing results): Bull riders, broncos, and bravos—rodeo recap says contestants are clobbering it Sheridan Media.
  • Sneakers & Spurs Race Prep: Runners are limbering up—leggings optional, spurs definitely symbolic helenaevents.com+5Sheridan Media+5sheridancountychamber.org+5.
  • Sheridan Days Festival (July 17–20): Live music, classic cars, community buzz—expect fun, friends, and maybe a mechanical bull southwestmt.com.

🏛️ Helena (July 15–21)

  • Reeder’s Alley Summer Series (July 15 & 16): Tonight at 5 PM, Dan Henry harmonizes through the alley—bring a seat or dance—your choice visitmt.com+3helenamt.com+3patch.com+3.
  • Echoes of the Old World (July 15, 5:30–7 PM @Blackfoot River Brewing): A trolley‑tour mashup—history, pints, and maybe period costumes? helenamt.com+1helenaevents.com+1.
  • Family Fishing Night (July 15): Pole up at a local pond—catch a fish, or maybe just compliments from your crew helenamt.com.
  • Up The Creek w/ Ken Nelson (July 15, 6 PM @ The Rathskeller): Rock’n’roll to heal your soul (and maybe your lawn mower’s sadness) helenaevents.com+1helenaevents.com+1.
  • Andy Shirtliff Mayor Kick-Off (July 15, 6–8 PM @Ten Mile Creek Brewing): Free beer? Maybe. Free opinions? Almost definitely helenaevents.com+1helenaevents.com+1.
  • Tech Tuesdays & Toastmasters (July 15): Library + good speeches = nerdy fun abounds .
  • Trivia & Karaoke Nights (July 15): Test your pop‑culture chops at Miller’s, or belt out “Sweet Caroline” at Rialto Bar .

😊 Closing with a Smile

From ghost tours to fancy rodeos, and library magic shows to mayoral meet‑and‑greets, there’s a little something to tickle everyone’s fancy. Montana’s community spirit is alive and well—don’t miss the chance to wave at a neighbor, sip local brew, or just chuckle at life’s small joys.

Wishing you full calendars, happy heartbeats, and just the right amount of sunscreen. Enjoy!

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