High Plains Book Awards

oct 8, 2022 at 12pm & 7:30pm

Join regional authors who are High Plains Book Awards finalists for an afternoon of panel discussions in the Community Room at the Billings Public Library 12-5pm. Then come find out who the winners are at the awards ceremony at 7:30pm in Petro Theater at MSUB.

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Billings Public Library & MSUB Petro Theater

More Upcoming Events

Jul17Thu11:00 PM

Pet First Aid with Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter

@The Base Camp
FREE!
Billings Dog lovers - Save the Date!
Pet First Aid Clinic at The Base Camp – Free Community Event
Thursday, July 17 | 5:00–7:00 PM
1730 Grand Avenue | Billings, MT
We're t...

Jul24Thu12:00 PM

Big Sky Balloon Rally - 2025

July 24-27, 2025 | Amend Park | ALL EVENTS ARE WEATHER-PERMITTING
Please join us for the Big Sky Balloon Rally in Billings, Montana! (Formerly the Big Sky International Balloon Rendezvous)
Our FREE...

Jul24Thu11:30 PM

Bear Aware Clinic

@TheBaseCamp | 1730 Grand Ave
Organized by: Fish Wildlife and parks
Bear Aware Clinic • July 24th, 5:30-7pm • Billings
FREE and open to the public
Whether you’re a camper, hiker, hunter angler, bi...

Jul25Fri12:00 PM

Big Sky Balloon Rally - 2025

Jul26Sat12:00 PM

Big Sky Balloon Rally - 2025

Jul27Sun12:00 PM

Big Sky Balloon Rally - 2025

Aug16Sat5:00 PM

Tea Time at Hilands

@Hilands Golf Club
$75
Code Girls United is hosting a tea party brunch fundraiser at Hilands Golf Club on Saturday, August 16th, at 11:00 a.m. This will be a beautiful event featuring a full brunch...

Aug23Sat3:00 PM

Magic City Wellness Expo

@METRAPARK - MONTANA PAVILLION
$5
WIN CASH AND PRIZES!! EXPLORE HOLISTIC AND TRADITIONAL HEALING ARTS AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES.
YOUR HEALTH IS CALLING YOU TO THE 6TH ANNUAL MAGIC CITY WELLNESS EX...

Sep6Sat2:15 PM

Quitcherbitchen Trail Run

@Phipps Park
The Quitcherbitchen Trail Run is for all levels of runners and walkers!

Sep13Sat11:30 PM

Evening Under the Big Sky

@Montana Audubon Center
$95 Individual / $750 Table (8)
Evening Under the Big Sky returns on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Montana Audubon Center.
Join us for a magical evening of auctions, r...

Sep27Sat4:00 PM

Saturday Live

@MetraPark Pavilion
Free (plus cost of tickets for activities)
Join us for Saturday Live, a tremendous day of community spirit celebrating public education! This fun-filled carnival features games,...

Oct18Sat4:00 PM

The Great Masked Pumpkin Race

Billings Best Pumpkin Race!
Dress up and Run/Walk for Your Pumpkin!
LIMITED TO 350 RACERS!
Race Venue: Riverfront Park - RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IF RACE IS NOT SOLD OUT.

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