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May 2025 Events Round Up
At Billings365, we’re proud to be your local event hub, your go-to place for everything happening in and around Billings. We love spotlighting the amazing things happening right here in our community, from live music and family festivals to educational workshops and sporting events. And the best part? Anyone can submit their local events to our calendar for free!
These are just a handful of the exciting events happening in Billings this May, and we’re adding more to the calendar daily! So, grab your friends, rally the family, and get ready to make the most of this vibrant month together.
May 3: John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party”
Location: Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 3rd Avenue North
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Details: Experience an authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper's final tour. This high-energy performance features classic hits like "That'll Be the Day," "La Bamba," and "Chantilly Lace."
May 3: Kentucky Derby Family Fun Day
Location: White Aspen Ranch, 481 South 56th Street West
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Details: Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby right here in Billings! This family-friendly event features food, derby-themed drinks, pony rides, silent and live auctions, a photo booth, betting tables, and more. Tickets are $35.
May 3: Summer Kids Clothing Swap
Location: 605 24th Street West, Suite 1
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Details: Refresh your child's wardrobe at this community clothing swap event.
May 3–4: Thunderstruck Dance Competition
Location: 308 6th Ave N, Lockwood, MT
Details: Witness talented dancers compete in various styles and age groups at this dynamic dance competition.
May 3–4: Gainan's Heights Garden Party
Location: Gainan's Heights, 810 Bench Blvd
Time: May 3 at 9:00 AM – May 4 at 11:00 AM
Details: Join Gainan's Heights for a kickoff to spring, featuring an open house, special event pricing, door prizes, workshops, a Polywood outdoor furniture trunk show, and a cross-promotion with their new neighbor, 105 Brewing. Stop by both locations for details!
May 9: Nightjars Night In!
Location: Montana Audubon Center, 7026 South Billings Boulevard
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: Join Montana Audubon and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for an hour-long presentation on Common Nighthawks and Common Poorwills and learn how to participate in the statewide effort to survey these elusive, data-deficient species. This event is free and open to the public.
May 10: The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh
Location: Alberta Bair Theater, 2801 3rd Avenue North
Time: 7:30 PM
Details: Enjoy a night of Billy Joel and Elton John featuring the greatest hits of these two great rock piano legends.
May 10: Montana Women’s Run
Location: Downtown Billings
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Details: Participate in the 44th Annual Montana Women's Run, a road race for walkers and runners.
May 10: NOVA’s Itty Bitty Fest: The Alphabet Trip
Location: NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Montana Ave
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Details: A delightful performance for young audiences exploring the alphabet through theater.
May 10: Billings Outlaws vs. Southwest Kansas Storm
Location: First Interstate Arena, 308 6th Avenue Norh
Time: 5:00 PM
Details: Cheer on the Billings Outlaws as they take on the Southwest Kansas Storm in an exciting arena football matchup.
May 11–17: Craft Beer Week
Location: Various Breweries in Billings
Details: Celebrate the vibrant craft beer scene in Billings during Craft Beer Week! Enjoy a week filled with tastings, special releases, and brewery events. Highlights include:
- Billings Brew Pass: Visit participating breweries and check in to win prizes.
- Special Events:
- May 11: Mother's Day Brunch at Diamond X Beer Co.
- May 12: Free pint with a Growler Fill at 1889 Brewing Company
- May 14: Beer Trivia Night at Thirsty Street Brewing; Grand Opening and Community Pint Night at 1Ō5 Brewing
- May 15: Brew Movie Night - "Another Round" at Art House Cinema & Pub
- May 16: New beer release at 1889 Brewing Company
- May 17: Last Best Beer Run culminating in a Brewfest at Dehler Park
May 14–16: Special Olympics Montana: State Summer Games
Location: MetraPark, 308 6th Avenue North
Details: Support over 1,000 athletes competing in various sports, promoting inclusion and community spirit.
May 17: 2025 Walk for Epilepsy
Location: Montana State University, 1500 University Drive
Details: Join the community in raising awareness and funds for epilepsy research and support.
May 22: Women's Backpacking Clinic
Location: The Base Camp, 1730 Grand Ave, Billings
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Details: Ladies, have you been wanting to get into backpacking but aren’t sure where to start? Maybe it’s been a few years and you’re curious about the latest gear and techniques. Either way, we’ve got you covered.
May 31: Market Mania
Location: MetraPark Upper Parking Lot, 308 6th Avene North
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: $1
Details: Join us for Market Mania, an outdoor garage sale featuring vintage finds, handmade goods, and promotional items. Enjoy food trucks, rock wall fun for the kiddos, and a treasure-hunting extravaganza!
From Beer Week celebrations and live concerts to wellness pop-ups and community runs, there’s something happening almost every day in Billings this May. You can always head to our Event Hub to discover even more events or submit your own! Whether you're hosting a fundraiser, planning a performance, or kicking off a seasonal celebration, we’re here to help you share it with the community. Let’s keep Billings buzzing with local fun, we’ll see you out there!
