Open Mic Poetry

every third Friday at 5:30pm

@ThisHouseOfBooks

Join This House of Books every third Friday to read your verse or just listen to others read theirs. All are welcome!

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More Upcoming Events

Aug28Thu7:00 PM

Topo Demo Day + Quitcherbitchen Trail Run “Racee”

@ Base Camp
Join us to try out Topo Athletic Shoes. Everyone that participates is entered to win Topo shoes.

Sep1Mon3:00 PM

Labor Day Arts Fair

@Lions Park, Red Lodge, MT
Free
Visit Lions Park in Red Lodge for the 46th Annual Labor Day Arts Fair in Red Lodge Montana. This one-day art fair organized by the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Ga...

Sep6Sat2:15 PM

Quitcherbitchen Trail Run

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

Sep6Sat3:00 PM

Kids Trail Trek 2025

In conjunction with the Quitcherbitchen Trail Run, we're super stoked to bring you the 3rd Annual Kids Trail Trek (we can't let the adults have ALL the fun!).
Kids ages 5-10 years old are invited to...

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,...

Oct4Sat4:00 PM

All Hallows Medieval Fantasy Faire

@North Park
Organizers: MRF Events
Step into the Magic at the 2025 All Hallows Medieval Fantasy Faire!
Presented by the Montana Renaissance Festival, this beloved celebration returns to North Park...

Oct5Sun4:00 PM

All Hallows Medieval Fantasy Faire

@North Park
Organizers: MRF Events
Step into the Magic at the 2025 All Hallows Medieval Fantasy Faire!
Presented by the Montana Renaissance Festival, this beloved celebration returns to North Park...

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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