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100 ideas near “Helena, MT”
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Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
A lapsit storytime for babies who are not walking yet and their caregivers. Join us for 20 minutes of gentle fun featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, finger plays and very short stories. Bond with your baby during storytime and then stay for a 30-minute open-play session to meet other caregivers and help your babies socialize. Siblings are welcome.
We ll supply the materials, you supply the creativity! Drop in for Builders Club every second Monday of the month between 3:00PM until 4:30PM to build unique creations with LEGOs, K NEX, KEVA Planks, and more. Each month will highlight a new building challenge. For grades K-6 - though we can provide building materials that are appropriate for younger siblings. Please do not bring personal toys to Builders Club.
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
We need your help to defeat Mortimer, the infamous twin brother who hunts monsters created by his sister, Angelica. Using the "Monster Building Handbook", create an original character who can defeat Mortimer and use your creative writing skills while you're at it! Creative Writing Workshop is for ages 8 - 13 and the handbook will be provided the first Monday we meet. If you love your story, enter it into the Monster-Building Contest for a chance to win a custom plushie! Handbooks are by Cosmic Writers and provided through a Tigris Foundation grant. This event does require registration.
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Let's make music and memories together! Music with Shannalee will be conducting a learning-packed music workshop for children ages 1-5. Class size will be limited to 10 children. *Registration is required through our performer. Services | Join the Musical Fun Today! musicwithshannalee.com
Dance, sing, rhyme, and read during this energetic storytime designed to help toddlers acquire fundamental knowledge such as shapes, numbers, colors, and more. This storytime is geared toward toddlers between 12 and 18 months old up to three years old and their caregivers. Toddler Tales is approximately 30 minutes long, followed by a themed sensory experience, play, or process art. Siblings are welcome.
The world is busy and full of chores - take a little time to drop in and kick back with some video games. Keep your eyes peeled for bananas on the road, though. Ages 10-13
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Bring your little ones for a fun morning of early learning and connection at the library! We use the power of early literacy to help your child grow and learn. We share engaging books that spark a love of reading. We move and groove and use sign language with fun songs and catchy rhymes. We share new words and talk about the stories together. We offer hands-on games and fun toys after the stories. Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers, but all are welcome! Come ready to have fun and build early reading skills with your child!
Please join the mobile library for library services at Our Redeemer's Preschool and community every other Wednesday from 11-11:45 am. Storytime will be held around 11:15 am on the mobile library and all are welcome.
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Hello, friends! Join us for stories, songs, and playtime. All ages are welcome!
Watch Abominable , rated PG, runs 97 minutes. The library will provide popcorn and soda.
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Drop of new or lightly used (please no dirty items or recycling like canning jars) craft items to the library during open hours. Folks can "shop" for new to them items later in the week during library open hours. All ages welcome.
A lapsit storytime for babies who are not walking yet and their caregivers. Join us for 20 minutes of gentle fun featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, finger plays and very short stories. Bond with your baby during storytime and then stay for a 30-minute open-play session to meet other caregivers and help your babies socialize. Siblings are welcome.
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Drop of new or lightly used (please no dirty items or recycling like canning jars) craft items to the library during open hours. Folks can "shop" for new to them items later in the week during library open hours. All ages welcome.
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Dance, sing, rhyme, and read during this energetic storytime designed to help toddlers acquire fundamental knowledge such as shapes, numbers, colors, and more. This storytime is geared toward toddlers between 12 and 18 months old up to three years old and their caregivers. Toddler Tales is approximately 30 minutes long, followed by a themed sensory experience, play, or process art. Siblings are welcome.
The world is busy and full of chores - take a little time to drop in and kick back with some video games. Keep your eyes peeled for bananas on the road, though. Ages 10-13
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Peruse and "shop" for new-to-you craft items during library open hours. Items are donations and free to take. All ages welcome.
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. This interactive storytime reinforces a natural learning environment through movement, sounds, rhythms, and fun. Geared toward children from age three through six and their caregivers. Storytime runs for 30 minutes, followed by a themed sensory experience, play, or process art. Siblings are welcome.
Thirty minutes of stories and corresponding activities that are geared towards preschool ages. Prior to and after Storytime, children and their adults are encouraged to play with library toys in the children's area. All ages welcome.
Bring your little ones for a fun morning of early learning and connection at the library! We use the power of early literacy to help your child grow and learn. We share engaging books that spark a love of reading. We move and groove and use sign language with fun songs and catchy rhymes. We share new words and talk about the stories together. We offer hands-on games and fun toys after the stories. Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers, but all are welcome! Come ready to have fun and build early reading skills with your child!
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Peruse and "shop" for new-to-you craft items during library open hours. Items are donations and free to take. All ages welcome.
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Thirty minutes of stories and corresponding activities that are geared towards preschool ages. Thursday Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday Storytime to allow for more participants. Prior to and after Storytime, children and their adults are encouraged to play with library toys in the children's area. All ages welcome.
Hello, friends! Join us for stories, songs, and playtime. All ages are welcome!
Peruse and "shop" for new-to-you craft items during library open hours. Items are donations and free to take. All ages welcome.
Peruse and "shop" for new-to-you craft items during library open hours. Items are donations and free to take. All ages welcome.
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
The world is busy and full of chores - take a little time to drop in and kick back with some video games. Keep your eyes peeled for bananas on the road, though. Ages 10-13
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
At ExplorationWorks!. Check the venue for prices and tickets.
Thirty minutes of stories and corresponding activities that are geared towards preschool ages. Prior to and after Storytime, children and their adults are encouraged to play with library toys in the children's area. All ages welcome.
Bring your little ones for a fun morning of early learning and connection at the library! We use the power of early literacy to help your child grow and learn. We share engaging books that spark a love of reading. We move and groove and use sign language with fun songs and catchy rhymes. We share new words and talk about the stories together. We offer hands-on games and fun toys after the stories. Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers, but all are welcome! Come ready to have fun and build early reading skills with your child!
Please join the mobile library for library services at Our Redeemer's Preschool and community every other Wednesday from 11-11:45 am. Storytime will be held around 11:15 am on the mobile library and all are welcome.
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
A lapsit storytime for babies who are not walking yet and their caregivers. Join us for 20 minutes of gentle fun featuring songs, rhymes, bounces, finger plays and very short stories. Bond with your baby during storytime and then stay for a 30-minute open-play session to meet other caregivers and help your babies socialize. Siblings are welcome.
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Book Characters Scavenger Hunt: Can you find the 9 hidden images in the library? Write or draw where you find each one. Turn in your scavenger sheet and get a prize!
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Dance, sing, rhyme, and read during this energetic storytime designed to help toddlers acquire fundamental knowledge such as shapes, numbers, colors, and more. This storytime is geared toward toddlers between 12 and 18 months old up to three years old and their caregivers. Toddler Tales is approximately 30 minutes long, followed by a themed sensory experience, play, or process art. Siblings are welcome.
The world is busy and full of chores - take a little time to drop in and kick back with some video games. Keep your eyes peeled for bananas on the road, though. Ages 10-13
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Drop in and take a fun seasonal craft activity to make at home or at the library! While supplies last!
Stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. This interactive storytime reinforces a natural learning environment through movement, sounds, rhythms, and fun. Geared toward children from age three through six and their caregivers. Storytime runs for 30 minutes, followed by a themed sensory experience, play, or process art. Siblings are welcome.
Thirty minutes of stories and corresponding activities that are geared towards preschool ages. Prior to and after Storytime, children and their adults are encouraged to play with library toys in the children's area. All ages welcome.
Bring your little ones for a fun morning of early learning and connection at the library! We use the power of early literacy to help your child grow and learn. We share engaging books that spark a love of reading. We move and groove and use sign language with fun songs and catchy rhymes. We share new words and talk about the stories together. We offer hands-on games and fun toys after the stories. Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers, but all are welcome! Come ready to have fun and build early reading skills with your child!
Join creative forces with a teen/tween nerd fellowship through exercises designed to improve your creative writing skills, and add to an epic cowritten story to be (eventually) published to the Teen Area. More experienced teen writers mentor younger writers interested in growing their skills and joining a fun community of nerds.
Do you need some time to decompress after the school day? Come to our Teen Space and use the Nintendo Switch to play Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Minecraft and more!
Tweens/Teens drop-in during library hours and play Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart Deluxe/ Super Smash Bros
Helena is Montana's capital, a gold-rush town whose Last Chance Gulch is now the main street. The Montana State Capitol, ExplorationWorks science centre and the Great Northern Carousel are the family fixtures, and Mount Helena rises straight from downtown. Lewis & Clark Library is a few blocks from the Capitol.
Holiday events for kids in Helena, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
31 children’s events are on in Helena in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Lewis & Clark Library (9 branches, 247 upcoming programmes), plus ExplorationWorks!. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve East Helena, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
28 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Helena’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.