MINT Film Festival, Parade Of Homes, Laps4Life
Great movies, amazing homes, and a lot to do at the zoo. Here's a sample of what Billings has to offer on the final weekend of the summer season:
MINT Film Festival (through Monday, September 23)
The second year of the festival will feature five days of movies and events around Billings. Venues include Babcock Theatre, Art House Cinema & Pub, The Yellowstone Art Museum, Stapleton Gallery, and CLDI. A Filmmaker's Retreat will be held Saturday (9/21) from 9am to Noon. The Festival After Party is Sunday (9/22) from 8pm-12am at Billings Petroleum Club. CLICK HERE to see all the featured films. For tickets and more info about MINT, CLICK HERE.
Parade Of Homes (Saturday, September 21 - Sunday, September 22)
It's the final weekend to take self-guided tours of amazing homes around Billings. Tickets are $10 per person, kids 12 and under admitted free for the Parade of Homes that runs Saturday (9/21) 10a-5pm, Sunday (9/22) 12noon-5pm. CLICK HERE to see a tour map. For more info about the Parade of Homes, CLICK HERE.
Red Panda Day (Saturday, September 21)
ZooMontana will celebrate Red Panda Day with special activities and merchandise that will benefit the Red Panda Network, Saturday from 10am to 4pm. It's also Dilly Bar Day on Saturday at ZooMontana, with $5 admission and complimentary DQ Dilly Bars (while supplies last). CLICK HERE to get more details.
Laps4Life (Saturday, September 21)
Teams, bands, and clubs from three Billings' High Schools will host a 15-Minute Fun Run / Walk around the Daylis Stadium track on Saturday (9/21) to raise awareness and funds for homeless high school students in School District 2. Walk begins at 4pm, run at 5pm with awards and activities to follow. To donate or register for Laps4Life, CLICK HERE.
P.E.A.K.S. BrewFest (Saturday, September 21)
Come to ZooMontana for unlimited tastings from multiple local breweries at the third annual Fall BrewFest on Saturday from 3pm - 7pm. A P.E.A.K.S. fundraiser for cancer patients and their families, BrewFest will also have food trucks, live and silent auctions, and live music by the Wild Flowers. To purchase tickets, or get more info, CLICK HERE.
Tails and Trails Fun Run (Saturday, September 21)
A 2-mile and 5K Fun Run, held by the Billings Jaycees, will take place at the Shiloh Conservation Area beginning at 9am on Saturday (9/21). Pets are welcome in the non-qualifying run that will benefit local animal shelters and rescue organizations in Yellowstone County. To register, or get more details, CLICK HERE.
American Legion 100th Anniversary (Saturday, September 21)
Celebrate with American Legion Post 4 on Saturday beginning at 11am with their Uniform Display. A cocktail hour starts at 5pm with live music from Counting Coup beginning at 7:30pm. Call 406-656-1510 for more details, or CLICK HERE.
Walk To End Alzheimer's (Sunday, September 22)
The 2-mile walk will be held at ZooMontana on Sunday, with registration beginning at 1pm. The ceremony starts at 2:30pm with walk beginning at 3pm. To register, or get more info about the walk, CLICK HERE.