1 / Jam Night at Beacon Icehouse

Are you looking for an opportunity to play music with others? Whether you're a strummer, a drummer, or a hummer, there's a spot for you to shine at the Beacon Icehouse’s Monday night jam. Bring your instrument to the Beacon Icehouse from 8 to 11 p.m. on Monday, July 1, and play along with Louie, who sets the rhythm on drums, Derek French who brings the strings to life on guitar, and Mike Gunner who leads with vocals and melodies. Learn more

2 / Trivia in the Park

On Tuesday, July 2, enjoy team trivia from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Giant Spring State Park in the grassy area in front of the Giant Springs. The competitive, random category, family-friendly Trivia game will be presented by park staff. Teams are capped at seven people. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, food and drink to comfortably enjoy four rounds of trivia presented with 10 questions each. Prizes will be awarded to the top three scoring teams. Learn more

3 / 50-Cent Hot Dog Night: Great Falls Voyagers

Watch the Voyagers play and enjoy 50-cent hot dogs all night! With no limit on hot dog purchases, you can feast while enjoying a summer night and exciting baseball. The event on Wednesday, July 3 is sponsored by Pioneer Meats. Learn more

4 / Fourth of July Parade & Hootenanny

The annual Fourth of July parade begins at 11 a.m. and will run from 1st Avenue South to 8th Street, north to Central Avenue, and then heads west to Park Drive and disbands in Margaret Park (north of the Civic Center). For more information about the parade, call Lola Galloway at 406-750-4721. 

Following the parade, enjoy the free Fourth of July Hootenanny street festival with music, dancing, food trucks and more. The Hootenanny will be located at Central Avenue and 5th Street. Rodney Atkins will perform a concert at 1 p.m. Learn more

5 / Community Fireworks Display

A community fireworks show will take place at 10:15 p.m. on July 4 at West Bank Park. Organizers recommend viewing the fireworks display at Elks-Riverside Park (River Drive North between Central & 6th Street). Parking will be available at Gibson Park. Other firework viewing options include Eagle Falls Golf Course and Centene Stadium. Learn more

6/ Concert: Aaron Tippin at The Newberry

On Friday, July 5, country singer-songwriter Aaron Tippin, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Newberry. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $45-$50. Learn more

7/ Big Sky Deli Community Parking Lot Sale

Do you like to treasure hunt? If so, head out to Vaughn from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 for a community parking lot sale. Learn more

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