The Billings Public Library has been a cornerstone of the Magic City since its inception in 1901. The Children’s Library, in particular, is known for its lively activities to support families during t...
While the Western Heritage Center is closed for the winter, behind-the-scenes work is bringing new life to the galleries, with five refreshed exhibits and powerful stories ready to welcome the communi...
AN ARTIST WHO RESISTS THE BOXThere are artists whose work exists neatly inside a genre, a venue, a single lane. And then there are artists like Parker Brown, musicians whose careers resist simple la...
Valentine's Day isn't a one-song playlist; it's a whole mixtape. Whether your vibe is slow and romantic, loud and playful, all about friendship, or firmly anti-Valentine's, Billings has a way to match...
Winter in Billings has a way of narrowing your plans. You want a warm, inviting place with great drinks. The Waiting Room checks all of those boxes. Tucked next door to Doc Harper’s, the speakeasy fee...
February has a way of asking us to slow down. Winter still lingers, and home becomes the place where most of life happens. It is a quieter season, which makes it the perfect time to reconnect with our...
When a child breaks a bone, developes scoliosis, or is born with a growth-related condition, specialized care matters. Dr. Heather Hansen is Montana’s only full-time, fellowship-trained pediatric orth...
Discovery – affectionately known as “Disco” - is one of Montana’s most underrated ski resorts. Lift tickets typically cost under $80, and children under 7 ski free with an adult ticket, making it an a...
In a market where new construction often feels repetitive, True North Homes has quietly carved out a different path. Founded by Billings builder Steve and Wendi Baillie, the company focuses on thought...
Some places serve coffee. Others serve people. The best local shops do both.
This rich flourless chocolate cake is indulgently chocolatey, making it the perfect dessert for special occasions or an elegant night in. It is simple to prepare and delivers a decadent, melt-in-your-...
In many ways, Adeliah Curry is like any other entrepreneur - she found a way to turn her passion into profit. Last year, she began raising and selling Nigerian Dwarf Goats and learned to make goat mil...
Walk the halls, and you’ll see walls adorned with children’s artwork and lined with racks of storybooks, and you’ll hear the joyful sounds of young children actively learning. It is like most other pr...
For more than a decade, researchers have been calling attention to what’s often referred to as America’s loneliness epidemic.
Have you ever wished you could step into the pages of a favorite book, feel the music of a royal ball, or toast with characters you’ve only met between chapters?
Dating can look different at every stage of life, but some advice stands the test of time. These tips can help you feel more comfortable putting yourself out there at any age:
Choosing dating profile photos, crafting flirtatious messages, and feeling the rush of butterflies aren’t experiences often associated with life in your 70s, but Robert Mitchell and Gail Cushman are c...
A donated power chair, a moment of urgency, and a team willing to move fast show how independence can be protected when it matters most.
The Western Heritage Center may be closed for the winter, but its story is still unfolding. This season marks a meaningful moment of transition as the museum welcomes new leadership and looks ahead to...
Winter can make staying active feel like a challenge and can tempt even the most dedicated to retreat inside. But fresh air, movement, and a little sunlight are just as important in the colder months....
If all you want to do in January is stay curled up under the covers, these layered looks for both men and women might just change your mind. Each outfit proves you can comfortably brave the cold witho...
When life starts to feel like a never-ending loop between home and work, it’s easy to forget there’s space for something more. Somewhere to exhale, connect and simply be. Sociologists call this the th...
When the temperature drops and the daylight fades, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. But what if this season wasn’t something to endure or “get through”? What if it became a season that invites us...
Here's your guide to the city's best visual arts studios, music programs, theaters, and movement spaces to spark creativity all year long!
Most New Year’s resolutions focus on improving ourselves physically, mentally, or spiritually. But more often than not, unless those resolutions become a full-on lifestyle change, we rarely, if ever,...
Welcome to the 2026 Wellness Guide! This resource connects you to local fitness experts, health professionals, and wellness centers. Look to these industry leaders for all your health and wellness nee...
Montana summers come fast and full. Long days, nonstop activity, and easy connections with the people around us. By fall, we welcome the slower pace, and the first snowfall feels almost magical. Then...
It’s the season of fresh starts, so let’s talk about keeping your food fresh too because nothing kills “new year, new me” energy faster than discovering your spinach has liquefied again.Turns out, a...
I recently attended a dinner party and had the kind of salad that makes you stop mid-conversation. It came with a homemade dressing so good it deserved its own round of applause. It didn’t feel like a...
At first glance, Kylie's Confidence Closet looks like a stylish pop-up boutique, but amidst the colorful clothing and thoughtful details, it is a space for healing, joy, and helping women who've walke...
Since its inception in 1939, the Silver Run Ski Education Foundation has been cultivating its core values of community, perseverance, integrity, and responsibility among its coaches, athletes, their f...
You may have heard that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Because it requires minimal equipment and experience, it’s a sport accessible to nearly every age. Once seen as a game for o...
Last year, the Billings Education Foundation awarded a whopping $150,000 in classroom grants for things like Skyview’s Digital Media Club’s television and podcast production equipment, and an alphabet...
When a massive hailstorm tore through Billings in the summer of 2019, most homeowners were left dealing with the usual aftermath: insurance claims, endless repairs, and the stress of putting everythin...
When Danielle Dahl talks about Resilient Stories, you hear a heart finding its rhythm again. After two decades in management and a master’s in management and leadership, she realized her career lacked...
For many of us, life happens in two main places: home and work. They take up most of our time and attention but rarely give us everything we need socially or emotionally. In a season of life filled wi...
Step inside the Western Heritage Center this November and experience Montana’s history through art, photography, and powerful storytelling. From the lived experiences of Montanans with disabilities to...
This time of year, the gift lists can get overwhelming. It’s not that they’re too long; often it’s that it’s hard to pin down what to bestow. Gift-giving is an expression of love or friendship, and no...
“A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes…” If you’re dreaming up the most magical way to spend the holiday season, look no further than Walt Disney World! From twinkling lights and festive parades to fall...
Each winter, as the crisp Montana air settles and snowflakes gather in soft drifts along ZooMontana’s winding paths, something extraordinary begins to take shape. Strings of color, the smell of cocoa,...
In the months following 9/11, the country was swept up in a wave of patriotism. America was in shock, united by a deep desire to take action and support those serving. For Hunter Jones, then an eighth...
Since 1988, Eagle Mount Billings has been helping children and adults with disabilities “embrace life without limits” through adaptive recreation. From adaptive skiing and snowshoeing to summer camps...
Kendra Lewis didn’t set out to run a nonprofit. Trained as an occupational therapist, her background was in healthcare, not organizational leadership. Today, she leads Cutting Fences Foundation, a non...
As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel inspired to give back to our favorite nonprofits, causes, or places of worship. But according to Ryan Gomendi, Financial Advisor, Certified Kingdom Ad...
Billings is a community built on generosity, where neighbors show up, lend a hand, and work quietly behind the scenes to make life better for others. Our 2026 Non-Profit Guide celebrates the organizat...
We often think of volunteering as something we give- such as our time, energy, or hands- to help others. But as local Behavioral Health Therapist Astghik Poghosyan reminds us, giving back gives so muc...
At Intermountain Health, volunteers are the heartbeat of compassion, dedicating their time and energy to support patients, families, and staff, while discovering they gain just as much in return. From...
This holiday season, the School of Classical Ballet (SCB) is bringing a dream to life with its very own, entirely original production of The Nutcracker. For the first time in the studio’s 55-year hist...
T‘is the season for giving! In exchange for the typical tangible item, why not consider something memorable and meaningful? This Christmas season, skip the toy aisle, department stores, and gift cards...
