March 2026 Events
March 2026 Events
START SMART:
A GUIDE TO BUILDING A BUSINESS
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Big Sky Economic Development
Ready to start your own business? This hands-on workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs in our community build a strong business foundation by covering key topics such as startup costs, financing options, and business planning. Join local experts and fellow future business owners to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to get started. Register online at: https://bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org
LADIES NIGHT SPRING SHOPPING EVENT
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Locations: Frae Everyday Goods, Veldt Clothing, Apricot Lane Boutique, Sanctuary Spa & Salon, The Joy of Living, The Base Camp
Grab your girlfriends and head to the Mid/ West End for a spring Ladies’ Night designed to celebrate you. Stroll through favorite local shops including Joy of Living, The Base Camp, Sanctuary Spa & Salon, Frae Everyday Goods, Apricot Lane, and Veldt Clothing, where you’ll find exclusive sales, refreshments, special promotions, and plenty of fun. Pick up a passport at your first stop, collect a stamp at each location, and once you’ve visited them all, you’ll be entered to win a free gift basket filled with goodies from every participating business. Sip, shop, save, and support local while enjoying a memorable night out with friends.
YAM’S THE NIGHT GALA & LIVE AUCTION
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM MDT
Location: Yellowstone Art Museum
Celebrate the culmination of the YAM’s 58th Annual Art Auction fundraiser with final bids on Silent Auction artworks, a plated dinner by PREROGATIvE Kitchen, and the excitement of the Live Auction. Enjoy an elegant evening while supporting the Yellowstone Art Museum.
Tickets are available online at: https://www.artmuseum.org/engage/yellowstone-art-auction-58/
MARCH FOOD EVENTS
43RD ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S
DAY PARADE & CELTIC FAIR
(Downtown Billings)
Skypoint, 2nd Ave N & N Broadway, Billings
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10 am–3 pm (Parade kicks off at 11 am,
street party noon–3 pm) Food trucks and live music all dressed in green
For more information, visit: https://downtownbillings.com/event/2026-st-patricks-day-parade-celtic-fair/
THE DINNER DETECTIVE TRUE CRIME
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings, 27 N 27th St, Billings
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 6 pm–9 pm Dinner and an interactive show, and a bar if you want cocktails with your clues
For more information, visit: https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/billings/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/
Originally printed in the March 2026 issue of Simply Local Magazine
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