Upcoming Park and Recreation Events

DATE: September 5, 2025

CONTACT: Jessica Compton, Interim Director Park and Recreation, 406-771-1265

Great Falls, Montana – Mark your calendars! Park and Recreation has three exciting upcoming events!

Pollinator’s Blitz Event at the Gibson Flower Garden on Wednesday, September 10^th from 4-5 p.m. This free event featuring, Jake D., horticulturist from the Forestry Division will be guiding attendees in “best practices” on pollinator gardens. Cuttings and seeds will be passed out to participants. Bring your questions and don’t forget a notepad and pen for notes.

Nerf Wars, Saturday, September 13^th from 7-9 p.m. at the Scheels Aim High Aquatic and Recreation Facility. Cost is $15 per person, pizza will be provided, 8 years of age or older. Pre-registration for Nerf Wars is required. A minimum of 25 participants is required. Limited eyewear and blasters are available to borrow.

Scheel’s Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Facility Youth Triathlon, Saturday, October 4^th. A fun opportunity to swim, run and bike, for ages 2-13 years of age. Cost is $15 per participant, per challenge. Youth participants will swim in the SAHBS lap pool, ride their bike and run around Lions Park. There are three different challenges available. The Challenge is a 25 yard swim, 1 bike and a 1 run loop around Lions Park. The Super Challenge is a 50 yard swim, and a 3 loop on the bike and running. The Ultimate Challenge is a 100 yard swim and 6 laps on the bike and run. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own participant bib and bike plate.

In effort to keep costs low, prior year Ice Breaker medals and t-shirts will be handed out to all participants. Participants will have the opportunity to update or decorate their finisher’s medals and t-shirts. Parents are encourage to participate with their kids, but will not need to register. No times will be kept, all participants will be entered into drawings for prizes. Check in begins at 7 a.m., with the first heat starting at 8 a.m. A post-race fuel will be provided after the event in the Lions Park Pavilion. Register for the Triathlon online or at Scheel’s Aim High Aquatic and Recreation Facility, 900 29th St S, Great Falls.

For more information on Great Falls Park and Recreation call 406-771-1265, or Scheel’s Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Facility, 406-727-6099, visit our Park and Recreation website, or check out our Facebook page!

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Upcoming Park and Recreation Events