Good Day
Billings
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Harvest Festival is underway in downtown Billings today as locals enjoy food, crafts, and live music. Organizers plan to support local vendors with seasonal activities. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Downtown Billings hosted the 21st annual Harvest Festival Saturday when crowds enjoyed live music, food, and a show by the Magic City Witch Dancers—who entertained with dancing and trinket giveaways. Local vendor Ann’s Pies joined for the first time, selling 79 pies between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings faced a funding cut of over $100K by Yellowstone County Commissioners to boost jail operations (which led to four layoffs and the cancellation of several educational programs) but it will continue its youth education programs that serve 7,000 to 9,000 students annually. KULR8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shepherd residents led by protest group Stop the Shepherd Landfill appealed a court decision that allowed Pacific Steel & Recycling’s landfill near Shepherd to begin operations this spring—arguing that the state review did not fully examine the risks from harmful waste. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings Public Works has launched a lakes naming contest for the new reservoirs that will be part of the water treatment plant on the north side of Hesper Road near the Shiloh Conservation Area — residents can submit name ideas until October 31 at 5 p.m. and the reservoirs will offer trails, non-motorized boating, swimming and fishing. KTVQ
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MLCT 94th Annual Conference
8 AM – 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings — Check for registration fees — Engage with local leaders and enhance your community knowledge.
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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
12:30-1:45 p.m. — Billings Depot — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a unique candlelight concert setting.
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The Great Masked Pumpkin Race
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Riverfront Park — Race day registrations available — Dress up and run or walk for your pumpkin in this fun community race.
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Cirque Italia - Water Circus
1:30-3 p.m. — Rimrock Mall — Tickets start at $75 — Experience an unforgettable blend of acrobatics and aquatic artistry.
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St. Olaf Orchestra Performance
7-9 p.m. — Billings West High School — Free entry — Experience the rich artistry and spirited performances of one of the finest collegiate orchestras in the country.
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Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit Film Festival
7-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — $15 — Celebrate the outdoors with inspiring films and connect with fellow recreation enthusiasts at this engaging festival.
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Country Dance Lesson & Country Dancing
8:15 p.m. — The High Horse Saloon & Eatery — Check website for entry — Boot scoot and boogie with a mix of old and new country music!
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