Events highlighted in blue are events hosted by the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Come give blood at our American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cedar Creek Lodge.
Click the link below to sign up.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=XANTERRA
Join us for community yoga sessions throughout the summer at Glacier Peaks Physical Therapy. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat.
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Event hosted by Glacier Peaks Physical Therapy.
Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. Our events include bull riding, bronc riding, breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing, and steer riding. We are Montana’s longest running series open rodeo. Your Glacier country vacation would not be complete without experiencing the legendary Blue Moon Rodeo. See you at the arena!
Event hosted by Brash Rodeo.
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Our August Coffee with the Chamber event is on Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2026 from 8:30-9:30 am at Lyle Mitchell - State Farm Insurance in Columbia Falls. Start your morning off with business connections and coffee.
Schedule:
Business networking from 8:30-9:00am followed by introductions of all attendees from 9:00-9:30am. Bring your business cards to share with others.
Coffee, pastries and water provided!
Meet Our Host: Lyle Mitchell - State Farm Insurance
If you want insurance to be easy and protect what you need it to- you’re in the right place! We are honored to be your local insurance agent providing coverage for individuals, families, and businesses.
Before starting my career as a State Farm Insurance agent, I attended Fort Hays State University in Fort Hays, Kansas earning a degree in finance. Early in my working career I was in management in the tire industry and high-end furniture. Those experiences helped me learn the important value of relationships and something I value in my business each day.
My wife is from a small farming community in Eastern Montana and has lived in Montana all her life. She concluded her professional career as an elementary teacher twelve years ago and enjoys her greatest role of “Grammy”. We have two grown daughters, one of which works here in our office. We are fortunate they both live close and we are able to have an active role in our grandkids lives. As a small business, it is also important to us to be a family business.
We are licensed to serve all of Montana and our office is proud to serve the entire Flathead Valley community (Columbia Falls, Whitefish, Kalispell, Bigfork, Evergreen, Kila, Marion, Hungry Horse, Coram and West Glacier)- reflecting this in our employment practices, our community involvement, and our core beliefs. Our team is here to help you get the coverage you need to help protect what matters most to you, including Auto, Home, Life, Renters, Pet Insurance, and more. We will help you navigate your options and personalize your coverage to fit your unique situation. We look forward to meeting you!
Learn More: https://www.lylemitchell.biz/
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Coffee with the Chamber is a monthly networking event hosted by a different Chamber member business. Interested in hosting? Contact: [email protected] for more information.
Stop by the Columbia Falls library for an open house celebrating the current oil painting exhibit, “Montana Jane Art,” by local artist Jane Latus Emmert. Emmert was dubbed “Montana Jane” by friends who marveled at her hiking, skiing, hunting and fishing lifestyle. Her paintings capture the beauty of the Montana landscape. Emmert will offer a fun “paint along” painting demonstration so library guests can discover the magic of watercolor and create a simple flower painting to take home. The event is free and drop-ins are welcome.
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Event hosted by the Flathead County Library.
Help us celebrate the Hungry Horse News' 80th Birthday on Thursday, August 6th from 5-7 pm at the Hungry Horse News office! Enjoy cake, light hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Want to be a part of our special 80th Anniversary publication? Call Kelly Valez at 406-309-4588. RSVP today by clicking the link below.
https://www.flatheadtickets.com/events/hungry-horse-news-80th-birthday-celebration-8-6-2026
Event hosted by the Daily Interlake; Hungry Horse News.
Back 2 School Bash is Coming Back!
Mark your calendars! The Back 2 School Bash is returning on August 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Get ready for another fun, exciting, and meaningful day as we help prepare kids for the upcoming school year by giving away school supplies and bringing the community together.
The Back 2 School Bash is an annual community celebration hosted by Northwest Montana United Way designed to help local students start the school year confident, prepared, and excited to learn. A Strong Start for Every Student.
As families across Northwest Montana prepare for a new school year, the cost of backpacks, supplies, clothing, and other essentials can add up quickly. The Back 2 School Bash brings the community together to ease that burden and ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed. Please check our Facebook page regularly for the latest announcements.
Event hosted by Northwest Montana United Way.
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce for a FREE Outdoor Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, featuring Zootopia 2.
Details:
Movie Information: Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.
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Thank you to our sponsors: These businesses sponsored our event so it could be FREE for everyone to attend. Be sure to thank them!
Course Overview: Owner dependency and unmanaged risks can reduce business value and jeopardize transitions. This session addresses risk mitigation strategies to safeguard continuity and enterprise value.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Identify and reduce owner dependency. 2. Address legal, financial, and operational risks. 3. Build risk mitigation into daily operations.
Who Should Attend: Business owners, successors, and leadership teams preparing for transition.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Owner dependency reduction plan. 2. Risk audit template. 3. Risk mitigation action checklist.
This session is part of the Business Lifecycle Masterclass Series, designed and led by Rich in Thought Consulting.
Event hosted by Montana West Economic Development.
Join us for the inaugural Cedar Flats Trail Trot! Hosted by trail-building nonprofit Gateway to Glacier Trails, the Trail Trot is a 10k route with 791 feet of elevation gain beginning at the new Cedar Ridge Trailhead and looping through the Cedar Flats Trail system. Located just outside of Columbia Falls, Montana, Cedar Flats is a 15+ mile nonmotorized, multiuse trail system built and maintained by Gateway to Glacier Trails.
Expect a fun vibe, flowy trails through the beautiful Flathead National Forest, and the chance to be part of the first-ever trail race on Cedar Flats!
Event put on by Gateway to Glacier Trails.
Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber for a special lunch and learn (BYO Lunch) on Wednesday, August 19th from 12:00 - 1:30pm.
Featured Presentation: Honing Your Personal Resilience
Life can be tough. But you're tougher! In this class we explore how to develop and strengthen our resilience in the heat of a stressful moment, through extended times of trials and building a lifetime strength to draw from in the long run. Students will learn practical techniques proven by warriors, athletes and leaders who have time and again risen to the challenge to become champions from the battlefield to the boardroom.
Featured Presenter: Dan Rieves, Leadership Speaker and Author
About the speaker
Dan Rieves is a dynamic speaker, author and coach known for his engaging, relatable approach to leadership. His book STAY WILD serves as a guide for leaders who want to stay authentic, courageous, and committed in a world that constantly challenges their values.
"Leadership isn't about being popular—it's about being responsible. Responsibility builds loyalty, and loyalty lasts longer than popularity ever will." - Dan Rieves
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Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your appetite for growth—this Lunch & Learn is designed to leave you encouraged, equipped, and ready for whatever comes next.
Join us for a lively conversation with Tagen Vine, the Conservancy’s new President, and Dave Roemer, Superintendent of Glacier National Park, as they introduce themselves, share what drew them to this place, and talk about what’s ahead for the park and the partnership that supports it. Join GNPC Donor Engagement Lead Amy Lucke for an hour of interaction, attendee questions, and the always-popular speed round.
Register online here: https://glacier.org/glacier-conversations/
Event hosted by Glacier National Park Conservancy.
Learn how to safely pickle almost any vegetable with Julie Laing, author of The Complete guide to Pickling as she explains the science behind quick, refrigerator, fermented, and shelf-stable pickles. Julie will demonstrate how to make refrigerator pickles and provide brine and produce so you can fill a jar of pickles to take home. Bring a pint-sized wide-mouth jar with an airtight lid and arrive on time as space is limited.
Event hosted by Flathead County Library.
Glacier Book Club - Grizzly Bear Science and the Art of a Wilderness Life: Forty Years of Research in the Flathead Valley
Join us on Zoom and have a discussion with author Bruce McLellan about the book, Grizzly Bear Science.
Register online at: https://glacier.org/glacier-book-club/
About the Book: In this blend of science and memoir, Dr. Bruce McLellan combines decades of field research on more than 200 radio-collared bears with the story of raising a family in the wilderness. McLellan shares scientific insight on grizzly bear ecology and conservation, including behavior, diet, population dynamics, and the challenges of living alongside them. Meanwhile, family life in the wilderness poses its own challenges, from floods to wildfires, and coexisting with wildlife. McLellan offers rich personal insight and experience to bridge the gap between researcher and reader.
We’re bringing back the hottest night of broncs, bulls and barrel racers to battle it out. Featuring world, region, and state champion professional bull riders, saddle bronc riders, barrel racers, and livestock from the PBR, NRA and INFR.
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Join the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce for a FREE Outdoor Movie in the Park on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, featuring The Parent Trap.
Movie Information: Hallie Parker, a hip Californian, and Annie James, a proper London miss are identical twins who don't even know each other exists -- until they accidentally meet at summer camp. Now they're up to their freckles in schemes and dreams to switch places, get their parents back together, and have the family they've always wished for!
Course Overview: Valuation is more than a number—itʼs a reflection of systems, profitability, and scalability. This session prepares business owners to understand and improve their companyʼs worth ahead of succession or sale.
Key Learning Objectives: 1. Understand business valuation methods. 2. Identify value drivers and detractors. 3. Implement strategies to increase company worth.
Who Should Attend: Owners planning for succession, exit, or sale who want to maximize value.
Practical Takeaways: 1. Business valuation readiness checklist. 2. Value driver improvement plan. 3. Valuation methods overview guide.
The Wachholz College Center is thrilled to welcome the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir to the Flathead Valley on October 18th. The Vienna Boys Choir brings centuries of choral tradition to the stage.
The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the world's most famous and oldest choirs. Boys have sung at Vienna's Imperial Chapel since at least 1296. In 1498, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I established a Court Chapel in Vienna, specifying that boys be included among the singers. Today, the former imperial ensemble is a private, non-profit organization with a primary and grammar school serving 330 boys and girls ages six to 19, with a curriculum centered on choral music and singing. The Choir’s education, recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage, is open to all, regardless of origin, gender, nationality or religion. There are currently 90 active choristers divided into four touring choirs, all performing as the “Vienna Boys Choir.”
Tickets are $39 and can be purchased by clicking here.
Event hosted by Flathead Valley Community College.
The Wachholz College Center is thrilled to welcome CelloGayageum to the Flathead Valley.
CelloGayageum, founded in 2016 by Austrian cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Korean gayageum virtuoso Dayoung Yoon, bridges the soulful depth of Western classical music with the mesmerizing elegance of Korean gug-ak (traditional music). Inspired by Berlin’s Pavilion of Unity, this unique collaboration celebrates the beauty of connection—between instruments, histories, and people. With original compositions rooted in Korean folk melodies and infused with global sensibilities, CelloGayageum creates a sound that is at once ancient and refreshingly modern.
Tickets for CelloGayageum are $25.00.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Columbia Falls, MT
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