What’s Going On This Weekend? Sept. 13th – 15th ’24

BUTTE, MT - I see it all the time: people asking me, friends, Facebook, or even themselves what they want to do this weekend.

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Living here in Butte, people think that their only options are to go to a restaurant, a bar, or a casino. I've made it my personal mission to dissuade those who feel this way and to inform the greater region beyond Butte that we in fact do have a ton of cool stuff going on every weekend.

Don't believe me? Here are some of the best events you don't want to miss this weekend (September 13th - 15th, 2024) in Butte.

Friends of the Archives Garage Sale

When: Friday, September 13th, 2024 at 9:00am

Where: Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives (17 W Quartz St, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: N/A

What: "Our garage sale is back, and you have two opportunities to make the most of this sale.

The Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives will host its annual fundraising garage sale on Friday, September 13th, and Friday, September 20th from 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The sale will be held in the Archives’ receiving bay in the front of the building at 17 West Quartz Street.

Featured sale items include vintage picture frames, postcards, books, high school yearbooks, and other assorted items. All proceeds support the Friends of the Archives. The Friends provides financial support for special projects at the Archives." Find all information here.

Butte Zombie Walk 2024

When: Friday, September 13th, 2024, at 7:00pm

Where: Geek Emporium (129 W Broadway St, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: Free

What: "'Makeup workshop at the Emporium beforehand (time still being scheduled).
Once everyone is sufficiently undead, we will leave from the Emporium at 7 PM as the sun begins to go down. We will wander all over the Uptown before arriving at the Historic Clark Chateau around 7:45 for the Zombie Jamboree. Walk will be escorted and as safe as we can manage. If you wander off, you're on your own. It will be a moderate hike involving stairs, lots of back alleys, uneven terrain and lots of uphill climbing. You know, Uptown Butte.
The Zombie Jamboree in the Chateau Ballroom is a free party and all donations will go to the Butte Emergency Food Bank.
The Jamboree will feature music, pop, punch, and brains." Find all information here.

Moon Festival at the Mai Wah

When: Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at 2:00pm

Where: Mai Wah Society & Museum (17 W Mercury St, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: Free

What: "The Moon Festival, sometimes called the Mid-Autumn Festival, is second only to Chinese New Year when it comes to Chinese celebrations. The festival is a time for families to reunite for feasts, worship the moon, light paper lanterns, and eat moon cakes. It’s held when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. In Chinese culture, the full moon is a symbol of reunion, hence the gathering with family. The tradition stretches back 3,000 years.

The Mai Wah event will feature a small presentation about the Moon Festival, the reading of a couple traditional poems, and a chance to sample moon cakes and other treats. Additionally, the museum will be decorated with paper lanterns created by area children who can pick up kits at the Butte-Silver Bow Library (226 West Broadway Street)." Find all information here.

When: Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at 8:00pm

Where: Mother Lode Theatre (316 W Park St, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: $10

What: "The Orphan Girl Theatre, celebrated as one of Montana’s top comedy hubs, is now making waves across the nation—and it’s about to get even better! The Last Best Comedy Festival is bringing together a stellar lineup of comedians from every corner of the country, promising a hilarious experience you won’t forget.

This is your chance to witness top-tier talent in a place that knows comedy like no other." Find all information here.

Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day

When: Sunday, September 15th, 2024, at 11:30am

Where: World Museum of Mining (155 Museum Way, Butte, MT 59701)

Price: $12

What: "The Anaconda AOH Bag Pipes and Drum Corps are making their return to climb the Orphan Girl Headframe. Join us at the World Museum of Mining on September 15, 2024, to witness the grandeur of bagpipe melodies resonating from 85 feet above. Following the performance, partake in Road Bowling. All levels welcome." Find all information here.