Calling all creatives and balloon lovers! Help Neil Sauter of Sauter Balloons create balloon murals and sculptures for Septemberfest! Two building sessions: Sunday afternoon (September 7th) or Monday evening (September 8th). On the job balloon skills training will be provided!

Sunday, September 7th: We'll be creating a balloon wall, depicting a mountain scene.  Volunteers will be required to inflate balloons, and tie them together in rows, following a pattern.
Directions to the Reeder’s Alley Conference Room

Monday, September 8th: We'll be creating a Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur.  Volunteers are needed to inflate balloons, and add them to our dinosaur frame.
Directions to the DoubleTree Hotel

Click here to Register by September 1st!

Are you a supporter of the arts? Help the Holter set up and facilitate their Rock the Block event, a night of games, food, art, and fun! As a bonus, volunteers who take at least a 4-hour shift will not only get free entry to the event but will receive a comp ticket for a friend!

Click here to view shifts & sign up!
Click here for directions to the Holter

Join HYP for our August networking lunch! Networking lunches are an opportunity to meet and talk with friends in a casual setting. We'll meet and eat together outside at Constitution Park. There are several great places to grab food from close by, such as Nosh Cafe, the Hopper, and Dear Potato. You're welcome to bring your own lunch too. HYP members and non-members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Directions to Constitution Park

Come join your fellow HYPsters at the Parrot Confectionery for some tasty treats and soda! Enjoy good conversations among others while listening to the jukebox jams at this Helena gem.

Directions to Parrot Confectionary

HYP is offering a Missouri River Float trip Sunday, August 10th. We'll be floating from Craig to Mid Canon. After the float, there will be an option to meet up at Craig TapHouse which includes food, NA beverages, and of course beer! Bring a flotation device (canoe, kayak, SUP, tube) if you have your own.

If you do not have a flotation device, then HYP is renting an inflatable raft, which costs $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Sign up via the link: HYP Float Tickets! Registration for the raft is required and due by Thursday, August 7th

Click here to let us know you’ll be joining us! We will use this information to coordinate carpooling or to watch for you at the put-in spot.

Click here for directions - We'll be meeting up in the Super 1 parking lot by 10am located at 3120 Queen Anne St, Helena, MT 59602.

Looking for a unique way to connect this summer? Helena Young Professionals invites you to join us for a special night at the theater to experience A Fiddler’s Final Tune, a locally produced murder mystery presented by Red Ink Players.

We’ll be meeting up as a group at Grizzly Gardens on Thursday, August 7th at 7:00 PM for an evening full of suspense, storytelling, and great company. 

Cost is $10 – payable by cash or Venmo only. This is a great opportunity to support the local arts, enjoy a creative night out, and meet fellow professionals in a relaxed, engaging setting.

Directions to Grizzly Gardens

Join HYP for our July networking lunch at The Hopper! HYP networking lunches are an opportunity to meet and talk with friends in a casual setting. Also, it is a great excuse to get out of the office and bask in the sun as we'll plan to have our lunch right outside The Hopper. HYP members and non-members are welcome. Remember to bring your 2025 HYP card for a 10% discount!

Directions to The Hopper

Join Helena Young Professionals on the Rodney Ridge Trail Loop. This trail is about a 1.5 mile intermediate loop which will be a great way to end the work week. Meet us at the Old Shooting Range parking lot by 6:00pm with hiking shoes and water.

Directions to Old Shooting Range Trailhead

Looking for a cozy way to spend your Sunday afternoon? Come join HYP for a movie hangout to watch a special screening of Studio Ghibli’s heartwarming classic, My Neighbor Totoro!

This event is open to both members and non-members - so bring a friend or make new ones there! Everyone’s welcome to join in the fun. You'll pay $11.50 for a ticket, but as a *bonus perk* - all attendees will get 20% off concessions, so go ahead and treat yourself to popcorn, snacks, or a soda while you enjoy the film. Showtime is at 4:00pm and we will meet at 3:30pm in the lobby so we can get seats together and then head to concessions to take advantage of this perk. 

Whether you're a longtime Studio Ghibli fan or seeing Totoro for the first time, this is the perfect way to wind down the weekend with good company and great vibes!

Directions to Cinemark

Help keep Symphony Under the Stars clean and green with the HYP recycling crew! We'll be assisting Carroll College and 406 Recycling before and after the event. Biggest perk? We have a primo seating area right by the stage! Bring gloves, sunscreen, and your favorite lawn chair or blanket. Sign up before July 18th. 

Click here to sign up before July 18th!
Directions to Carroll College

Join HYP for our first hike of the season! Get out and stretch those legs on the Mt. Helena 1906 trail. This trail is about a 3.1-mile out-and-back. Generally considered a moderately challenging route and will take us about 2-2.5 hours to complete. Come join us at the Mt. Helena trailhead at 6:00pm ready with hiking shoes and water. 

Directions to Mount Helena Trailhead - located at the end of Reeder’s Village Drive. There is a parking lot at this trailhead but a limited number of spots during the summer months

OOPS! Due to a scheduling error, our previously posted mingle at the Hawthorn has been cancelled. Keep an eye out for a newly announced event and we hope to “cheers” you there!

Join HYP members and non-members, as we gather for good tunes, cold drinks, and a chance to connect with conservation partners working to keep Montana wild! The Ferrell Hogs will be tearing up the stage and there will be beer, wine, and sodas available for purchase from Ten Mile Creek Brewing (no outside alcohol, please).

This event is FREE & family friendly. Bring a chair, your friends, and your love for wild places. Parking is limited, so please park downtown and walk up to the building if possible.

Wild Montana is launching Bands for Lands, a brand-new concert series at the historic Bluestone building in Helena (office of Wild Montana and CDTC), that brings together live music, local beer, and a shared love for Montana’s wild places.

Directions to the Bluestone Building

(This will replace our previously announced Hawthorn mingle as they are closed on Mondays. We hope to see you at Bands for Lands as we celebrate Montana and what makes it so special)

On Friday, June 27th at 1:00pm - Take a break from your inbox and join HYP for our Networking Lunch at Dear Potato! Expect good vibes, great convos, and even better bites! Think piroshki, borscht, and sweet treats served with a side of community connection. Whether you’re new to HYP or a seasoned regular, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow young professionals in a laid-back, delicious setting. All are welcome: members and non-members alike!

Bonus! HYP members: flash your 2025 member card at checkout to receive 10% off your order!

Directions to Dear Potato

Join HYP for our first hike of the season! Get out and stretch those legs on the Mt. Helena 1906 trail. This trail is about a 3.1-mile out-and-back. Generally considered a moderately challenging route and will take us about 2-2.5 hours to complete. Come join us at the Mt. Helena trailhead at 6:00pm ready with hiking shoes and water.

Directions to Mount Helena Trailhead - located at the end of Reeder’s Village Drive. There is a parking lot at this trailhead but a limited number of spots during the summer months

Join HYP for a happy hour at Blackfoot River Brewing Company! HYP members and non-members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here for directions to Blackfoot River Brewing

On June 4th, Helena Young Professionals is partnering with Teasley Consulting to bring you Roadmaps & Resumes!

This unique professional development workshop will introduce you to practical tools inspired by systems used in engineering and manufacturing, helping you optimize how you approach both your career and everyday challenges. You’ll leave with fresh strategies to set direction, streamline decisions, and build a career path with purpose.

Need a second set of eyes on your resume? Bring your latest version for personalized feedback in a relaxed, collaborative setting. There’s no better time to refine your resume than when you’re already thinking big about your future and surrounded by others doing the same.

Roadmaps & Resumes is part strategy session, part networking event, and all-around worth your time! Oh, and yes... there will be food and drinks!

$15 HYP members and $20 non-members

Click here to register
Directions to the DoubleTree Hotel

Join HYP for a networking lunch at The Union! Come take a break in the work day to meet up and refuel in a casual setting.

HYP members and non-members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Directions to The Union

Bears are a fact of life here in Montana. Do you know what to do if you encounter one? Join HYP and MT FWP on Wednesday, May 21st, for a free training on staying safe in bear country! Learn how to handle bear spray, how to avoid attracting bears, and how to safely hike and camp in bear habitat. We will be at the Montana WILD Auditorium from 7-8pm.

Directions to Montana WILD

Update your resume or social media profile photos with a professional headshot, courtesy of Edwin Glass Photography! Dress in formal or business casual attire, and meet with HYP at the Miner's Fountain at the corner of the Downtown Helena Walking Mall & Broadway St. This event is free to HYP members & $15 for non-members. You'll receive copies of your finished and professionally edited photos via email sometime after the event. This event is weather-dependent and limited to 25 participants.

Click here to register

Directions to Miner’s Fountain (at the corner of the Downtown Helena Walking Mall & Broadway St., near Birds and Beasleys)

Join HYP for a fun glow yoga event with Crown and Wing Studio!

Both HYP members and non-members are welcome. Ticket pricing is $25 for members and $30 for non-members which includes the following:

This will be a two hour event that will entail putting on glow in the dark body paint, 60 min yoga session, and striking a pose for picture time. Yoga mats, towels, and paint will be provided at the event. Please remember to bring water and wear clothing you don't mind getting paint on. For extra fun, wear neon or white colors to bring out the glow!

This yoga session will focus on breathing, flexibility, and some cardio dance. The music we will be jamming to are all from the 90s. Bring a friend and join in on glowing it up!

Please purchase your tickets here by 6:00pm on 05/12/2025. We look forward to seeing you there!

Directions to Crown & Wing Studio

Join HYP for coffee and conversation at 1889 Coffee House. Grab a coffee and chat with other HYPsters!

Directions to 1889

Mead Brewers, Connoisseurs, and novices alike join us for a night of merriment as we celebrate the history, mystery, and legends surrounding the world’s oldest spirit…mead!

It is time to gather around the table and tell tales old and new about brewing disasters and triumphs. Sing songs and recite poems, we’ll swap recipes, tell jokes, and dress for the occasion. As honey turns to mead and the caterpillar changes into a butterfly, this spring’s theme shall be metamorphosis.

Click here to purchase your ticket today! HYP members receive a special discount when purchasing tickets online with code HYP2025!

Volunteer for World Migratory Bird Day at Montana Wild!

Join Helena Young Professionals in celebrating one of Helena’s longest-running traditions—World Migratory Bird Day! For over 20 years, this event has brought the community together to appreciate and protect our feathered friends.

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event soar! Your time and enthusiasm will help create a fun, educational experience for all attendees.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, give back to the community, and support conservation efforts that make Helena a better place to live.

Let’s make this a bird-tastic day—sign up to volunteer today!

Click here to register

*Date changed to May 1st

Start your week with great company and a refreshing beverage at Ten Mile Creek Brewery!

HYP members receive 2 free microbrews with their membership card, so bring yours and bring a friend! Not a member yet? No better time to join!

Come mingle, unwind, and support a great local business. See you there!

Join HYP for a networking lunch at Nosh Cafe. Come take a break in the work day to meet up and refuel in a casual setting. We'll be hanging out in the cafe for about an hour. Remember to show your HYP card and get 10% off!

HYP members and non-members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hey y’all! Get ready to learn some of our favorite flashy moves and rapid-fire combos!

You’ll be burning up the dance floor with this energetic and improvisational style, so let’s get out there and tear it up!

Click here to purchase your ticket! Member Price $15, non-members $20

Volunteer for the Empowered Awards: Celebrating Women Who Inspire!

This is more than just an awards ceremony—it’s a celebration of resilience, leadership, and the incredible women shaping the Greater Helena Area. The Empowered Awards, hosted by YWCA Helena, honor the trailblazers, the change-makers, and the women who inspire us all.

Helena Young Professionals has the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable evening, and we need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to step into key roles, including:

✨ Registration Agents – Be the first warm welcome guests receive! You’ll greet attendees, check names on spreadsheets, hand out tickets, and provide top-tier customer service to set the tone for the night.

✨ Social Greeters – Keep the evening flowing smoothly by assisting guests in the food and drink lines, ensuring efficiency while making everyone feel welcome.

✨ Ushers – Guide guests to their seats and make sure they’re comfortable during the movie and presentation. You’ll be a key player in keeping the event seamless and enjoyable.

✨ Stage Manager – Support presenters and award winners as they navigate the stage. You’ll help them move efficiently through the dark and ensure everyone is in place when needed.

✨ Swag Bag Handlers – Send guests off with a smile! You’ll hand out goodie bags at the end of the night and wish everyone a wonderful evening.

This is your chance to support an event that uplifts women, builds community, and makes Helena a stronger, more inclusive place. Come be part of something powerful—sign up to volunteer today!

Because when women rise, we all rise.

Click here to register

Unfortunately, this series is now postponed. We are working on restructuring the series and are excited to offer another one in the future!

April 3rd - See the Flow: A Value Stream Mapping Workshop

Value Stream Mapping is a systematic way to assess risk and identify ways to improve your business. You will learn the most common wastes in business and ways to mitigate these. During this workshop, we will be diving into your production system and creating a current process map that can be used as a starting point for your value stream mapping exercise.

April 10th = Business Health Check: Establishing KPIs

The final installment of the series will utilize the other learnings to bring together a way to track your success and goals for your company. We will talk through key performance indicators for your business and establish a series of initiatives you can use today.

Join Helena Young Professionals for a fun night of improv! We'll learn to play several exciting improv games, focusing on team building and finding characters where they are least expected. We'll meet in Lewis and Clark library's small community room. Pizza and drinks will be provided. No prior experience is necessary. Hope to see you there!