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In Today's Newsletter

🐣 It started with 3,600 eggs… and turned into pure chaos (in the cutest way possible)

🚗 FWP just made your summer easier—here’s what opened (and what you need to know before you go)

🦆 Who is hurting Billings’ ducks? A disturbing trend sparks concern—and a reward

🌮 This hidden southside restaurant is blowing up—and most people don’t even know it exists yet

🐎 What’s happening at this Billings program with horses is changing lives in ways no one expected

🎉 Ready, Set, GO! The Easter Egg Hunt That Had Everyone Dodging for Cover

More than 3,600 Easter eggs were tucked, hidden, and sneakily stashed all around Town and Country Market—and at exactly 10:00 a.m. Saturday, hordes of determined little egg-hunters were unleashed like tiny, giggling tornadoes. Tiny strategists split aisles, baskets flew, and if you liked your ankles, you stayed out of the way.

Between the chaos? Twirling dresses, big laughs, and pure Easter magic. Every kid left this annual event with a full bucket and a sugar rush to match. 

😂 Disappointing Affirmations (Because Positivity Is Overrated)

"Take a moment to be grateful for all you have...<<<>>> Okay, now back to wishing everything was different"

Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do...<<<>>> That's what you have insecurities for

FWP Opens Lake Elmo Beach Parking, Welcomes Visitors Back

The beach parking area at Lake Elmo in Billings is now open for the season, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). Officials unlocked the gate on Friday, welcoming both locals and visitors back to the popular recreation spot.

FWP also reminded guests to follow park rules, including a 15 mph speed limit within the parking area. The park operates daily but closes each night at 10 p.m.

"The secret of success is to be like a duck, Smooth and unruffled on top, but paddling furiously underneath." 

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) is offering up to $1,000 for tips about ducks found injured by blow darts in Billings.

Incidents have occurred repeatedly over the past year, especially in the Shiloh Conservation Area and Rose Park on the city’s west side.

I asked the gym if they had a trainer who could teach me to do splits…
They said, “How flexible are you?”
I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays.”

A new family-owned restaurant, El Buen Sazón, is bringing authentic homemade Mexican cuisine to the South Side from its location on State Street.

With vibrant colors and lively energy, El Buen Sazón draws in locals eager to savor the rich aromas and tastes of traditional dishes.

Spring Art Walk Downtown

• 📅 Date: April 7, 2026
• 🕒 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• 📍 Location: Downtown Billings
• 🎟️ Admission: Free
• 📄 Details: Local artists, galleries, and shops stay open late for an evening of art, music, and community vibes. A great excuse to stroll downtown and discover something new.

Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market (Spring Kickoff)

• 📅 Date: April 7, 2026
• 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 📍 Location: South Park, Billings
• 🎟️ Admission: Free
• 📄 Details: Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and local vendors return for the spring season. Come early for the best picks!

Billings Depot Spring Market

• 📅 Date: April 12, 2026
• 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 📍 Location: Billings Depot
• 🎟️ Admission: Free
• 📄 Details: A curated indoor market featuring local makers, vintage finds, handmade goods, and food vendors—perfect for a weekend browse.

Adult Spelling Bee

Think spelling bees are just for kids? Not this one. Put your vocabulary to the test at this adults-only spelling showdown—an evening packed with tricky words, big laughs, and a little friendly rivalry. Spectators are welcome to cheer from the sidelines, but competitors must be 18+ to join in. And yes… There are prizes on the line for the top spellers.

The Cat's Glasses

April 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 pm 

Denver-based jazz fusion band The Cat's Glasses will be performing in Billings on Friday 4/10 as part of their Mountain West 2026 tour. Prior to the concert, band members will offer an educational workshop for music students at Billings West High School.

Montana State Spring Rodeo (MSU Billings)

• 📅 Date: April 11–13, 2026
• 🕒 Time: Various times
• 📍 Location: MetraPark
• 🎟️ Admission: Ticketed event
• 📄 Details: Collegiate rodeo athletes compete in classic events like bull riding, barrel racing, and roping. A must-see Montana experience.

Billings Gun Show

• 📅 Date: April 19–20, 2026 
• 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 📍 Location: MetraPark
• 🎟️ Admission: ~$5–$10
• 📄 Details: A large regional show featuring vendors, collectibles, outdoor gear, and more. Popular with collectors and outdoor enthusiasts.

In Billings, equine therapy is transforming outpatient addiction recovery by giving participants direct, healing interactions with horses.

One notable program, a partnership between a local treatment center and an equine therapy organization, invites clients to leave traditional settings and engage with horses over an eight-week journey.

That's a Wrap

That’s your Trailhead Buzz for the week.
Stay local. Stay curious. See you out there.

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