**Dog-Friendly Events:**

* **Great Falls Dog Days:** This annual event is a highlight of the summer, offering a day of fun for both dogs and their owners. * **Details:** The event takes place on Saturday, August 12th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Great Falls Civic Center. * **Highlights:**
* **Dog Agility Course:** A fun obstacle course for dogs to test their skills. * **Dog Costume Contest:** A chance for dogs to show off their best outfits.

The History Museum is located at Cascade Park, 422 2nd St S. The museum is hosting a Grand Reopening event on September 15, 2024. The History Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Great Falls and its surrounding communities.

**First People’s Buffalo Jump State Park** is a unique and significant historical site in Montana. It’s a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the indigenous people who inhabited the region for centuries. The park preserves the remains of a massive buffalo jump, a testament to the ancient hunting practices of the indigenous people. The park’s history dates back to the time of the **Blackfoot Confederacy**, who were skilled hunters and buffalo hunters. The Blackfoot Confederacy used the buffalo jump to drive buffalo herds into a steep drop-off, where they were then slaughtered. This practice was a crucial part of their survival and cultural identity.