If you’re planning a trip to Helena, MT with kids, you’re in for a treat! Montana's charming capital city is nestled between rolling hills and wide-open skies, offering the perfect mix of history, outdoor adventure, and small-town hospitality.

Whether your family loves hiking to scenic overlooks, paddling on serene lakes, searching for sapphires, or indulging in the best homemade caramels you’ll ever taste (more on that later), Helena has something for everyone no matter the season.

Here are the 33 top things to do in Helena, MT with children, including fun Helena, MT family activities; great Helena, MT family hotels; and the best kid-friendly restaurants in Helena, MT.

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