ExplorationWorks

❄️ Winter is coming... and so is the school year winter break! Registration is now OPEN for our Winter Break Workshops. Spots fill fast, so don't wait! Register today at www.explorationworks.org/workshops.

A HUGE shoutout to everyone who helped make the 19th Annual Nightmare Affair such an incredible success! Thanks to your generosity, we can continue to ignite a lifelong love of science in children throughout our community.

From our fantastic emcee, John Riley (ABC FOX Montana), and Auction Service, to our wonderful hosts at the Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel, the rockin' tunes from TEN YEARS GONE, and the amazing photos captured by Jinny Jandron Photography - Montana Photographer, so many people helped make the evening one to remember. We're also incredibly grateful for our outstanding lineup of sponsors (see below)!

We can't say thank you enough for the generosity, energy, and community spirit that make this event so special. We're lucky to have such an amazing community behind us!

2026 Nightmare Affair Sponsors:
Opportunity Bank
Boeing
Benefis Health System
Alaska Airlines
Crowley Fleck
Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar
FAST Enterprises
JMG Attorneys
KTVH/KXLH
TMRC Digital
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MT
DA Davidson
JCCS
Pinion
Action Print
Big Sky Retirement
Helena Education Association
Hitchcock's Floor Covering Inc.
Pioneer Technical Services
South Hills Dental

All of us at ExplorationWorks are deeply saddened by the passing of Alan Nicholson. Alan, Nancy, and the Nicholson family have been instrumental in making ExWorks what it is today, and our organization would not be here without their generosity, belief in our mission, and years of support. We will always be grateful for their lasting impact on our organization and the community. Alan will be greatly missed.

Alan Nicholson, the developer behind the Great Northern Town Center and someone who saw potential in people and places alike, died Oct. 18 at age 86. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

🚨 LAST CALL, AUCTION FANS! 🚨

The Nightmare Affair online silent auction closes at 7:30pm. TODAY!

This is it! Get those last bids in, check your favorites, and don't let the package you've been eyeing slip away.

🎃 BID NOW: https://us.emma-live.com/NightmareAffair2026/list-silent-lots

Thanks for helping make hands-on science learning possible for kids through ExplorationWorks. Happy bidding, and may the best bidder win! 🏆

ExplorationWorks 19th Annual Nightmare Affair Visit our incredible website to take part in the event.

⏰ THE FINAL HOURS ARE HERE!

The Nightmare Affair online silent auction closes TODAY at 7:30pm! Have you checked your bids?

If there's something you've had your eye on, now's the time to head back in, see where things stand, and make your final move. Your future self will thank you! 😉

🎃 Browse, bid, and check your favorites:

https://us.emma-live.com/NightmareAffair2026/list-silent-lots

Every bid makes a difference for ExplorationWorks and the kids we serve. Thanks for supporting science education in our community!

ExplorationWorks 19th Annual Nightmare Affair Visit our incredible website to take part in the event.

Today is your LAST CHANCE to snag something special in the Nightmare Affair online silent auction!

From Montana adventures and unique experiences to jewelry, family fun, and more, there's still time to find something you love and get your bids in.

🛍️ Shop the auction: https://us.emma-live.com/NightmareAffair2026/list-silent-lots

⏰ Bidding closes TODAY at 7:30pm. Don't wait until the last minute!

Thanks for helping ExplorationWorks ignite a lifelong love for science!

ExplorationWorks 19th Annual Nightmare Affair Visit our incredible website to take part in the event.

👀 HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR BIDS LATELY?

Just a friendly little reminder that the Nightmare Affair online silent auction closes TOMORROW at 7:30pm!

Now's a great time to revisit those favorite packages, see where your bids stand, and make sure you're still in the running. Because nobody wants to find out after the auction closes that they were outbid! 😉

🛍️ Check your favorites and keep bidding:

https://us.emma-live.com/NightmareAffair2026/list-silent-lots

Every bid helps ExplorationWorks inspire the next generation of curious thinkers. Thanks for being part of it! ❤️

ExplorationWorks 19th Annual Nightmare Affair Visit our incredible website to take part in the event.

⏰ ONE DAY LEFT TO BID!

The Nightmare Affair online silent auction closes TOMORROW at 6 p.m. If you've been eyeing a getaway, dreaming about a fun night out, or hoping to snag something special, now's the time to make your move!

There are plenty of great packages to explore, and every bid supports hands-on science learning for kids through ExplorationWorks.

Don't leave your favorites waiting!

🎃 Browse the auction and bid here:

https://us.emma-live.com/NightmareAffair2026/list-silent-lots

The clock is ticking! Happy bidding!

ExplorationWorks 19th Annual Nightmare Affair Visit our incredible website to take part in the event.