Weekend PICKS: Thursday, August 27th thru Sunday, August 30th
UM Griz Football returns to Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday…Go Griz! While you’re out and about, take an extra stroll around Missoula – named this week by USA Today as “The #1 College Sports Town in America”. There’s lots more to do here, and all over with local music, farmers markets, and outdoor activities everywhere. The MUG is here with all the end-of-August Summer Weekend PICKS for Missoula and Western Montana!
“I always say I’m a workhorse that looks like a show horse.
I just hope I leave something good behind for other people to enjoy and to draw from.”
– Dolly Parton
The Farmers Market at Libby is every 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Thursday thru September 24 at the Libby Lofts in Libby; live music on August 27 is Voices Unfolding performing songs from The Addams Family Musical, followed by Sue Feeback and Alan Brown performing til 6:30 pm.
The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday through October 15, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center.
The Anaconda Community Market connects the community of Anaconda to fresh food, local makers, and artisans every Thursday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm from June 26 thru September 4 in Downtown Anaconda.
Check out the Alberton Community Farmers Market at the Alberton Community / Senior Center 30 miles west of Missoula 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays thru October 8.
Orchard Homes Farmers Market runs 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays from June 18 thru September 10 at Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula.
The Columbia Falls Community Market happens every Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm thru September 24 with local food producers, artists, creative artists, live music, food trucks and more – live music on Thursday, August 27 features Nick Spear.
Downtown ToNight returns to Caras Park for another epic summer in Downtown Missoula with live music, food trucks, children’s activities and Missoula Makers Collective Summer Market pop-up 5:00 pm to 9:00 every Thursday from June thru August – featured music on August 27 is The Joan Zen Band.
Get down to Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.
Arrive early with your black-belt brainy buds for Trivia Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell.
Show off that big brain of yours with Thursday Night Trivia at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each Thursday at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula.
Join in the fun for the outdoor Thursday Music Jam hosted by Vic Picks at The Filling Station in Seeley Lake 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday at the main Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead parking lot for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride up Sawmill Gulch and Steep Curry.
Singers, bands, instruments, duos, solos, and comedians: grab the mic, bring your talent, and light up the stage on Open Mic Night 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursdays at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo.
Downtown Missoula’s Iron Horse Bar & Grill hosts Trivia hosted by DJ Carlos with 5 rounds of fun and prizes every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Bingo is hosted every Thursday at 6:30 pm by the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip.
“Happy Mother’s Daze” author Elizabeth Krakow will be at Fact & Fiction in Downtown Missoula with not one, but two author readings and sidewalk signings at 7:00 pm Thursday; and at 11:00 am Saturday.
Play “Name That Tune” Trivia at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm the last Thursday of every month.
Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Big Bucks Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Bring your buddies and torment your enemies with your knowledge of all things with Trivia Thursday night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Western Cider in Missoula.
Paul Lee Kupfer rolls in for a live music session at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.
Bring your friends – pick your favorite country and rock classics – grab the mic and be a star at Karaoke every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Silver Bullet Bar & Casino in Columbia Falls.
Catch a special evening of Montana bluegrass with The Timber Rattlers performing live in the historic Philipsburg Theatre at 8:00 pm Thursday.
Very Funny Weekly Comedy returns at 8:00 pm Thursday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.
Whiskey Rose “Rocks the Dock” at KwaTuqNuk Resort & Casino on the shore of Flathead Lake in Polson 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday.
Sign up to sing for Thursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32.
Sign up to sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at The Timber Bar in Kalispell – Thursdays from 8:00 pm to closing time.
Karaoke is hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment & Productions from 9:00 pm to closing time every Tuesday & Thursday on the main stage at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon.
Stop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays thru October 9.
Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see the almost-total Lunar Eclipse of the full Blood Moon / Sturgeon Moon Thursday night, with maximum coverage just after 10:00 pm to 10:15 pm in Western Montana. As if that view won’t be cool enough, there’s also a chance to see the Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights at around the same time. You won’t even need to wear your sunglasses at night…
Swiftcurrent performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Friday.
Buy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm Fridays thru September 2.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Lolo Hot Springs Resort with the Bass Odyssey Overload Festival starting at 2:00 pm Friday and going thru the weekend to 1:00 pm Sunday.
The Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market brings together growers, makers and farmers from the Plains – Paradise Valley with customers for fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted goods and florals in the MT Dental lot in Plains 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Fridays thru October 16.
The Mission Falls Market is at the Good Old Days Park Pavilion just off Hwy 93 in Saint Ignatius, and is open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fridays thru October 2.
Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson.
Enjoy Katie Hall playing live on the outdoor stage at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.
Chow down and chill a little as Missoula’s newest Friday night tradition starts this summer – the Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each Friday thru the summertime.
Your Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by the lovely and talented Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing.
The Riverdogs perform live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.
Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Friday Open Mic / Open Jam from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Clint Reimann & The Rustlers are headed to Clinton, just outside Missoula, for a full night of high-energy country, rock, and dance-floor favorites at Rock Creek Lodge starting at 7:00 pm Saturday.
Sign up to sing at Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo this Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Logjam Presents welcomes the 2nd Annual Symphony on the River with Lettuce for a live concert performance featuring the Missoula Symphony Orchestra at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Friday.
Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your best songs for Karaoke Friday Night starting at 9:00 pm at A Sip of Montana at Woods Bay in Bigfork.
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula’s Westside Lanes from 9:00 pm til closing time.
The Northern Lights Band is back at it this Friday night at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon – starting at 9:30 pm, and playing until the cows come home.
Sign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson.
The Clark Fork River Market is in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Beartracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly thru October 31. Live Music sponsored by Leaf + Quiet from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm on August 29 is Dave Francis.
Missoula’s Mountain Line offers free weekend bus rides with hourly service between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from the Downtown Transfer Center to Marshall Mountain Park from May thru October.
The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton.
The Kalispell Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, ranchers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods, share their talents, and connect with the community at Flathead Valley Community College 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays thru October 17.
The Higgins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula thru September 26.
The Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays thru September 26 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula.
Visit the Lakeside Farmers Market on Flathead Lake with locally-grown produce, homemade gifts and fresh bread across from Volunteer Park in Lakeside 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays thru September 26.
The Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s West 3rd and Main Street thru October 3.
Stop by to do some treasure hunting for unique items from local makers, vintage finds, and pick up fresh baked goods at Long Acre Market on Hwy 93 in Arlee 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays to August 29.
Every Saturday at Hot Springs Town Park, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm thru October 3, the Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market is a celebration of local flavor and creativity.
Michelle Rivers performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Saturday.
Totfest 2026 – Montana’s Premier Heavy Metal & Tater Tot Festival (with proceeds to benefit the Missoula Street Dog Coalition) returns with 16 bands to the Dark Horse Bar and Sunrise Saloon starting at 3:00 pm Saturday, August 29 and ragin’ ’til closing time.
Enjoy a live performance from Warchild featuring Scott Pryor at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday.
Dance the night away at Cultivating Connections’ 80s Dance Party from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday at the Homestead Organics Farm Campus in Hamilton.
Join Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Jeff Daniel performs live in The Landing Bar at The Shoe in Polson 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.
It’ll be a thrilling night of MMA action with Fusion Fight League’s Fights Under The Lights at Missoula’s Ogren Park at Allegiance Field at 6:00 pm Saturday.
Barnyard Boogie performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.
Bring a partner (or yourself) for the Louie Bond Country Swing Duo at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.
Experience the vibrant spirit of community music at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm.
Dance the night away with live music from The Joe Martinez Band in The Green Room Lounge in Plains, starting at 7:00 pm Saturday.
No. 2 ranked University of Montana Grizzlies host Big Sky Conference opponent Southern Utah inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium at 7:00 pm Saturday night in the first game under head coach Bobby Kennedy. Go Griz!
The Northern Lights Band fellas are back to illuminate The Jack Saloon in Lolo 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday.
Kenzie and The Pacemakers play a live show at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 29 at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234.
Get spicy when Latin Dance Music Night happens the last Saturday each month 9:00 pm to 2:00 am at the Missoula Eagles Lodge #32.
It’s always a good ol’ time when Zootown Karaoke hosts Karaoke Night starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.
Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 9:30 pm Saturday to 1:30 am at the Rainbow Bar & Casino in Kalispell.
K’Niption Fit brings the party with all your mom’s favorite rock & Top 40 hits to the Great Northern Bar in Downtown Whitefish at 9:30 pm Saturday.
Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.
Stop in at the Seeley Lake Summer Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, thru September 6.
Cruise in for NW Montana Cars and Coffee at the Kalispell Krispy Kreme 10:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday morning thru September.
Visit Badrock Farmers Market in Columbia Falls every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm thru October 11 to stock up on locally harvested and handcrafted goods.
Philipsburg’s Summer Market on Broadway returns to Pocket Park (next to The Sweet Palace) 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sundays to September 13.
Come on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO in the Bay from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite hostess Sultry Sarah.
Madison Grace performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Sunday.
Shawn Berry plays live on the back patio at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday afternoon.
Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing hosts a Sunday Pinball Tournament every week from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Paul Lee Kupfer performs live at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday.
It’s Bingo with a Beat! – Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.
Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in Draught Works’ taproom in Missoula every Sunday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Summer Sunday Jazz Series – this week’s featured artist is Loren Stillman.
Midnight Hot Sauce performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday.
John Floridis with Jennifer Slayden and Tom Catmull with Travis Yost perform a double bill for the Riverbend Concert Series at Sliter Park in Bigfork 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday.
Logjam Presents welcomes Bonnie Raitt for a live concert performance on her “Live 2026” Tour with Jon Cleary opening at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Sunday.
Wrap up your weekend with Sunday Night Karaoke at 8:00 pm on the outdoor patio at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment.
We have around 60 live music events listed for this weekend – take your pick!
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of summer activities and outdoor events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead, Mission and Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier and even Northwestern Montana, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.
Get out & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a challenging (or relaxing) hike or mountain bike ride. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Try your luck with some fun local bingo. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.
Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather and holidays. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
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THURSDAY, August 27
Events for August 27, 2026
The Farmers Market at Libby
The Farmers Market at Libby Lofts Mineral Avenue & East Lincoln Boulevard, LibbyThe Farmers Market at Libby is every 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Thursday thru September 24 at the Libby Lofts in Libby; live music on August 27 is Voices Unfolding performing songs from The Addams Family Musical, followed by Sue Feeback and Alan Brown performing til 6:30 pm
Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, RonanThe Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday, April 30 through October 15, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center.
Anaconda Community Market in Downtown Anaconda
Anaconda Community Market 100 Main Street, AnacondaThe Anaconda Community Market connects the community of Anaconda to fresh food, local makers, and artisans every Thursday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm from June 26 thru September 4 in Downtown Anaconda
Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club 2537 S. 3rd Street West, MissoulaOrchard Homes Farmers Market 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays from June 18 thru September 10 at Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula
Alberton Community Farmers Market
Alberton Senior Citizens Center 701 Railroad Avenue, AlbertonCheck out the Alberton Community Farmers Market at the Alberton Community / Senior Center 30 miles west of Missoula 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays from June 11 thru October 8
Columbia Falls Community Market
Columbia Falls Community Market 165 Veteran Drive, Columbia FallsThe Columbia Falls Community Market happens every Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, thru September 24 with local food producers, artists, creative artists, live music, food trucks and more - featured music on August 27 is Nick Spear
Downtown ToNight at Caras Park
Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, MissoulaDowntown ToNight returns to Caras Park for another epic summer in Downtown Missoula with live music, food trucks, children's activities and Missoula Makers Collective Summer Market pop-up 5:00 pm to 9:00 every Thursday from June thru August - featured music on August 27 is The Joan Zen Band
Thursday Night Jazz at The Old Post
The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, MissoulaLive Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm every Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
Trivia Thursday at Sacred Waters Brewing
Sacred Waters Brewing 3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, KalispellArrive early with your black-belt brainy buds for Trivia Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell
Trivia Thursdays at Big Sky Brewing Company
Big Sky Brewing Company 5417 Trumpeter Way, MissoulaThursday Night Trivia at 6:00 pm each week at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula
Thursday Music Jam hosted by Vic Picks at The Filling Station
Join in the fun for the outdoor Thursday Music Jam hosted by Vic Picks at The Filling Station in Seeley Lake 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, August 27
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula – Rattlesnake Sawmill Gulch & Steep Curry
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday at the main Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead parking lot for this week's Thursday Night MTB Ride up Sawmill Gulch and Steep Curry
Open Mic Night Thursdays at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloSingers, bands, instruments, duos, solos, and comedians: grab the mic, bring your talent, and light up the stage on Open Mic Night 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursdays at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo
Iron Horse Trivia Thursdays with DJ Carlos Coleman
Iron Horse Bar & Grill 501 North Higgins Ave, MissoulaDowntown Missoula's Iron Horse Bar & Grill hosts Trivia hosted by DJ Carlos with 5 rounds of fun and prizes every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday Night Bingo at the Missoula Senior Center
Missoula Senior Center 705 S Higgins Ave, MissoulaBingo is hosted every Thursday at 6:30 pm by the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip
“Happy Mother’s Daze” author Elizabeth Krakow – Reading & Sidewalk Signing at Fact & Fiction
"Happy Mother's Daze" author Elizabeth Krakow will be at Fact & Fiction in Downtown Missoula with not one, but two author readings and sidewalk signings at 7:00 pm Thursday, August 27; and at 11:00 am Saturday, August 29
Big Bucks Bingo Thursday at The Rhino
The Rhino 158 Ryman St, MissoulaThursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Big Bucks Bingo starting at 7:00 pm
Trivia Thursdays at Western Cider
Western Cider 501 N. California Street, MissoulaBring your buddies and torment your enemies with your knowledge of all things with Trivia Thursday night at 7:00 pm at Western Cider in Missoula
Name That Tune Trivia at Waters Edge Winery and Bistro
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellPlay "Name That Tune" Trivia at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm the last Thursday of every month
Live Music with Paul Lee Kupfer at Draught Works
Paul Lee Kupfer rolls in for a live music session at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday, August 27
Thursday Night Karaoke at The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino
The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino 1700 Montana Hwy 206, Columbia FallsBring your friends - pick your favorite country and rock classics - grab the mic and be a star at Karaoke every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino in Columbia Falls
The Timber Rattlers at Philipsburg Theatre
Catch a special evening of Montana bluegrass with The Timber Rattlers performing live in the historic Philipsburg Theatre at 8:00 pm Thursday, August 27
Very Funny Weekly Comedy at The Badlander
The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, MissoulaVery Funny Weekly Comedy returns at 8:00 pm Thursday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula
Whiskey Rose “Rock the Dock” at KwaTuqNuk Resort & Casino
Whiskey Rose "Rocks the Dock" at KwaTuqNuk Resort & Casino on the shore of Flathead Lake in Polson 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday, August 27
Karaoke Thursday at Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, MissoulaThursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32
Angelic Tunes Karaoke at The Timber Bar & Grill
The Timber Bar & Grill 2205 Hwy 93 South, KalispellSign up to sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at The Timber Bar in Kalispell - Thursdays from 8:00 pm to closing time
Pro DJ Entertainment Karaoke at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaKaraoke hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment & Productions from 9:00 pm to closing time every Thursday on the main stage at The Sunrise Saloon
FRIDAY, August 28
Events for August 28, 2026
Polson Farmers Market Cooperative
Downtown Polson (in front of Cove Deli) 11 3rd Avenue West, PolsonStop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays from May 1 thru October 9
Swiftcurrent at Thirty-Eight Central
Swiftcurrent performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Friday, August 28
Troy Farmers Market at Troy Museum & Visitors Center
Troy Museum & Visitors Center 729 E. Missoula Avenue, TroyBuy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Fridays from May 8 thru September 2
Bass Odyssey Overload Festival at Lolo Hot Springs Resort
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Lolo Hot Springs Resort with the Bass Odyssey Overload Festival starting at 2:00 pm Friday, August 28 and going thru the weekend to 1:00 pm Sunday, August 30
Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market
MT West Dental 200 W. Railroad Street, PlainsThe Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market brings together growers, makers and farmers from the Plains - Paradise Valley with customers for fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted goods and florals in the MT Dental lot in Plains 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Fridays from June 12 thru October 16
Mission Falls Market in Saint Ignatius
Good Old Days Park Pavilion 32670 US-93, Saint IgnatiusThe Mission Falls Market is at the Good Old Days Park Pavilion just off Hwy 93 in Saint Ignatius, and is open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fridays from May 29 thru October 2
Live Music Fridays at Glacier Brewing Company
Glacier Brewing 610 10th St E, PolsonEnjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson
Katie Hall at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing
Enjoy Katie Hall playing live on the outdoor stage at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, August 28
Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center
Missoula Senior Center 705 S Higgins Ave, MissoulaChow down and chill a little at Missoula's newest Friday night tradition starts this summer - the Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each Friday thru the summertime
Shakespeare in the Parks – Much Ado About Nothing on the UM Oval in Missoula
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs "Much Ado About Nothing" on The Oval at the University of Montana 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, August 28
OffPitch Karaoke hosted by Kendra Fridays at OddPitch Brewing
OddPitch Brewing 1200 W Kent, Suite #103, MissoulaYour Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at OddPitch Brewing
The Riverdogs at Thirty-Eight Central
The Riverdogs perform live at Whitefish's Thirty-Eight Central 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, August 28
Open Mic / Open Jam Friday with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan
The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre 410 Main Street SWExperience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Friday Open Mic / Open Jam from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Clint Reimann and The Rustlers at Rock Creek Lodge
Clint Reimann & The Rustlers are headed to Clinton, just outside Missoula, for a full night of high-energy country, rock, and dance-floor favorites at Rock Creek Lodge starting at 7:00 pm Saturday, August 28
Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloKaraoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo this Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Symphony on the River with Lettuce – featuring the Missoula Symphony Orchestra at KettleHouse Amphitheater
Logjam Presents welcomes the 2nd Annual Symphony on the River with Lettuce for a live concert performance featuring the Missoula Symphony Orchestra at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Friday, August 28
Angelic Tunes Karaoke Friday at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234
Kalispell Eagles 234 37 1st Street West, KalispellSing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am
Friday Night Karaoke at A Sip of Montana
A Sip of Montana – Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino 14509 MT Hwy 35, BigforkBring your friends, your appetite, and your best songs for Karaoke Friday Night starting at 9:00 pm at A Sip of Montana at Woods Bay in Bigfork
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula's Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time
The Northern Lights Band at The Sunrise Saloon
The Northern Lights Band is back at it this Friday night at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon - starting at 9:30 pm, and playing until the cows come home
Loki Karaoke Fridays at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
Sign up for Loki Karaoke hosted by Brandon starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
SATURDAY, August 29
Events for August 29, 2026
Bass Odyssey Overload Festival at Lolo Hot Springs Resort
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Lolo Hot Springs Resort with the Bass Odyssey Overload Festival starting at 2:00 pm Friday, August 28 and going thru the weekend to 1:00 pm Sunday, August 30
Clark Fork River Market at Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula
Clark Fork River Market 225 S. Pattee Street, MissoulaThe Clark Fork River Market in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly from May 2 thru October 31
Mountain Line Missoula Free Hourly Weekend Shuttles to Marshall Mountain Park
Mountain Line Downtown Transfer Center 200 W Pine St, MissoulaMissoula's Mountain Line offers free weekend bus rides with hourly service between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from the Downtown Transfer Center to Marshall Mountain Park from May 23 thru October
Hamilton Farmers Market Cooperative
Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, HamiltonThe Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday from May 2 thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton
Kalispell Farmers Market at Flathead Valley Community College
Flathead Valley Community College 777 Grandview Drive, KalispellKalispell Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, ranchers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods, share their talents, and connect with the community at Flathead Valley Community College 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays from May 2 thru October 17
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
Higgins Lot Downtown Missoula 420 Higgins Avenue, MissoulaHiggins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula from May 2 thru September 26
Missoula People’s Market
Missoula People's Market East Pine Street & North Higgins Avenue, MissoulaThe Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 2 thru September 26 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula
Lakeside Farmers Market
Lakeside Farmers Market 7188 US 93 South, LakesideVisit the Lakeside Farmers Market on Flathead Lake with locally-grown produce, homemade gifts and fresh bread across from Volunteer Park in Lakeside 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from June 6 thru September 26
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market 301 Main Street, StevensvilleThe Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s West 3rd and Main Street from May 2 thru October 3
Long Acre Market on Hwy 93 in Arlee
Long Acre Market 92141 Arlee Commercial Frontage Road, ArleeStop by to do some treasure hunting for unique items from local makers, vintage finds, and pick up fresh baked goods at Long Acre Market on Hwy 93 in Arlee 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays from June 6 to August 29
Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market
Hot Springs Town Park 117 Spring Street South, Hot SpringsEvery Saturday at Hot Springs Town Park, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from May 30 thru October 3, the Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market is a celebration of local flavor and creativity
“Happy Mother’s Daze” author Elizabeth Krakow – Reading & Sidewalk Signing at Fact & Fiction
"Happy Mother's Daze" author Elizabeth Krakow will be at Fact & Fiction in Downtown Missoula with not one, but two author readings and sidewalk signings at 7:00 pm Thursday, August 27; and at 11:00 am Saturday, August 29
Michelle Rivers at Thirty-Eight Central
Michelle Rivers performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Saturday, August 29
Totfest 2026 Metal Fundraiser at the Dark Horse Bar
Totfest 2026 – Montana's Premier Heavy Metal & Tater Tot Festival (with proceeds to benefit the Missoula Street Dog Coalition) returns with 16 bands to the Dark Horse Bar and Sunrise Saloon starting at 3:00 pm Saturday, August 29 and ragin' 'til closing time
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs “The Merchant of Venice” at Sapphire Lutheran Homes
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs "The Merchant of Venice" at Hamilton's Sapphire Lutheran Homes 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday, August 29
Warchild featuring Scott Pryor at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing
Enjoy a live performance from Warchild featuring Scott Pryor at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, August 29
80s Dance Party at Homestead Organics Farm Campus
Dance the night away at Cultivating Connections' 80s Dance Party from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday, August 29 at the Homestead Organics Farm Campus in Hamilton
Play It Forward Bingo at OddPitch Brewing
OddPitch Brewing 1200 W Kent, Suite #103, MissoulaJoin Missoula's OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Jeff Daniel live in The Landing Bar at The Shoe
The Shoe - Lakeview Dining & Spirits 820 Shoreline Drive, PolsonJeff Daniel performs live in The Landing Bar at The Shoe in Polson 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday
Fusion Fight League Summer Series: Fights Under The Lights @ Ogren Park at Allegiance Field
It'll be a thrilling night with Fights Under The Lights at Missoula's Ogren Park at Allegiance Field at 6:00 pm Saturday, August 29
Barnyard Boogie at Thirty-Eight Central
Barnyard Boogie performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, August 29
Louie Bond Country Swing Duo at Draught Works
Bring a partner (or yourself) for the Louie Bond Country Swing Duo at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, August 29
Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan
The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre 410 Main Street SWExperience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm
Live Music with The Joe Martinez Band in The Green Room Lounge
Dance the night away with live music from The Joe Martinez Band in The Green Room Lounge starting at 7:00 pm Saturday, August 29
UM Griz Football Season Opener vs Southern Utah at Washington-Grizzly Stadium
No. 2 ranked University of Montana Grizzlies host Big Sky Conference opponent Southern Utah inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium at 7:00 pm Saturday night, August 29 in the first game under head coach Bobby Kennedy
The Northern Lights Band at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloThe Northern Lights Band fellas are back to illuminate The Jack Saloon in Lolo 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday
Kenzie and The Pacemakers return from space at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234
Kenzie and The Pacemakers play a live show at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 29 at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula's Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time
Latin Dance Music Night at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32
Get spicy when Latin Dance Music Night happens the last Saturday each month 9:00 pm to 2:00 am at the Missoula Eagles Lodge #32
Zootown Karaoke at KT’s Hayloft Saloon
It's always a good ol' time when Zootown Karaoke hosts Karaoke Night starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday at KT's Hayloft Saloon in Lolo
Angelic Tunes Karaoke Saturday at Rainbow Bar & Casino
Rainbow Bar & Casino 1520 MT Hwy 35, KalispellSing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 9:30 pm Saturday at the Rainbow Bar & Casino in Kalispell
K’Niption Fit at Great Northern Bar
K'Niption Fit brings the party with all your mom's favorite rock & Top 40 hits to the Great Northern Bar in Downtown Whitefish at 9:30 pm Saturday, August 29
Absolutely Saturday Dance Party with DJ Kris Moon at The Badlander
The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, MissoulaGet down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula
SUNDAY, August 30
Events for August 30, 2026
Bass Odyssey Overload Festival at Lolo Hot Springs Resort
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Lolo Hot Springs Resort with the Bass Odyssey Overload Festival starting at 2:00 pm Friday, August 28 and going thru the weekend to 1:00 pm Sunday, August 30
Seeley Lake Summer Market at Seeley Lake Community Foundation
Seeley Lake Community Foundation 3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley LakeStop in at the Seeley Lake Summer Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day, from May 24 thru September 6
NWMT Cars and Coffee Sundays at Kalispell Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 2274 Hwy 93 N, Kalispell Krispy Kreme DoughnutsCruise in for NW Montana Cars and Coffee at the Kalispell Krispy Kreme 10:00 am to 1:00 pm every Sunday morning, May thru September
Badrock Farmers Market in Columbia Falls
Badrock Farmers Market 320 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia FallsVisit Badrock Farmers Market in Columbia Falls every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, June 7 thru October 11 to stock up on locally harvested and handcrafted goods
Philipsburg Summer Market on Broadway at Pocket Park
Pocket Park 103 E. Broadway, PhilipsburgPhilipsburg's Summer Market on Broadway returns to Pocket Park (next to The Sweet Palace) 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sundays from June 14 to September 13
Bingo in the Bay Sunday at A Sip of Montana
A Sip of Montana – Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino 14509 MT Hwy 35, BigforkCome on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite host Sultry Sarah
Madison Grace at Thirty-Eight Central
Madison Grace performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Sunday, August 30
Shawn Berry on the patio at The Jack Saloon
Shawn Berry plays live on the back patio at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday afternoon, August 30
Sunday Pinball Tournament at OddPitch Brewing
OddPitch Brewing 1200 W Kent, Suite #103, MissoulaMissoula's OddPitch Brewing hosts a Sunday Pinball Tournament every week from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Paul Lee Kupfer at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing
Paul Lee Kupfer performs live at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday, August 30
Soundcheck Bingo Sundays at KT’s Hayloft Saloon
KT's Hayloft Saloon 11885 US Highway 93 S, LoloIt's Bingo with a Beat! - Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT's Hayloft Saloon in Lolo
Summer Sunday Jazz Series at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaUnwind at Draught Works' Summer Sunday Night Jazz Series, happening every week from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the taproom
Midnight Hot Sauce at Thirty-Eight Central
Midnight Hot Sauce performs live at Thirty-Eight Central in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday, August 30
Riverbend Concert Series: John Floridis with Jennifer Slayden and Tom Catmull with Travis Yost at Bigfork Sliter Park
John Floridis with Jennifer Slayden and Tom Catmull with Travis Yost perform a double bill for the Riverbend Concert Series at Sliter Park in Bigfork 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday, August 30
Bonnie Raitt – Live 2026 Tour with Jon Cleary at KettleHouse Amphitheater
Logjam Presents welcomes Bonnie Raitt for a live concert performance on her "Live 2026" Tour with Jon Cleary opening at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 8:00 pm Sunday, August 30
Sunday Night Karaoke on the Patio at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaWrap up your weekend with Sunday Night Karaoke at 8:00 pm on the outdoor patio at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment






