Halloweekend PICKS: Thursday, October 31st thru Sunday, November 3rd
Tami Hubbard
Posted On October 31, 2024
Halloween? Check. First Friday? Check. Day of the Dead? Check. Pan-Am Cyclocross Championships? Check. Turn back your clocks? Check. Hello November! The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Halloweekend PICKS!
The Confluence Center hosts a multi-day traditional celebration of Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead in Downtown Missoula starting Thursday and running through Saturday.
The Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort Museum annual Book Sale starts at Heritage Hall with Early Bird shopping from 10:00 am Thursday, and running thru Sunday.
Dress up, get spooked out, have a great time at The Haunted Circus starting 4:00 pm on Halloween Thursday at The Rendezvous in Columbia Falls, with live music by Borderline Lucid starting at 7:00 pm.
Bring the whole family to the Hamilton Downtown Association’s Halloween Inflatable Race and Main Street Trick or Treat from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.
The Benevolents hand out musical treats 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday at KettleHouse Tap House in Bonner.
Dress up, show up, drink up at Draught Works’ annual Crappy Halloween Costume Party 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday with live music by Doctor Fly from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Meet up with TNR at the main Rattlesnake Canyon parking lot at 6:00 pm for this week’s Thursday Night Spooky Rattlesnake MTB Ride.
Chill out to Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.
There’ll be no red rum that we know of, but there’ll be great live music with Dan Dubuque at Latitude 48 Bistro + Red Room Lounge in Whitefish Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Traveling singer-songwriter Jen Howard makes a Halloween stop in Missoula to play live at Highlander Beer from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.
Wear a costume, sign up for Cranky Sam’s Halloween Party and Beer Run hosted by DJ Reed from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday (Beer Run starts at 8:00 pm).
Drive up to Wildcat Road in Missoula’s Rattlesnake neighborhood to check out Halloween Night in the Rattlesnake from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday.
There’ll be a $100 cash prize to the winner of the Halloween Karaoke Contest starting 8:00 pm Thursday at The Rustic Hut in Florence.
Over in Deer Lodge, take in Chainsaw the Musical, a musical parody of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre at Cutler Bros. Theatre with performances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 7:00 pm.
It’ll be a Nightmare on Front Street when The Dram Shop in Downtown Missoula hosts their Halloween Costume Contest and a Dance Party from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday with Vinyl DJ The Commissioner.
Missoula’s annual music mashup Rocktober Vol. 4 returns to The ZACC in Downtown Missoula for a raucous show from 8:00 pm til Midnight on Thursday.
Spend Halloween with Joan Zen Band at the Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
There’s Halloween Karaoke hosted Thursday night by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar in Missoula from 9:00 pm til closing time.
Iron Horse Bar and Grill in Missoula has their Devilish Dance Party with killer beats by DJ Suka and a Costume Party with $100 to the winner on Halloween Night from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am.
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome PARTYGOERS for a FREE Dark Medieval Knights themed Halloween Dance Party at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:15 pm Thursday.
Over 150 artists will be represented at Radius Gallery’s 11th annual Holiday Show exhibit opening in Downtown Missoula 11:00 am to 8:00 pm First Friday, and 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.
Indigenous Made Montana presents the inaugural Trends & Traditions of the Plains Indigenous Film Fest & Fashion Show 1:30 pm to 9:00 pm on First Friday at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula.
Hamilton’s Downtown Association hosts First Friday each month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with businesses open late, art galleries showcasing exhibits, live music, food and beverages.
Join ARTS Missoula on First Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for the AM Pop-Up Gallery featuring local artist Nancy Whalstrom at The Wren Hotel.
Celebrate First Friday with Indigenous artist Jane Ash Poitras’s exhibition “Keeping the Circle Strong” at the Missoula Art Museum in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; live music by The Mighty Travis Yost.
Indigenizing the ZACC: Walk With Purpose at 4:30 pm from Jeannette Rankin Peace Center to Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula for an Indigenous Gallery Opening, Art Vendors and Music opening at 5:00 pm on First Friday.
This month’s First Friday Party features the Barncat Country Band at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Mike and Angela bring the First Friday party to Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula when they perform live as Wolf and The Moons from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
All the cool cats can be found First Friday swingin’ and jazzin’ to Night Blooming Jasmine at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Help solve the Murder at Haversham Manor by Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Shakedown County locks down The Rustic Hut in Florence with a doubleheader weekend playing at 8:00 pm nightly Friday and Saturday.
Friday Night is Karaoke Night hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am, up at the Evaro Bar & Casino.
Tanner Laws’ Band plays live Friday at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon with special guest Tyler Barham starting at 9:00 pm.
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Latin Night with music by Big Lou for a FREE live event at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:15 pm on First Friday.
Crisp autumn weather, Cyclocross bicycle racing, beer, and cowbells! Come out & have fun at the Pan American Cyclocross Continental Championships happening Saturday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm at Missoula Mavericks Baseball Stadium.
Gather at 6:15 pm Saturday at the XXXXs on Higgins for Missoula’s annual Festival of the Dead Procession starting at 7:00 pm.
Catch Sundog North playing a free show at Missoula’s Draught Works on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Keep Halloween rolling at the BASSically LIT Funkoween DJ Party starting 9:00 pm Saturday, November 2 at Cymatic Event Center in Missoula.
Outlaws & Lawmen return Saturday night at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon – live music starts at 9:30 pm.
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Shark Buffalo for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula on Saturday.
Join hosts Paul and Stu for Dram Tuff Trivia at 6:00 pm Sunday (weekly) at Missoula’s Dram Shop Central.
Meet your friends for Sunday Night Karaoke from 9:00 pm to Midnight at the Thomas Meagher Bar in Downtown Missoula.
Close out your weekend like the star you are on the main stage at The Sunrise Saloon with Sunday Night Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf starting at 9:00 pm.
There are at least 70 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend – we have options!
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of Halloween weekend activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, 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 seasonal markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike. Get out on the mountain bike. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. 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. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
To live in hearts we leave behind,
Is not to die.
-Thomas Campbell / “Hallowed Ground”
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Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to holidays and weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!
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