Pre-New Year’s Weekend PICKS: Thursday, December 26th thru Sunday, December 29th
Mark Thome
Posted On December 26, 2024
It’s the last weekend of 2024, and we’re ready to give it the boot in style – 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 pre-New Year’s Weekend PICKS!
Whether you’re visiting for the holidays, or hosting guests – The MUG is here to provide all your best ideas and options for fun stuff to do all weekend long. While Weekend PICKS is focused on Thursday thru Sunday, if you scroll ahead on through The MUG Events Calendar, you can get a head start on your options for New Year’s Eve and January 1st, too!
ALL the local ski resorts are open, with more fresh snow forecast! All are grooming and adding open lifts. Lolo Pass Visitors Center and Chief Joseph are fluffy and groomed, and several areas in the Flathead have excellent trails ready for XC skiing. MTB Missoula has just added new winter grooming at Marshall Mountain Park fat bikes, courtesy of Fat Bike Missoula – cool development! Pull up and bookmark The MUG’s Western Montana Snow Conditions – all in one place to make your plans.
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of pre-New Year’s 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 seasonal local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area seasonal markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike. Get out for some prime early season skiing. 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.
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.”
— Hal Borland
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THURSDAY, December 26
Thursday Trivia Night at Conflux Taphouse
Conflux Taphouse 200 E. Main Street, MissoulaArrive early for Trivia Thursday starting at 6:00 pm at Conflux Taphouse in Downtown Missoula
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 Night 21 Questions 21 Weeks at The Revolver
The Revolver 221 E Park Ave, AnacondaTrivia Night - 21 Questions 21 Weeks at The Revolver in Anaconda Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Travis Yost at Bitter Root Brewing
Bitter Root Brewing 101 Marcus Street, HamiltonGo see The Mighty Travis Yost performing 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, December 26 at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton
TNR – Thursday Night Hike at Three Larch
Woods Gulch Trailhead 46°55'13.2"N 113°56'53.7"W, MissoulaMeet up at 6:00 pm Thursday at the Woods Gulch Trailhead in Missoula's Rattlesnake Canyon with TNR for this week's Three Larch Thursday Night Hike
SteveNdebi’s After Christmas but Before New Year’s Party at The Silver Bullet
The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino 1700 Montana Hwy 206, Columbia FallsJoin SteveNdebi for a fun Thursday night of music starting 6:00 pm at The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino in Columbia Falls
Thursday Trivia Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, KalispellIf wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell
Louie Bond Duo at Draught Works Brewery
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaLouie Bond Duo at Draught Works Brewery in Missoula Thursday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Country Dance Night Thursdays at The Rustic Hut
The Rustic Hut 5415 US Hwy 93 South, FlorenceCountry Dance Night every Thursday with free lessons at 7:00 pm and DJ & Dancing at The Rustic Hut in Florence
Trivia & Karaoke Thursday at Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, MissoulaThursday night is a doubleheader of fun with Trivia at 7:30 pm and Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
FRIDAY, December 27
Travis Yost live at Philipsburg Brewing Co.
Philipsburg Brewing Co 101 W. Broadway Street, PhilipsburgTravis Yost live at Philipsburg Brewing Co. Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Joe Martinez live at Andy’s Crafthouse
Andy's Crafthouse 8030 MT Hwy 35, BigforkJoe Martinez live at Andy's Crafthouse in Bigfork Saturday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Ugly Sweater Party & live music with Russ Nelson at Cell Block Tavern
Cell Block Tavern 818 Main St, Deer LodgeUgly Sweater Party & live music with Russ Nelson at Cell Block Tavern in Deer Lodge Friday beginning at 7:00 pm
Guthrie Brown live at Max’s Market
Max's Market 125 Village Lane, BigforkGuthrie Brown live at Max's Market in Bigfork Friday at 7:00 pm
Miller Campbell live at Andy’s Crafthouse
Andy's Crafthouse 8030 MT Hwy 35, BigforkMiller Campbell live at Andy's Crafthouse in Bigfork Friday at 7:00 pm
Rebecca Kelley / Strummingbird Vegabond at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaRebecca Kelley of Strummingbird Vegabond plays live 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, December 27 at Imagine Nation Brewing
Sundog North at Cranky Sam Public House
Cranky Sam Public House 233 W. Main Street, MissoulaCatch the last performance of the Sundog North trio at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, December 27
Music Talent Jam, Open Mic & Karaoke Friday Nights at Kegler’s Pub in Ravalli Fun Center
Ravalli Fun Center 300 Skeels Avenue, HamiltonKeglers Pub & Casino hosts Music Talent Jam, Open Mic and Karaoke Friday Nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Ravalli Fun Center in Hamilton - come sing your heart out!
Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloKaraoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Trivia Friday at Plains American Legion Post 129
American Legion Post 129 450 Railroad Avenue, ParadiseTrivia every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana
Pedacter Project at The Garden Bar
The Garden Bar 451 Electric Avenue, BigforkPedacter Project at The Garden Bar in Bigfork Friday from 9:00 pm to 11:45 pm
Perfect Shot Tavern welcomes Luke Dowler
Perfect Shot Tavern 218 Main Street, PolsonPerfect Shot Tavern in Polson welcomes Luke Dowler Friday from 9:00 pm to Midnight
Karaoke at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkKaraoke at 9:00 pm every Friday & Saturday at The Sitting Duck on Flathead Lake's Woods Bay in Bigfork
Karaoke Friday Night at Evaro Bar & Casino
Evaro Bar & Casino 17025 US Hwy 93 North, MissoulaFriday Night is Karaoke Night hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am, up at the Evaro Bar & Casino
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
The Northern Lights Band at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaWrap up Christmas Week with the Northern Lights Band live on the big stage at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon!
Loki Karaoke Fridays at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge 101 Heritage Lane, PolsonSign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
SATURDAY, December 28
Missoula Valley Winter Market at Southgate Mall
Southgate Mall 2901 Brooks Street, MissoulaThe Missoula Valley Winter Market happens from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Saturday from November 16 through December 28, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm January 4 through April 12 inside Southgate Mall near the Scheels entrance
Winter Lanterns at Ravalli County Museum
Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, HamiltonWinter Lanterns at Ravalli County Museum Saturday from 10:00 am to Noon
Jesse The Ocelot at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaJesse The Ocelot at Draught Works in Missoula Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Bob Wire & Family II at Imagine Nation Brewing
Imagine Nation Brewing 1151 W. Broadway Street, MissoulaBob Wire and Family II return for an entertaining show 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, December 28 at Imagine Nation Brewing in Missoula
K’Niption Fit at the Garden Bar
The Garden Bar 451 Electric Avenue, BigforkK'Niption Fit at the Garden Bar in Bigfork Saturday from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Karaoke at The Sitting Duck
The Sitting Duck 15265 Montana Highway 35, BigforkKaraoke at 9:00 pm every Friday & Saturday at The Sitting Duck on Flathead Lake's Woods Bay in Bigfork
Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaGrab that mic and rock on with your bad self with Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf at The Dark Horse Bar!
Latin Dance Music Night at Misssoula Eagles Lodge #32
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, MissoulaGet 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
KT's Hayloft Saloon 11885 US Highway 93 S, LoloIt'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
~406~ at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaBring your dancin' boots when the ~406~ band plays live on the main stage at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon at 9:30 pm Saturday, December 28
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, December 29
Dram Tuff Trivia Sunday Nights at Dram Shop Central
Dram Shop Central 2700 Paxson Street, Ste G, MissoulaJoin hosts Paul and Stu for Dram Tuff Trivia at 6:00 pm each Sunday at Missoula's Dram Shop Central
Open Mic Sunday Night hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing
Bias Brewing 412 Main Street, KalispellOpen Mic hosted by Colton Sea at Bias Brewing in Kalispell from starting at 6:00 pm every Sunday
Draught Works Winter Jazz Series
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, MissoulaUnwind and enjoy the soulful sounds of jazz in Draught Works' cozy taproom every Sunday night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm this winter during the Winter Sunday Night Jazz Series
Karaoke Sunday Night at Meagher Bar
The Thomas Meagher Bar 130 W. Pine Street, MissoulaJoin your friends for Sunday Night Karaoke from 9:00 pm to Midnight each week at the Thomas Meagher Bar in Downtown Missoula
Sunday Night Karaoke w/ DJ Nite Wolf at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaClose 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
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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