Get your appetite ready for that second (or third!) helping of stuffing by joining Run Wild Missoula for the annual Turkey Trot 8K and 3K Family Fun Run starting 9:30 am Thanksgiving morning at the UM Recreation Center.

Work up your appetite with TNR for a quick Thanksgiving Morning Hike on Missoula’s Sousa Trail up to Barmeyer Overlook – meet up at 10:00 am Thursday morning at the Sousa Trailhead in South Hills.

Bring the kids (young and old) out to enjoy the annual tradition of free rides 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Thanksgiving Day at A Carousel for Missoula.

The Three-O perform the day after Thanksgiving at Missoula’s Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 6:00 pm to 8:00 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.

Bring your family (or escape from them) with Dan Dubuque performing live post-Thanksgiving at 7:00 pm Friday at Andy’s Crafthouse in Uptown Bigfork.

The Jack Saloon in Lolo with Karaoke Night is the place to be down Hwy 12 and up Graves Creek Road with Kaleidoscope Entertainment on Friday from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. New merch for The Jack has arrived just in time for Black Friday!

Deadeye Productions presents metal band Anciients + Special Guest at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula at 7:30 pm Friday.

Trivia happens every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana.

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.

Sign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson.

Put your money where your heart is – shop local in Downtown Missoula for Small Business Saturday, November 29; many of the areas in Missoula, and other towns in Western Montana also have great deals and special hospitality for keeping your money in the community during the holidays.

The Missoula Valley Winter Market returns from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Saturday through December 27, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm January 3 through April 11 inside Southgate Mall near the Scheels entrance.

Join the Clark Fork River Market for their new Winter Market season happening 9:00 am to 1:00 am Saturdays thru April 4 at The Badlander / Locals Only in Downtown Missoula.

One day. 40+ artists. An unforgettable celebration of indigenous brilliance.  Don’t miss the 2025 Indigenous Made Winter Market 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday at the Missoula Fairgrounds.

Missoula Sentinel High School’s annual Craft Fair and Show is 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.

Meet the neighbors and check out unique holiday gifts at the Old Fashioned Christmas & Craft Fair at Nine Mile Community Center in Huson 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.

Level up your holiday gift-giving at the annual Winter Mercantile at Missoula’s Western Cider from 12:00 pm Noon to 4:00 pm on Shop Small Saturday.

Celebrate the cheer of the holiday season with Bare Bait Dance’s performances of “A Few of My Favorite Things” at Missoula’s Westside Theater with performances from Saturday thru Sunday, December 7.

Get your B-I-N-G-Oh! on with Bingo Night at OddPitch Brewing in Missoula Saturday at 6:00 pm.

Raised by Wolves plays acoustic old-timey blues, folk, Americana music and jazz 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday at Missoula’s Draught Works.

Experience 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.

Fill up your Saturday night with classic country music and dancing with Nashville 406 live 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo.

Catch a double bill with Skadget and Intice performing at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula at 7:30 pm Saturday.

Get spicy when Latin Dance Music Night happens the last Saturday each month 9:00 pm to 2:00 am at 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.

Come 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.

Winter Market Ronan returns Sundays from 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm at the Boys & Girls Club in Ronan.

Unwind and enjoy the soulful sounds from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Fall Sunday Night Jazz Series, this week featuring legendary drummer John Wicks in the taproom at Draught Works.

It’s Bingo with a Beat! – Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.

Dram Tuff Bingo is hosted by Paul and Stu at 6:00 pm each Sunday at Dram Shop Central in Missoula.

Bone Dry Comedy hosts Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic every Sunday at 8:00 pm at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula.

We have around 30 live music events listed for the weekend – take your pick!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of Thanksgiving and pre-Christmas holiday activities and 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 winter brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor November hike – all the trails are waiting. Some of the ski areas are getting ready to open – check The MUG’s comprehensive Western Montana Snow Conditions page for all the current conditions and road conditions, in one place for our area hills and resorts. Late fall fishing on the lakes and rivers is good, and hunting season is well underway. 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 and holidays. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.