Halloweekend PICKS: Thursday, October 28th thru Sunday, October 31st
Tami Hubbard
Posted On October 28, 2021
BOO! – Can you believe it’s the end of October already? The MUG is here to help you haunt your best life through the Halloweekend.
Where are the Halloween parties at? Where AREN’T they? Halloween is back with a vengeance this year, with most establishments and venues having some sort of spooky-themed party going on. Pace yourself, young Jedi – there are some great parties happening every night from Thursday through Sunday. Don’t blow it all out on the first night, or you’ll miss some great shows at the tail end of the weekend.
For the littles, there are opportunities abound for some great “trunk or treat” – a great way to check out some cool classic and custom cars while the kids fill their bags with enough sugary goodness to keep ’em awake ’til Thanksgiving.
What else is happening? This weekend will be the last of the major outdoor farmers markets for the season. The harvest bounty is high – get out on Saturday morning to stock up on your fall and winter veggies to get your kitchen through the upcoming long winter months.
Last but certainly not least – Griz home game vs. Southern Utah starting Saturday at Noon at Washington Grizzly Stadium. Military Appreciation Day is the theme for this weekend’s game – it’ll be a great game. We’re thinking it’ll be prime weather for tailgating and watching our Montana Grizzlies send the Thunderbirds home with their tailfeathers between their legs – Go GRIZ!
Get out and enjoy our remaining late-season area farmers markets, bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages. Sing a spooky karaoke song, or catch a comedy show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.
Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.
“VILLAINS WEAR MANY MASKS, NONE SO DANGEROUS AS THE MASK OF VIRTUE.”
– ICHABOD CRANE FROM SLEEPY HOLLOW
THURSDAY, October 28
Thursday, October 28
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Through the Looking Glass: A University Center Wonderland
University of Montana Center
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
Please join us as we transform the University Center into a Lewis Carroll-inspired Wonderland! This event is free and open to the campus and Missoula community. For more information and to see all the activities planned, make sure to check out our event page. https://www.umt.edu/uc/wonderland.php
For a complete list of all the activities. click here
Want to be part of the costume contest from 6pm-8pm? Sign up here! https://forms.gle/BcBcUSVc3snEw2NJ8
To request an accessibility accommodation please contact Karen Schlatter at [email protected]
Thursday, October 28
6:00 pm
Thursday Night Mountain Bike Ride HIKE Missoula
Missoula, Montana
Mount Jumbo Hike
With all the recent precipitation we’ll take a week off from biking this week and hike up Mount Jumbo before the winter closure. Meet at the Cherry Street Mount Jumbo Trailhead.
Thursday, October 28
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sacred Waters Trivia
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Highway 2 East Kalispell, Montana
It’s always a packed house so be sure to arrive early to snag a table and, most importantly, a beer! Max 8 people per team. No phones. Just those brains! Top three teams win beer money. See you there!
1st place team: $30 gift card
2nd place team: $20 gift card
3rd place team: $10 gift card
Thursday, October 28
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Recession Special
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana
The Recession Special are a band of buskers, carnival barkers, and workhouse escapees. With a unique blend of old tyme music, folk punk, and swing, they burst off of the stage with energy, theatrics, humor, and political edge.
The Recession Special formed in quarantine during the summer of 2020. Dusty The Kid (guitar/banjo) and Geoff “Bucky-Eyed” Taylor (fiddle) started busking together in downtown Missoula, MT in the wake of the collapse of the live music industry. Soon joined by Finn “Stovepipe” Carroll on bass and Thrift Storrs Bishop on washboard, the group began to amass a small following of tramps, local characters, and college students hungry for the return of live music.
Taking their name from the Old Post Pub’s once fabled menu item for the down-and-out, the band seeks to bring the spirit of resistance and resilience back to folk music, and to remind listeners that no matter how hard times get, there’s always a place for dancing in the revolution.
Thursday, October 28
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hillary O
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Avenue E, Suite D. Kalispell, Montana
Thursday, October 28
6:00 pm
Live music with Chuck and JD
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Thursday, October 28
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Revival Comedy Night
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Bring snacks, bring a friend, and have some wine and pizza while you listen to jokes.
This month, our line-up includes:
Carole Forry
Nick Hyde
Sarah Aswell
and hosted by Tim Miller
This event will be held inside the winery as it’s now too cold for the lawn until spring.
$5 to see the show / pay at the door
Wine Bar opens at 4:30 PM
Comedy starts at 6:30 PM
Wine with ID
Pizza served from 5 PM to 8 PM
SPECIAL: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, two glasses of wine and a pizza for $39. As always: double punches on wine cards on Thursdays! All ages are welcome, but there’s *very adult language and content*. We are not responsible for explaining to your kids what hand jobs and LSD are. If you can think they’re young enough to tune out the comedy, or old enough to handle the content, that’s great! Masks are not required at the winery, though they are heavily recommended if you are not vaccinated.
NEW
You can call ahead to order your pizza so that it will be ready when you arrive: (406) 549-8703
This show has wheelchair accessible seating. For other accessibility questions or requests, call or text Sarah at 508-254-5379.
Thursday, October 28
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wolf and the Moons
Highlander Beer
200 International Drive, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, October 28
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Smarty Pants Trivia
Waters Edge Winery
2593 Hwy 2 East, Ste #8
Kalispell, Montana
Smarty Pants Trivia night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro!
Challenge your mind in this fun game that gets everyone involved.
Enjoy great food & amazing wine while you ponder life’s head-scratching questions!
Music is involved too, so brush up. Win and get your name up on our Smarty Pants Wall of Fame!
Brought to you by Waters Edge Winery & David Crismore & Co.
Thursday, October 28
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Eric Alan Album Release Show and Party
Jewel Basin Center
218 Sportsman Lane, Bigfork, Montana
Eric Alan is excited to announce the release of his next album! Come help him celebrate at the lovely new Jewel Basin Center in Bigfork!
Eat, drink, and mingle – while Eric’s group with members from Nashville, Portland, and The Flathead Valley entertain you with ten new songs!
Doors at 6:30
Concert from 7:30 to 8:30
After party until 11….
Thursday, October 28
Doors at 7 pm / Show 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Quiet Ruckus Octet
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W. Main St., Missoula, Montana
To purchase tickets visit: https://www.zootownarts.org/…/the-quiet-ruckus…/343688
The Quiet Ruckus Octet is a genre-blurring jazz octet that aims to showcase many of Missoula’s finest improvising musicians in a dynamic and spontaneous little-big-band. As an eight-piece ensemble (five horns and rhythm section), the band captures the power of a big band, along with the intimacy and spontaneity of a small ensemble. The night will feature original music by bandleader/trombonist Mitchell Bailey, along with arrangements of music by Wayne Shorter, Alan Ferber, Chris Cornell and more. In the tradition of bands such as The Bad Plus, The John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, we hope to both present original takes on classic works of the jazz cannon, as well as reinforce and celebrate the musical contributions of our time.
The Quiet Ruckus Octet is:
Mitchell Bailey — Trombone/Composition
Skyler Mendell — Trumpet
Lhanna Writesel — Alto Saxophone
Garret Waters — Tenor Saxophone
Michelle Sweeney — Bari Saxophone
Connor Racicot — Piano
Finn Caroll — Bass
Ed Stalling – Percussion
Masks are encouraged at all Show Room events at this time.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Thursday, October 28
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dan Dubuque
Cranky Sam Public House
233 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, October 28
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursty Ear Live Music – the Daniel Ryan Belski Duo
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins – Alley Entrance, Missoula, Montana
Ryan Belski (Jazz Guitar) and Stephane Gariepy (Saxophone) bring their vast array of talents (from the University for the Arts in Philly to Cirque du Soleil respectively) together to grace the Thursty Ear stage.
$5 cover added to all tabs after 7pm.
Thursday is Trivia (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and Karaoke (8:30 pm to 12 Midnight) at Eagles Lodge in Missoula
Thursday, October 28
Trivia 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Karaoke 8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment
Eagles Lodge
2420 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana
Thursday, October 28
7:30 pm
Romancing the West: Documentary Concert
Daly Mansion
251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton, Montana
Romancing the West: How the West was Sung is a critically acclaimed “time-traveling” documentary concert that attendees will get to enjoy in the Living Room of the Daly Mansion! Performers include singer/songwriter Christina Martin, cowboy poet Butch Martin and Martin Gerschwitz of Iron Butterfly and the Animals.
Tickets are only $20! Seating is limited to 60 attendees.
Purchase tickets on our website at https://www.dalymansion.org/events/ or call 406-363-6004
Thursday, October 28
9:30 pm
John Dunnigan
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Thursday, October 28
10:00 pm
DNCE PRTY
The Badlander
208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Every damn Thursday – DNCE PRTY – 21+//$3 with DJs TRX & Mic Mercury
FRIDAY, October 29
Friday, October 29
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
DOG Howl-O-Ween
Dee-O-Gee
3275 N Reserve St, STE G, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 29
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Harlequin Fall Warehouse Sale
Harlequin Organic Produce
72664 Heart View Lane, Arlee, Montana
Stock up on all the storage favorites, $1/lb on onions, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and winter squash. Plus grab the end of the season greens, cauliflower, and tomatoes. Plus stock up on meat from Mountain Meat Shares!
Friday, October 29
5:00 pm
Wolf and the Moon
VRTX Fitness
255 S Russell Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 29
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ryan Chrys
Philipsburg Brewing Co.
101 West Broadway, Philipsburg, Montana
Friday, October 29
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Fire Party 2021
KettleHouse Brewing Co.
605 Cold Smoke Avenue, Bonner, Montana
Live Music: @thebenevolentsmusic
Food: @crispyswingwagon (free side of tots with purchase of a 12 oz. beer and wings!)
FREE s’more kits while supplies last (for kids and grown up kids!)
$2 Pumpkin Cold Smoke
Costume contest (winner gets $100 gift card and a 40 oz. growler)
Release of the Cold Smoke Variety 4-pack (Vanilla, Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Cherry) only available at the KettleHouse taprooms!
Friday, October 29
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Zachary Christ
Sacred Waters Brewing
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dave Casselli & Ben Weagraff
The Lodge and Resort at Lake Mary Ronan
52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road
Proctor, Montana
Friday, October 29
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Free Family Roller Skating
Ravalli County Fairgrounds
100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, Montana
Free Family Fun for all, Friday, October 29th from 6 PM to 8:30 PM – bring your own Skates, Roller Blades, Scooters, Skateboards or Hoover Boards…no bikes allowed! Our Co-Host will be the Marquis Family. Bring your family and have loads of FREE FUN!
Friday, October 29
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jesse The Ocelot
Cranky Sam Public House
235 W. Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Jesse, The Ocelot was born from the mountains, and learned at a young age his song from the songbirds. He’s traveled the cosmos in search of of the secret and wants to share the beauty with anyone who will take the time.
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music with Larry Myer
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Romancing the West
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula, Montana
Take a short drive up Missoula’s Rattlesnake neighborhood to enjoy some superb wines, delish artisanal pizza from Andy’s outdoor coal-fired oven, plus live music! Grab some friends and head to this wonderful venue and enjoy the beauty of the lower Rattlesnake. Dig it! A small $5.00 cover charge is in place.
Wine at 4, Pizza at 5, and Music at 6 pm.
This is an absolutely stunning outdoor venue, with acres of space, a beautifully maintained landscape (with vineyard) and especially kid-friendly.
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kevin Van Dort
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Avenue E, Suite D. Kalispell, Montana
Order your dinner for delivery, bring a picnic or create your own charcuterie from the many yummy treats MontaVino has to choose from.
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Eric Alan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
David Crismore
Waters Edge Winery Kalispell
2593 Highway 2 East #8, Kalispell, Montana
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Colton Sea
Unleashed: A Winery
20 Spokane Avenue
Whitefish, Montana
Colton (Sea) Christensen has been singing, playing guitar, writing songs and performing live in the Flathead Valley for over a decade.
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm
Jazzy Friday
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Friday, October 29
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bomb Snow Film Festival
Wilma Theater
131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Bomb Snow Film Festival at The Wilma
4 action films to get you stoked for winter
Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3B33APr
ABOUT BOMB SNOW FILM FESTIVAL
Come join us and celebrate skiing at the inaugural Bomb Snow Film Festival. We’re playing 4 of this year’s best action films to get you stoked for this winter, including: “A Connection to Gravity” (16 minutes) by Wiley Miller, “Good Luck” (25 minutes) by Deviate films, “Mixtape” (18 minutes) by Benshi Creative, and “BrapSki 1” (23 minutes) by Crazy Karl. This 4-pack of grassroots independent films is guaranteed to get you stoked to go out and “send it” this winter.
In honor of Halloween weekend, we’re inviting guest to show up in costumes. We will be awarding a brand new pair of K2 skis to the fan favorite best-dressed costume. Our costume theme is “gaper.” We will also have a raffle with thousands of dollars in gear from our sponsors including: K2 Skis, Dakine outerwear, Anon goggles, MoPros Mountain Equipment, FKNSNDR Gear, BombSnow, Fat Tire, and more.
Friday, October 29 – DOORS 8:30pm
Saturday, October 30 – DOORS 7:30pm
Sunday, October 31 – DOORS 8:30pm
Halloweekend ’21
The Badlander
208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Costumes, masks, cocktails – Halloweekend is a recipe for insanity! If you want to go big you’ve got to head to the hottest costume contests and dance parties in town. This Halloween, leave the haunted houses to the kids. Join us for a truly epic Halloween weekend!
FRIDAY: DOORS 8:30pm / $10 / 21+
DJ’s Mark Myriad + Dead Hipster w/ Mic Mercury
BEST DUO // GROUP COSTUME CONTEST
SATURDAY: DOORS 7:30pm / $15 / 21+
DJ’s Kris Moon + T-Rex
BEST INDIVIDUAL COSTUME CONTEST
SUNDAY: DOORS 8:30pm / $10 / 21+
DJ’s Dead Hipster + Kris Moon w/ Bubblpop
BEST CELEBRITY COSTUME CONTEST1st PRIZE = $300
2nd PRIZE = $200
3rd PRIZE = $100
4th + 5th PRIZE =$50 EACH
**WINNERS ANNOUNCED @ 10pm EVERY NIGHT – MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
ADVANCE TIX @ THE NIGHT OWL ($25 for all 3 nights)
Friday, October 29
7:00 pm
Grotesque Burlesque Carnival Of Flesh
Dark Horse Bar
1805 Regent Street, Missoula, Montana
96.3 The Blaze presents: Missoula’s most gruesome Halloween Show returns with metal, flesh, gore and more. With performances from The Illustrated Circus Burlesque and Side Show, Dead Animal Assembly Plant, Hemlock, Blessiddoom, Devilution and Elephant Graveyard. Halloween themed drink specials, the wheel of misfortune, tons of prizes and giveaways. 21+ $10
Friday, October 29
Doors at 7:00 pm // Show at 7:30 pm
Cosmic Sans + Guests
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$10 in advance or at the door
Get advanced tickets at: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/
Cosmic Sans, is a Missoula made psychedelic jazz rock five piece. The group consists of Cole Bronson on drums, lead guitarist Seamus Jennings, ambient/rhythm guitarist William “Stos” Stoskopf, Lane Ulberg on bass, and Jake Howell on vocals. Don’t miss your chance to see what these guys have been working on!
Masks are required for attendees for all Show Room events at this time. Masks may be removed for beverage consumption, but we ask that they please be worn at any time when not actively drinking. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Friday, October 29
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Scary Karaoke
The Tailing Loop Winery
1498 Mt Highway 35, Kalispell, Montana
Join us the Friday of Halloween weekend for a costume Karaoke at the Loop! Our host, Emil Rajkowski, is a talented photographer, DJ, as well as a fellow singer & musician. This man can do it all. And with the entire internet at his disposal, you are sure to find one of your favorites to perform. Grab a few friends, a big glass of wine, and prepare to conquer the Tasting Room stage!
Friday, October 29
9:00 pm
Haunted: An Electronic Dance Music Spooktacular
The Remington Bar
130 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
GET READY FOR THE WILDEST HALLOWEEN PARTY IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY!
Ages 21+Featuring special guest headliner…Ahee!
(Lost Lands, Area 406 Festival, Shambala, Subsidia Records)
Plus Support From:
Chaddabox
DeddShot
Nick Ferrington
Split MindzLED Wall and Visuals From Liquid Bass Productions!
Photo Booth! Tricks, Treats & Surprises! TICKETS ON-SALE NOW!
$10.00
Tickets available at:
https://www.universe.com/…/haunted-an-electronic-dance…
Friday, October 29
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Bluette
The Sitting Duck
15265 Mt Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Friday, October 29
9:00 pm
Rustic Hut Halloween Costume Party
The Rustic Hut
5341 US-93, Florence, Montana
Friday, October 29
8:00 pm
Halloween with “Chain Reaction”
Kalispell Elks Club & Event Center
1820 US Hwy 93 South
Kalispell, Montana
Yes, the greatest 80’s celebration cover band of Rock ‘n Roll in Flathead Valley is back! Join us to help raise money for the Flathead Valley Food Banks! $10 Door and bringing a food donation too would be welcomed! Costume contest will be held!
Friday, October 29
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Neal Elder
Cowboy Troy’s
2359 US Highway 93 N, Victor, Montana
Friday, October 29
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Halloween Eve with EMBEX
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 29
9:00 pm
Crossroads Trio
Union Club Bar & Grill
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Friday, October 29
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Pedacter Project
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Homegrown Funksters who’ve been mixing original music with a wide variety of covers for 20 years kick off Halloween weekend! $5 at the door.
Friday, October 29
9:00 pm
Karaoke w/DJ Nitewolf
Evaro Bar and Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana
Friday, October 29 & Saturday, October 30
9:00 pm – Close
Karaoke Night
Spinnaker Bar & Grill
7210 US Highway 93, Lakeside, Montana
SATURDAY, October 30
Saturday, October 30
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Missoula Farmers’ Market
519 North Higgins Ave (near the XXXX’s), Missoula, Montana
Last market for 2021! Don’t miss out!
Missoula Farmers’ Market’s 49th season continues in our traditional spot by the XXXs at the north end of Higgins. Our vendors will be there with coffee, baked goods, early season veggies, plant starts, eggs, raw honey, lamb, pork and mushrooms. We are excited to welcome music back to the market again this season.
Ordering is also still available for Missoula Farmers’ Market’s online marketplace.
Shop Monday noon through Thursday at 7pm for pickup at Saturday’s market. It’s easy, convenient and safe.
www.MissoulaFarmersMarket.com
Saturday, October 30
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clark Fork River Market
West of the Higgins Street Bridge / at A Carousel for Missoula
101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 30
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op
Bedford St at S 3rd Street, Hamilton, Montana
Last market for 2021! Don’t miss out!
Saturday, October 30
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Great Pumpkin
Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, Montana
Join in the fun as we compare and contrast pumpkins of all sizes! How many small pumpkins would it take to equal the great pumpkin? You be the judge as you make your own pumpkin cut outs and glue them into a pumpkin patch!
All family events are at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, MT (406)363-3338
Saturday, October 30
10:00 am – 11:45 am
Cars & Coffee
Rosauers
2350 S Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana
Rosauers has given us permission to use their parking lot to host our events on Saturday mornings from 10am to Noon. Please be respectful of their property and adhere to the Covid guidelines they have set for their store. Park closer to the Reserve St side of the parking space to allow their customers easy access to the store. Feel free to visit Rosauers’ in-store coffee shop or the Good Americano coffee shop to say thanks for letting us use their parking space. They let us use their lot. Let’s give back to them.
Also, please do your part to keep these events, family-friendly, clean, and safe so we can all enjoy the love we share for cars.
Saturday, October 30
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Trekker Kids: Corpse of Discovery Halloween Happening
Travelers’ Rest State Park
6717 Highway 12 W, Lolo, Montana
Halloween fun for the whole family. Wear your costume to Travelers’ Rest State Park for an hour of outdoor activities and a treat bag to take home. Reservations required; costumes encouraged!
Trekker Kids programs are FREE and geared towards kids ages 5-10 and their families. For more information, visit travelersrest.org or call the park at (406) 273-4253.
UPDATE: This is event is pre-registration only, and all slots for the day are full.
Saturday, October 30
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cars + Lunch
El Cazador
2221 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana
For those who want to hang out with the squad, we will be going to get lunch right after Cars & Coffee. If the parking lot is full, there is parking along the main road as well. We will be starting to do this regularly as well just to build the Fast & Furious style community we all dreamed of. Like Cars & Coffee, these events will change if there are cruises or other events.
Saturday, October 30
12:00 pm
Montana Football vs. Southern Utah – Military Appreciation Day
Washington–Grizzly Stadium
32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 30
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nightmare on Queer Street
Imagine Nation Brewing
1151 W. Broadway, Missoula, Montana
We partner with The Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center to throw an All Ages, All Genders, All Orientations Welcome Halloween Party this year.
We are hosting the party outside under area heaters and will have limited seating capacity indoors as well. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!
2-4 – Family Friendly Pumpkin Painting
4-6 – Karaoke
6-8 – DJ The Commissioner
and a special beer release – our new STARDUST New England Style IPA!
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm
Elks Lodge Pumpkin Carving
Kalispell Elks Club & Event Center
180 US Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Martin Gerschwitz
Ten Spoon Vineyard Winery
4175 Rattlesnake Dr, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm
Missoula Cruisers 1st Annual Trunk or Treat
Karl Tyler Chevrolet
3663 N Reserve Street, Missoula, Montana
Kick Ass BBQ will be on the premise Saturday so people can purchase dinner, Karl Tyler Chevrolet is providing porta pottys, Halloween music, and rumor has it Sport Land Trailers wants to be a part of the fun. They are generously putting up two $100.00 prizes! First, will be for the best decorated car. Second, will be for the trunk bringing the most candy! Looking at all the cruisers to show up, classics, bikes, trucks, tuners or just every day drivers. Everyone is invited.
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enchanted Forest 2021
Free Cycles
732 S. 1st St. West, Missoula, Montana
Join non-profit arts and education organization Turning the Wheel for our annual family-friendly event designed to bring the magic and wonder back into the Halloween season. This year’s event will be an enchanted forest outside around a bonfire, where you will encounter mystical characters sharing stories, a guided drum circle, music, warm elixirs, a costume parade (share yours!) and an altar to leave notes of appreciation to your ancestors. A food truck will be on the premises should you need to nosh! Tickets are limited so that we can keep spaciousness among the crowd, so reserve yours early at universe.com search “Enchanted Forest“
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm
Dave and Caselli Live
The Shoe – Lakeview Dining & Spirits
820 Shoreline Drive, Polson, Montana
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
John Floridis
Blacksmith Brewing Company
114 Main Street
Stevensville, Montana
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Smith Mckay All Day
Highlander Beer
200 International Drive, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tom Catmull
Fin’s Tap House
352 Woodside Cutoff, Corvallis, Montana
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Dunnigan
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
Saturday, October 30
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Disco Bloodbath X
Warehouse Halloween
2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
Disco Bloodbath returns for its 10 year anniversary in its true dark and underground style. This year we are going full post-apocalyptic. With over 20 thousand square feet of indoor outdoor venue space, two stages, and over 20 performers from around Montana, this once again is a night not to miss out on. 18+ event
Ticket Link: https://www.bfkpresents.com/
Hard Tickets Available at Rockin Rudy’s
Limited Early Bird Tickets – SOLD OUT!
Presale- $25
Day Of Show- $30
VIP Package- SOLD OUT!
Late Night After Party – SOLD OUT!
Location: 2901 Brooks Street (Previously Sears Building). Main entrance at Lucky’s parking lot.
NO RE-ENTRY-All bags subject to search upon arrival. No metal weapons, or firearms. Foam props are ok. No outside food or beverage. Empty water bottles ok. We will have full bar, water, food, and craft vendors on site. Yes, there will be an outdoors smoking area. This is a rain or shine event. There will be no refunds issued. All sales are final.
Vendor Inquiries: email [email protected]
Sponsor Inquiries: email [email protected]
Health: Masks are highly encouraged. Please do your part in our community and get vaccinated. We want to keep hosting shows. Its up to all of us to make it happen and keep our community safe. We will have hand sanitation stations throughout the venue
Saturday, October 30
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Elevation Trunk or Treat
Kalispell Center Mall
20 North Main Street, Kalispell, Montana
Happy Halloween everyone! It’s that time of year again where we throw some Halloween on our cars and hand our candy to local kids.
There will be first, second and third awarded to the best costumes and voted on by the public.
If you are bringing a car to decorate then set up starts at 6pm and needs to be set up by 7 when the Trunk or Treat starts.
Saturday, October 30
7:00 pm
Halloween Bash
Evaro Bar and Casino
17025 US Highway 93 North, Evaro, Montana
We will have live music starting at 9 pm with The Night Rider Band!
Prize giveaways! Limbo and hula hoop contest! Costume contests! And bobbing for mini bottles!!
Saturday, October 30
7:00 pm
Halloween Costume Contest
Lolo Hot Springs
38500 Hwy 12 West, Lolo, Montana
Join us for a spooktacular night at Lolo Hot Springs. Costume contest, DJ and “Scareoke”! Whether you’re looking for a ghouls night out or a fantastic night with the guys, this is the Halloween hootenanny you don’t want to miss! Music and karaoke by Kaleidoscope Entertainment beginning at 7:00, costume contest at 10:00. Winner of the costume contest will receive a one night stay in a deluxe cabin and dinner for two!
Saturday, October 30
7:00 pm
A Cranky Halloween Party
Cranky Sam Public House
233 West Main Street, Missoula, Montana
A Cranky Halloween Party returns with a vengeance this year featuring a special show from Pale People!
We’re bringing back all the hits from last year
Instagram Contest: Best Pic with the Hidden Lady and #HiddenLadyHalloween tagged wins big!
Costume Beer Run: 9pm $5 entry includes one Cranky Sam brewing pint
4 laps around the block
Killer prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place- Costume Contests: 10pm
Prizes for Funniest, Sexiest, Scariest, Group, and Overall
The Foam Fortune Teller returns to read your frothy future… if you dare!
Featured Halloween firkin and drink specials!
And… a special Halloween show from local eccentric piano-rock quartet Pale People from 8-10pm!
Saturday, October 30
Doors at 7:00 pm | Show from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Special Halloween Show – The Skurfs + Nightwitch + Margi Cates & Nick Barr + Cheesey Turtles
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana
$10 in advance or at the door
Get advance tickets at: https://showroom.zootownarts.org/
THE SKURFS
The Skurfs are the world’s penultimate ski-surf band! Following in the footsteps of ski-folk king Bob Gibson and the original Avalanches, the Skurfs mix aggressive surf sounds with the inspiration of winter sports and Yuletide celebrations! Featuring Danny Venture and Donny McBride on duel guitars, Molson Slice on bass and Jonnie Kinfills on the skins, the Skurfs hail from Skurf City USA, aka Missoula MT, and have entertained countless crowds there and in the region since 2010. Within their sound the mountains beckon, so grab your skis, pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and shred the proverbial gnar with the Skurfs!
NIGHTWITCH
Stoner-metal Nightwitch will be dropping heavy bombs like veteran anti-fascist pilots fighting Nazis when they shred searing twin-jet guitars, thunderous rhythms and piercing screams to the ZACC!
MARGI CATES & NICK BARR COVER THE MAGNETIC FIELDS
Margi Cates sings on her bike, in airports and on stages. Sometimes she sings wedding stuff, sometimes she sings soul songs, sometimes she sings country, sometimes she sings to children. She hopes to make you feel things, she’s been studying being a vessel of sound for like EVER. She writes songs too! This show she’ll be covering Steven Merrit of The Magnetic Fields. She will be joined by her good friend and guitarist Nick Barr. These songs cut to the quick, they are achingly tender then sardonic and witty. It’s been a pleasure working on them, and they can’t wait to share them with you.
CHEESEY TURTLES
Jack and Noah Morss, Paul Dennison, Finn Saxton all wanted to be in a band. Noah tried the bass, Finn tried guitar, Paul played piano, and Jack played drums. After a little while, Pauly, Noah, and Jack all got bored with their instruments and interested in other instruments … so the current lineup is Jack on lead guitar, Finn on rhythm guitar and vocals, Paul on bass, and Noah on drums.
Masks are required for attendees for all Show Room events at this time. Masks may be removed for beverage consumption, but we ask that they please be worn at any time when not actively drinking.
For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Saturday, October 30
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cup o’ Joe
The Raven
15321 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana
Saturday, October 30
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Haunting On Higgins
Wilma Theater
131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/2YfUIbI
ABOUT REVEREND SLANKY
Reverend Slanky is a heavy hitting funk band originating from Missoula, MT. This 7-piece band has been jamming its way through the great state of Montana and surrounding areas for over 15 years. Slanky’s blend of Soul, R&B, Funk, African and Latin grooves always get people out dancing. The dynamic musicians in the band make their shows a delightful listening experience as well. To all the music goers that haven’t seen us before, we invite you to come take a FUNK DUNK in the SLANK TANK!
Reverend Slanky features Cody Hollow on vocals & percussion, Sam White on saxophone, Jarom Hein on trumpet, Phil Stempin on bass, Chris Entz on guitar, Sam McKenzie on drums, and Josh Farmer on keyboards and vocals.
Saturday, October 30
7:00 pm
Voodoo Horseshoes Halloween
Symes Hotel
209 Wall St N, Hot Springs, Montana
Saturday, October 30
Doors at 5:30 pm | Show at 7:30 pm
The Social Hour Comedy at FLBC
Flathead Lake Brewing Company
116 Holt Drive, Bigfork, Montana
The Social Hour Comedy Presents a night of entertainment with headliner Phillip Kopczynski. Phillip placed second at the 2018 Seattle International Comedy Competition, and has performed in bars, clubs, wineries, theaters from Vancouver BC to Orlando, Florida. His clean Drybar Comedy Special is called Full Grown Man, his unclean comedy album is called Hillbilly Glamorous. We have several tables available + bar seating (please note that bar seating is not socially distanced). Make sure to reserve yours before they’re gone! Premium tables are closer to the stage with better viewing. Upper Floor tables and bar seating is set back further from the stage. There are 8 seats available at the bar, select how the number of seats needed. This is a 21 and over event. Come in your Halloween costume and your first drink will be on the house! (Limited to draft beer, house wine, and well drinks).
Click here to RSVP your seats: https://flbc-pubhouse.square.site/…/comedy-night-10…/240
Saturday, October 30
7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Chain Reaction Halloween Bash
Paul Bunyan Bar and Grill
9636 Highway 2 East , Coram, Montana
Saturday, October 30
8:00 pm
Halloween Bash
Kalispell Eagles 234
37 1st St. W. Kalispell, Montana
Saturday, October 30
8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Cahoots
The Jack Saloon
7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo, Montana
Come early and have dinner, stay for the music. The grill closes at 8 pm, we will keep the fryer on till close for quick bites to keep you dancing! The campground is open for dry camping for superstars, first come first serve, must check-in at the Bar and register. Call 406-273-6264 for cabin availability. Anyone that cannot stay, please be responsible.
Saturday, October 30
8:00 pm to Closing
Halloween Bash
The Silver Slipper
4055 Brooks Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 30
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Halloween Party
Cowboy Troy’s Victor
2359 US Highway 93 N, Victor, Montana
Saturday, October 30
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Halloversary with Mr. Wizard and Midnight Magic Revival
Rustic Hut
5341 US Highway 93 S, Florence, Montana
Saturday, October 30
8:00 pm
Halloween Party
406 Saloon
114 Main Street, Darby, Montana
Saturday, October 30
8:00 pm
Transcendental Express // Cosmic Sans // DJ Coach Shane at The Shop
1601 W Sussex Ave, Missoula, Montana
$5 entry fee
Psychedelic Space Punk meets Psychedelic Fusion in this meeting of the psychedelic minds.
Everyone’s favorite coach will be spinning tunes between acts. Costumes encouraged!
Links to music:
Cosmic Sans – https://cosmicsansband.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-sans
Transcendental Express – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTcENY8n8jM
Saturday, October 30
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Kyle Curtis Trio
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins – Alley Entrance, Missoula, Montana
The Kyle Curtis Trio is bringing a fresh take on jazz music from the University of Montana to the heart of downtown Missoula. Comprised of Kyle Curtis (p), Kyler Rebich (b), and Connor Racicot (d), the trio resonates creativity, hard work, and passion. With members of other groups in town (The Fertile Crescent, Cosmic Sans, Saint Vairde), they are ready to bring their skills to the creative and unrestrained environment of the piano trio. Years of experience in a massive variety of styles have prepared this trio to offer a raw and contemporary jazz experience for all listeners. No Cover!
Saturday, October 30
8:30 pm – 1:00 am
Outlaws & Lawmen
Fergie’s Pub & Grill
213 Main Street, Hot Springs, Montana
Saturday, October 30
8:30 pm
Howl-o-ween Spook-takular Costume Party
F.O.E North Valley Eagles #4081
1640 9th St West, Columbia Falls, Montana
You probably won’t ride home in a pumpkin but you will have a great time at the Ball. Bring your friends. It will be a night to remember, especially if they won’t let you forget.
After that, you don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
Saturday, October 30
9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge
Westside Lanes & Fun Center
1615 Wyoming St., Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 30
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Karaoke with Bluette
The Sitting Duck
15265 Mt Highway 35, Bigfork, Montana
Saturday, October 30
9:00 pm
Movie Cult Screening: Hereditary
The Roxy Theater
718 S Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Join us every Saturday night and enjoy the finest cultiest flicks Missoula has to offer! Once a month we let you, the community, help decide what the next month’s line up will be.
When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter’s family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited. Making his feature debut, writer-director Ari Aster unleashes a nightmare vision of a domestic breakdown that exhibits the craft and precision of a nascent auteur, transforming a familial tragedy into something ominous and deeply disquieting, and pushing the horror movie into chilling new terrain with its shattering portrait of heritage gone to hell.
Saturday, October 30
9:00 pm
Jackson Holte
Union Club
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Saturday, October 30
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Halloween Party
KT’s Hayloft
11885 US Hwy 93 S, Lolo, Montana
Come sing some songs and dress up to win! Costume Contest winners will each get $25 of their bar-tab paid: Best Overall, Best Couple, Most Creative!
Saturday, October 30
9:30 pm – 1:30 am
The New Wave Time Trippers
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
The Time Trippers are back to rock Halloween weekend in their second to last gig at The Northern!
$10 at the door.
Time traveling from the year 1985, The New Wave Time Trippers accidentally teleported to our current time, whipping today’s crowds into frenzies with their one-of-a-kind mash-ups and live interactive music videos. Critically praised and vaunted by alternative rock legends from John Oates to Johnny Rotten, The New Wave Time Trippers excel at spellbinding the masses. With a distinctive mix of new wave, post punk, today’s hits, and pure thermonuclear badasstitude, The New Wave Time Trippers blaze seamlessly from Bowie to Bono to Bruno Mars and back again… all before you can say, “bitchin‘!”
Saturday, October 30
9:30 pm
Badger Hound with Tim Helnore
Remington Bar & Casino
130 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
SUNDAY, October 31 – Halloween
Sunday, October 31
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
16th Annual Halloween Bash
Missoula Public Library
455 East Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Come Trick or Treat at Tiny Town in the Cooper Room A/B from 1-5 at Missoula Public Library! We will have 20+ exhibits set up for kiddos to play and trick or treat! Also, we will have a special Art with a Purpose: Spooky Edition in the Families First Learning Lab Classroom from 3-4 PM
Sunday, October 31
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
Daly Mansion
251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton, Montana
The Daly Mansion is opening our grounds to the community again as another option for one of the favorite Halloween activities, Trick or Treating! We want to provide an outdoor, social-distancing conscious space for community kids to show off their costumes and have fun!
Trunk: Park your cars on the Grounds. Decorate your trunks. Bring wrapped candy. Pass out candy to Trick or Treaters! To reserve a Trunk Spot, call 406-363-6004, ext. 2# or email [email protected]
Treat: Trick or Treat down the Lane & on the Grounds of the Daly Mansion!
FREE community event. Plus a Hot Chocolate Station provided by the Stock Farm Club!
Sunday, October 31
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Crappy Halloween Costume Contest
Draught Works
915 Toole Avenue
Missoula, Montana
The Draught Works Annual Crappy Halloween Costume Contest was born out of a healthy urge to have some spooky season fun without the fuss of planning a big ole shindig. The concept is simple…Dress up, show up, drink up! Beginning at 4PM on Halloween night (Sunday, October 31st), our staff will be dishing out ONE FREE PINT to anyone with a worthy costume! Note: We’ve settled on this name, not because your costumes should be crappy, but because our execution likely will be.
The Crappy Costume Contest will begin at 7PM SHARP, and you (and/or your group) must be present to win! Prizes will be awarded to the winning costumes in each of the following categories: Scariest, Funniest (Most Clever), Best Couples/Group, and Crappiest!
Round up your spooky sidekicks and get on down to Draught Works on Sunday, October 31st and grab a pint or two (or three!) to celebrate spooky season.
Sunday, October 31
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Colton Sea
Bias Brewing
409 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana
Costume contest, beer, nachos, heck the porcupine, respectable babes in attractive outfits (probably), and of course radical nightmare disco to shake your ass!
Sunday, October 31
7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Halloween Party with The Groove Riders and The Subtle Hustle
Great Northern Bar
27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
$5 at the door
Sunday, October 31
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Halloween Burlesque Show
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins – Alley Entrance, Missoula, Montana
Missoula’s own Cigarette Girls Burlesque Team will be putting on a frighteningly good show on Halloween this year. Doors at 7:30 show starts at 8pm! COSTUME CONTEST AT 11PM!!**$10 cover, general admission, must be 21 or over!
Sunday, October 31
8:00 pm
Spooky Costume Party
Union Club Bar and Grill
208 E Main Street, Missoula, Montana
Sunday, October 31
8:00 pm
The Foilies w/Perfect Blue, Wizzerd
Monk’s Bar Missoula
221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana
We’ve got a killer lineup with a long needed appearance from Missoula’s own Perfect Blue, heavy groove’s from Wizzerd, and a burner of set from The Foilies. This is an earlier show with doors at 8pm so get down early.
$10
This week it’s …Costume Karaoke! – bring it on!
Sunday, October 31
9:00 pm to Close
Costume Karaoke w/DJ Nitewolf
The Sunrise Saloon
1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, Montana
Sunday, October 31
10:00 pm
Nuthin’ But a Ghoul Thang – Halloween with Def3 and MT Souls
Casey’s
101 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana
This Halloween at Casey’s Whitefish catch special guest headliner Def3 (from Vancouver, BC) and local legends MT Souls throw down a wild show for all you party monsters out there! Also don’t miss MT Souls members Hectic and Fel Swoop dropping their first duo album at the show. The show will additionally be featuring Souls’ members Chach, Triple-T, and Chaddabox throwing down some cool funkiness.
Costumes will obviously be encouraged since it’s Halloween!
LIMITED VIP packages which include drinks and merch specials are available on Eventbrite; first come first serve basis.
Get your tix before they are “souled out”!
And remember…It ain’t nothin’ but a Ghoul thang baby!
Please note that events are subject to cancellation or change at the last minute. Be sure to check the event links to confirm your plans.
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