Events for January 1, 2026

Run Wild Missoula Resolution Run 5K

January 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pineview Park 1010 Pineview Drive, Missoula

Runner’s Edge Events and Run Wild Missoula ring in the the New Year with the 2026 Resolution Run 5K starting from Pineview Park at 10:00 am Thursday, January 1

$5

Annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge at The Raven

January 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Raven 25999 Montana Hwy 35, Bigfork

The Raven on Woods Bay at Flathead Lake will be open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on January 1 / New Year's Day for the annual Polar Plunge starting at 2:00 pm

Free

Happy NOON Year with Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum / Ravalli County History Museum

January 1 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ravalli County History Museum 205 Bedford St, Hamilton

Celebrate the NOON Year with Bitterroot Discovery Children's Museum at our Winter Wonderland Celebration at the Ravalli County History Museum! Join us from 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm Thursday, January 1 for an event packed with frosty fun

$10

Thursday Night Jazz at The Old Post

January 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday Night Jazz at The Old Post

The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula

Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm every Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula

Free

TNR / Thursday Night Hike Missoula – Sentinel Fire Road

January 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Maurice and South Trailhead 2601 Maurice Avenue, Missoula

Meet up at 6:00 pm with TNR at the Maurice Avenue Trailhead for a Thursday Night Hike on the Mount Sentinel Fire Road Loop

Free

Brett Holmquist at the Gunsight Saloon

January 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gunsight Saloon 624 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls

Start off 2026 with Brett Holmquist playing live at the Gunsight Saloon starting at 6:00 pm Thursday, January 1

Free

Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

January 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell

If wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by David Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell

Free

BYOV Vinyl Night with Ear Candy Music at Draught Works

January 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm BYOV Vinyl Night with Ear Candy Music at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Bring your friends and your favorite LPs for BYOV Vinyl Night with Ear Candy Music at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm the first Thursday each month

Free

Thursday Bingo at The Rhino

January 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday Bingo at The Rhino

The Rhino 158 Ryman St, Missoula

Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Bingo at 7:00 pm

Karaoke Thursday at Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32

January 1 @ 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm Karaoke Thursday at Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32

Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, Missoula

Thursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32

Free

Pro DJ Entertainment Karaoke at The Sunrise Saloon

January 1 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am Pro DJ Entertainment Karaoke at The Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Karaoke hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment & Productions from 9:00 pm to closing time every Thursday on the main stage at The Sunrise Saloon

Free