The original Missoula Farmers’ Market for over 54 years at BN Plaza at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays May 2 thru October 31 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 2 thru September 29 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
The Clark Fork River Market in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly from May 2 thru October 31
Missoula's Mountain Line offers free weekend bus rides with hourly service between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from the Downtown Transfer Center to Marshall Mountain Park from May 23 thru October
The Montana Gravel Challenge returns for 2026 with a 3-Day stage event with mass starts on Six Mile Road in Huson, and competitive / recreational categories for all ages and abilities at 2:00 pm Friday, May 1 (Time Trial); 8:30 am Saturday, May 2 (Petty Road / Southside course); and 8:30 am Sunday, May 3 (Rocky Mountain Roubaix)
The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday from May 2 thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton
Kalispell Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, ranchers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods, share their talents, and connect with the community at Flathead Valley Community College 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays from May 2 thru October 17
Higgins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula from May 2 thru September 26
The Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 2 thru September 26 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula
The Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s West 3rd and Main Street from May 2 thru October 3
Exercise and art in one event? Yes, please! Join ARTS Missoula and Run Wild Missoula for the Art on the Run 3-mile run/walk starting in Caras Park at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 2
Get ready for the ultimate day of shopping and fun with The Prairie Sisters Vintage Market at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, May 2
Run with the Montana Brewery Running Series with a 5k at 11:00 pm Noon on Saturday, May 2 at Draught Works in Missoula
Check out Montana's first-ever Guitar Builders Show featuring acoustic and electric guitars, banjos and more from a dozen luthiers from around MT during Jazzoula weekend at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula 12:00 pm Noon to 5:00 pm daily
Downtown Missoula Partnership hosts the 32nd Annual Garden City BrewFest at Caras Park with over 60 local & regional beers, seltzer and ciders, food trucks, and live music by DJ Coach Shane, Mudslide Charley and the Joan Zen Band from 12:00 pm Noon to 7:00 pm Saturday, May 2
During the Season Finale of Montana Repertory Theatre's "First Reads" Series, meet the playwright of HOTDISH, Paul W. Kruse at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 2 in the Cooper Room at Missoula Public Library
Mamma Mia! at Missoula Children's Theatre performances from May 1 thru May 17
Join Missoula's OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Andrew Sweeney plays live in The Lodge at McGregor Lake 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, May 2
The Missoula Blues and Jazz Society presents the Jazzoula 2026 Spring Festival with nightly performance lineups starting at 6:30 pm from Wednesday, April 29 thru Saturday, May 2 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula
Round up your buddies and ride on down to the University of Montana Spring Rodeo at the Missoula Fairgrounds at 7:00 pm Friday May, 1 and Saturday, May 2
Roots / Americana singer-songwriter Andrea Harsell plays live on the murphy stage at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, May 2
Flashback to your special night at the interactive theatrical production of The Awesome 80s Prom at Sentinel High School 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, April 30; Friday, May 1; and Saturday, May 2
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
Hamjammers presents a Double Diamond Dance Party featuring DJ sets from Hamtown locals Dane W and Cove Jasmin at the Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge #1651 in Hamilton 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday, May 2
Joe Martinez plays live at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday
UM School of Theatre and Dance presents "Dance Underground," an experience of choreographic creativity as a vehicle on diverse themes, with unique performances at 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm April 23-25; April 30-May 2 at UM Open Space Theatre / PARTV Center
Mamma Mia! at Missoula Children's Theatre performances from May 1 thru May 17
Join Clint Reimann at The Silver Bullet Bar in Columbia Falls for a full-band show kicking off at 8:00 pm Saturday, May 2
Don’t sleep on Montana’s brownest band - Ya Boy Drew! & Slant Street Records bring OBJECT ~ A Tribute to Ween ~ to Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula 8:00 pm to Midnight on Saturday, May 2
Take a little trip with Grateful Dead tribute band 710 Ashbury at Great Northern Bar in Whitefish at 9:00 pm Saturday, May 2
Owen Ross plays a live show at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Saturday, May 2
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula's Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time
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
Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula
Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Alt Bloom for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, May 2
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