Stop by the Polson Farmers Market Co-op in front of the Cove Deli in Downtown Polson, open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fridays from May 1 thru October 9
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with the 47th Annual Whitefish Arts Festival at Depot Park 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday
Buy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Fridays from May 8 thru September 2
Take advantage of UM's FREE UDash River Shuttle Service to get to the Clark Fork River Access points in Missoula at Sha-Ron and Milltown through July and August
Head on out to The Jack Saloon in Lolo for their Independence Day Weekend Jam with live music on the outdoor stage, yard games, bouncy house for the kids from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, July 3; Saturday, July 4; and Sunday, July 5
The Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market brings together growers, makers and farmers from the Plains - Paradise Valley with customers for fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted goods and florals in the MT Dental lot in Plains 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Fridays from June 12 thru October 16
The Mission Falls Market is at the Good Old Days Park Pavilion just off Hwy 93 in Saint Ignatius, and is open from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fridays from May 29 thru October 2
Hamilton's Downtown Association hosts First Friday each month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with businesses open late, art galleries showcasing exhibits, live music, food and beverages.
Billy Rosewarne performs live on the lawn at Ravalli Fun Center in Hamilton at 5:00 pm Friday, July 3
Marvin Soroos' Western Montana landscape paintings will be on exhibit at Bernice's Bakery in Missoula 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on First Friday, July 3
Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson
Local artist Bryony Schwan opens her new exhibit "Echoes of Light" at 4 Ravens Gallery in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday, July 3
Torrents presents the soft launch of "Artists of Oppurtunity Resources" exhibit 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday, July 3 at the Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula
The Missoula PaddleHeads will host Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights - a free Community 3D Drone Fireworks Celebration with live music by the Big Sky Mudflaps on Friday, July 3 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Silver Park in Missoula
Chow down and chill a little at Missoula's newest Friday night tradition starts this summer - the Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each Friday thru the summertime
Your Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at OddPitch Brewing
Make it a 4th of July Weekend Getaway in Seeley Lake - celebrate our nation's 250th birthday with live music, Independence Day Parade, Farmers Market, Outhouse Races fun events & activities from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday; 7:30 am to 11:30 pm Saturday; and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday
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
Everyone can be California Girls at the Beach Boys tribute band Surf's Up free Summer Concert Series show at Sapphire Lutheran Homes in Hamilton 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, July 3
Bo DePeña performs live at 7:00 pm Friday, July 3 at the Northern Lights Saloon in Polebridge
Jazz Off the Rails at Leaf + Quiet on Missoula's Northside kicks off at 7:00 pm on First Friday, July 3
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with Jaden Decker performing live at Lakeside Motel & Resort in Trout Creek 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, July 3
Celebrate America 250 with Glacier Symphony Orchestra during Symphony Night at Kalispell's Rebecca Farm at 7:30 pm Friday, July 3
JJ & Company performs live on the lawn at Ravalli Fun Center in Hamilton 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, July 3
Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am
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 9:00 pm til closing time
Foundation Entertainment is reviving Casey's Nightclub with the Red, White & Bass event at 9:00 pm Friday, July 3 at their new 2nd Story location above Herb & Omni / 101 Central in Whitefish
Sign up for Loki Karaoke hosted by Brandon starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
DJs Suka & Syrup throw it down for a night of Groove House at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula starting at 10:00 pm First Friday, July 3
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