Fire off your Independence Day sparks at the Firecracker RUN 406 / 4.06 mile fun run / walk at the Depot Park in Whitefish from 8:00 am to 9:30 am (before the Whitefish Arts Festival) Saturday, July 4
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 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
Visit the Lakeside Farmers Market on Flathead Lake with locally-grown produce, homemade gifts and fresh bread across from Volunteer Park in Lakeside 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from June 6 thru September 26
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
Stop by to do some treasure hunting for unique items from local makers, vintage finds, and pick up fresh baked goods at Long Acre Market on Hwy 93 in Arlee 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays from June 6 to August 29
Every Saturday at Hot Springs Town Park, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from May 30 thru October 3, the Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market is a celebration of local flavor and creativity
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with the 4th at The Fort - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
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
Celebrate America's 250th Independence Day with the 2026 Red, White & Boom party in Lincoln, Montana with the annual Lincoln 4th of July Parade on Main Street at 11:00 am; 74th annual Lincoln Rodeo at 1:00 pm; Red White & Boom Celebration at Hooper Park at 4:00 pm; Cornhole Tournament and Dunk Tank at 4:30 to 5:00 pm; Pie Eating Contest at Hooper Park Pavilion at 4:30 pm; and live music with the Jaden Decker Band at The Wheel Inn 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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
Freedom and United We Stand is the theme at the annual Charlo Montana 4th of July Parade starting at 12:00 pm Noon on Saturday, July 4, 2026 on Charlo's Main Street, followed by a Block Party 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Charlo School grounds
River Edge Resort in Alberton hosts a 4th of July Celebration with live music from The Ed Norton Big Band 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday afternoon, July 4
After the parade, Dan Dubuque performs live for the afternoon at 1:00 pm Saturday, July 4 at the Northern Lights Saloon in Polebridge
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
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at the free 4th of July bash with live music and fireworks show at Lakeside Motel & Resort in Trout Creek 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday, July 4
Fill up your 4th with the Independence Day Bash at the 2nd Chance Saloon in Ronan with fireworks at dusk, and live music by K'Niption Fit - the party starts at 5:00 pm Saturday, July 4
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
The Spills perform live 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, July 4 at the Northern Lights Saloon in Polebridge
Celebrate Independence Day on the Craggy Range patio in Downtown Whitefish with Borderline Lucid from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, July 4
Andrea Harsell has a Fourth of July show on Independence Day (evening) on the murphy stage at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday
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
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
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
Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 9:30 pm Saturday at the Rainbow Bar & Casino in Kalispell
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