Sign up and lace up for the Whitefish Trail Blazer Ultramarathon (and Half Marathon, 10k+, 5k+ & Family Fun Run) at Whitefish Mountain Resort 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturday, September 3 and 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Sunday, September 4
The Clark Fork River Market is held 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 thru October 31 - with a special Pop-Up Event on October 3: "Find Your Next Favorite Plant" with by Leaf+Quiet - a Missoula shop offering easy care greenery, unique gifts, and handmade goods; and featured live music sponsored by Leaf+Quiet is Doctor Fly
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
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
There's nothing better than the warm apple pie you'll find at the annual McIntosh Apple Day - the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky fundraiser with live music, and a big vendor market at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, October 3
Bring the family, arrive early when Pheasants Forever hosts a Flathead Family Field Day at Top Notch Turf in Kalispell starting at 9:00 am Saturday, October 3
University of Montana's Homecoming Parade starts at 10:00 am Saturday, October 3 through Downtown Missoula on Higgins Avenue
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
Bring your mountain or gravel bike and earn the view at the Blacktail Climb Summit / 10K / eBike event at Blacktail Mountain above Lakeside starting at 10:00 am Saturday, October 3
Make a visit to Downtown Stevensville to check out all the community art celebrating the autumn season with the Stevensville Scarecrow Festival with all kinds of family and kids' activities 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday, October 2 and 10:00 am to 4:00 Sunday, October 3
Bring your own apples for Cider Pressing at the Alberton Apple Festival and Farmers Market with live music at Hank Roat Memorial Park from 12:00 pm Noon to 4:00 pm Saturday, October 3
Turner Farms 17th Annual Pumpkin Festival Weekends with Pumpkin Patch / Self-Guided Farm Tours, Live Music, Food Trucks, Face Painting, and Mobile Bar on October 2-4; October 9-11; and October 16-18, 2026. Hours 12:00 pm to 7:00 Fridays; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturdays; and 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sundays
ARTS Missoula and Bayern Brewing present Germanfest with Montana State Steinholding Competition and live music by the Joan Zen Band at Caras Park
PROST! - The Great Northwest Oktoberfest is happening over two weekends - 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursdays and Fridays, October 1-2 and October 8-9; and 12:00 pm Noon to 11:00 pm Saturdays, October 3 and October 10 Depot Park in Downtown Whitefish
Head to Scout + Gather in Columbia Falls from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, October 3 for their Annual Fall Festival with tons of activities and live music by Jo Smith from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition hosts their annual Bike Ball + Season Ender event = Senderalla! with Zootown Derailleurs at Pattee Canyon Picnic Area, plus a free MTB Skills Clinic led by MT Alpha Cycling coaches from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday, October 3
UM Griz Football Homecoming vs Northern Colorado at Washington-Grizzly Stadium has a 2:00 pm kickoff on Saturday, October 3 - Go Griz!
Enjoy hard apple ciders from the Rocky Mountain Northwest, local food trucks, and live music by Tightline during the annual Liquid Apple Night fundraiser at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, October 3
Kick off October the right way at Lolo Hot Springs Resort with their 2nd Annual Oktoberfest starting at 5:00 pm Saturday, October 3, featuring live music with Ben Naught
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
Catch John Floridis performing with Jennifer Slayden live at Missoula's Draught Works from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, October 3
Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Anaconda Ensemble Theatre with their stage production of "'The War of the Worlds" at The Montana / Tammany Balllroom with 7:00 pm weekend performances on October 2, 3, 4 and October 9, 10, 11
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
Gather round the campfire for Fall Fireside Bonfire Nights with live music by Mark Collins at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturdays
Diamondback Jack takes over The Jack Saloon in Lolo with outlaw country and southern rock from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday
The Western Union Swing Band performs live for your swing dancing pleasure at the Hamilton Eagles Lodge from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, October 3
Foundation Entertainment and Bassbin Bliss Productions present a night of EDM with KR3TURE with AudsR and Madam Bliss live on The Second Story at 101 Central in Whitefish from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, October 3
Dust off your dancing boots for one last End of Summer Hoedown with country classics and boot-stompin' party hits delivered by DJ Brawny at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, October 3
Raise the roof with Saturday Night Karaoke from 9:00 pm to Midnight at Bunkhouse Whiskey in Philipsburg
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula's Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time
Roll (or sail) in to Spinnaker Bar & Grill in Lakeside for Karaoke starting at 9:00 pm every Friday and Saturday night
On Saturdays We Wear Pink - DNB / House / Bass DJs Night at Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula from 9:00 pm 'til closing time Saturday, October 3
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
Uncle Funk lights up main stage at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon at 9:30 pm Saturday, October 3, playing all your favorite hits 'til closing time
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 DJ Briggs for a free live DJ performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, October 3 for a post homecoming game celebration with special guests
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