Watch (or play) in the annual Watson Children's Shelter Tennis Pro-Am at The Peak Racquet Club in Missoula from Thursday, October 5 thru Sunday, October 8
Karaoke every other Thursday from 7:00 pm til 2:00 am at Plains VFW Post 3596
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 5 thru October 6
Missoula artist Hadley Ferguson's new series of paintings, "Heart of Missoula" will debut at Radius Gallery the weekend of Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest returns bigger and better than ever to Depot Park in beautiful downtown Whitefish with TWO big weekends: September 28-30 and October 5-7
Powder hounds assemble! - the 17th Annual Pray for Snow Party organized by MissoulaAvalanche.org and the West Central Avalanche Foundation is happening from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, October 6 at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula
ARTS Missoula's First Friday Pop-Up Gallery featuring artist CJ Ash from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Wren in Downtown Missoula
Missoula artist Michelle Nowels is featured on First Friday, October 6 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Paws Up People & Culture Center in Downtown Missoula
Opening exhibit for "Remembrance 2023" for First Friday at the Artists' Shop in Downtown Missoula at 5:00 pm October 6
First Friday live music with Max Laporte and Eddie Roy at Firefly in Missoula from 5:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Check out the gallery opening for the 2023 Missoula Monster Project from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The ZACC in Downtown Missoula; live music with Cowboy Andy and the Salamanders from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Boundaries: an International Traveling Group / Clay Art Exhibition debuts from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday, October 6 at The Clay Studio of Missoula
Missoula Art Museum hosts artist Joeann Daly with an opening exhibit of "Montana Remembered" from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday, October 6; live music by The Dawn Patrol
Torrents First Friday at The Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula presents exhibits from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm by local artists - paintings by Randy Zielinski; sculpture by Jess Alber; and photography by Brian Christianson - and live music by Ann Szalda-Petree
Montana photographer Tamra Hatch is featured First Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pure West Christie's in Downtown Missoula, near the old Railroad Depot / across from the XXXXs
Illustrator / engraving artist Aspen Kelly Bienvenue is featured this First Friday, October 6, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Betty V Vintage in Downtown Missoula
Edwin Johnson at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Colton C plays soothing serenades live at 6:00 pm Friday in The Boat Club at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Join MTB Missoula for the last group mountain bike ride of the season at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 6 at Blue Mountain
Serve up your First Friday with The Gravy Ladles from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
Draw your best musical hand Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with Justin Harris and The Pocket Aces live at the Dusty Star Saloon in Kalispell
It's a big First Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm October 6 at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula, with new fall beers, a cool historical talk about Missoula's old Front Street red light district, art exhibit opening with Roxy Heinze, and live bluegrass jams from North Fork Crossing
Jason Mahoney at Mount Powell Tap Room in Deer Lodge Friday beginning at 7:00 pm
Car Meet with ElevatioN at Copilot Coffee in Kalispell Fridays at 7:00 pm
Friday Night Open Mic with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Red Poppy in Ronan
Western Montana’s #1 Haunted Attraction, Field of Screams MT is open and available for your scary fun each Thursday thru Saturday during October, and thru November 4 in Victor
Tim Helnore live with Ben Chappelow starting at 8:00 pm Friday at Andy's Crafthouse in Bigfork
The Northern Lights Band at Evaro Bar & Casino every other Friday in October at 9:00 pm
Cash for Junkers plays into the wee hours First Friday at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula on October 6
Muddy Creek at The Sunrise Saloon and Casino in Missoula Friday from 9:30 pm to 1:45 am
Bring your best songs to sing with Loki Karaoke hosted by KJs Hope and Brandon every Friday from 10:00 pm to 1:00 pm at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
Bring your best songs to sing with Loki Karaoke hosted by KJs Hope and Brandon every Friday from 10:00 pm to 1:00 pm at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
Tanner Laws caps off First Friday in Downtown Missoula with a free live show starting at 10:15 pm at the Top Hat
The original Missoula Farmers Market for over 50 years at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays (8:00 am to 12:30 pm)
The Clark Fork River Market runs on Saturday mornings from May 6 thru October 28 at the Carousel Parking Lot in Downtown Missoula
Rigs & Coffee at J&K Customs in Missoula from 9:00 am to 11:00 am the first Saturday each month - Meet up with your offroad vehicle, custom truck, show car, race car or whatever vehicle you enjoy on the weekend, and have some free coffee & meet new and exciting people sharing your same interests
Sign up to run / walk in the annual Colors of Cancer 5K fundraiser at The Canyons Athletic Club in Hamilton at 9:00 am Saturday, October 7
Boost your health and well-being with a Saturday Morning Forest Bathing Walk from 9:00 am to Noon at Missoula's Marshall Mountain Park
The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday from May 6 thru October 28 in Downtown Hamilton
Visit the Kalispell Farmers Market at Flathead Community College every Saturday from May 6 through October 14, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula from May 6 thru October 21
The Ravalli County Museum holds their 44th Annual McIntosh Apple Day in Hamilton 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday, October 7 - arrive early to buy your pie!
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch by Lisa Tate Glass in Florence Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Trekker Kids Candle Making at Travelers' Rest State Park in Lolo Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Missoula artist Hadley Ferguson's new series of paintings, "Heart of Missoula" will debut at Radius Gallery the weekend of Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7
Celebrate the fall harvest in Missoula at Turner Farms' annual Pumpkin Festival with food trucks, live music, kids' face painting, exploring the farm and pumpkin patch from 12 Noon til 5:00 pm on Friday & Saturday
ARTS Missoula celebrates 30 years of Sister City status with Neckargemund, Germany at Germanfest from Noon to 6:30 pm Saturday, October 7 at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula
Beer, bingo, food truck specials, giveaways, and more all day from Noon to 8:00 pm Saturday, October 7 when Draught Works' 12th Annual Customer Appreciation Celebration make a whole day of fun, capping things with live music by Missoula favorite Andrea Harsell on the murphy stage from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest returns bigger and better than ever to Depot Park in beautiful downtown Whitefish with TWO big weekends: September 28-30 and October 5-7
Celebrate Salish Culture: Dance & Drum Performance Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at St. Mary's Mission and Museum in Stevensville
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