Slip into your finest vintage glamour for Doc Holidays' Old West Burlesque New Year's Eve Party at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton starting 9:00 pm Wednesday, December 31
Ring in 2026 at the Great Northern Bar in Whitefish with The Max, one of the best party bands in Montana starting at 9:30 pm Wednesday, December 31
Logjam Presents welcomes DJ Chris Baumann for a live NYE Dance Party at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Wednesday, December 31
Runner’s Edge Events and Run Wild Missoula ring in the the New Year with the 2026 Resolution Run 5K starting from Pineview Park at 10:00 am Thursday, January 1
The Raven on Woods Bay at Flathead Lake will be open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on January 1 / New Year's Day for the annual Polar Plunge starting at 2:00 pm
Celebrate the NOON Year with Bitterroot Discovery Children's Museum at our Winter Wonderland Celebration at the Ravalli County History Museum! Join us from 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm Thursday, January 1 for an event packed with frosty fun
Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm every Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
Meet up at 6:00 pm with TNR at the Maurice Avenue Trailhead for a Thursday Night Hike on the Mount Sentinel Fire Road Loop
Start off 2026 with Brett Holmquist playing live at the Gunsight Saloon starting at 6:00 pm Thursday, January 1
If wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by David Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell
Bring your friends and your favorite LPs for BYOV Vinyl Night with Ear Candy Music at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm the first Thursday each month
Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Bingo at 7:00 pm
Thursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32
Karaoke hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment & Productions from 9:00 pm to closing time every Thursday on the main stage at The Sunrise Saloon
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.
Celebrate the New Year at the Missoula Art Museum with the "Fan the Flame" Auction Artist Opening Party and live music by Travis Yost on First Friday, January 2 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The art of Montana's Race to the Sky long-distance sled dog race is featured on First Friday, January 2 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bernice's Bakery in Missoula
Meet artist Lillian Nelson for the exhibit opening "The Mirror Talks Back" at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday, January 2
Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula hosts their First Friday Party starting 5:00 pm January 2 with art by Pat Clayton and live music from The Benevolents
Hotdayum! plays live at the Gunsight Saloon in Columbia Falls starting at 6:00 pm Friday, January 2
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