Weekend PICKS: Thursday, July 31st thru Sunday, August 3rd
Tami Hubbard
Posted On July 31, 2025
Sayonara July; hello August! The Missoula Underground is here to help you choose from among all the live music, farmers markets, outdoor events, and cool stuff going on all over Western Montana this Thursday thru Sunday. It’s all here with The MUG’s Weekend PICKS!
It’s time to float! 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.
Downtown ToNight featuring the Missoula Makers Collective Market, food trucks and live music at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday Nights thru August (live music starts at 5:30 pm). Tonight’s featured live music is the Ryan Chrys and The Roughcuts.
Hop in your tube, SUP, raft, kayak, air mattress, or inflatable couch and listen to some local bluegrass while Spruce Alley Sally plays their River Jam (Volume 2!) live while floating along down Clark Fork River on Thursday; put-in at Sha-Ron River Access in East Missoula at 6:30 pm, and take-out at Ogren Park.
181 paintings will be featured at the 26th Annual National Juried Exhibition of the American Impressionist Society exhibit opening 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Friday at Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton.
Celebrate Stevensville’s 112th Annual Creamery Picnic Weekend with festivities happening 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday on Main Street and at Lewis & Clark Park.
Bring the kids to see MCT’s production of Gulliver’s Travels at Missoula Children’s Theatre with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Friday.
Hamilton’s Downtown Association hosts First Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with businesses open late, art galleries showcasing exhibits, live music, food and beverages.
Torrents presents First Friday: REFORGE – Two Voices with Cameron and Quinton Decker at the Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.
Bernice’s Bakery in Missoula hosts a First Friday Art Show by abstract photographer Judy Anne Johnson 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.
Enjoy an evening celebrating the powerful artistry of Alaina Buffalo Spirit “Through a Cheyenne Woman’s Eyes” at Missoula Art Museum’s First Friday event 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Fresh off their Thursday float down the river, there’ll be a First Friday Party featuring Spruce Alley Sally at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtoown Missoula from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Middle-aged cat ladies (and dudes) of the world – assemble! at CatVideoFest 2025 premiering at 5:30 pm Friday at The Roxy Theater on Missoula’s Hip Strip with additional showings thru Thursday, August 7.
Circus of Horror brings the freaky freakshow to UM Dennison Theatre in Missoula with performances at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm Friday.
First pitch will be 7:05 pm Friday for the Missoula PaddleHeads vs Glacier Range Riders Superhero Night at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field in Missoula with a Post-Game Fireworks Show.
Country star Ashley McBryde performs live at Happy’s Inn in Libby, with CeCe opening at 7:30 pm Friday.
Celebrate the beginning of August with a First Friday Party on the Patio featuring The Benevolents playing live from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.
Combine some nature with your Freaky Friday with Bat Night at Lolo Pass Visitor Center Friday from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The summer farmers’ market season is in full swing, including Orchard Homes in Missoula, Anaconda, Columbia Falls and Ronan on Thursday, Polson and Saint Ignatius on Friday, and all the ones in Downtown Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell, Stevensville, Arlee, and Hot Springs on Saturday morning. On Sunday, there are farmers markets in Seeley Lake, Columbia Falls and Ronan to check out.
The MUG’s Western Montana Summer Farmers Markets guide is ready to help – save the link and get around to all of ’em over the next several months.
The 47th Annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts is 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Get ready to groove at the vibrant third annual Montana Reggae Festival at Montana Tap House at Whitefish Lake from 12:00 pm Noon to 10:00 pm Saturday.
Experience family-friendly magic with Circus on Ice at the George & Jane Dennison Theatre on the UM campus in Missoula with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm Saturday.
Country & soft rock hitmakers The Bellamy Brothers play live at the Montana Cattle Lack Ranch in Arlee Saturday at 4:00 pm.
Parker McCollum appears on his 2025 Tour with special guests Kameron Marlowe and Hudson Westbrook at Missoula’s Big Sky Brewing Amphitheater at 7:30 pm Saturday.
Catch The JIVE for an evening of live hot jazz and vintage swing 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday at Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula,
Leave it all out there on the stage with Emo Karaoke Night at hosted by DJ Carlos at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula starting at 9:00 pm Saturday.
Race / Ride your bike in the Bitterroot Valley’s new instant classic gravel race “Get Lost Gravel” 2025 starting at 7:30 am Sunday at Red Barn Bicycles in Hamilton.
Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee hosts their 19th Annual Peace Festival with food, live music, speakers, vendors, cultural events and live yaks in a peaceful garden setting 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday.
Join your friends at Montgomery Distillery in Downtown Missoula for a day of cocktails, motorcycles and good cheer at the 11th Annual Spirits & Spokes Motorcycle Show from Noon to 6:00 pm Sunday.
Embark on a playful journey in “The Perfect Pour,” where mastering the art of pouring tea becomes an extraordinary adventure. With puppetry, juggling, balancing acts, and captivating storytelling at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula at 2:00 pm Sunday.
Logjam Presents welcomes Dispatch & John Butler (with band) for a live concert performance with G. Love & Special Sauce, and Donavon Frankenreiter at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 6:00 pm Sunday.
We have around 65 live music events listed for the weekend – take your pick! It’s the peak of summer patio season now. You can’t go wrong with seeking out all the excellent rooftop bars and outdoor patios to soak in this fantastic summer Montana weather.
No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of summer weekend activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.
Get out & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike – all the trails are waiting. Conditions are perfect just about everywhere for mountain biking. Summer fishing and floating is at its peak. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.
Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather and holidays. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.
“The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled.”
― Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
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THURSDAY, July 31
Events for July 31, 2025
UDash Free Clark Fork River Shuttles from UM to Sha-Ron and Milltown State Park
Washington-Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaTake 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
The Farmers Market at Libby
The Farmers Market at Libby Lofts Mineral Avenue & East Lincoln Boulevard, LibbyThe Farmers Market at Libby is every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Asa Wood School in Libby
Anaconda Community Market in Downtown Anaconda
Anaconda Community Market 100 Main Street, AnacondaThe Anaconda Community Market connects the community of Anaconda to fresh food, local makers, and artisans every Thursday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm from June 26 thru September 4 in Downtown Anaconda
Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, RonanThe Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday, May 15 through October 16, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center.
Orchard Homes Farmers Market
Orchard Homes Country Life Club 2537 S. 3rd Street West, MissoulaOrchard Homes Farmers Market 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays from June 19 thru September 11, 2025 at Orchard Homes Country Life Club in Missoula
Columbia Falls Community Market
Columbia Falls Community Market 165 Veteran Drive, Columbia FallsThe Columbia Falls Community Market happens every Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, May 15 thru September 25 with local food producers, artists, creative artists, live music, food trucks and more
Thursday Fest – The Groove Riders in Downtown Kalispell
Thursday Fest - The Groove Riders in Downtown Kalispell at 5:00 pm
Downtown ToNight at Caras Park
Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, MissoulaDowntown ToNight returns to Caras Park in Downtown Missoula with expanded hours 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday Nights June thru August (live music starts at 5:30 pm)
Cars & Cones Weekly Cruise-In at Kalispell Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen Kalispell 19 E Idaho St, KalispellCheck out the Cars & Cones Weekly Cruise-In 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm summertime Thursdays thru August at Kalispell Dairy Queen
Colby Dean live at Old Bull Brewing
Colby Dean live at Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown Thursday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Thursday Night Jazz at The Old Post
The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, MissoulaLive Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm every Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
Trivia Thursday at Sacred Waters Brewing
Sacred Waters Brewing 3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, KalispellArrive early with your black-belt brainy buds for Trivia Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell
Hillfolk Noir at Bitter Root Brewing
Boise-based Hillfolk brings their style of "junkerdash" music live to Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, July 31
TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula – Blue Mountain Hayes Creek & Orchard
Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the main Blue Mountain Trailhead parking lot in Missoula for a Thursday Night MTB Ride on the Hayes Creek and Orchard trails
Drag Trivia Night at Rooster Cafe
Rooster Cafe 1300 S Reserve St, Suite A, MissoulaDrag Trivia Night at Rooster Cafe in Missoula Thursday Nights from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Live Music on The Patio at The Craggy Range
Craggy Range - Whitefish 10 Central Avenue, WhitefishJuly is a busy month with Live Music on The Patio at Craggy Range 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm featuring a variety of Local Musicians Mondays, the legendary John Dunningan on Tuesdays, and Open Mic Night hosted by Colton Sea on Thursdays
Live Music Thursdays in July at Lost Horse Lodge
Lost Horse Lodge 1000 Lost Horse Road, HamiltonLive music Thursdays in July at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton with Shawn Berry performing 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on July 10 & July 24, and Neal Elder on July 17 & July 31
Bingo Night at Kalispell Eagles FOE 234
Kalispell Eagles 234 37 1st Street West, KalispellBingo Night at Kalispell Eagles FOE 234 Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
River Jam with Spruce Alley Sally put-in at Sha-Ron Access
Hop in your tube, SUP, raft, kayak, air mattress, or inflatable couch and listen to some local bluegrass while Spruce Alley Sally plays their River Jam (Volume 2!) live while floating the Clark Fork River on Thursday, July 31; put-in at Sha-Ron River Access in East Missoula at 6:30 pm, and take-out at Ogren Park
Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
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
Thursday Night Trivia at Western Cider
Western Cider 501 N. California Street, MissoulaThursday Night Trivia at Western Cider in Missoula from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Open Mic Night at A Sip of Montana
A Sip of Montana – Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino 14509 MT Hwy 35, BigforkThursday is Open Mic Night at A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, hosted by Steven Raymond starting at 7:00 pm
Thursday Bingo at The Rhino
The Rhino 158 Ryman St, MissoulaThursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Bingo at 7:00 pm
The Benevolents at Draught Works
The Benevolents play live at Missoula's Draught Works at 7:00 pm Thursday
Open Mic at the ZACC
Grab a mic for Open Mic at the ZACC in Missoula Thursday at 7:00 pm
Karaoke Thursday at Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #32 2420 South Avenue West, MissoulaThursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32
Live music with Deja Vu at Stave & Hoop
Live music with Deja Vu at Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at the Dark Horse Bar
Dark Horse Bar 1805 Regent Street, MissoulaThirsty Thursday Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf from 8:00 pm til closing time at Missoula’s Dark Horse Bar
FRIDAY, August 1
Events for August 1, 2025
Polson Farmers Market Cooperative
Downtown Polson (in front of Cove Deli) 11 3rd Avenue West, PolsonStop 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 2 thru October 10
American Impressionist Society’s 26th Annual National Juried Exhibition at Cassens Fine Art
181 paintings will be featured at the 26th Annual National Juried Exhibition of the American Impressionist Society exhibit opening 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Friday, August 1 at Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton
Troy Farmers Market at Troy Museum & Visitors Center
Troy Museum & Visitors Center 729 E. Missoula Avenue, TroyBuy fresh, buy local at the Troy Farmers Market at the Troy Museum & Visitors Center 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm Fridays in May thru September
UDash Free Clark Fork River Shuttles from UM to Sha-Ron and Milltown State Park
Washington-Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaTake 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
Stevensville’s 112th Annual Creamery Picnic Weekend
Lewis & Clark Park West end of West 2nd Street, StevensvilleCelebrate Stevensville's 112th Annual Creamery Picnic Weekend with festivities happening 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, August 1 and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday, August 2 on Main Street and at Lewis & Clark Park
Gulliver’s Travels at Missoula Children’s Theatre
Missoula Children's Theatre 200 N. Adams, MissoulaAll aboard for Gulliver's Travels at Missoula Children's Theatre with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Fridays - June 20, July 11 and August 1
Mission Falls Market in Saint Ignatius
Good Old Days Park Pavilion 32670 US-93, Saint IgnatiusThe 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 16 thru September 26
First Friday in Downtown Hamilton
Downtown Hamilton, Montana 217 West Main Street, HamiltonHamilton'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.
Plains Friday Farmers Market
Fred Young Park in Plains Montana 200 W. Railroad Avenue, PlainsThe Plains Friday Farmers Market happens 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm weekly Fridays from June 6 thru October 10 at Fred Young Park in Plains, Montana
Torrents First Friday: REFORGE – Two Voices with Cameron and Quinton Decker at Confluence Center
Torrents presents First Friday: REFORGE - Two Voices with Cameron and Quinton Decker at the Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, August 1
First Friday Art Show hosted by Judy Anne Johnson at Bernice’s Bakery
Bernice's Bakery in Missoula hosts a First Friday Art Show by abstract photographer Judy Anne Johnson 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, August 1
First Friday: Alaina Buffalo Spirit at Missoula Art Museum
Enjoy an evening celebrating the powerful artistry of Alaina Buffalo Spirit "Through a Cheyenne Woman's Eyes" at Missoula Art Museum's First Friday event 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm August 1
Texas Tom at the River’s Edge
Texas Tom at the River Edge Resort and Steakhouse in Alberton Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Zach Bryson, Marina Madden and Leah Grams Johnson at The Springs / Philipsburg Brewing
It's a Friday night full of music with Zach Bryson, Marina Madden and Leah Grams Johnson live from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the outdoor stage at The Springs in Philipsburg
First Friday Party featuring Spruce Alley Sally at Cranky Sam Public House
First Friday Party featuring Spruce Alley Sally at Cranky Sam Public House in Missoula from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
CatVideoFest 2025 at The Roxy Theater
Middle-aged cat ladies (and dudes) of the world - assemble! at CatVideoFest 2025 premiering at 5:30 pm Friday, August 1 at The Roxy Theater on Missoula's Hip Strip with additional showings thru Thursday, August 7
Halladay Quist Trio at Sacred Waters Brewing Co.
The Halladay Quist Trio with special guests Rob Quist and Clara Wieck get together to play live at 5:30 pm Friday, August 1 at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell
Gulliver’s Travels at Missoula Children’s Theatre
Missoula Children's Theatre 200 N. Adams, MissoulaAll aboard for Gulliver's Travels at Missoula Children's Theatre with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Fridays - June 20, July 11 and August 1
Megan Bee live at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
Megan Bee live at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Circus of Horror at UM Dennison Theatre
George & Jane Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaCircus of Horror brings the freaky freakshow to UM Dennison Theatre in Missoula with performances at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm Friday, August 1
Robbie Fulks at Longstaff House
Bluegrass singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks performs live at 7:00 pm Friday, August 1 at Missoula's Longstaff House
Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon
Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Missoula PaddleHeads Superhero Night with a Post Game Fireworks Show
First pitch 7:05 pm Friday for the Missoula PaddleHeads vs Glacier Range Riders Superhero Night at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field in Missoula with a Post-Game Fireworks Show
Ashley McBride at Happy’s Inn
Country star Ashley McBryde performs live at Happy's Inn in Libby with CeCe opening at 7:30 pm Friday, August 1
Catch Me If You Can at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 526 Electric Avenue, BigforkCatch Me If You Can at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Friday from 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm
First Friday Patio Party at The Old Post featuring The Benevolents
First Friday Party on the Patio featuring The Benevolents playing live from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
lil jane records & The ZACC present notfavve, Lil Jane, Aydin Ray, Ben Das & Curly
lil jane records & The ZACC present notfavve, Lil Jane, Aydin Ray, Ben Das & Curly in Missoula Friday at 7:30 pm
Circus of Horror at UM Dennison Theatre
George & Jane Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaCircus of Horror brings the freaky freakshow to UM Dennison Theatre in Missoula with performances at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm Friday, August 1
Bat Night at Lolo Pass Visitor Center
Lolo Pass Visitor Center 44000 US Hwy 12, LoloBat Night at Lolo Pass Visitor Center Friday from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula's Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time
Levi Blom + Whiskey Strut + Tyler Potter and The Last Minute Surprise at Monk’s Bar
Levi Blom + Whiskey Strut + Tyler Potter and The Last Minute Surprise at Monk's Bar in Missoula Friday from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am
The Trent Brooks Band at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaThe Trent Brooks Band plays live at 9:30 pm Friday and Saturday at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon
Loki Karaoke Fridays at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
Sign up for Loki Karaoke starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson
SATURDAY, August 2
Events for August 2, 2025
Zach Bryson and Marina Madden at Break Espresso
While you're up early going to the Saturday morning markets in Missoula, stop in to Break Espresso to catch Zach Bryson & Marina Madden playing live from 6:00 am to 9:00 am
Stevensville’s 112th Annual Creamery Picnic Weekend
Lewis & Clark Park West end of West 2nd Street, StevensvilleCelebrate Stevensville's 112th Annual Creamery Picnic Weekend with festivities happening 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, August 1 and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday, August 2 on Main Street and at Lewis & Clark Park
Missoula Farmers’ Market
XXXXs on Higgins 531 N. Higgins Avenue, MissoulaThe original Missoula Farmers' Market for over 50 years at BN Plaza at the XXXX’s at the end of Higgins in Downtown Missoula on Saturdays May 3 thru October 25 (8:00 am to 12:30 pm) and Tuesdays June 3 thru September 30 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
Clark Fork River Market
Riverside Parking Lot (original market location) 225 Pattee Street, MissoulaThe Clark Fork River Market in the Riverside Parking Lot EAST of Caras Park / Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 3 thru September 27; and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm October 4 thru October 25
Hamilton Farmers Market Cooperative
Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, HamiltonThe Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday from May 3 thru October 25 in Downtown Hamilton
Kalispell Farmers Market at Flathead Valley Community College
Flathead Valley Community College 777 Grandview Drive, KalispellVisit the Kalispell Farmers Market at Flathead Valley Community College every Saturday from May 3 through October 11, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
Higgins Lot Downtown Missoula 420 Higgins Avenue, MissoulaHiggins Lot Alternative Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Missoula from May 3 thru October 4
Missoula People’s Market
Missoula People's Market East Pine Street & North Higgins Avenue, MissoulaThe Missoula People’s Market featuring local art & handcrafted goods – open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays from May 3 thru September 27 at the corner of Pine & Higgins in Downtown Missoula, Montana
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market
Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market 301 Main Street, StevensvilleThe Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s Main Street from May 3 thru October 4
Long Acre Market in Arlee
Long Acre Market 92141 Arlee Commercial Frontage Road, ArleeIn Arlee, the new Long Acre Market happens Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, from May 10 thru August 30 at 92141 Arlee Commercial Frontage Road behind Shiny Suds Car Wash
Bigfork Festival of the Arts
Downtown Bigfork Montana 500 Electric Avenue, BigforkThe 47th Annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts is 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, August 2 and Sunday August 3
Zootown Karaoke at KT’s Hayloft Saloon
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
Hot Springs MT Farmers Market at Hot Springs Town Park
Hot Springs Town Park 117 Spring Street South, Hot SpringsHot Springs MT Farmers Market at Hot Springs Town Park from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays May 17 thru September 27
UDash Free Clark Fork River Shuttles from UM to Sha-Ron and Milltown State Park
Washington-Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaTake 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
Montana Reggae Festival at Montana Tap House
Get ready to groove at the vibrant third annual Montana Reggae Festival at Montana Tap House at Whitefish Lake from 12:00 pm Noon to 10:00 pm Saturday, August 2
Circus on Ice at UM Dennison Theatre
George & Jane Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaExperience family-friendly magic with Circus on Ice at the George & Jane Dennison Theatre on the UM campus in Missoula with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm Saturday, August 2
The Bellamy Brothers live at Montana Cattle Lack Ranch
The Bellamy Brothers live at Montana Cattle Lack Ranch in Arlee Saturday at 4:00 pm
Andrew Brozek at the Northern Lights Saloon
Andrew Brozek kicks off August at the Northern Lights Saloon outdoor stage in Polebridge at 6:00 pm Saturday
Circus on Ice at UM Dennison Theatre
George & Jane Dennison Theatre at the University of Montana 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaExperience family-friendly magic with Circus on Ice at the George & Jane Dennison Theatre on the UM campus in Missoula with performances at 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm Saturday, August 2
Megan Bee live at Draught Works Brewery
Megan Bee live at Draught Works Brewery in Missoula Saturday at 7:00 pm
The Northern Lights Band at The Jack Saloon
The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, LoloSaturday night is a guaranteed good time when The Northern Lights Band plays live on stage from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Jack Saloon in Lolo
Friday Night Karaoke at A Sip of Montana
A Sip of Montana – Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino 14509 MT Hwy 35, BigforkBring your friends, your appetite, and your best songs for Karaoke Friday Night starting at 7:00 pm at A Sip of Montana at Woods Bay in Bigfork
Parker McCollum Tour at Big Sky Brewing Amphitheater
Parker McCollum appears on his 2025 Tour with special guests Kameron Marlowe and Hudson Westbrook at Missoula's Big Sky Brewing Amphitheater at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 2
All Shook Up at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts
Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts 526 Electric Avenue, BigforkAll Shook Up at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Thursdays from 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm
Ugly Pony live at The Rustic Hut
Ugly Pony live at The Rustic Hut in Florence Saturday at 8:00 pm
The JIVE Hot Jazz & Vintage Swing at Stave & Hoop
Catch The JIVE for an evening of live hot jazz and vintage swing 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, August 2 at Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes
Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula's Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time
Emo Karaoke Night at Monk’s Bar
Leave it all out there on the stage with Emo Karaoke Night at hosted by DJ Carlos at Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula starting at 9:00 pm Saturday, August 2
The Trent Brooks Band at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaThe Trent Brooks Band plays live at 9:30 pm Friday and Saturday at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon
Absolutely Saturday Dance Party with DJ Kris Moon at The Badlander
The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, MissoulaGet down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula
SUNDAY, August 3
Events for August 3, 2025
Get Lost Gravel Race in the Bitterroot Valley – Start/Finish at Red Barn Bicycles
Race / Ride your bike in the Bitterroot Valley's new instant classic gravel race "Get Lost Gravel" 2025 starting at 7:30 am Sunday, August 3 at Red Barn Bicycles in Hamilton
Seeley Lake Sunday Market
Seeley Lake Community Foundation 3150 Hwy 83 North, Seeley LakeMake a Sunday morning visit to the Seeley Lake Montana Sunday Market at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day weekend in 2025
Bigfork Festival of the Arts
Downtown Bigfork Montana 500 Electric Avenue, BigforkThe 47th Annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts is 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, August 2 and Sunday August 3
Badrock Farmers Market in Columbia Falls
Badrock Farmers Market 320 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia FallsVisit Badrock Farmers Market in Columbia Falls every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, June 1 thru October 12 to stock up on locally harvested and handcrafted goods
19th Annual Peace Festival at Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee hosts their 19th Annual Peace Festival with food, live music, speakers, vendors, cultural events and live yaks in a peaceful garden setting 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday, August 3
Ronan’s Market on Main
Main Street Ronan Main Street, RonanRonan's new Market on Main 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sundays thru October 26 at 325 Main Street
Bingo in the Bay Sunday at A Sip of Montana
A Sip of Montana – Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino 14509 MT Hwy 35, BigforkCome on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite host Sultry Sarah
UDash Free Clark Fork River Shuttles from UM to Sha-Ron and Milltown State Park
Washington-Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive, MissoulaTake 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
Spirits & Spokes Motorcycle Show at Montgomery Distillery
Join your friends at Montgomery Distillery in Downtown Missoula for a day of cocktails, motorcycles and good cheer at the 11th Annual Spirits & Spokes Motorcycle Show from Noon to 6:00 pm Sunday, August 3
Lamplighter Entertainment presents The Perfect Pour at the ZACC
Lamplighter Entertainment presents The Perfect Pour at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula Sunday at 2:00 pm
Neal Elder on the back porch at The Jack Saloon
Neal Elder performs live on the back porch Sunday afternoon August 3 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Jack Saloon in Lolo
Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing
Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday
Dram Tuff Bingo at Dram Shop Central
Dram Shop Central 2700 Paxson Street, Ste G, MissoulaDram Tuff Bingo hosted by Paul and Stu at 6:00 pm each Sunday thru summer at Dram Shop Central in Missoula
Summer Sunday Jazz Series at Draught Works
Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula +1 moreUnwind with live jazz 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm every Sunday night with 2025 Summer Jazz Series at Missoula's Draught Works
Dispatch & John Butler (with Band) + G. Love & Special Sauce and Donavon Frankenreiter at KettleHouse Amphitheater
Logjam Presents welcomes Dispatch & John Butler (with band) for a live concert performance with G. Love & Special Sauce, and Donavon Frankenreiter at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 6:00 pm Sunday, August 3
The Wildwoods w/Rancher at Zootown Arts Community Center
Folk/Americana trio The Wildwoods plays with Rancher opening at 7:30 pm Sunday, August 3 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula
Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic at VFW Post 209
Bone Dry Comedy hosts Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic every Sunday at 8:00 pm at Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula
Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Nite Wolf at The Sunrise Saloon
Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, MissoulaSunday Funday Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf from 8:00 pm til Midnight at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon
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