For its 12th Annual Holiday Show, Radius Gallery once again presents an eclectic superabundance of vibrant, eye-popping fine art this weekend in Downtown Missoula – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday; and 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the main Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead parking lot in Missoula for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride with a moonlight loop on the Fenceline / Ewok trails.

Montana Running Crew presents the 12th Annual Mountain Running Film Festival at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Thursday.

Join the band on stage for Elephant Gerald’s Swing Standards Jazz Jam 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday at Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula.

Missoula’s Homegrown Comedy hosts a stacked lineup of hilarious local comics for Comedy Night at Draught Works at 8:30 pm Thursday.

Karaoke hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment from 9:00 pm to closing time every Tuesday & Thursday on the main stage at The Sunrise Saloon.

Find unique gifts, antiques/vintage holiday decor, art gallery, handmade crafts and more at the Holiday Market at Missoula’s Holy Spirit Episcopal Church 9:00 am to 3:00 Friday and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday.

Pop in for the annual Holiday Craft Bazaar and Café at Missoula’s St. Paul Lutheran Church 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday and Saturday.

Meet artist Colt Idol and check out his latest work “Afterglow” with a live painting demo from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and exhibit opening reception 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on First Friday at Cassen’s Fine Art in Downtown Hamilton.

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.

Enjoy a First Friday evening of music, inspiring local art, and handcrafted creations from talented local makers with the Missoula Symphony Chorale at their downtown location at 200 North Higgins 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Meet your friends at the Missoula Art Museum for First Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 featuring current exhibitions, a canned food drive, and live music by Dylan Running Crane.

Help KettleHouse Brewing celebrate the winter can release of their Zombie Tools Mexican Chocolate Stout with live music from The Benevolents 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at the Bonner Tap House.

Stop in to Bernice’s Bakery in Missoula from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm First Friday, November 7 for a textile arts exhibition “Bibelot” with artist Zola Kell.

The Confluence Center’s art program Torrents is thrilled to present a special group exhibition “Raiz y Rama” (Root and Branch), guest curated by local Latina artist Krissy Ramirez, and meant to coincide with Día de los Muertos in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday.

Head to Lolo for a fun and fabulous Christmas Market at Give Me a Sign Craft House 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.

Listen to live music, make your own Christmas wreath, sip on hot cider, see Santa and let us help you get into the Christmas spirit while shopping a huge selection of curated vintage and handmade items at The Market Beautiful / Christmas Market 2025 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday.

The MOR4Kids Winter Gala fundraiser is happening at the UM University Ballroom 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Friday (tickets are sold out).

Dan Dubuque delivers the groove with his amazing Weissenborn guitar instrumental covers at The Split Rock Restaurant in Bigfork 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Friday.

Get a little sweaty with Hot Jazz and Gypsy Swing with The JIVE at Missoula’s Highlander Beer 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.

Shop early-bird hours 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, or all day 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday at The Prairie Sisters Vintage Christmas Market at the Missoula Fairgrounds.

John Dunnigan plays live at The Firebrand Hotel & Restaurant in Whitefish 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm the First Friday each month.

Will Oliver takes over Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell with killer vocals, smooth piano vibes, and the perfect energy to pair with your favorite glass of wine 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Put on your best denim and get ready for a night of prizes, silent auction, pizza and bingo at Missoula Freestyle’s Annual Bingo Night fundraiser 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday at the Missoula Senior Center.

Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Friday Open Mic / Open Jam from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light bring an evening of captivating bluegrass to Missoula’s Longstaff House 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm on First Friday.

Celebrate and meet the new owners of The Jack Saloon in Lolo with Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment on Friday from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Swifties – ASSEMMMMBLE! – Logjam Presents welcomes Taylor Swift Night for a special film screening of The Life of a Showgirl Tour at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm on First Friday.

DJ Carlos takes you Back to the 80’s Karaoke at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula starting at 9:00 pm on First Friday.

The Josh Farmer Band plays live – with special guests! starting at 9:00 pm First Friday at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula.

Whiskey Rose plays live classic rock & country covers for your dancing pleasure starting at 9:15 pm Friday and Saturday at the Blue Moon Niteclub in Columbia Falls.

The Trent Brooks Band will deliver the best country dancin’ music in town Friday night starting 9:30 pm at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon and Casino.

Groove Solventless and Logjam Presents welcome progressive Colorado bluegrass group Magoo for a FREE live concert at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm First Friday.

The Missoula Valley Winter Market returns from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every Saturday from November 8 through December 27, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm January 3 through April 11 inside Southgate Mall near the Scheels entrance.

Shop the Anaconda All-Season Gear Swap & Recreation Expo at Pintler’s Portal Hostel – an annual fundraiser for the Anaconda Trail Society – explore new recreation opportunities, and be a part of Anaconda’s outdoor story from 12:00 pm Noon to 4:00 pm Saturday.

UM Griz Football returns to Washington-Grizzly Stadium with an undefeated 9-0 record with kickoff vs Eastern Washington at 1:00 pm Saturday.

Missoula Ski Education Foundation (MSEF) is holding the annual MSEF Snow Ball dinner, auction, and fundraiser at Missoula Fairgrounds 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday.

Tom Catmull plays live in the taproom at Blacksmith Brewing Company in Stevi 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday.

Kelly Diane returns to Waters Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell for an evening of live piano stylings 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

You’ll have a yahoo-good time when Americana and traditional country band Tessy Lou and The Shotgun Stars play live at the historic Philipsburg Theatre 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday.

The Wilma hosts a Celebration of the The Life of Richie Rowe featuring members of foundational Missoula bands The Sputniks, The Disappointments, Blood Factor 5, Selsun Blues, and Velvet Handlebars at 7:00 pm Saturday in Downtown Missoula.

As seen on “The Voice”, and winner of 2024 “Montana’s Got Talent”, Joe Martinez brings his band to help celebrate the opening weekend of new ownership at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday night.

Join the Glacier Chorale under the direction of Dr. Micah Hunter, for “The Poetry of Meaning,” an intellectual journey through music at Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus in Kalispell 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday.

Party hard Saturday night after the Griz Game with The 406 Band at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon, music starts at 8:30 pm.

Learn & enjoy the art of Caliente’ Salsa Dancing with Salsa 406! Latin Night starting at 9:00 pm the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Dark Horse Bar in Missoula.

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.

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.

Come 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.

Winter Market Ronan returns Sundays from 12:00 pm Noon to 3:00 pm at the Boys & Girls Club in Ronan.

Relax to the sounds of the Sunday Bluegrass Open Jam Session at the KettleHouse Bonner Tap House from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Fuzzy B plays live from The Vault at Philipsburg Brewing 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday.

Unwind and enjoy the soulful sounds from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Fall Sunday Night Jazz Series, this week featuring Evan Nesbitt, in the taproom at Draught Works.

It’s Bingo with a Beat! – Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.

Dram Tuff Bingo is hosted by Paul and Stu at 6:00 pm each Sunday at Dram Shop Central in Missoula.

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.

We have around 65 live music events listed for the weekend – take your pick!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of fall and pre-Christmas holiday activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead, Mission and Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier and even Northwestern Montana, 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 winter brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor autumn hike – all the trails are waiting. Fall conditions are still really good in many places for mountain biking – turn the pedals before the snow flies. Fall fishing on the lakes and rivers is good, and hunting season is well underway. 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.