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Weekend PICKS: Thursday, October 12th thru Sunday, October 15th

Tami Hubbard Posted On October 12, 2023
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Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, October 12th thru Sunday, October 15th
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Doesn’t it feel like we’re already in bonus time for fall colors and weather? Enjoy it while we can! The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of mid-October events in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS!

The Montana Film Festival is happening all weekend at The Roxy Theater on Missoula’s Hip Strip, with a bunch of great locally-produced movies each afternoon & evening Thursday through Sunday.

Fall Festivals are here in a big way, happening all over including the Family Fall Fest on Saturday at Fort Missoula Regional Park, the Harvest Festival Pie Sale & Auction (with live music from Night Blooming Jasmine) on Saturday at O’Hara Commons in Hamilton, the Circus & Cider Fall Festival on Saturday at the UM Campus Oval. Turner Farms in Missoula has their annual Pumpkin Festival from Noon to 5 on Saturday & Sunday. On Sunday, you can take the kids to the Circus Monster Mash at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton.

It’s still Oktoberfest season! The 3rd annual Montana Brewers’ Oktoberfest starts at 5:00 pm Saturday at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula; live bluegrass with The Timber Rattlers.

Summer Farmers Markets season is winding down, with many of the area markets hitting their final weekend dates including Ronan (Thursday), and Kalispell (Saturday); go stock up with all the fall produce while you can.

Saturday morning is the Tammany Trot 5K fundraiser fun run at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. For mountain bike racers, Saturday is the 6 Hours of Disco on the Echo Lake trails around Discovery Ski Area near Anaconda. For a more relaxing bike experience, Saturday is the big annual Tweed Ride with Free Cycles in Missoula at 4:00 pm Saturday.

There’s another free show (part of Logjam’s The Groove Free Concert Series) at the Top Hat late Saturday night with Americana singer-songwriter Miller Campbell.

There are over 90 local music shows of one kind or another in the area throughout the weekend… we have options!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of early fall 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 Glacier, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.

Get out and 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 farmers and crafts people at the farmers markets. Take the family for a crisp autumn hike, or get the bikes out for a cool fall colors ride. 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. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.”

— Ernest Hemingway, 1946

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THURSDAY, October 12

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Ronan Visitor Center in Ronan, Montana
Event Series Ronan Farmers Market

Ronan Farmers Market

Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan

Stop by the Ronan Farmers Market happening from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm every Thursday at the Ronan Visitors Center off Hwy 93 from May 18 through October 12, 2023

Free
Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown, Montana

The Benevolents at Old Bull Brewing

Old Bull Brewing 16862 Beckwith Street, Frenchtown

The Benevolents live at Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday, October 12

Free
Sacred Waters Brewing Co. in Kalispell Montana

Thursday Trivia at Sacred Waters Brewing

Sacred Waters Brewing 3250 U.S. Highway 2 East, Kalispell

Engage your brain for Trivia Thursday night at Kalispell’s Sacred Waters Brewing from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Free
Draught Works in Missoula, Montana

Travi-Bear at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Travi-Bear, aka Travis Yost / Love is a Dog at Draught Works in Missoula Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Free
Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton, Montana

Tom Catmull at Bitter Root Brewing Co.

Bitter Root Brewing 101 Marcus Street, Hamilton

Tom Catmull at Bitter Root Brewing Co. in Hamilton Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Free
Blue Mountain Recreation Area Trailhead in Missoula, Montana

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula at Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain Parking Lot & Trailhead Blue Mountain Road & Forest Hill Lane, Missoula

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula this week is Riders' Choice at Blue Mountain; meet at 6:00 pm at the main Blue Mountain Trailhead parking lot

Free
Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

Smarty Pants Trivia at Waters Edge Winery

Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell

If wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Smarty Pants Trivia – Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell

Free
Western Cider in Missoula, Montana

Thursday Trivia at Western Cider

Western Cider 501 N. California Street, Missoula

Bring your team of brainiacs - or come solo - for five rounds of questions to Trivia at Western Cider in Missoula - Thursday at 7pm sharp!

Free
The Old Post Pub in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Thursday Night Jazz at The Old Post

The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula

Featuring real instruments and at least one musician, maybe more! it’s Jazz Night at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula every Thursday at 8:00 pm

Free
Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Revival Comedy Night for All Hearts Rescue at The ZACC

Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, Missoula

Crack up for a great cause with Revival Comedy Night in support of All Hearts Rescue at 7:30 pm Thursday, October 12 at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula

$10

Friday, October 13

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The Rocky Mountain Grange, Hall #116 in Hamilton, Montana

Potlucks with Purpose at the Grange

Rocky Mountain Grange #116 1436 S. 1st Street, Hamilton

Potlucks with Purpose at the Grange in Hamilton with John Floridis Friday beginning at 6:00 pm

$10
University of Montana School of Music Recital Hall on the UM Missoula campus
Event Series Pianissimo! Piano Rach Stars with UM School of Music

Pianissimo! Piano Rach Stars with UM School of Music

University of Montana School of Music Recital Hall 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

UM School of Music's Keyboard Division celebrates the 150th birthday of legendary pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff with Pianissimo! Rach Stars! - 25 pianists, with simultaneous performances on five grand pianos throughout the show - Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at the UM School of Music Recital Hall

$22.50
Mavericks Roadhouse & Casino in Lakeside, Montana

Ten Minutes Late at Maverick Roadhouse

Mavericks Road House Casino 7254 US Hwy 93, Lakeside

Ten Minutes Late at Maverick Roadhouse in Lakeside Friday from 9:00 pm to Midnight

Free
Great Northern Bar & Grill in Downtown Whitefish, Montana

The Groove Riders at The Great Northern

Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, Whitefish

The Groove Riders at The Great Northern in Whitefish Friday from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am

Free

SATURDAY, October 14

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University of Montana School of Music Recital Hall on the UM Missoula campus
Event Series Pianissimo! Piano Rach Stars with UM School of Music

Pianissimo! Piano Rach Stars with UM School of Music

University of Montana School of Music Recital Hall 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

UM School of Music's Keyboard Division celebrates the 150th birthday of legendary pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff with Pianissimo! Rach Stars! - 25 pianists, with simultaneous performances on five grand pianos throughout the show - Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at the UM School of Music Recital Hall

$22.50
O'Hara Commons and Sustainability Center in Hamilton, Montana

Harvest Festival! Pie Sale & Auction w/ Night Blooming Jasmine

The O'Hara Commons & Sustainability Center 111 S. 4th Street, Hamilton

O'Hara Commons & Sustainability Center in Hamilton is where the Harvest Festival! Pie Sale & Auction will be happening at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 14

Free
University of Montana Campus Oval

Circus & Cider Fall Festival on the UM Oval

University of Montana Campus Oval University of Montana, Missoula

Circus & Cider Fall Festival on the UM Campus Oval from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday, proceeds benefit Zero Gravity Gymnastics and Hellgate HS Dance Team

Free
Free Cycles in Missoula, Montana

13th Annual Tweed Ride at Free Cycles

Free Cycles 732 S. 1st Street W., Missoula

It’s hard to have more fun on a bike than by participating in the annual Tweed Ride with Free Cycles Missoula, starting at 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 14 – get your dandy tweed outfit and your old bike ready to ride!

Free
Hamilton Eagles Lodge 1693

Tightline Band at Hamilton Eagles Lodge

Hamilton Eagles 125 N 2nd Street, Hamilton

The band Tightline performs from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm for the Saturday night dance at the Hamilton Eagles Lodge #1693

Free
University of Montana School of Music Recital Hall on the UM Missoula campus
Event Series Pianissimo! Piano Rach Stars with UM School of Music

Pianissimo! Piano Rach Stars with UM School of Music

University of Montana School of Music Recital Hall 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

UM School of Music's Keyboard Division celebrates the 150th birthday of legendary pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff with Pianissimo! Rach Stars! - 25 pianists, with simultaneous performances on five grand pianos throughout the show - Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 at the UM School of Music Recital Hall

$22.50
Top Hat in Missoula, Montana

Miller Campbell at the Top Hat

Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, Missoula

Logjam Presents welcomes Miller Campbell for a free live performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:15 pm Saturday, October 14

Free

SUNDAY, October 15

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University Center at the University of Montana

Hula at the U

University Center at the University of Montana 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

Hula at the U! - weekly hula dance classes hosted free every Sunday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm by the University of Montana Pacific Islanders Club in the University Center on the UM campus in Missoula

Free
Draught Works in Missoula, Montana

The Pesky Varmints at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

The Pesky Varmints are here to treat you right when they play live on the murphy stage at Missoula's Draught Works 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday

Free
The Wilma Theater in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Preacher Lawson at The Wilma

The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula

Logjam Presents welcomes Preacher Lawson for a live comedy performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula on Sunday, October 15

$30 – $35

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.

Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!

What's happening today? Check out The MUG's Events Calendar!
Looking for MORE events? Beyond this weekend? Check out The MUG Events Calendar and make some plans for your life!
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