The Ronan Farmers Market is every Thursday through October 15 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ronan Visitors Center.

Russell Perri performs live at Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday.

Get down to Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.

Arrive early with your black-belt brainy buds for Trivia Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell.

Show off that big brain of yours with Thursday Night Trivia at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each Thursday at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula.

Spend your Thursday evening at Kalispell’s Freestone Restaurant with Dan Dubuque playing live from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm performing magical instrumental covers on his Weissenborn guitar.

Singer-songwriter Juan Soria performs live at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Join the Thursday Night Music Jam hosted by Vic Picks and joined by his friends at The Filling Station in Seeley Lake from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm Thursday at the Main Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula up Sawmill Gulch to the Snowbowl Overlook and back down Fenceline and Ewok trails.

Singers, bands, instruments, duos, solos, and comedians: grab the mic, bring your talent, and light up the stage on Open Mic Night 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursdays at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo.

Downtown Missoula’s Iron Horse Bar & Grill hosts Trivia hosted by DJ Carlos with 5 rounds of fun and prizes every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Bingo is hosted every Thursday at 6:30 pm by the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip.

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.

Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Big Bucks Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Bring your buddies and torment your enemies with your knowledge of all things with Trivia Thursday night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Western Cider in Missoula.

The University of Montana Volleyball team takes on Southern Utah at Missoula’s Dahlberg Arena inside the UM Adams Center at 7:00 pm Thursday.

Come on in to the Silver Bullet Bar and Casino in Columbia Falls for weekly Thursday Night Karaoke hosted by Bluette from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

MCT presents performances of “Come From Away,” a story of human kindness borne of the tragedy of 9/11 at Missoula Children’s Theatre at 7:30 pm Thursday, October 15; continuing at varied times thru Sunday, October 18.


Very Funny Weekly Comedy returns at 8:00 pm Thursday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Logjam Presents welcomes Fruit Bats for a live concert performance on The Landfill Tour with Matthew Logan Vasquez at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm on Thursday.

Sign up to sing for Thursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32.

Sign up to sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at The Timber Bar & Grill in Kalispell – Thursdays from 9:00 pm to closing time.

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

Local legend John Dunnigan returns to play at the Great Northern Bar in Downtown Whitefish at 9:30 pm Thursday.

Turner Farms 17th Annual Pumpkin Festival Weekends continue with Pumpkin Patch / Self-Guided Farm Tours, Live Music, Food Trucks, Face Painting, and Mobile Bar from 12:00 pm Noon to 7:00 pm Friday; 12:00 pm Noon to 6:00 pm Saturday; and 12:00 pm Noon to 6:00 pm Sunday.

Join Open AIR MT at The Blue House on Evans Avenue in Missoula for an artist presentation and conversation with Fall Artist-in-Residence Addie Palin from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Friday.

The Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market brings together growers, makers and farmers from the Plains – Paradise Valley with customers for fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted goods and florals in the MT Dental lot in Plains 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Fridays thru October 16.

Vivid Design & Marketing presents the 1st Annual Octoberfest at Benny’s Frenchtown Club with a family-friendly 1-Mile Witch Walk/Run/Ride/Drive & Scavenger Hunt around Frenchtown, Silent Auction fundraiser, and local vendors from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.

Check out the Paddleheads’ Pitchers and Pints Oktoberfest at Missoula’s Ogren Park at Allegiance Field from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday.

Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson.

Get psyched for the upcoming ski season with Faction Ski Short Films screening at 5:30 pm Friday at Missoula’s Free Cycles.

Hamilton’s Bitter Root Brewing has their 28th Anniversary Celebration Party with music provided by DJ Cove from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.

Your Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by the lovely and talented Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing.

The Grizzly Scholarship Association’s annual Montana Wine & Beer Festival presented by Summit Beverage takes place in the UM Adams Center 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Deer Lodge’s Old Montana Prison is back for spooky season with Terror in the Cellhouse “Unhinged” 6:00 pm to 12:00 am Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays October 16-17 and October 23-24.

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.

Get ready for an evening of big laughs, bold music, and absolutely no filter as Erica von Kleist brings her riotously funny jazz comedy show “BOOBS!” (a benefit for Save a Sister) to 101 Central’s Second Story in downtown Whitefish 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday.

Relax with Andrew Longaker playing live at 7:00 pm Friday at The Jack Saloon in Lolo.

Kate Stephenson w/ Hayden Everett perform with Sophie Bell opening in the ZACC Show Room of the Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula at 7:30 pm Friday.

Trivia in Paradise? Yes, please. Trivia every other Friday starting at 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 129 in Paradise, Montana.

Got a song in your head that’s ready to break free? Grab your friends and head on down to the F.O.E. North Valley Eagles #4018 in Columbia Falls for a night of Karaoke this Friday from 8:00 pm to Midnight.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am.

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your best songs for Karaoke Friday Night starting at 9:00 pm at A Sip of Montana at Woods Bay in Bigfork.

Koverkill + Rhymes with Purple play hard rock hits of the 70s-80s-90s at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula at 9:00 pm Friday.

Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula’s Westside Lanes from 9:00 pm til closing time.

Roll (or sail) in to Spinnaker Bar & Grill in Lakeside for Karaoke starting at 9:00 pm every Friday.

Start your weekend with the Joe Martinez Band playing live at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon on Friday, October 16 starting at 9:30 pm.

Sign up for Loki Karaoke hosted by Brandon starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Cascadel for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday.

Missoula’s Mountain Line offers free weekend bus rides with hourly service between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from the Downtown Transfer Center to Marshall Mountain Park from May thru October.

The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton.

The Kalispell Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, ranchers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods, share their talents, and connect with the community at Flathead Valley Community College 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays thru October 17.

The Clark Fork River Market is held in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly thru October 31; October 17 is a Double SNAP Dollars Appreciation Day, and live music sponsored by Leaf + Quiet by Noah Johnson performing from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Get into the holiday spirit at the Fall Into Christmas Artisan & Craft Fair at St Mary’s Mission and Museum in Stevensville from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday.

Find your warm and cozy at the 2nd Annual Flannel Festival & Makers Market at Lolo Hot Springs Resort 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, and live music by Cody Bartels 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday.

UM Griz Football battle the Idaho Vandals for the Little Brown Stein traveling trophy at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula with game kickoff at 1:00 pm Saturday.

Chad Okrush plays live from The Vault at Philipsburg Brewing Company 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday.

Join Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Logjam Presents welcomes Beyond the Backcountry – Progression Vol. 3 for a live snowmobile film premiere at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 6:00 pm Saturday.

That’s So Sketch – a Live Sketch Comedy Show brings a night of Missoula- and Montana-focused laughter to the City Life Community Center 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday.

Blue Moon performs live jazz, blues and funk with vocalist Mary Place at Missoula’s Draught Works Brewery 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

The University of Montana Volleyball team takes on Utah Tech at Missoula’s Dahlberg Arena inside the UM Adams Center at 7:00 pm Saturday.

Experience the vibrant spirit of community music at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm.

Chris Bohenek plays live with Sam Nelson at The Jack Saloon in Lolo 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday.

Glacier Symphony launches their 44th season with American Rhapsody Opening Night – a vibrant celebration of American music, featuring well-known works by American composers and a memorable performance of Rhapsody in Blue with Jeffrey Biegel in the Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus in Kalispell at 7:30 pm Saturday.

Merie Productions presents Gold Leather & Lace / Acoustic Fleetwood – a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac featuring Dustin Brayley, Meredith Patterson and Halladay Quist at 101 Central’s Second Story in Downtown Whitefish from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday.

Dress to depress when the bats are released for the Montana Goth Ball featuring DJs GingerBat and Sister Midnight with a live performance by Order of the Static Temple 8:00 pm to Midnight Saturday at the Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula.

10FOUR10 performs live with help from Ten-Day Bender and Look Busy at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Saturday.

Raise the roof with Saturday Night Karaoke from 9:00 pm to Midnight at Bunkhouse Whiskey in Philipsburg.

Roll (or sail) in to the Spinnaker Bar & Grill in Lakeside for Karaoke starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday night.

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.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 9:30 pm Saturday to 1:30 am at the Rainbow Bar & Casino in Kalispell.

Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts for a FREE live performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm on Saturday.

Meet up with the Missoula Nordic Ski Club at Lolo Pass Visitors Center at 9:30 am Montana time on Sunday to help prepare the trails for the coming XC Skiing season.

Glacier Ice Rink’s annual Spooky Skate is 12:00 pm Noon to 2:00 pm Sunday at the Missoula Fairgrounds.

Come on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO in the Bay from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite hostess Sultry Sarah.

Jesse, the Ocelot hosts a free weekly Open Mic in the Root Cellar (or outside when weather allows) at Leaf + Quiet on Missoula’s Northside from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sundays.

Enjoy your afternoon with Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts playing live at The Jack Saloon in Lolo from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday.

Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing hosts a Sunday Pinball Tournament every week from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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

Join your benevolent hosts Paul and Stu for Dram Tuff Trivia from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday night at the Dram Shop Central in Midtown Missoula.

Stop in to Missoula’s Draught Works Brewery for Sunday Night Jazz from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm featuring a rotating list of great local Missoula jazz musicians and groups for a relaxing way to wrap up the weekend – featured musician on October 18 is Bob Packwood.

The Vienna Boys Choir is coming to Kalispell for a performance at Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday.

Join Herb Albert for an evening with his brand new Tijuana Brass band performing all his iconic hits and commemorating the 60th anniversary of the iconic album “Whipped Cream & Other Delights” at the UM Dennison Theatre in Missoula at 7:30 pm Sunday.

Wrap up your weekend with Rockin‘ Sunday Night Karaoke at 8:00 pm at at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment.

We have around 50 live music events listed for this weekend – take your pick!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of early fall activities, Oktoberfests and outdoor 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 brew! Get your autumn pumpkin latte at a local coffee spot. Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a challenging (or relaxing) hike or mountain bike ride. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Try your luck with some fun local bingo. 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.