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

Check out the Alberton Community Farmers Market at the Alberton Community / Senior Center 30 miles west of Missoula 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Thursdays thru October 8.

PROST! – The Great Northwest Oktoberfest is happening over two weekends – 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursdays and Fridays, October 1-2 and October 8-9; and 12:00 pm Noon to 11:00 pm Saturdays, October 3 and October 10 Depot Park in Downtown Whitefish.

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.

Vic Picks hosts the weekly Thursday Music Jam at The Filling Station in Seeley Lake from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Bring your friends…or come make some new ones when Meggie McDonald plays live at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Mike Murray performs his brand of soulful, wide open melodies live 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday night at Freestone Restaurant in Kalispell.

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm at the University Footbridge in Missoula for this week’s Thursday Night MTB Ride down the Kim Williams Trail for the Deer Creek Sneak up to Ghost Town and Tumbleweed trails, and back to town via Chopsticks and MoZ.

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.

Bring your friends for Vinyl Night with Ear Candy Music at Missoula’s Draught Works Brewery 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm the first Thursday each month.

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.

America’s Got Talent finalists Sons of Serendip are coming to perform live at Kalispell’s Wachholz College Center 7:00 pm Thursday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Highly Suspect & Yelawolf for a live performance with Passengers Unknown opening at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner 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.

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

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 8:00 pm to closing time.

Wes Urbaniak and The Mountain Folk play a night of roots / folk / bluegrass music with The Lucky Valentines and Robert Taylor Smith at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Thursday.

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.

Stop 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 thru October 9.

Make a visit to Downtown Stevensville to check out all the community art celebrating the autumn season with the Stevensville Scarecrow Festival with all kinds of family and kids’ activities 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 Sunday.

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.

The 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 thru October 2.

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.

Thomas Boelman hosts this month’s First Friday Art Exhibit – “A Harvest of Memories” at Bernice’s Bakery in Missoula 5:00 pm to 7:00 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.

Pearl Boba Tea in Downtown Missoula is hosting five amazing vendors for the Asian Pop-up Market Series 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday.

Win a hand-painted guitar at the GUITAAART Fundraiser for Missoula Animal Services at Bound by Glory Tattoo in Downtown Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday.

Support the West Central Montana Avalanche Center at the annual Pray for Snow bash and fundraiser 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm First Friday, October 2 at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula.

Celebrate Oktoberfest and the 5th Anniversary of Ronan Cooperative Brewery with live German music by Timber and Strings, fresh Celestial Sea Marzen beer, and German brats and potato salad at 5:00 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.

Chris Bohenek and the Cowboy Syndicate featuring Sam Nelson on guitar play live at the Ponderosa Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Hamilton at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on First Friday.

J. Killen’s “Depression Dollars” Album Release Show with Taylor Burlage makes a stop at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula at 6:30 pm on First Friday.

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.

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Anaconda Ensemble Theatre with their stage production of “The War of the Worlds” at The Montana / Tammany Ballroom with 7:00 pm weekend performances on October 2, 3, 4 and October 9, 10, 11.

Logjam Presents welcomes Big Thief for a live concert performance on their “Somersault Slide 360” Tour with Porches opening at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm on Friday.

Enjoy the soulful sounds of country music with Ben Naught at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday.

Local artist Jesse Taylor plays live at The Revolver in Anaconda 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Friday.


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

Griz Alumni, Students and Fans – Join the Homecoming Week festivities on the UM Campus Oval in front of Main Hall for an unforgettable night of Griz spirit and celebration with the 2026 Yell Night Pep Rally at 8:00 pm Friday.

Sing it like you mean it with “Carrie-Okie” Karaoke hosted by Sally and Ann at 8:00 pm Friday, October 2 at Mike’s Alcan Bar and Grill in Frenchtown.

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.

Bring your “A” game to sing at Saddle Up for Dolly – a Karaoke Tribute to Dolly Parton at Monk’s Bar hosted by DJ Carlos in Downtown Missoula 9:00 pm Friday to 1:00 am.

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.

Get on over to Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon for a boot-kickin’ Friday night of live country music & dancing with The Trent Brooks Band performing live on the big stage starting at 9:30 pm and playing ’til closing time.

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

Sign up and lace up for the Whitefish Trail Blazer Ultramarathon (and Half Marathon, 10k+, 5k+ & Family Fun Run) at Whitefish Mountain Resort 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturday, and 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Sunday.

The Clark Fork River Market is held in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly thru October 31 – with a special Pop-Up Event on October 3: “Find Your Next Favorite Plant” with by Leaf+Quiet – a Missoula shop offering easy care greenery, unique gifts, and handmade goods; and featured live music sponsored by Leaf+Quiet is Doctor Fly.

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 Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market runs 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays on Stevi’s West 3rd and Main Street thru October 3.

There’s nothing better than the warm apple pie you’ll find at the annual McIntosh Apple Day – the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky fundraiser with live music, and a big vendor market at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday.

Bring the family, arrive early when Pheasants Forever hosts a Flathead Family Field Day at Top Notch Turf in Kalispell starting at 9:00 am Saturday.

University of Montana’s Homecoming Parade starts at 10:00 am Saturday, October 3 through Downtown Missoula on Higgins Avenue.

Every Saturday at Hot Springs Town Park, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm thru October 3, the Hot Springs MT Summer Farmers Market is a celebration of local flavor and creativity.

Bring your mountain or gravel bike and earn the view at the Blacktail Climb Summit / 10K / MTB/ eBike event at Blacktail Mountain above Lakeside starting at 10:00 am Saturday.

Make a visit to Downtown Stevensville to check out all the community art celebrating the autumn season with the Stevensville Scarecrow Festival with all kinds of family and kids’ activities 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday; and 10:00 am to 4:00 Sunday.

Bring your own apples for Cider Pressing at the Alberton Apple Festival and Farmers Market with live music at Hank Roat Memorial Park from 12:00 pm Noon to 4:00 pm Saturday.

ARTS Missoula and Bayern Brewing present Germanfest with Montana State Steinholding Competition and live music by the Joan Zen Band at Caras Park.

Head to Scout + Gather in Columbia Falls from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday for their Annual Fall Festival with tons of activities and live music by Jo Smith from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Missoula Mountain Bike Coalition hosts their annual Bike Ball + Season Ender event = Senderalla! with Zootown Derailleurs at Pattee Canyon Picnic Area, plus a free MTB Skills Clinic led by MT Alpha Cycling coaches from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday.

The UM Griz Football Homecoming game vs Northern Colorado at Washington-Grizzly Stadium has a 2:00 pm kickoff on Saturday – Go Griz!

Enjoy hard apple ciders from the Rocky Mountain Northwest, local food trucks, and live music by Tightline during the annual Liquid Apple Night fundraiser at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

Kick off October the right way at Lolo Hot Springs Resort with their 2nd Annual Oktoberfest starting at 5:00 pm Saturday, October 3, featuring live music with Ben Naught.

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.

The return of J-Slay! Catch John Floridis performing with Jennifer Slayden live at Missoula’s Draught Works Brewery from 7:00 pm to 9:00 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.

Gather round the campfire for Fall Fireside Bonfire Nights with live music by Mark Collins at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturdays.

Diamondback Jack takes over The Jack Saloon in Lolo with outlaw country and southern rock from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday.

The Western Union Swing Band performs live for your swing dancing pleasure at the Hamilton Eagles Lodge from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday.

Foundation Entertainment and Bassbin Bliss Productions present a night of EDM featuring DJs KR3TURE with AudsR and Madam Bliss live on The Second Story at 101 Central in Downtown Whitefish from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday.

Dust off your dancing boots for one last End of Summer Hoedown with country classics and boot-stompin’ party hits delivered by DJ Brawny at Lost Horse Lodge in Hamilton from 9:00 pm to 11:00 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 Spinnaker Bar & Grill in Lakeside for Karaoke starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday night.

On Saturdays We Wear Pink – DNB / House / Bass DJs Night at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula from 9:00 pm ’til closing time Saturday.

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.

Uncle Funk lights up the main stage at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon at 9:30 pm Saturday, October 3, playing all your favorite hits ’til closing time.

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 DJ Briggs for a free live DJ performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday, October 3 for a post homecoming game celebration with special guests.

Visit Badrock Farmers Market in Columbia Falls every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm thru October 11 to stock up on locally harvested and handcrafted goods.

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.

“A Matchbook Tour of Glacier” – an Exhibition by local graphic designer Ricci Gertz is showing at Woods Bay Wine in Bigfork 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday.

Gentlemen – start your goats! Highlander Beer’s annual Goat Races return to Missoula 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Sunday.

The Jack Saloon in Lolo hosts Cody Bartels performing live 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday afternoon, October 4.

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

Soak up a wee bit o’ Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday.

Get into the spirit of Spooky Season with the Zootown Witch Walk from The XXXXs down Higgins, and across Beartracks Bridge to The Hip Strip in Downtown Missoula starting at 6:00 pm Sunday.

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

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 music on October 4 is Missoula Jazz Collective.

Get your dancing shoes on and spend Sunday Swing! evening with Zootown Swing dancing to hits from The Ed Norton Big Band in The Show Room at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (lessons at 6:30 pm).

Follow the Zootown Witch Walk to The Union Club in Downtown Missoula for the official After-Party starting at 7:00 pm Sunday, October 4; dance with the Witches to music provided by JAAK, 3LSKA and Enzymes.

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 60 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! 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.