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Tami Hubbard Posted On October 2, 2025
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Western Montana Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, October 2nd thru Sunday, October 5th
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Time to grab your gear and ride into fall! The MUG is here with all our Weekend PICKS to help you make it to all the early October music, markets and events Thursday thru Sunday that you don’t want to miss around Missoula and Western Montana.

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First Thursdays throughout the fall, the art community of Downtown Whitefish comes together from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm to host Whitefish Gallery Nights – an evening of featured artist exhibits, entertainment, and light refreshments.

John Floridis performs live 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, October 2 at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton.

Meet up with TNR at 6:00 pm for this week’s “Crazy Sam” Thursday Night MTB Ride starting at the Sam Braxton Trailhead at the top of Missoula’s Pattee Canyon.

Bring your friends and your favorite LPs for BYOV Vinyl Night with Ear Candy Music at Missoula’s Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday.

Montana Griz Volleyball returns to Missoula for a huge home stand at UM Dahlgren Arena Thursday at 7:00 pm against Northern Colorado, and 2:00 pm Saturday vs. Northern Arizona.

Logjam Presents welcomes Static-X with special guests Dope for a live performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Thursday.

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.

Celebrate First Friday at Missoula Art Museum – Rearranging Stars with Stella Nall & Jennifer Leutzinger, Delia Touché, And Brittney Denham, music by Dylan Running Crane from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Owlflowers photography by Emory will be featured on First Friday at Bernice’s Bakery in Missoula 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Celebrate Oktoberfest the German way at Bayern Brewing in Missoula 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.

Join the folks at PureWest Missoula – by the XXXXs on North Higgins from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for drinks, meet artist Kristi Hager, and good company on First Friday.

Head to the Zootown Arts Community Center on 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday, October 3 to celebrate the 11th Annual Missoula Monster Project, marking more than a decade of monster magic that begins in Missoula’s kindergarten classrooms.

UM Griz Men’s Hockey vs Utah with Hocktoberfest season-opening party 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday at Glacier Ice Rink at Missoula Fairgrounds.

The air is crisp, the mountains are calling, and it’s time for the 19th Annual Pray for Snow Party and Fundraiser for the Western Montana Avalanche Center at Missoula’s Caras Park 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on First Friday in support of the West Central Montana Avalanche Center.

Dan Dubuque brings his amazing live acoustic instrumental performance to Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday.

Fusion Fight League with a full card featuring Jose Mendez vs Darien Robins for the Pro Lightweight Bout Main Event comes to UM Adams Center in Missoula at 6:00 pm 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.

Logjam Presents welcomes Trevor Hall for a live performance on The Monsoon Nights Tour with Will Evans at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm on First Friday.

Tristan Graves, An Old Cowboy, plays live at The Rustic Hut in Florence starting 8:00 pm Friday.

Foundation Entertainment and Montana Kush OG present Late Night Radio + TF Marz with local support SamSqwuanch and BigFoot at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula 9:00 pm on First Friday.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Off In The Woods for a FREE live performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm on First Friday.

The farmers’ market season is on its autumn stretch including Ronan Thursday; Polson and Plains on Friday, and all the ones in Downtown Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell, and Stevensville (their last weekend), on Saturday morning. On Sunday, there are farmers markets in 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 during the remaining weeks of the season.

Missoula’s own Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery returns with their great tradition of 2025’s annual Community Red Grape Harvest Days; the public is invited to bring their own snippers and help harvest red grapes on 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday.

The 4th Annual ZooTown Challenge returns to Missoula’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday to push your limits and competitive spirit for a great cause, raising funds for Opportunity Resources.

Get out to the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula on Saturday for the Zootown Sports Card & Collectibles Show from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Trade Night after the show starting at 6:00 pm.

Live music from OcTUBAfest, beer, brats, pretzels, ice cream, games for the whole family, a stein holding competition, and more at ARTS Missoula’s 33rd Annual Germanfest 12:00 pm Noon to 5:00 pm Saturday at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula.

Draught Works will hold their 14th Annual Customer Appreciation Party with multiple big giveaways, throwback pricing, food trucks and live music during the evening by Wolf and The Moons from 12:00 Noon to 11:00 pm Saturday.

Join Missoula MTB Coalition on Saturday, October 4 at the Pattee Canyon Picnic Area to celebrate Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

UM School of Theatre & Dance hosts performances of Dance on Location in the Mansfield Library Mall at the University of Montana Saturday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at Noon.

Logjam Presents welcomes All Time Low for a live performance on the North American Leg of their Everyone’s Talking! World Tour at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Saturday.

Have a good time Saturday night with Neal Elder live on stage at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

The Western Meadowlarks make stop on their Flying through God’s Country Tour at The Rustic Hut in Florence at 8:00 pm Saturday.

The Elephant Gerald Project sits in for a live Hot Jazz performance at Stave & Hoop Speakeasy in Downtown Missoula 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday.

Late Night Radio introduces his latest album “Pocket Full of Dreams” at 9:00 pm Saturday at The Remington Bar & Casino in Whitefish.

The stage is yours when DJ Carlos hosts the Hip Hop Karaoke Party at 9:00 pm Saturday at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula.

The Northern Lights Band is back at it for their first October show this Saturday night at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon – starting at 9:30 pm, and playing until the cows come home

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.

ALLEZ! Get your skinny wheels ready for Missoula’s legendary annual Pattee Canyon Hill Climb starting at Takima Canyon Drive going to the top parking lot 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, with the sweet spot for prizes at the top 10:00 am to 2:00 pm-ish.

Visit the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula for the annual Fall Festival 11:00 am to 3:00 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 the Missoula Jazz Collective, in the taproom at Draught Works.

Logjam Presents welcomes legendary group The Beach Boys for a rescheduled last live concert performance of the season at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Sunday.

Logjam Presents also welcomes Nation of Language for a live performance with Greet Death at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Sunday.

Sunday Funday Karaoke is hosted by DJ Nite Wolf from 8:00 pm til Midnight at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon.

We have around 60 live music events listed for the weekend – take your pick! Autumn is here; take advantage of patio season while it’s still good. You can’t go wrong with seeking out all the excellent rooftop bars and outdoor patios to soak in this late-September Montana weather.

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of autumn 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 brew! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike – all the trails are waiting. Fall conditions are excellent just about everywhere for cycling and mountain biking. Fall fishing on the rivers is good, and the lakes are great for no-crowd SUPing, kayaking and canoeing. 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.

“Now that I’ve lost everything to you
You say you wanna start something new
And it’s breakin’ my heart you’re leavin’
Baby, I’m grievin’
But if you wanna leave, take good care
Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
But then a lot of nice things turn bad out there”
– Cat Stevens / “Wild World”

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THURSDAY, October 2

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Ronan Visitor Center in Ronan, Montana

Ronan Farmers Market

Ronan Farmers Market
Ronan Visitors Center 155-199 US Hwy 93, Ronan

The 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.

Free

Downtown Whitefish, Montana

Whitefish Gallery Nights Art Walk – First Thursday

Downtown Whitefish 115 Central Ave, Whitefish

First Thursdays throughout the summer and fall, the art community of Downtown Whitefish comes together from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm to host Whitefish Gallery Nights - an evening of featured artist exhibits, entertainment, and light refreshments

Free

Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton, Montana

John Floridis at Bitter Root Brewing

Bitter Root Brewing 101 Marcus Street, Hamilton

John Floridis performs live 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, October 2 at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton

Free
Odd Pitch Brewing in Missoula, Montana

OddPitch Cribbage Tournament at OddPitch Brewing

OddPitch Brewing 1200 W Kent, Suite #103, Missoula

OddPitch Cribbage Tournament 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the first Thursday each month at Odd Pitch Brewing in Missoula

Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Night at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro

Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell

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

Free

The Wilma Theater in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Static-X at The Wilma

The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula

Logjam Presents welcomes Static-X with special guests Dope for a live performance at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Thursday, October 2

$50.75 – $74.65

FRIDAY, October 3

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FMC Books logo

FMC Books celebrates First Friday

FMC Books 123 W Main St, Missoula

FMC Books celebrates First Friday downtown Missoula beginning at 4:00 pm

Free

Wildhorse Plains Farmers Market in Plains, Montana

Plains Friday Farmers Market

Plains Friday Farmers Market
Fred Young Park in Plains Montana 200 W. Railroad Avenue, Plains

The 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

Free
PureWest Christie's International Real Estate

First Friday featuring artist Kristi Hager at PureWest Missoula

PureWest Missoula - Christie's International Real Estate 101 Railroad Street West, Missoula

Join the folks at PureWest Missoula - by the XXXXs on North Higgins from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for drinks, meet artist Kristi Hager, and good company on First Friday

Free
Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula, Montana

11th Annual Missoula Monster Project at the ZACC

Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, Missoula

Head to the Zootown Arts Community Center on 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm First Friday, October 3 to celebrate the 11th Annual Missoula Monster Project, marking more than a decade of monster magic that begins in Missoula’s kindergarten classrooms

Caras Park in Downtown Missoula, Montana

19th Annual Pray for Snow Party and Fundraiser at Caras Park

Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula

The air is crisp, the mountains are calling, and it’s time for the 19th Annual Pray for Snow Party and Fundraiser at Missoula's Caras Park 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on First Friday, October 3 in support of the West Central Montana Avalanche Center

Free

Water's Edge Winery & Bistro in Kalispell Montana

Dan Dubuque at Waters Edge Winery

Waters Edge Winery 2593 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell

Dan Dubuque live acoustic instrumental at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
Adams Center at the University of Montana

Fusion Fight League at UM Adams Center

University of Montana Adams Center 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

Fusion Fight League with a full card featuring Jose Mendez vs Darien Robins for the Pro Lightweight Bout Main Event comes to UM Adams Center in Missoula at 6:00 pm Friday, October 3

$42 – $62

The Pearl / Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, Montana

Open Mic / Open Jam Friday with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan

Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan
The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre 410 Main Street SW

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

Free
The Jack Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Karaoke Night at The Jack Saloon

The Jack Saloon 7000 Graves Creek Road, Lolo

Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo every Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Free

The Wilma Theater in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Trevor Hall / The Monsoon Nights Tour at The Wilma

The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula

Logjam Presents welcomes Trevor Hall for a live performance on The Monsoon Nights Tour with Will Evans at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm on First Friday, October 3

$52.40 – $58.65

The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, Missoula Montana

Cahoots at The Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Cahoots! live at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon starting 9:30 pm Friday, October 3

Free

Top Hat in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Off in the Woods at the Top Hat

Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, Missoula

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Off In The Woods for a FREE live performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm on First Friday, October 3

Free

SATURDAY, October 4

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XXXXs on Higgins Avenue in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Missoula Farmers’ Market

Missoula Farmers’ Market
XXXXs on Higgins 531 N. Higgins Avenue, Missoula

The 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 (9:00 am to 12:30 pm) - Live Music on October 4 by Chutzpah

Free

Clark Fork River Market in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Clark Fork River Market

Clark Fork River Market
Riverside Parking Lot (original market location) 225 Pattee Street, Missoula

The 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

Free
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula, Montana

Community Red Grape Harvest at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery

Community Red Grape Harvest at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula

Missoula’s own Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery returns with their great tradition of 2025’s annual Community Red Grape Harvest Days; the public is invited to bring their own snippers and help harvest red grapes on 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, October 4 and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, October 5

Free
KT's Hayloft Saloon in Lolo, Montana

Zootown Karaoke at KT’s Hayloft Saloon

KT's Hayloft Saloon 11885 US Highway 93 S, Lolo

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

Free

Washington-Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana in Missoula

ZooTown Challenge at Washington-Grizzly Stadium

Washington-Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive, Missoula

The 4th Annual Zootown Challenge returns to Missoula's Washington-Grizzly Stadium to push your limits and competitive spirit for a great cause, raising funds for Opportunity Resources

$59 – $89

Germanfest at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula, Montana - pic by Julie Stolz Kraft

ARTS Missoula’s 33rd Annual Germanfest at Caras Park

Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula

Live music from OcTUBAfest, beer, brats, pretzels, ice cream, games for the whole family, a stein holding competition, and more at ARTS Missoula's 33rd Annual Germanfest 12:00 pm Noon to 5:00 pm Saturday, October 4 at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula

Free

The Pearl / Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, Montana

Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan

Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan
The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre 410 Main Street SW

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

Free

The Remington Bar and Casino in Whitefish, Montana

Late Night Radio at The Remington Bar & Casino

Remington Bar and Casino 130 Central Avenue, Whitefish

Late Night Radio introduces his latest album "Pocket Full of Dreams" at 9:00 pm Saturday, October 4 at Remington Bar & Casino in Whitefish

$14.64 – $17.85

The Sunrise Saloon and Casino, Missoula Montana

The Northern Lights Band at The Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

The Northern Lights Band is back at it for their first October show this Saturday night at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon - starting at 9:30 pm, and playing until the cows come home

Free

SUNDAY, October 5

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Pattee Canyon Road and Takima Drive in Missoula, Montana

Pattee Canyon Hill Climb

Pattee Canyon Road & Takima Drive 204 Takima Drive, Missoula

ALLEZ! Get your skinny wheels ready for Missoula's legendary annual Pattee Canyon Hill Climb starting at Takima Canyon Drive going to the top parking lot 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, October 5, with the sweet spot for prizes at the top 10:00 am to 2:00 pm-ish

Free

Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula, Montana

Community Red Grape Harvest at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery

Community Red Grape Harvest at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula

Missoula’s own Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery returns with their great tradition of 2025’s annual Community Red Grape Harvest Days; the public is invited to bring their own snippers and help harvest red grapes on 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, October 4 and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, October 5

Free

WildWood Brewing in Stevensville, Montana

Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing

WildWood Brewing 4018 Hwy 93 N, Stevensville

Irish Music at Wildwood Brewing in Stevensville from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday

Free

KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana

The Beach Boys at KettleHouse Amphitheater

KettleHouse Amphitheater 605 Cold Smoke Lane, Bonner

Logjam Presents welcomes The Beach Boys for a live concert performance at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner at 7:00 pm Sunday, October 5

$58.65 – $123.60

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Very Funny Weekly Comedy Open Mic at VFW Post 209

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 245 W. Main Street, 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

Free
The Wilma Theater in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Nation of Language with Greet Death at The Wilma

The Wilma Theater 131 Higgins Avenue, Missoula

Logjam Presents welcomes Nation of Language for a live performance with Greet Death at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Sunday, October 5

$32.45

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to holidays and 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!

The legendary Beach Boys bring John Stamos and incredible drummer Jon Bolton to the party for this weekend’s last outdoor show of the season on Sunday, October 5 at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner
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