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Let’s get this weekend in gear, shall we? We’re starting to hit peak fall colors, and (tick-tock) it’s not gonna look this spectacular for long. The MUG has compiled the most comprehensive list of events in Missoula and around Western Montana, all right here for you to make your own Weekend PICKS!

Oktoberfest season continues in full swing, at Depot Park in Downtown Whitefish (Thursday thru Saturday), and in Downtown Anaconda (Saturday afternoon).

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

First Friday in Downtown Missoula is bursting with so many things to see and do! The annual Pray for Snow Party is happening at Caras Park. Cranky Sam Public House is having a First Friday Party with a cool historical talk about Missoula’s old Front Street red light district, art exhibit opening, and live bluegrass from North Fork Crossing. The cherry on top Friday will be a free live show at the Top Hat with Tanner Laws.

Turner Farms in Missoula has their annual Pumpkin Festival from Noon to 5 on Saturday & Sunday. For something a little different, check out the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch by Lisa Tate Glass Art in Florence Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Saturday morning is the Colors of Cancer 5K fundraiser fun run at The Canyons Athletic Club in Hamilton. The Ravalli County Museum holds their 44th Annual McIntosh Apple Day in Hamilton 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday, October 7 – arrive early to buy your pie! Later on, stay around for the festive beverages, area ciders, food trucks and live music at the annual Liquid Apple Night from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, also at the Ravalli County Museum.

Celebrate Salish Culture: Dance & Drum Performance is Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at St. Mary’s Mission and Museum in Stevensville.

ARTS Missoula celebrates 30 years of Sister City status with Neckargemund, Germany at Germanfest from Noon to 6:30 pm Saturday, October 7 at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula.

Beer, bingo, food truck specials, giveaways, and more all day from Noon to 8:00 pm Saturday, October 7 when Draught Works’ 12th Annual Customer Appreciation Celebration make a whole day of fun, capping things with live music by Missoula favorite Andrea Harsell on the murphy stage from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean (“American Pie”, “Starry Starry Night”) performs a SOLD OUT show live at 8:00 pm Saturday at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center.

There’s another free show (part of Logjam’s The Groove Free Concert Series) at the Top Hat on Saturday night with Americana band Cactus Cuts.

Missoula’s legendary annual unofficial bragging-rights-for-nothing-but-fun cycling challenge, the Pattee Canyon Hill Climb is on like Donkey Kong between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Sunday, up Pattee Canyon Road.

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.

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Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.

– Stanley Horowitz

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

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THURSDAY, October 5

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Friday, October 6

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SATURDAY, October 7

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SUNDAY, October 8

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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.

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

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