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Weekend PICKS: Thursday, October 5th thru Sunday, October 8th

Tami Hubbard Posted On October 5, 2023
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Weekend PICKS from The Missoula Underground - Thursday, October 5th thru Sunday, October 8th
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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.

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

– Stanley Horowitz

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THURSDAY, October 5

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Ronan Visitor Center in Ronan, Montana
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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
KettleHouse Tap House in Bonner, Montana

The Benevolents at KettleHouse Tap House Bonner

Kettlehouse Tap House Bonner 605 Cold Smoke Avenue, Bonner

Gather round for a live performance with The Benevolents 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday at the KettleHouse Tap House in Bonner

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

Djebe Bara Drums at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula

Missoula's community Djebe Bara Drum and Dance group performs live on the murphy stage from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, October 5 at Draught Works

Free
Conflux Brewing Company

Wolf and The Moons at Conflux Taphouse

Conflux Taphouse 200 E. Main Street, Missoula

Wolf and The Moons for the first time at Conflux Taphouse in Missoula Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Free

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula: Mount Sentinel

Maurice and South Trailhead 2601 Maurice Avenue, Missoula

TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride Missoula will meet at 6:00 pm at the Maurice and South Trailhead for a ride to the top of Mount Sentinel, and back down MoZ Trail - bring your lights!

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

Friday, October 6

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Caras Park in Downtown Missoula, Montana

17th annual Pray for Snow Party at Caras Park

Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula

Powder hounds assemble! - the 17th Annual Pray for Snow Party organized by MissoulaAvalanche.org and the West Central Avalanche Foundation is happening from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, October 6 at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula

Free
Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula, Montana

9th Annual Missoula Monster Project at Zootown Arts Community Center

Zootown Arts Community Center 216 W. Main Street, Missoula

Check out the gallery opening for the 2023 Missoula Monster Project from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The ZACC in Downtown Missoula; live music with Cowboy Andy and the Salamanders from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Free
Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Torrents First Friday: Randy Zielinski, Jess Alber, and Brian Christianson

Confluence Center 119 West Main Street, Missoula

Torrents First Friday at The Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula presents exhibits from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm by local artists - paintings by Randy Zielinski; sculpture by Jess Alber; and photography by Brian Christianson - and live music by Ann Szalda-Petree

Free
PureWest Christie's International Real Estate

First Friday at Pure West Christie’s featuring photographer Tamra Hatch

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

Montana photographer Tamra Hatch is featured First Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pure West Christie's in Downtown Missoula, near the old Railroad Depot / across from the XXXXs

Free
Blue Mountain Recreation Area Trailhead in Missoula, Montana

MTB Missoula Friday Night Ride at Blue Mountain

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

Join MTB Missoula for the last group mountain bike ride of the season at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 6 at Blue Mountain

Free
The Old Post Pub in Downtown Missoula, Montana

The Gravy Ladles First Friday at The Old Post

The Old Post Pub 103 W. Spruce Street, Missoula

Serve up your First Friday with The Gravy Ladles from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula

Free
Cranky Sam Public House

First Friday Party featuring North Fork Crossing at Cranky Sam Public House

Cranky Sam Public House 233 W. Main Street, Missoula

It's a big First Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm October 6 at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula, with new fall beers, a cool historical talk about Missoula's old Front Street red light district, art exhibit opening with Roxy Heinze, and live bluegrass jams from North Fork Crossing

Free
The Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Cash 4 Junkers at The Union Club

Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, Missoula

Cash for Junkers plays into the wee hours First Friday at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula on October 6

Free
Main Stage at the Sunrise Saloon in Missoula, Montana

Muddy Creek at Sunrise Saloon and Casino

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Muddy Creek at The Sunrise Saloon and Casino in Missoula Friday from 9:30 pm to 1:45 am

Free
Top Hat in Missoula, Montana

Tanner Laws at The Top Hat

Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, Missoula

Tanner Laws caps off First Friday in Downtown Missoula with a free live show starting at 10:15 pm at the Top Hat

Free

SATURDAY, October 7

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Main Stage at the Sunrise Saloon in Missoula, Montana

Muddy Creek at Sunrise Saloon and Casino

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula

Muddy Creek at The Sunrise Saloon and Casino in Missoula Friday from 9:30 pm to 1:45 am

Free
J&K Customs in Missoula, Montana
Event Series Rigs & Coffee at J&K Customs

Rigs & Coffee at J&K Customs

J&K Customs, LLP 2904 W. Broadway, Missoula

Rigs & Coffee at J&K Customs in Missoula from 9:00 am to 11:00 am the first Saturday each month - Meet up with your offroad vehicle, custom truck, show car, race car or whatever vehicle you enjoy on the weekend, and have some free coffee & meet new and exciting people sharing your same interests

Free
The Canyons Athletic Club in Hamilton, Montana

Colors of Cancer 5K at The Canyons Athletic Club

The Canyons Athletic Club 472 Tammany Lane, Hamilton

Sign up to run / walk in the annual Colors of Cancer 5K fundraiser at The Canyons Athletic Club in Hamilton at 9:00 am Saturday, October 7

$20
Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, Montana

44th Annual McIntosh Apple Day at Ravalli County Museum

Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, 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!

Free
Travelers' Rest State Park logo

Trekker Kids Candle Making

Travelers' Rest State Park 6717 Hwy 12 W, Lolo

Trekker Kids Candle Making at Travelers' Rest State Park in Lolo Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Free
Caras Park in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Germanfest at Caras Park

Caras Park, Missoula MT 123 Carousel Dr, Missoula

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

Free
Draught Works in Missoula, Montana

12th Annual Customer Appreciation Celebration at Draught Works

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, 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

Free
Celebrate Salish Culture: Dance & Drum Performance

Celebrate Salish Culture: Dance & Drum Performance

St. Mary's Mission and Museum 315 Charlos St, Stevensville

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

Free
Discover Anaconda Montana

Oktoberfest in Downtown Anaconda

Friendship Park 402 East Commercial Avenue, Anaconda

Need a good excuse to go to Anaconda this weekend? Oktoberfest is a good one! Craft vendors, bratwurst, beer garden from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, October 7th

Free
Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, Montana

Liquid Apple Night at Ravalli County Museum

Ravalli County Museum 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton

After McIntosh Apple Day at the Ravalli County Museum in Hamilton, 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 Saturday

$30
Ten Spoon Vineyard & Winery in Missoula, Montana

Lucas Yatch at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery

Ten Spoon Winery & Vineyard 4175 Rattlesnake Drive, Missoula

Lucas Yatch at Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery in Missoula Saturday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

$5
FINN in Missoula, Montana

Blue Moon at FINN in Missoula

FINN 100 Madison Street, Missoula

Blue Moon at FINN in Missoula Saturday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Free
Hamilton Fine Arts Center

Don McLean at Hamilton Performing Arts Center (Sold Out)

Hamilton Performing Arts Center 327 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton

(SOLD OUT) Legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean ("American Pie", "Starry Starry Night") performs live at 8:00 pm Saturday, October 7 at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center

SOLD OUT
The Union Club Bar & Grill in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Wailin’ Aaron Jennings at The Union Club

Union Club Bar & Grill 208 E. Main Street, Missoula

Wailin' Aaron Jennings and his band live at 9:00 pm Saturday at The Union Club in Downtown Missoula

Free
Top Hat in Missoula, Montana

Cactus Cuts – Free Show at The Top Hat

Top Hat 134 W. Front Street, Missoula

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Cactus Cuts for a FREE live concert performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:15 pm Saturday, October 7

Free

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Pattee Canyon Hill Climb

Pattee Canyon Road & Takima Drive 204 Takima Drive, Missoula

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

Free
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
Smelter City Brewing in Anaconda, Montana

Tom Catmull at Smelter City Brewing

Smelter City Brewing 101 Main Street, Anaconda

Tom Catmull at Smelter City Brewing in Anaconda Sunday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Free
The Vault at Philipsburg Brewing Company in Philipsburg, Montana

Keith Scott Blues at Philipsburg Brewing

The Vault / Philipsburg Brewing Company 101 W. Broadway Street, Philipsburg

Keith Scott brightens your Sunday with toe-tappin' blues from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Philipsburg Brewing Company

Free
Cranky Sam Public House in Missoula, Montana

Irish Music Session at Cranky Sam Public House

Cranky Sam Public House 233 W. Main Street, Missoula

Irish Music Session on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula

Free

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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