Events in Columbia Falls, MT

This free monthly day welcomes seniors 65 and older to enjoy tea, coffee, and other refreshments while exploring the current art exhibitions. A complimentary docent-led tour is offered. Groups of five or more are asked to arrange in advance so accommodations can be made.

Enjoy a no-cost bingo session that welcomes all ages and offers easygoing, family friendly fun. Complimentary prizes are handed out throughout the event, adding a little extra excitement to every round.

Previously known as the Festivus Games, TRU Challenge is a worldwide functional fitness competition created for everyday athletes rather than elite RX specialists. The programming emphasizes capacity over complex skills, using straightforward movements so participants across a wide range of abilities can compete safely. It is set up for newcomers and experienced enthusiasts alike, with divisions for Novice, Intermediate, RX, Masters 40-54 and 55+, and Adaptive. Athletes who typically compete at RX or Elite levels, or who have finished among the top tiers of The Open, are not eligible. Competitors can take part as individuals or as pairs, with male-male, female-female, or mixed teams. The workouts are designed to feel approachable while still delivering a solid challenge within a lively, community-centered atmosphere. First, second, and third place finishers in each division, for both individuals and teams, earn custom TRU Challenge medals along with starter swag.

NAMI Peer Connections offers a 90 minute recovery support group for anyone focused on mental wellness. Conversations are guided by people with lived experience in recovery, creating a consistent space to talk about challenges and share practical tools for staying well. There is no cost to attend, and NAMI membership is not required.

A B.A.R.K. Ranger hike at Lone Pine State Park invites dog lovers to explore the outdoors while learning how to recreate responsibly with pets. Participants will learn the four B.A.R.K. Ranger stewardship principles and receive an official dog tag from Lone Pine. There is also a chance for pups to be highlighted on Montana FWP social channels and at the Lone Pine Visitor Center. Cost is $4 per dog. Registration is available through the link in the event listing.

Herb Alpert leads a 90-minute concert with the Tijuana Brass and six accompanying musicians. The program includes selections from Whipped Cream & Other Delights in recognition of its 60th anniversary, along with well known hits such as The Lonely Bull, Spanish Flea, A Taste of Honey, Mexican Shuffle, Tijuana Taxi, This Guy’s In Love With You, What Now My Love, Zorba the Greek, Ladyfingers, and Rise. The atmosphere is relaxed, and he answers audience questions about his career, A&M Records, and collaborations with artists like Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66, the Carpenters, and Burt Bacharach. A large video screen adds archival photos, video, artwork, and memorabilia from across his decades in music.

An evening of live music with Matthew Morris at Freestone offers mellow, inviting tunes that pair well with dinner and drinks and create a comfortable, friendly atmosphere in the dining room. Settle in, enjoy the ambiance, and let the music carry the night.

WCC welcomes The War and Treaty to the Flathead Valley. Michael and Tanya Trotter, the husband and wife behind the duo, have been creating a powerful, heartfelt blend of country, soul, gospel, blues, and Americana since 2014. Their music and live appearances have taken them to stages around the world, earning broad acclaim and frequent standing ovations. Their latest project, The Story of Michael and Tanya, showcases continued creative growth and a fresh, vibrant momentum. Over twelve years, they have received nominations from the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, and the GRAMMYs, and they have been recognized by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. The Americana Music Association has honored them as Duo or Group of the Year two years in a row. The album also features notable collaborators, including Whoopi Goldberg with a spoken introduction to "Litty", Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds as the writer of "You Can't Hurt Me Anymore", and guest contributions from Wynonna Judd and Valerie June on "Reclaim All Of Your Time".

Hosted by Kalispell Weekend Market at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building, this seasonal marketplace highlights local makers, artists, and small businesses. Explore apparel and accessories, distinctive gifts and home décor, finely crafted woodwork and jewelry, self-care and beauty items, and handmade goods from Montana. An array of food, drinks, and sweet treats adds to the experience. The event emphasizes community and creativity, offering an easy way to support local vendors while discovering fall décor, thoughtful presents, and unique finds.

RE/MAX River View hosts its annual Trunk or Treat community gathering, a free event centered on costumes, candy, and giving back. Families can enjoy complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers, warm hot cocoa, fresh baked goods, and plenty of treats while kids make the rounds in costume. This year benefits The Heart Locker. Bring new socks to donate and receive an entry for each pair or package toward a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards. If a digital contribution is preferred, donations can also be made by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.

The 2026 Montana Snowmobile & Powersports Show showcases what riders need for the season ahead. The show features 2027 sleds from Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo, Polaris, and Lynx, along with new snowbikes, trailers, sled decks, and other additions. Visitors can shop performance parts, accessories, and riding gear, find information on lodging and riding destinations, and connect with industry experts.

CelloGayageum brings a vivid meeting of Eastern and Western traditions to Wachholz College Center, uniting the resonance of cello with the shimmering voice of the gayageum, a traditional Korean plucked zither with 12 strings. Their original compositions grow from Korean folk melodies and are shaped by a broad global sensibility, creating a sound that feels both time honored and new. Formed in 2016 by Austrian cellist and composer Sol Daniel Kim and Korean gayageum virtuoso and composer Dayoung Yoon, the duo grew from a connection made in Berlin and takes inspiration from the city's Pavilion of Unity, celebrating links between instruments, histories, and people. Yoon trained at the Korean National Traditional Arts High School and the Korea National University of Arts, later performing in France, Germany, Italy, and elsewhere, and teaching at the Berlin Korean Cultural Center. Her work with the ensemble has been honored with the Soorim Cultural Prize in 2018, Jeongdong Theater's Youthful Artist of the Year in 2020, leadership of the Young Gugak Orchestra at Seoul Namsan Gugakdang in 2021, and first prize in the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation's Youth Song in 2021. Kim, born in Vienna and a graduate of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, represented Austria at Eurovision Young Musicians and has performed with orchestras including the Bavarian Symphony Orchestra. Together they share music that traces journeys across continents, cultures, and centuries.

A no-cost, confidential support group for adults who have a loved one experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Parents, partners, siblings, and friends are welcome to participate and share. Attendees can learn from the challenges and successes of others in similar situations and exchange practical insights. The gathering takes place at Gateway Community Center, with entry at Entrance A next to the Flathead Food Bank. For safety, the doors remain locked, so please wait at the entrance and someone will let you in.

World Ballet Company presents Swan Lake at Wachholz College Center, a sweeping production with a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 hand sewn costumes, and striking hand crafted sets. Tchaikovsky's score guides the story of love, magic, and the clash between good and evil, featuring beloved moments from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan's 32 fouettés. The performance runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission, and is recommended for ages 5 and older. Based in Los Angeles and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, the company tours cities nationwide, includes renowned professional dancers representing more than ten countries, and has appeared in more than 300 cities for audiences totaling over 500,000.

Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober set out on a musical stage adventure to rediscover the fabled Celebration Stone, a long-lost Fraggle treasure said to unite everyone for an unforgettable party. Their journey winds through new caverns in Fraggle Rock and beyond as they uncover unexpected magic and learn to reassemble the artifact through teamwork. The story wonders whether the Celebration Stone can be restored and whether the friends might find something even more heartfelt along the way. Bringing Fraggle Rock to the stage for the first time, the show features all-new walk-around Fraggles, puppet-sized Doozers, an appearance by a giant Gorg, and additional fantastical creatures created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, along with fan-favorite songs, lively visual effects, immersive in-theater special effects, and audience interaction. Written and directed by John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek the Musical, Stephen Schwartz’s The Secret Silk), it blends music, humor, and imagination for families with young first-time theatergoers as well as longtime fans. A limited Fraggle Rock Meet & Greet VIP Package is available for an added $50 above the standard ticket price and includes a personal photo opportunity with the Fraggles, a VIP Experience tour poster, a special Fraggle Rock button, and early entry to the venue. Taking place at Wachholz College Center.

Settle in at Freestone for an evening with Miller Campbell, where acoustic melodies and heartfelt storytelling fill the room. With food available and a relaxed setting, her live performance becomes an inviting backdrop for a low key night out.

Yonder Mountain String Band brings its long-running roots sound to Wachholz College Center, highlighting Good As True (2026), the group’s twelfth studio album and the latest chapter in a career that has spanned close to thirty years. The new material turns a clear eye toward relationships and the effort it takes to stay connected, shifting between propulsive energy, close harmonies, and moments of space. Across the record, the band ranges from quick-picking bluegrass to songs colored by folk and rock, with touches of country and indie. Brand New Heartache marries rock-leaning verses to a chorus with bluegrass lift as it follows the aftermath of a breakup and the cautious hope of starting over. Blind opens on a memorable riff and faces regret with a pull toward becoming better. Long Ride surveys life in a touring band, while Nothing New and The Lie consider rigidity, misinformation, and division. Quieter corners appear too, as One to One Another seeks emotional clarity and Always Almost sits with reflection. Barroom Feather stands apart as a sixteen-minute performance recorded live in the studio and presented in its raw form, its drum sample broadening the groove while staying true to the group’s acoustic core. Founding members Adam Aijala, Ben Kaufmann, and Dave Johnston, joined by Nick Piccininni and with Coleman Smith on fiddle, wrote the album together and deliver tightly knit performances shaped by years of playing side by side. With Good As True, the band leans into a voice it trusts and continues to carve its own path.

This program is supported in part by the Broussard Family. Complimentary tickets are available to students at all grade levels. Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Kiliii Yüyan examines what enables the planet’s most remarkable ecosystems to thrive. Through work in coral reefs, rainforests, and the Arctic tundra, he shows how enduring Indigenous stewardship has sustained these places over generations. Accounts from time with Iñupiat hunters near polar bears, dives in mangrove shark nurseries, and conversations with elders demonstrate that this knowledge is living and adaptable. Drawing from Guardians of Life, he shares practical insights that point to solutions and a pathway for protecting the planet’s future. Kiliii Yüyan is an award-winning photographer of Chinese and Nanai or Hèzhé heritage who has spent years within communities at the front lines of ecological and cultural change across the Arctic and beyond. His photographs appear in National Geographic, TIME, and Vogue. His latest book is Guardians of Life.

Start with a beginner-friendly lesson, then transition into social dancing. Arrive promptly if you plan to participate in the lesson. Whether you want to dance, learn the basics, or simply spend time with friends, everyone is welcome. Admission is a $10 cover, paid in cash only. Wear clean, non-marking shoes with smooth soles to protect the floor. Bring your own water, as only tap water is available on-site. For building access and room location, look for the south-side building with a sky bridge. The Activity Room is on the ground level in the northeast corner. Enter through the alley door on the east side.

Capture a festive photo with Santa and enjoy cookies and cocoa. Take part in face painting, make a variety of crafts, and write a letter to Santa. Raffle tickets will be available for basket prizes, with all proceeds benefiting Mikayla's Miracles. Please do not bring pets, as animals will be turned away.

Voctave brings It Feels Like Christmas to life with the power of unaccompanied voices, showcasing the complex, finely crafted harmonies that have made this 11 member a cappella ensemble from Central Florida a standout. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the group blends diverse musical backgrounds and experience on stages around the world with an extensive recording pedigree. Voctave has collaborated with artists recognized by the Grammy, Dove, and American Music Awards, and their releases have reached number one on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. They have also landed within the Billboard top 25 and earned more than 200 million views across social media. Their albums are available on major streaming platforms, offering a preview of the polished vocal artistry featured in this festive program.

A beginner lesson starts the evening, then the floor opens for social dancing. Arrive on time to take part in the lesson. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to dance, learn, or simply spend time with friends. The cover is $10, and only cash or other non electronic payments are accepted. Wear smooth soled, non marking shoes, bring water since only city water is available on site, and have cash on hand for the cover. Look for the south building with the sky bridge. The Activity Room is on the ground floor in the northeast corner, and entry is through the alley door on the east side.