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It’s Friday, Missoula! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Chris Stapleton show, Brown Bag & Bones fossil lab, and St. Patrick’s Day parade + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Six can’t-miss shows statewide: Montana’s summer lineup will bring Chris Stapleton to Whitefish July 19, Mumford & Sons to Bozeman June 4, the Red Clay Strays June 24 to 28, plus Missoula’s Zootown Festival — check out the full lineup.
Pace quickens as prices adjust: A February report from the Missoula Organization of Realtors says 2025’s median price fell 2.2% to $550,000 as inventory grew, pointing to a healthier, balanced market for buyers and sellers — read the full market breakdown.
A timeless architectural emblem: UM’s Main Hall still commands the Oval, a familiar face in historic black and white photos and on today’s postcards of Missoula, reminding campus and community why this landmark endures — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Make something this week: Need an excuse to make a mess that becomes art? At Frame of Mind, find legit supplies, sharp advice from working artists, and a gallery vibe that sparks ideas. It’s perfect for kickstarting the project you keep side-eyeing on your desk, then actually finishing it.
Fresh-air hangout, unlocked: Porch dreams bigger than your slab? Chief Contracting turns Missoula backyards into true let’s-eat-outside spaces with custom composite or wood decks and dependable repairs. Friendly crew, clean lines, built for real seasons, giving that grill the stage it’s been hinting at.
Seafood night upgrade: Whether you’re plotting an omakase-ish mix of pristine nigiri and sashimi or hunting rolls that just click, Saketome Sushi delivers with standout fish, a lively sake lineup, and vibrant flavors that turn Monday into Friday energy.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🦴 Brown Bag & Bones @ Montana Natural History Center | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Your Friday lunch break is getting an upgrade at MNHC’s Fossil Prep Lab, where paleontologist Jason C. Poole is calmly chiseling 150-million-year-old bones, including a toothy Allosaurus. Bring a sandwich, some curiosity, and enjoy real science, zero PowerPoints, and free-with-admission bragging rights.
🦅 Town Bound Birding @ Council Grove State Park | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Stretch your legs and bird list with Five Valleys Audubon at Council Grove State Park, a low-key loop to scout overwintering regulars and early spring show-offs. Easy, level paths, no heroics. Meet Thomas Kallmeyer in the parking lot, bring binoculars, and an inside voice.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ A & T Auto Recycling | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Because Missoula needs a little Florida now and then, swing by the A & T Auto Recycling lot for a half hour pop-up of sun-ripened strawberries delivered direct. Thirty bucks for an 8-pound box, plus pecans, honey, and first come, first served. No prepay.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Downtown Missoula | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Nothing says Missoula like hoofbeats on Higgins and a sea of green. The St. Patrick’s Day parade trots through downtown with the Big Sky Horse Park float, real horses, and enough charm to make you forget the parking, the bagpipes, and last night’s choices.
🔎 Scavenger Hunt @ The Badlander | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Stretch your legs at the market’s scavenger hunt, meeting at the Information Booth at 10 AM, then roam for clues between peaches, pickles, and people-watching. First 10 winners snag a CFRM fanny pack, which pairs nicely with smug step counts, and solid local cred.
🌱 Seed Swap @ Exploration Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Seed Swap has moved to the Exploration Center at the fairgrounds, same building as the Butterfly House. Snag free seeds, bring seeds to share, swap a gardening book or houseplant, catch tips on starting, collecting, and storing seeds, so your garden is planned, not accidental.
🎨 Paint Your Pet @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Finally give the dog the portrait he thinks he deserves, and the cat something new to judge. Paint Your Pet is a guided workshop with all supplies provided, so you can finally add your furry family to the wall of fame, no experience needed.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Missoula report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 44°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 98%
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 18°F – Precip: 97%
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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