Happy Tuesday, Missoula. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Missoula Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
đź“° In the news
Local happenings: A Montana historian exposes state plundering, fresh North Hills trails beckon leashed explorers, and a 1.5 million dollar gift crowns a wildlife savant — catch up here.
State-level stories: Wildfire crews welcome incoming storms, gas prices finally dip after six months of increases, and students with disabilities gain two more years of schooling — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Join summer playgroup for infants and toddlers
- Join lively monthly Montana history presentations
- Join inclusive story time every Wednesday
- Join public library board of trustees meeting
- Watch Encanto under the stars with neighbors
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Markets: Who needs fluorescent-lit aisles when you can juggle a latte, a leek, and your neighbor’s dog’s paw amid huckleberry-scented breezes? Find out why Missoula’s Saturdays are all about brag-worthy stalls in our farmers market guide.
Garden: Surprise June snow and fry-your-plants heatwaves can tank your garden. Outwit Mother Nature with these cold climate gardening tips and still enjoy a tasty harvest.
DIY: A set of wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers makes you the household hero and saves you from 11 PM neighbor calls. If you’ve got these tools, you can tackle any leaky faucet or whatever your home throws at you.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
📚 4HistoryBuffs @ Missoula Public Library | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:00pm – This monthly gathering on the last Tuesday invites history geeks to swap stories with guest speakers, no dusty artifacts necessary. From sizzling hot-spring myths to controversial mine-therapy tales, consider it brain candy with a side of local flavor, and a strong pour.
🎓 University of Montana Night @ Ogren Park at Allegiance Field | Wednesday (8/27) at 7:05pm – Whether you’re a diehard Griz alum or just here for the nachos, tonight’s game gets a college twist with PaddleHeads rocking UM jerseys and pups roaming free on Woof Wednesday, courtesy of Scheels. You can pretend your four-legged buddy cares about baseball, too.
🎸 Jason Scott & the High Heat w/ Kyle Hunter @ Zootown Arts Community Center / ZACC | Thursday (8/28) at 7:30pm – Weeknight plans: skip binge-watching how-to tutorials and catch a preacher-turned-songwriter who convinced NPR gospel grit belongs on a rock stage, backed by a band juggling enough gear to start a radio station, plus Montana’s own Kyle Hunter for alt-country soul.
🧱 Summertime LEGO Club @ Missoula Public Library | Friday (8/29) at 4:00pm – If you’ve been longing to boss around tiny plastic people without judgment, swing by the Imaginarium this summer on Fridays. No age cap, just endless LEGO bricks, a dash of A/C relief, and serious bragging rights as a master builder.
🍜 Big Thai Country Food Truck @ Great Burn Brewing | Friday (8/29) at 5:00pm – Pack your appetite and swing by Great Burn Brewing where the Big Thai Country Food Truck serves authentic curries, potato balls, and spice to make you question your choices. Wash it down with a hoppy brew or a zero-proof craft soda for the win.
This weekend
🎲 Summer Game Day 2025 @ Missoula Public Library | Saturday (8/30) at 10:00am – MisCon’s Summer Game Day flips the library’s fourth floor into a laid-back playground of board games, card duels, and those dusty old favorites you swear you’ll teach someone one day. It’s free, it’s friendly, and no one will judge your Triple-Word Score dance.
🧙‍♀️ The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Missoula | Saturday (8/30) from 10:00am – Step into a glitchy Oz and turn Missoula’s streets into your puzzle board in this outdoor escape-game adventure. Follow the yellow brick clues, crack quirky challenges, and chase down the bug before time runs out—ruby slippers strictly optional. The exact meetup spot drops two weeks before go-time, so rally your crew for a wickedly fun wander.
🍺 PYOBB Drop-In Session @ Golden Leaf Studios | Saturday (8/30) at 12:00pm – Got leftover bath salts from 2005? Saturday calls for a craft session inside Southgate Mall where you can design your own premium bath bombs for ten bucks, all supplies included. Drop in solo, or drag your pals and claim your right to fizz and pampering.
🎤 Lovers and Lunatics Music Festival @ The Property | Saturday (8/30) at 1:00pm – Whether you’re nursing a broken heart or just craving live tunes with a side of charming chaos, head over to The Property for the Lovers and Lunatics Music Festival. Expect local bands, unexpected covers, and a mosh pit that doubles as free therapy.
🔍 NoveList @ Missoula Public Library | Sunday (8/31) at 3:00pm – Sick of scrolling through endless book lists and ending up with another thriller you’ll abandon on page 12? Swing by our library for a free, hands-on workshop that turns your reading indecision into personalized picks. NoveList makes finding your next great read feel inevitable.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/27 Out to Lunch @ Caras Park – 11 am
- 8/27 As You Like It and Henry V @ University of Montana – 6 pm
- 8/27 In Three Quarter Time Jam @ Western Cider – 6 pm
- 8/28 Love is a Dog from Nebraska @ Draught Works – 7 pm
- 8/28 Jason Scott & the High Heat @ ZACC – 7:30 pm
- 8/29 Cocaine Yogi: My Reluctant Spiritual Journey @ ZACC – 7:30 pm
- 8/29 The Beach Boys @ KettleHouse Amphitheater – 8 pm
- 8/30 Symphony on the River @ KettleHouse Amphitheater – 8 pm
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Listed by: Julie Gardner (ERA Lambros Real Estate Missoula)
High above Rattlesnake Valley, this Lincoln Hills stunner serves up panoramic views and a front-row seat to Missoula’s best trailheads. The open-concept main level is flooded with light from brand new windows and features a wood-burning fireplace, a crisp modern kitchen, and enough space for impromptu dance parties or marathon game nights. The primary suite comes with two walk-in closets, and the laundry, half-bath, and garage are all right where you want them.
Downstairs, a multi-purpose room is ready for movie marathons or indoor cartwheels, with two more bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill bath. Outside, new landscaping means more time on the patio and less time behind a lawn mower.
