Events in Missoula, MT

The Wilma hosts a screening of the film Warren Miller's Days Off. Tickets and more information are available. Live entertainment in Montana is supported by @DriveToyota, @MontanaKnifeCo, and @GrooveMT.

Pony Keepers Night at the Missoula Carousel is a weekly hands-on volunteer session focused on caring for a community treasure. Volunteers of all kinds are welcome to help with tasks such as keeping the ride in smooth working order, painting and touch ups on the ponies, polishing the brass poles, electrical or mechanical projects, greasing gears and other general maintenance, lifting and swapping ponies, and woodworking or carving. No prior experience is needed, and training is provided. Those with relevant skills are appreciated. It is a practical way to work with your hands, learn something new, and support the carousel. Wear clothing that can get a little messy.

At Cancer Support Community Missoula in Missoula, MT, this 90 minute yoga class offers a supportive setting for practice at any stage. Postures are introduced step by step, and props are available so everyone can participate comfortably. Each session includes guided breathing and a short meditation to complement the movement. Previous yoga experience may help, but it is not required. Open to all experience levels.

This course centers on comfortable, well-supported positions that help ease muscle tension, steady the nervous system, and invite deep relaxation. The setting is supportive and safe so participants can slow down and unwind. Registration with the Missoula Vet Center is required before participating. To register, call 406-721-4918.

A relationship-focused evening series at Red Hen Farm and Orchard uses the Gottman approach to help couples strengthen their bond. Over four Wednesday evenings, partners explore tools drawn from 40 years of Gottman research in a psychoeducational setting led by certified Gottman Leader and Mindfulness and Wellbeing Coach, Julie Engh Peters, PCC. The experience includes intentional time to build friendship, deepen understanding of self and each other, and practice effective communication and problem solving. Participants receive a pair of workbooks and enjoy tasty food while creating shared meaning and a stronger connection.

The Golden Gays present a Halloween drag caper at Zootown Arts Community Center with The Golden Ghouls, an all ages performance where four golden aged grannies are set to take the stage at the Shady Pines Halloween Ball when Sophia suddenly disappears. Is it a Halloween prank or did she slip back to Palermo? Dorothy arrives as the Bride of Frankenstein, Blanche embraces her inner vampire, and Rose turns up cheerfully dressed as an elf. The search is on to find Sophia before the finale and to make it home in time to watch Psycho. The night features an interactive twist, with one attendee chosen to step into the Sophia role. Guests are invited to come in spooky Golden themed attire. Ticket options include general admission, student and senior pricing, and a VIP tier that provides VIP seating and a photo with the performers.

Indoor trick-or-treating takes center stage in a warm, comfortable setting, paired with a door-decorating contest where guests can vote for their favorite. The clubhouse will have cookie decorating, goodie bags, and the Big Sky Brewing beer truck.

Celebrate Halloween at the market with trick or treating.

Hosted at MAM, this community sewing session supports Amanda Browder’s Soft Monuments, a collaborative textile project unfolding across Missoula. Browder, a Missoula-born artist now based in Brooklyn, is known for large scale, community-driven fabric installations that transform public spaces. In partnership with the University of Montana School of Visual and Media Arts, the project will produce two monumental textiles that will be draped across buildings in the Missoula area. Participants will sew alongside others and contribute to pieces that come together as larger forms. No prior sewing experience is required, with options ranging from simple stitching to assembling bigger sections as part of the group. This sewing day is part of Browder’s residency in Missoula, which includes workshops, lectures, additional public sewing opportunities, and a public unveiling. Admission is free.

Story Time invites children ages 5 and up with their caregivers to enjoy engaging read-alouds, hands-on crafts, and music that spark imagination and laughter. Each session showcases a fresh theme, offering a warm space to share and explore stories together. Activities take place in the Imaginarium on Level Two of Missoula Public Library.

In the Imaginarium, this early literacy storytime introduces reading readiness through music, rhythm, and movement. Children sing along, try simple finger plays, explore classic nursery rhymes, and listen to stories that build foundational skills. The program is presented by Youth Services staff.

A family-friendly indoor event featuring food, treats, and plenty of fun.

A lively night of swing dancing with the Ed Norton Big Band fills The Show Room at the Zootown Arts Community Center. All ages are welcome. Begin with Lindy Hop instruction, then enjoy classic and contemporary big band tunes performed by an 18 piece ensemble of Missoula musicians spanning generations. The group started in the late 1980s after trombonists Tom Wogsland and Scot Ray played together in the pit for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s first staging of The 1940s Radio Hour, and it has since become a regional staple, entertaining crowds at community happenings from Out to Lunch and Second Sunday Jazz to First Night, as well as birthdays and fundraisers. Ticket options include general admission, packages that pair entry with a dance lesson, and artist supporter levels.

Missoula’s community procession returns for its 34th year, beginning at the XXX’s on the north end of Higgins with a welcoming ceremony by the SnYelMn drum group. The procession then moves down Higgins Avenue to Caras Park, where the UM African Dance Class, Missoula Samba Batería, and others will perform. All are welcome to take part. Those wishing to be in the procession should line up on East Alder Street near the locomotive. To meet city permit and insurance requirements, no fire, no motorized vehicles, and no throwing of objects or candy are allowed during the procession and at Caras Park. Organizers note that producing the event costs about $3,000, and donations through the Missoula Downtown Foundation help cover expenses.

MUD’s Monthly Mending Circle is a free community gathering focused on learning how to repair clothing. Led by facilitator Liz Simpson, it offers a welcoming space to stitch, patch, and extend the life of favorite garments while contributing to a more sustainable Missoula. Participants are encouraged to bring clothing items that need attention along with their own materials and supplies. Basic tools will be available, including hand needles, thread, thimbles, scrap fabric, and seam rippers. This monthly meetup rotates among locations in Missoula and is supported by sponsor A Clean Stitch.

This in-person gathering welcomes anyone who provides care, whether for family, friends, or in a professional role. Participants talk through their experiences, give and receive encouragement, and trade practical tips that can help day to day. It is designed to ease stress, lessen feelings of isolation, and build coping skills by learning from people who understand similar pressures. Depending on the session, conversations may be guided by peers or by trained professionals such as social workers or therapists.

Hosted by GBCA, this celebration honors the seasonal crews and volunteers who worked to keep the Great Burn wild in 2026. The gathering includes light bites, drinks, and raffles and marks the close of another season in the field.

Developed in collaboration with leaders in the Indigenous art community, this annual celebration gathers Indigenous artists, makers, musicians, and community members for an evening filled with art, live music, connection, and celebration that spans the Zootown Arts Community Center. Guided by the theme Resistance, Resilience, Renewal, the event showcases Indigenous artists across all three ZACC galleries, an Indigenous Makers Market offering works for purchase from a range of artists and makers, and live performances in the ZACC Show Room. The Main Gallery presents works by Indigenous artists that explore the theme, while the Blackfoot Communications Gallery highlights work by Two Spirit artists. Attendees can meet participating artists and makers, experience the exhibitions, shop Indigenous-made artwork and goods, and enjoy music throughout the evening. The exhibitions will remain on view at the ZACC afterward.

Evan Honer brings It's An Even Longer Road Tour to The Wilma with Sam Burchfield. Tickets and more information are available. Proud sponsors of live entertainment in Montana include @DriveToyota, @MontanaKnifeCo, and @GrooveMT.

Swan Lake arrives at the University of Montana in a full-scale staging by World Ballet Company. The timeless story of love, fate, and enchantment unfolds with a 50-member international cast, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes, and finely crafted sets. Signature moments include the Dance of the Little Swans and the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, all performed to Tchaikovsky’s celebrated score. The performance runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission, and is intended for ages 5 and over. World Ballet Company is based in Los Angeles and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick. Touring cities across the country, the company welcomes both newcomers and seasoned ballet lovers, features professional artists from over ten countries, and has visited more than 300 cities, reaching audiences totaling more than 500,000.

An all ages concert at Zootown Arts Community Center brings together Cat Clyde and Dean Johnson. Tickets are listed at $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show. Cat Clyde arrives with Mud Blood Bone, her fourth album and first release on Concord Records, produced by Drew Vandenberg. The music blends gritty rockabilly accents with vivid folk rock as she explores a renewed understanding of love. Drawn to her Métis heritage and the cycles of the natural world, she wrote these songs in motion, from a 1973 Boler trailer on a farm in Ontario to a narrow boat in England, capturing ideas in the moment for an immediate, unfiltered feel. Dean Johnson shares songs from I Hope We Can Still Be Friends, his debut on Saddle Creek. With a warm voice and an easy rapport, he pairs tenderness with wry humor, including the track Death of the Party. After years tending bar at Al’s Tavern in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood and building a local following, he reached a wider audience in 2023 with his first album, Nothing For Me Please.

The Last Revel performs at The Wilma with Abby Webster also on the lineup. Sponsors of live entertainment in Montana include DriveToyota, MontanaKnifeCo, and GrooveMT.

This holiday craft fair brings together more than one hundred vendors offering crafts, gifts, and specialty foods. It offers an early start to holiday shopping with a large selection to browse in one place.

Railroad Earth performs live at The Wilma. Live entertainment in Montana is supported by sponsors including @DriveToyota, @MontanaKnifeCo, and @GrooveMT.

Shwayze brings The Nostalgia Tour to Top Hat, joined by Asher Roth and Chiddy Bang. Tickets and more information are available. Live entertainment in Montana is supported by Drive Toyota, Montana Knife Company, and Groove MT.

The Wilma hosts Funksgiving 12, featuring special guest Revel Day with Desperate Electric. Proud sponsors of live entertainment in Montana are @DriveToyota, @MontanaKnifeCo, and @GrooveMT.

The Brothers Comatose take the stage at The Wilma for a live performance. Support for live entertainment in Montana comes from Drive Toyota, Montana Knife Co, and Groove MT.

Winter Crafter’s Market in Missoula highlights local artists and their work. Soups and panini will be available for a $5 lunch while you explore.

Buffalo Traffic Jam brings the Pictures of You Tour to The Wilma, joined by Sons of Habit and Cash Muretta. This concert brings these artists together on one stage. Tickets and additional details are available. Proud sponsors of live entertainment in Montana include Drive Toyota, Montana Knife Co, and Groove MT.

The Wilma in Missoula hosts Dave Simonett, with Lena Marie Schiffer also appearing. Live entertainment in Montana is supported by @DriveToyota, @MontanaKnifeCo, and @GrooveMT.