Free events in Missoula, MT

The Street Dog Coalition will host a free pop-up veterinary clinic in Missoula for pets of people experiencing homelessness in and around the area. The clinic runs from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Watershed Navigation Center, with services including vaccinations, de-worming and parasite treatment, plus exams for minor medical issues. Dogs should be on leashes and cats should be in carriers. This is first come, first served with limited supplies, and no urgent or emergency care is available.

The Missoula People’s Market is a local market featuring art and handcrafted goods. It runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays in downtown Missoula during the seasonal run, and it’s free to attend.

Tuesday Night Markets are back in downtown Missoula with a community marketplace. Visitors can browse fresh local produce, baked goods, flowers, handmade items, and ready-to-eat food in a friendly atmosphere. The focus is on supporting local farmers, makers, and small businesses for a summer evening out.

Pony Keepers Night at the Missoula Carousel welcomes volunteers for a weekly, hands-on evening dedicated to caring for a beloved community treasure. Participants pitch in on a variety of tasks, including mechanical upkeep to keep the ride running smoothly, painting and touch-ups on the ponies, polishing brass poles, electrical and mechanical projects, greasing gears and general maintenance, lifting and swapping out ponies, and woodworking or carving work. No prior experience is required. Training is provided, and skilled helpers are appreciated. It is a practical way to work with your hands, learn new skills, and support a true community icon. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend and wear clothes that can get a little messy, all in the spirit of keeping the carousel alive.