Missoula Family

Navigate Missoula family life with kid-friendly activities, parenting wins and fails, local school insights, and smart gear for smoother family adventures.

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Best Teen Hangout Spots in Missoula MT (Budget-Friendly Guide)
Every Missoula parent has heard the dreaded phrase: "There's nothing to do here." But teenagers complaining about boredom clearly haven't discovered the city's surprisingly robust collection of hangout spots that…
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A group of young children with backpacks joyfully run down a school hallway, heading towards a classroom.
Best After-School Programs Missoula MT: Costs, Hours & Reviews
Finding quality after-school care in Missoula feels like trying to solve a puzzle where half the pieces are missing and the other half keep changing shape. With over 14,000 students…
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A colorful playground features slides, climbing structures, and a tic-tac-toe panel, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.
Beat the Boredom: Missoula’s Coolest Spots for Active Kiddos
If your crew is craving adventure, Missoula is packed with spots that guarantee big fun for kids and their grown-ups. Whether you’re looking for playgrounds, hands-on nature experiences, or creative…
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Treat Your Best Friend at These Missoula Area Pet Stores
Missoula locals know that a trip to the pet store can be the highlight of your day—especially when stores here go far beyond the basics. Whether your pup needs gourmet…
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A vibrant arcade filled with colorful games and rides, including red car-shaped rides and various illuminated gaming machines, set against a lively, patterned backdrop.
14 of Missoula’s Coolest Spots to Beat the Heat
When Montana's famous Big Sky decides to turn up the heat and your car thermometer hits those triple digits, even the most outdoorsy Missoulian starts dreaming of air conditioning and…
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Baskets of colorful small heirloom tomatoes are displayed on a burlap-covered table at a market, with a sign indicating a price of $6 per pound, alongside flower bouquets priced at $10 each.
Everything You Need to Know About Missoula Farmers Markets
Missoula’s idea of “grocery shopping” is less fluorescent-lighting-and-muzak, more huckleberry-scented breezes and awkwardly juggling a latte, a leek, and your neighbor’s dog’s paw (yes, someone will make you hold the…
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