When the snow really starts coming down in Missoula, that's our cue to gear up and get psyched for a brand new year on the horizon. So now that 2022 has come to an end, we've got one question for you: how are you planning to ring in the new year? No matter how ambitious (or flat-out crazy) your newfound resolutions may feel, we're positive you'll be more than ready to leap into 2023 once you check out the top-notch events Missoula has in store for January. Expect a flurry of winter markets and family-friendly activities, open mic and trivia nights, performances by legendary local acts and big-name bands too. Not to mention all the opportunities to drink, eat, and relax with friends and loved ones. January is jam-packed with memories waiting to be made. And plus, it's good luck to kick off the new year with a smile on your face and a new experience in tow! Check out our hand-picked list of events we're looking forward to this month, and be sure to view the rest of our events calendar for more awesome Missoula experiences in 2023.
1: Resolution Run 5k @ Pineview Park
6: Dirtwire with Bloomurian @ Top Hat
7: Year of You - Winter Wellness Collective @ Import Market
8: Missoula Wedding Fair @ Hilton Garden Inn
10: Wild Harvest Soap Making @ Missoula Food Bank & Community Center
12: Banff Mountain Film Festival @ The Wilma
13: Ballet Beyond Borders Gala @ Dennison Theatre on UM Campus
16: School's Out Camp: Animals in Winter @ Montana Natural History Center
16: Pint Night for Special Olympics @ Cranky Sam Public House
19-29: Puffs @ Montana Center for Performing Arts
21: Snowglo Winter Festival @ Cymatic Event Center
21: Wolf & The Moons @ The Old Post
21: Men's Griz Basketball and Lady Griz vs. Montana State (same day) @ Adams Center
22: Tongue and Groove Poetry Event @ Stave & Hoop Speakeasy
26 & 28: Hygge Mini Retreat @ Red Hen Farm
27: Missoula's Talent on Ice @ Glacier Ice Rink
27: The Benevolents @ The Old Post
Tuesdays: Word Dog Community Open Mic Readings @ Missoula
Tuesdays: Open Mic Night @ Cranky Sam Public House
Wednesdays: Karaoke @ The Badlander, Trivia and Karaoke @ The Eagles Lodge #32
Thursdays: Jazz Night @ The Old Post
Fridays & Saturdays: Live Music @ The Jack Saloon
First Friday of every month: Missoula on Main @ Downtown Missoula
Fridays: Family Fun Time @ the YMCA
Second Friday of the month: Missoula Makers Market @ Oi! Yoi! Studio 308
Saturdays: Missoula Valley Winter Market @ Southgate Mall
First Sunday of every month: Vintage Wellness @ Conflux Brewery
Every Sunday: Yoga & Cider @ Western Cider
