As November settles into Missoula, the crisp mountain air marks the transition from autumn to winter and sparks excitement for the long-awaited holiday season. As Missoula begins trading in fall colors for cozy winter layers, there’s no reason to hunker down for the season just yet. This month, the city is coming alive with a jam-packed event calendar. From festive gatherings and local markets to the much-anticipated Brawl of the Wild, there’s no shortage of reasons to bundle up and join in the fun. Support local favorites during Small Business Saturday, experience the magic of The Nutcracker, and take in the glow of downtown’s holiday displays. November in Missoula is all about connection, community, and savoring every cozy moment—discover what makes this month so special below, and make sure to check out our full calendar of events here.
November 4: Zakk Sabbath American Winter Tour ‘25 @ The Wilma
November 4: Lady Griz Basketball Vs Seattle Pacific Falcons @ Adams Center Dahlberg Arena
November 5: Montana Grizzlies Men’s Basketball Vs Ottawa AZ @ Adams Center
November 6: 12th Annual Mountain Running Film Festival @ The Wilma
November 6-8: 12th Annual Holiday Show @ Radius Gallery
November 7: Taylor Swift Night The Life of a Showgirl Tour @ The Wilma
November 7: Cast From Canon (18+) @ Zootown Arts Community Center
November 7 : Griz Hockey Vs Providence @ Glacier Ice RInk
November 7-8: The Prairie Sisters Vintage Market @ Missoula Fairgrounds
November 8: Griz football Vs Eastern Washington @ Washington-Grizzly Stadium
November 11: The Robert Cray Band @ The Wilma
November 11: An Evening with David Sedaris @ Dennison Theatre
November 12: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet! @ Dennison Theatre
November 13: Trapt @ The Wilma
November 13: World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby Ballet @ Dennison Theatre
November 13: Griz Volleyball Vs. Idaho @ Adams Center
November 14: The Brothers Comatose with Goodnight, Texas @ The Wilma
November 14: Griz Hockey Vs. Eastern Washington @ Glacier Ice Rink
November 14: Griz Men’s Basketball Vs Cal Poly @ Adams Center
November 15: Todd Snider Band @ The Wilma
November 15: Dive-In Movie: The Little Mermaid @ Currents Aquatics Center
November 15: Griz Volleyball Vs Eastern Washington @ Adams Center
November 19: Nurse Blake: But Did You Die?’ Comedy Tour @ Dennison Theatre
November 19: Lady Griz Basketball Vs BYU @ Adams Center Dahlberg Arena
November 20: Stayin’ Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees @ Dennison Theatre
November 21: The Last Revel @ The Wilma
November 21: Winter Squares: Square Dance Series @ Free Cycles
November 22: Funksgiving Dance Party @ the Wilma
November 22: Griz Football Vs Montana State: Brawl of the Wild @ Washington-Grizzly Stadium
November 23: Sing On! Together We Rise Above the Storm @ Dennison Theatre
November 23: Griz Men’s Basketball Vs Lamar Cardinals @ Adams Center Dahlberg Arena
November 25: Griz Men’s Basketball Vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies @ Adams Center Dahlberg Arena
November 26: Trivium @ The Wilma
November 27: Turkey Day 8K & 3K Family Fun Run @ University of Montana Campus Rec
November 29: Lady Griz Basketball Vs Utah @ Adams Center Dahlberg Arena
November 29: Small Business Saturday @ Paddleheads Post
November 29: Indigenous Made Winter Market 2025 @ Missoula Fairgrounds
November 29-30: A Few of My Favorite Things @ Westside Theatre
November 29: Sentinel Craft Show @ Sentinel High School
November 30: Holiday Hullaballo 2025 @ Missoula Public Library
Mondays: Bluegrass Night @ The Old Post, Open Mic @ Western Cider
Wednesdays: Trivia Night @ Draught Works, Trivia Night @ Stave & Hoop, Trivia Night @ Cranky Sam, Old Time Jams @ Western Cider (first and third Wednesdays)
Thursdays: Orchard Homes Farmers Market, Jazz Night @ The Old Post, Trivia Night @ Western Cider
First Friday of every month: First Friday in Missoula @ Downtown Missoula
Saturdays:Clark Fork River Winter Market (starting November 15th), Missoula Valley Winter Market
Sundays: Yoga & Cider @ Western Cider, Jazz Night @ Draught Works