November has arrived in Missoula, bringing crisp mountain air, cozy days and the first hints of the holiday season. As the last of the fall colors fade and winter draws near, Missoula's event calendar is heating up with plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the season. From exciting Griz matchups and live music to holiday performances, festive markets and community celebrations, there's something for everyone to look forward to this month. Get into the holiday spirit with A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker, shop local treasures at Small Business Saturday or bundle up for the annual Turkey Day run. Whatever your plans, November is full of opportunities to celebrate, connect and make memories in Missoula. Explore our top event picks below and don't forget to check out our full calendar of events for even more things to do!
3: Lady Griz Basketball Vs Montana Western @ Dahlberg Arena
4: Tell Us Something - “Light In the Dark” @ Free Cycles
4: Montana Griz Men’s Basketball Vs Salish Kootenai @ Dahlberg Arena
5: University of Montana Griz Women’s Soccer Vs Portland State @ South Campus Stadium
5: 13th Annual Holiday Show Opening @ Radius Gallery
5: Lady Griz Volleyball Vs Northern Arizona @ Dahlberg Arena
6: Fusion Fight League @ Adam Center
6: Griz Hockey Vs Washington State @ Glacier Ice Rink
7: University of Montana Griz Football Vs Portland State @ Washington-Grizzly Stadium
7: Lady Griz Volleyball Vs Portland State @ Dahlberg Arena
8: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake With a Live Orchestra @ Dennison Theatre
10: Maris @ Top Hat
11: Opera Theater Performance @ UM School of Music Recital Hall
12-15: A Christmas Carol @ The Montana Theater
13: The Prairie Sisters Christmas Vintage Market @ Missoula County Fairgrounds
13: Lady Griz Basketball Vs Houston @ Dahlberg Arena
13: Griz Hockey Vs Boise State @ Glacier Ice Rink
13: The Last Revel @ The WIlma
14: GCW Presents “The Massacre in Missoula!” @ Zootown Events Center
14: Griz Hockey Vs Boise State @ Glacier Ice Rink
14: Railroad Earth @ The Wilma
14: University of Montana Griz Football Vs Idaho State @ Washington-Grizzly Stadium
15: Jimmy Kuratz Standup Comedy @ Big Sky Brewing
16: Lady Griz Volleyball Vs Northern Colorado @ Dahlberg Arena
19: In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey @ The Wilma
20: Funksgiving 12 @ The Wilma
20: Griz Hockey Vs Montana Tech @ Glacier Ice Rink
21: The Brothers Comatose @ The Wilma
21: The Little Mermaid Dive-In Movie @ Currents Aquatics Center
22: Lady Griz Basketball Vs MSU Northern @ Dahlberg Arena
23: Montana Griz Men’s Basketball Vs Carroll College @ Dahlberg Arena
23: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet @ Dennison Theatre
24: Lady Griz Basketball Vs Carroll College @ Dahlberg Arena
26: Turkey Day 8K, 5K Trot & 3K Fun Run @ University of Campus Rec
28: Small Business Saturday @ Downtown Missoula
28: Indigenous Made Winter Market @ Missoula Fairgrounds
28: Mercantile Festive Collective @ Residence Inn Missoula
Mondays: Karaoke Monday @ Union Club
Tuesdays: Bingo Night @ Cranky Sam, Trivia Night @ The Old Post
Wednesdays: Old Time Jam @ Western Cider (every other Wednesday), Kettlehouse Karaoke @ The Badlander, Trivia Night @ Cranky Sam Public House
Thursdays: Live Jazz Night @ The Old Post, Trivia @ Western Cider, Orchard Homes Farmers Market
First Friday of every month: First Friday in Missoula @ Downtown Missoula
Saturdays: Clark Fork River Winter Market @ The Badlander & Locals Only (Starting November 14th), Missoula Valley Winter Market @ Southgate Mall (Starting November 14th)
Sundays: Sunday Jazz @ Draught Works Brewery
