It’s October in Missoula and fall is officially in full swing. The crisp air and stunning landscapes are perfect for leaf-peeping adventures, bike rides, and lunch on one of our many outdoor patios. This month brings a perfect mix of outdoor and indoor events. Whether you’re cheering on the Griz at Homecoming, wandering through fall markets, enjoying live music, or getting into the spooky spirit at a Halloween event, Missoula offers something for everyone. Our events calendar is brimming with opportunities for fun and adventure—we’re excited to share our top picks to help you make the most of October in Missoula!
2: Public Lands Party! @ Zootown Arts Community Center
3: Hocktoberfest! @ Glacier Ice Rink
4: Zootown Challenge! @ Washington Grizzly Stadium
4: Fall Gathering @ Moon-Randolph Homestead
4-5: Viva Americas with The Missoula Symphony @ University of Montana Dennison Theatre
4: All Time Low @ KettleHouse Amphitheater
4: Griz Hockey Vs. Weber State @ Glacier Ice Rink
5: Beach Boys @ KettleHouse Amphitheater
7: Tell Us Something - “Walk on the Wild Side” @ University of Montana Dennison Theatre
8: UM School of Music Presents UM Symphony Orchestra @ University of Montana Dennison Theatre
9-12,16-19:: The Hunchback of Notre Dame @ Missoula Children’s Theatre
9: Golden Ghouls @ Zootown Arts Community Center
10: Bert Kreischer @ Adams Center
10: UM Homecoming Yell Pep Rally @ University of Montana Oval
11: University of Montana Homecoming Parade @ Downtown Missoula
11: Griz Football Vs. Cal Poly *Homecoming* @ Washington Grizzly Stadium
17: Story Pirates with Koo Koo @ The Wilma
18: Griz Football Vs. Sacred Heart @ Washington Grizzly Stadium
18: Griz Hockey Vs. Boise State @ Glacier Ice Rink
18: Goth Ball @ Zootown Arts Community Center
19: Charles Wesley Godwin with Danno Simpson @ The Wilma
19: Zach Williams @ Adams Center
19: Mount Pom with Minot, J.A.D.E & Dylan Running Crane @ Zootown Arts Community Center
21: Niko Moon with David J @ The Wilma
22: Between The Buried with Me and Hail The Sun @ The Wilma
23-26: Montana Film Festival @ The Roxy Theater
24: Griz Hockey vs. Montana Tech @ Glacier Ice Rink
25: Candlelight: Halloween Classics @ Missoula Children’s Theatre
26: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons @ Missoula Children’s Theatre
26: Skeletons Skedaddle 5K & Kid’s Pumpkin Run @ Silver Park
27: Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Reeves Junya & Willie Wonka @ The Wilma
30: Zach Top @ University of Montana Adams Center
31: Beetlejuice Jr. @ Missoula Children’s Theatre
Thursdays: Orchard Homes Farmers Market, Jazz Night @ The Old Post
First Friday of every month: First Friday in Missoula @ Downtown Missoula
Saturdays: Missoula Farmers’ Market, Clark Fork River Market, Missoula People’s Market
Weekends: Pumpkintober @ Turner Farms, Missoula Fall Fest @ Grass Valley Farms
