October in Missoula is full of fall colors, crisp mountain air and plenty of reasons to get out and explore. From Griz Homecoming and live music to fall festivals, film screenings and Halloween traditions, the month is packed with events for every kind of autumn adventure. Cheer on the Griz, catch a show, pick the perfect pumpkin or lace up for a trail race through Missoula's open spaces. Check out what's happening this October, and don't forget to explore our full events calendar for even more ways to make the most of fall in Missoula!
1: Highly Suspect & Yelawolf @ KettleHouse Amphitheater
1: Jason Salmon @ Zootown Arts Community Center
1-4, 8-11: Almost, Maine @ Masquer Theatre
2: Big Thief Somersault Slide 360 Tour @ KettleHouse Amphitheater
2: Yell Night Pep Rally & Bonfire @ University of Montana Oval
3: Homecoming Parade @ Downtown Missoula
3: University of Montana Griz Football Vs Northern Colorado @ Washington-Grizzly Stadium
3-4,10-11,17-18: Pumpkin Festival Weekends @ Turner Farms
4: Walk to End Alzheimer @ Fort Missoula Regional Park- Meadowlark Pavilion
4: The Dose: Psychedelic Comedy Show @ Zootown Arts Community Center
8: The Lowest Pair @ Zootown Arts Community Center
9: Griz Hockey Vs Montana State @ Glacier Ice Rink
8-11,15-18: Come From Away @ Missoula Children’s Theatre
10: Cameron Whitcomb Kingdom of Fear Tour @ The Wilma
14: John Moreland w/ Georgia Maq @ Zootown Arts Community Center
15: University of Montana Griz Women’s Soccer Vs Idaho State @ South Campus Stadium
16: Montana Natural History Center Fall Banquet & Auction @ University Center Ballroom
17: Griz Hockey Vs Providence @ Glacier Ice Rink
17: University of Montana Griz Football Vs Idaho Vandals @ Washington-Grizzly Stadium
17: 17th Annual Missoula Tweed Ride @ Free Cycles
18: City to Sky Trail Races @ Dornblaser Track
18: Griz Women’s Soccer Vs Weber State @ South Campus Stadium
18: Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights @ Dennison Theatre
22: Montana Film Festival @ The Roxy Theater
24: Missoula Trunk or Treat @ Missoula County Fairgrounds
24: Missoula Health and Wellness Fair @ University Center Ballroom
25: Skeleton Skedaddle 5K & Kids Pumpkin Run @ Silver Park
29: University of Montana Griz Women;s Soccer Vs Eastern Washington @ South Campus Stadium
30: Griz Hockey Vs Utah State @ Glacier Ice Rink
30: The Rocky Horror Show Live! (Night 1) @ The Wilma
31: Griz Hockey Vs Utah - Halloween Game @ Glacier Ice Rink
31: The Rocky Horror Show Live! (Night 2) @ The Wilma
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, Walking Wednesdays @ The Florence Building
Thursdays: Live Jazz Night @ The Old Post, Trivia @ Western Cider
Fridays: Missoula Fall Fest @ Grass Valley Farms
Saturdays: Missoula Farmers’ Market, Clark Fork River Market, Play It Forward Bingo @ OddPitch Brewing, Missoula Fall Fest @ Grass Valley Farms
Sundays: Sunday Jazz @ Draught Works Brewery, Missoula Fall Fest @ Grass Valley Farms
