Free events

A howling good time for Halloween. FREE with a donation of nonperishable food for the Food Bank.

From very humble beginnings, our family has grown this event into a tradition for the Missoula community!

Resident artists Jesse Baggett, Jillian Mae Seversky, and Sara Jensen will introduce themselves and their artwork with a brief slide lecture.

Join the Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL for a Halloween Chess Tournament.

Travelers’ Rest State Park near Lolo will continue its “Trekker Kids” program series every Saturday in October beginning at 11 a.m.

So, all you little ghosts, goblins, witches and superheroes, put on your best costume and come join us for an evening of treats, tricks and family fun!

Every Saturday afternoon, middle and high school students gather to make art in MAM’s classroom with unlimited art supplies!

Saturday | FREE Admission Public Shopping 10am - 5pm

Shop and sell with 406 Consignary in the Commercial Building at the Missoula County Fairgrounds!

Join us for our Missoula's Discount Day Sunday PreSale!

Celebrate the local at this fun, locally-inspired, curated Maker’s Pop-Up Market!

Join us as we kick off our 4th season of these incredible concerts!

You are invited to a retrospective exhibition of accomplished Montana artist and UM alumna Dana Boussard, an expansive review of a lifetime of artmaking, featuring works on paper from the late 1960s and oversized soft-sculpture from the 1970s, the artist's trademark textile and paint on stretcher bars from the late 20th c., including her public art commissions, and her most recent drawings.

Join us for a beautiful musical experience designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect.

Each session culminates with a 5PM performance in a classroom space at the Missoula Children’s Theatre.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a ride on the Carousel!

Holidays on Higgins will be hosting a FREE photo opportunity with Santa at the Missoula Public Library on December 5th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The Downtown Missoula Partnership hosts free carriage rides.

Before and after the tree lighting at 6:00 PM, enjoy caroling, Irish dancing, and more live music and dance performances at the main stage near the tree by the XXXX.

Walk through 40+ vendors selling their arts, crafts, and other artisan products at the Missoula Makers Collective Market!

Peruse 20+ stationary floats and activations hosted by local organizations and businesses.

Make your way to the big tree by the XXXXs by 6:00 PM sharp on North Higgins, where Santa Claus himself and Mayor Davis will ascend a fire truck ladder to magically illuminate the tree and inaugurate the official start of the season in Downtown Missoula!

Holidays on Higgins 2026 is coming up! Join us for a full day of admission-free festivities in Downtown Missoula on Saturday, December 5, 2026, as we kick off the holiday season.

The Downtown Missoula Partnership hosts free carriage rides.

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.

Our Annual Holiday Open House will include hands-on activities including decoration painting, and live music by Stephen Glueckert and others, and more.

The Missoula Holiday MADE fair is a modern handcrafted market with over 200 local artists & non-profits.

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.

This festive evening run features colorful lights around the course, holiday music, cookies, and hot chocolate.

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.

Celebrate Christmas Eve at the Carousel!

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.

School is out and it is time to play! MCT is excited to offer day-long theatre camps on most Missoula County Public Schools “no school days.”

There will be one informal, non-ticketed performance in an MCT classroom at 5PM.

Join us for an exquisite musical experience designed to help you slow down, reset, and get lost in the vibrations of the evening.

There will be one informal, non-ticketed performance in an MCT classroom at 5PM.

Students and families are invited to join us for the dress rehearsal preceding each Masterworks Concert.

Created with pre-school and elementary-aged audiences in mind, the series features Symphony musicians and instrument demonstrations!

In collaboration with the Missoula Public Library, Music Director Julia Tai presents FREE Mini-Concerts in the Imaginarium.

There will be one informal, non-ticketed performance in an MCT classroom at 5PM.

Students and families are invited to join us for the dress rehearsal preceding each Masterworks Concert.

Created with pre-school and elementary-aged audiences in mind, the series features Symphony musicians and instrument demonstrations!

In collaboration with the Missoula Public Library, Music Director Julia Tai presents FREE Mini-Concerts in the Imaginarium.

Students and families are invited to join us for the dress rehearsal preceding each Masterworks Concert.

Our annual First Reads, produced in partnership with Missoula Public Library, is a chance to see professional staged readings of new and often previously unseen works that The Rep is considering for full production.

The Fair will return in 2027 for two unforgettable weekends and 8 exciting days of food, carnival rides, arena action, live entertainment, community traditions, and plenty of surprises along the way.

Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home.

Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home.

Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home.