Concerts, PaddleHeads baseball, farmers markets, free family activities and the final Hard Times Bluegrass Festival highlight this weekend in Missoula and western Montana.
Looking for things to do in Missoula this weekend? July 24–26 brings major concerts, PaddleHeads baseball, farmers markets, free family activities, walking tours and live music across Missoula County, with more happening in Bonner, the Bitterroot Valley and Seeley-Swan.
Molly Tuttle takes the stage at The Wilma Friday, Maren Morris heads to KettleHouse Amphitheater Saturday, and the Missoula PaddleHeads host Billings all weekend. Families can catch live birds of prey at Missoula Public Library, while the Bitterroot marks the 17th and final year of the Hard Times Bluegrass Festival.
It is also the final weekend before the Western Montana Fair opens July 31, kicking off an even busier stretch of late-summer festivals, concerts and community gatherings.
This Weekend at a Glance
Big concerts: Molly Tuttle plays The Wilma Friday, followed by Maren Morris at KettleHouse Amphitheater Saturday.
Baseball: The Missoula PaddleHeads host Billings all three days, with Princess & Pirates Night, Ballpark Brewfest and Kids Free Sunday.
Family pick: Raptors of the Rockies brings live birds of prey to Missoula Public Library Saturday afternoon. Free.
Market morning: The Clark Fork River Market returns beneath the Higgins Avenue Bridge Saturday.
Worth the drive: The Hard Times Bluegrass Festival near Hamilton holds its 17th and final edition Friday through Sunday.
Coming next: The Western Montana Fair and IndigiPalooza MT both begin Friday, July 31.
Friday, July 24
PaddleHeads Princess & Pirates Night
Friday, July 24 · 5:30 p.m. | Ogren Park at Allegiance Field | Missoula
The Missoula PaddleHeads open a weekend series against Billings with Princess & Pirates Night. Costumes are encouraged, and the team remains home throughout the weekend.
Molly Tuttle at The Wilma
Friday, July 24 · 8 p.m. | The Wilma | Missoula
Two-time Grammy-winning bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter Molly Tuttle performs downtown at The Wilma. Tuttle is known for bringing contemporary folk, Americana and other influences into her bluegrass roots.
Tylor & the Train Robbers
Friday, July 24 · Doors 7 p.m., music 8 p.m. | Monk's Bar | Missoula
Boise-based Tylor & the Train Robbers bring their mix of country and Americana to Missoula, joined by Montana's Saint of Soldiers.
Squash Courts Grand Opening
Friday, July 24 · 4:30 p.m. | Missoula YMCA Airnasium | Free
The Missoula YMCA celebrates the opening of its new squash courts. Players of all experience and ability levels are welcome.
Guided Walking History Tour
Friday, July 24 · 11 a.m. | Departs Destination Missoula, 101 E. Main St.
Explore Missoula's history on foot during a guided downtown tour. Tours continue daily through the weekend.
Free Friday Programs at Missoula Public Library
Missoula Public Library offers several free programs Friday:
- Tiny Tales in the Park — 10:30 a.m. at Westside Park
- Watercolor Painting Collaborative — Noon in the Cooper Room
- Learn Computer Animation with Blender — 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 25
Clark Fork River Market
Saturday, July 25 · 8 a.m.–1 p.m. | 225 S. Pattee St., beneath the Higgins Avenue Bridge | Free
Late July means peak farmers market season. Browse local produce, prepared foods and regional vendors along the Clark Fork.
Unseen Missoula: Basements & Back Alleys
Saturday, July 25 · 10 a.m.–noon | Departs Caras Park | Missoula
This guided walking tour explores parts of downtown most people rarely see, using basements, alleys and overlooked spaces to tell pieces of Missoula's history.
PaddleHeads Ballpark Brewfest
Saturday, July 25 · 5:30 p.m. | Ogren Park at Allegiance Field | Missoula
Baseball meets local beer as the PaddleHeads continue their weekend series against Billings with Ballpark Brewfest.
Maren Morris: The Dreamgirl Tour
Saturday, July 25 · 7:30 p.m. | KettleHouse Amphitheater | Bonner
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris brings The Dreamgirl Tour to KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, joined by Scout Willis.
Raptors of the Rockies
Saturday, July 25 · 1–2:30 p.m. | Missoula Public Library | Free
One of the weekend's standout family events brings live birds of prey to the library's Cooper Room for an up-close educational program.
Free Family Programs at the Library
Saturday also brings several free programs for younger visitors:
- Young Kids Dance Party — 11 a.m. at MCAT
- Stop Animation Workshop for Kids — 1 p.m. at MCAT
- Saturday Tiny Tales — 3 p.m. in the Imaginarium
The Three-O at Draught Works
Saturday, July 25 · 7–9 p.m. | Draught Works Brewery | No cover
The acoustic-electric trio performs a free Saturday evening set.
Sunday, July 26
PaddleHeads Kids Free Sunday
Sunday, July 26 · 1 p.m. | Ogren Park at Allegiance Field | Missoula
The PaddleHeads close their series against Billings with a family-friendly Sunday afternoon game featuring free admission for kids.
Mighty Mystic
Sunday, July 26 · 7 p.m. | Monk's Bar | Missoula
Boston-based reggae artist Mighty Mystic brings the Sky's the Limit Tour to Missoula with special guests Pineapple Inc.
Sunday Night Jazz
Sunday, July 26 · 6–8 p.m. | Draught Works Brewery | No cover
Draught Works continues its weekly Sunday Night Jazz series with a free evening performance.
Free Things to Do in Missoula This Weekend
You do not need a concert ticket to find something to do this weekend.
Free options include family and creative programs through Missoula Public Library, the Clark Fork River Market, the YMCA squash courts grand opening and live music at Draught Works.
Families may especially want to note Raptors of the Rockies on Saturday, which brings live birds of prey to the library for a free afternoon program.
Things to Do in the Bitterroot Valley
Final Hard Times Bluegrass Festival
Friday–Sunday, July 24–26 | 424 Forest Hill Road | Hamilton area
One of this weekend's most notable regional events is also a farewell.
The Hard Times Bluegrass Festival returns to the Bitterroot Valley for its 17th and final year, bringing one last weekend of traditional bluegrass to its relaxed outdoor setting near Hamilton.
For longtime attendees, this is the final chance to experience the grassroots festival before it comes to an end.
Yoga at Big Sky Lavender Farms
Saturday, July 25 · 9–10 a.m. | Florence
Practice yoga surrounded by rows of summer lavender at Big Sky Lavender Farms.
Things to Do in Seeley Lake and the Swan Valley
Live Music with Angel and Davey
Saturday, July 25 · 6 p.m. | Hungry Bear Bar and Grill | Condon
Live music offers a Saturday evening option for residents and visitors in the Swan Valley.
Seeley Market
Sunday, July 26 · 9 a.m. | The Foundation Building | Seeley Lake | Free
The weekly community market returns Sunday morning with local vendors and a relaxed small-town market atmosphere.
Children's Homesteader Days
Sunday, July 26 · 2 p.m. | Seeley Lake Historical Museum and Visitor Center
Kids can explore old-time skills, games and local history through hands-on activities inspired by homesteading life.
Coming Next: Western Montana Fair and IndigiPalooza
If this weekend feels busy, late July in Missoula is only getting started.
The Western Montana Fair opens Friday, July 31, at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, beginning an eight-day run of fair activities and entertainment.
Also beginning July 31 is IndigiPalooza MT, a celebration of Indigenous arts, storytelling, music and community featuring Indigenous artists, writers and cultural leaders. Highlights include Dead Pioneers and an evening with Braiding Sweetgrass author Robin Wall Kimmerer.
The week leading into that weekend also brings Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge to KettleHouse Amphitheater on Tuesday, Out to Lunch at Caras Park and Young the Giant with Cold War Kids on Wednesday, and Downtown ToNight on Thursday.
Andy Grammer performs at KettleHouse Amphitheater Friday, July 31, while the Seeley Lake Triathlon and Duathlon follows Saturday, Aug. 1.
Summer in Missoula is hitting its busiest stretch.
