October 2026

A scenic setting for buying locally-grown fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, honey, and plant starts from area farmers and ranchers.

Open swim is perfect for families, kids, and those wishing to enjoy the pool in an casual swimming setting.

Preschool Playtime Open Gym Time Ages : Children walking through 5 years Preschool Playtime is a favorite for kids and parents alike where our gym becomes your playground.

From comics to graphic novels to zines and sequential arts in all its forms, join us for the Comics Arts of Missoula Festival.

Learn about all the media resources MCAT offers for public use.

During open climb hours, the YMCA's climbing wall is staffed by a certified belayer.

Jump In Open Gym Time (walking-12 yr old) Ages : Children walking through 12 years Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult on the floor Children 6+ can be dropped off and/or participate without parent accompaniment Jump In Open Gym is your opportunity to get your kids out on the floor to practice skills and/or get in some great exercise.

Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse?

MCAT offers a disco dance opportunity for kids, caregivers and parents every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM.

Kids can have fun together, learn some computer skills, and express themselves artistically in our free two hour workshop session for education and play.

This musical should not exist. Born of unspeakable tragedy, it delivered tremendous hope and healing to a world desperately in need of it.

Saturday Tiny Tales is a relaxed, playful story time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey?

Release. Reflect. Realign under the power of the New Moon.

A high-energy evening jump session with music and special lighting.

Rising folk-country standout Cameron Whitcomb brings his Kingdom of Fear Tour to The Wilma in Missoula on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with support from Nep and Liam St.

A dedicated jump session for our little jumpers (46″ and under) to have the entire park to themselves.

Open swim is perfect for families, kids, and those wishing to enjoy the pool in an casual swimming setting.

Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse?

This musical should not exist. Born of unspeakable tragedy, it delivered tremendous hope and healing to a world desperately in need of it.

This musical should not exist. Born of unspeakable tragedy, it delivered tremendous hope and healing to a world desperately in need of it.

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Preschool Playtime Open Gym Time Ages : Children walking through 5 years Preschool Playtime is a favorite for kids and parents alike where our gym becomes your playground.

Art with a Purpose is a program that allows children the ability to get creative while serving our community!

Build to your heart’s content every Monday afternoon.

During open climb hours, the YMCA's climbing wall is staffed by a certified belayer.

MCAT at The Missoula Public Library has a new media class.

Whatever genre you prefer — poetry, essay, prose, flash, etc. — writing can help us connect with and reflect on our natural surroundings in deeply personal, unexpected, rewarding ways.

The only thing better than reading a fascinating natural history book (and there are so many of them!) is getting to discuss it with a wonderful group of like-minded people.

Open swim is perfect for families, kids, and those wishing to enjoy the pool in an casual swimming setting.

No matter the season, Family Fun Time allows Missoula families to enjoy all-weather indoor playtime with bounce houses, gymnastics mats, and more!

A dedicated jump session for our little jumpers (46″ and under) to have the entire park to themselves.

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

Jump In Open Gym Time (walking-12 yr old) Ages : Children walking through 12 years Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult on the floor Children 6+ can be dropped off and/or participate without parent accompaniment Jump In Open Gym is your opportunity to get your kids out on the floor to practice skills and/or get in some great exercise.

Families First and the Missoula Public Library host a play group for infants to three-year-olds.

Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse?

Tiny Tales uses sounds, rhythms, and movement to help your child learn to read!

Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey?

Certified Therapy dogs are just waiting for your child to read them a book–a favorite from home or one of our picture books.

Missoula Teens! Join us to spark creativity, make connections, and thrive together every Tuesday after school, Drop in for arts, crafts, games, cooking, new skills, shared interests.

Join our high energy class designed for 6th, 7th, & 8th graders that will help you improve total body performance.

Basic technology assistance available – please come in and ask.

Connect with like-minded dads, sharing experiences and supporting each other.

Learn to use MCAT’s podcasting equipment which features headphones and microphones for up to four participants.

The only thing better than reading a fascinating natural history book (and there are so many of them!) is getting to discuss it with a wonderful group of like-minded people.

Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse?

Discover the magic of huge blue blocks, felt tiles, STEM play activities and magna tiles.

Could you use help with legal support, housing and benefits assistance, healthcare, and other services?

Stretch your legs and your curiosity every Wednesday with Walking Wednesdays and the Florence Hotel!

Learn Computer Video Editing from MCAT staff.

Share outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club!

For writers and would-be writers. We share our original stories, poems, novels; give and receive feedback; and do fun writing activities.

Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey?

During open climb hours, the YMCA's climbing wall is staffed by a certified belayer.

Learn Computer Video Editing from MCAT staff.

Learn all the basics of sewing, including but not limited to machine parts, threading the machine, sewing in a straight line, etc.

Artist and Naturalist, Jason Poole, will lead students to discover the fascinating world of insects and arthropods through a dynamic 6-part art course designed for all skill levels.

Step back in time with an exclusive Unseen Missoula historic walking tour.

Open swim is perfect for families, kids, and those wishing to enjoy the pool in an casual swimming setting.