October 2026

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.

Tiny Tales is a playful early literacy program designed especially for little learners and their caregivers.

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

Join each week as watercolor enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced painters, gather in the Cooper Room on Level Four (12-2 PM) of the library.

Calling all knitters and crocheters! Bring your latest project to the Blackfoot Board Room on Level Four on Fridays at noon to end your week with some crafty fun.

Have you been to 🎨 BASE Art Club 🖍️? We provide the materials; you provide the inspo!

Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey?

For writers and aspiring writers ages 16-19.

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

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

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

Americana favorite Shakey Graves is bringing his Fondness, Etc.

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.

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.

Join members of Missoula’s Hispanic and Latino community as they share Guatemalan traditions of Dia de los Muertos songs, dance, movement activities, and of course great books.

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.

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

Patrons will learn the basics of disconnecting from the cloud, and taking ownership of their media.

Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey?

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

Stand-up comedian Zoltan Kaszas brings his WORLDWIDE(ish) TOUR to Montana in 2026, performing at The Wilma in Missoula on Saturday, October 24, and The ELM in Bozeman on Sunday, October 25.

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

Put on your creepiest costumes, stretch those spooky legs, and enjoy this frightfully fun run with Run Wild Missoula and UM’s Physical Therapy Student Association at the Skeleton Skedaddle 5K & Kids Pumpkin Run!

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?

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.

Calling all Fiber Enthusiasts! Knitters, Crocheters, Weavers and Spinners, whatever your interest, if you are looking for some like-minded fiber friends, bring a project to work on and join us.

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.

Downtown on Tap is a casual after-hours networking series that brings our downtown community together over drinks, conversation, and connection.

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.

UM School of Music presents the UM Symphony Orchestra!