October 2026

The 4th Annual Family History Writing Contest begins Thursday, October 1.

October is Family History Month! MPL offers many ways to discover your family history, including access to Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, and we have a variety of how-to guides that you can check out.

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.

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?

🎃🍂 IT’S THE MOST EXCITING TIME OF THE YEAR! 🍂🎃

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

Teen Art Project (TAP) launches October 1 with 8 weeks of visiting artist workshops on Thursday afternoons!

Join the Missoula Chess Club for this monthly meeting the first Thursday of each month throughout the school year from 3:30-5 PM.

Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey?

Make your voice heard! TLC is a core group of teens, grades 7-12.

Computers, software and keyboards for a group exploration of music-making using the popular Apple software Garageband.

Get creative and build a masterpiece with friends – ages 5+ Legos provided.

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

Visit the farmers market at Orchard Homes Country Life Club.

Interested in learning to fail? Then improv might be for you!

Highly Suspect and Yelawolf bring The War Within Tour to KettleHouse Amphitheater on Thursday, October 1, joined by special guest Passengers Unknown.

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!

🎲🧙️ Gather with us on the first Friday of every month for an inclusive Magic: The Gathering game day!

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.

Each Homecoming, the University of Montana Alumni Association honors outstanding alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards.

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

Whether you’re searching for a love match, a new best friend, or just someone to share miles with, Sole Mates is designed to bring people together in a fun and low-pressure way.

Acclaimed indie rockers Big Thief are bringing their Somersault Slide 360 Tour to Montana in 2026, with performances at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Friday, October 2nd and The ELM in Bozeman on Saturday, October 3rd.

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

Join us Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. in front of UM's Main Hall.

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.

Join Jill and Elena for a morning of birding in the Rocky Mountain Gardens.

We invite alumni, students, campus partners, community organizations, businesses and friends to be part of this cherished tradition by creating an entry that brings this year's Homecoming theme, No Place Like Home, to life.

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 us for The University of Montana's prized Homecoming tradition, the Parade!

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.

After the Homecoming Parade, make your way to the Alumni Tailgate!

Our annual Germanfest Celebration features live music, beer, brats, pretzels, ice cream, games for the whole family, a stein holding competition, and more.

Ever wanted to transform wildlife forensics into wearable art?

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

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

There’s nothing quite like game day in Missoula!

MPL offers Dungeons & Dragons for teens aged 12-17 and adults 18 and over.

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

Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey?

Arts Missoula is thrilled to partner with the U.S.

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

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

Join your community for the Walk to End Alzheimer's this event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.

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?