Around Town: September 27-October 3, 2021
many businesses and organizations are doing their best to provide safe activities an events to our community. because remaining safe during the pandemic is our utmost priority, we’re providing you with a variety of in-person and at home events in our community.
Events noted with a mask emoji (😷) indicate online/at home/ or in-person optional events. all other events are considered in-person only.
Monday, September 27:
3:30pm Lego Club at the Missoula Public Library
Lego Club is back! Build to your heart’s content every Monday afternoon in the level 2 programming room. Drop by anytime from 3:30-5 PM and create fantastic Lego structures! Masks required at the Missoula Public Library
Tuesday, September 28
5:00PM Missoula Farmer’s Market Tuesday Evening
A gathering of food and friends since 1972. Local and loving it in downtown Missoula. Missoula’s longest running farmers’ market is in its 49th year at its traditional location at Market Square at the XXXs at the north End of Higgins. Tuesday evening market runs June-September from 5-7pm.
Wednesday, September 29:
3:30PM Middle School Writer’s Group at the Missoula Public Library
Want to start writing or already writing like crazy? We share poems, stories, novels, and writing games. This group is free, meets all year long, and is good for kids in grades 6 through 9. Depending on Covid, we will likely be alternating Zoom meetings with live meetings in the Ellingson Room on level 3. Teens can always join by Zoom simultaneously even when we meet live. Those interested in joining should email Dana at danam@missoula.lib.mt.us 3:30-5:00 PM
Image credit: Missoula Public Library
Thursday, September 30:
3:00PM-5:00PM Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium at SpectrUM
Every Thursday from 3-5pm you can join us at the spectrUM Discovery Bench. Our many-legged Bug Ambassadors will be on hand to observe, and, of course, hold! The Discovery Bench is located in the Missoula Public Library on level two. This is a drop-in activity and admission is always fre
Friday, October 1:
12:00PM-3:00PM 2021 Alberton Apple Day Festival at the Brovold Orchard
Join your PreK-6th graders for a fun-filled day of apple picking, cider pressing, butter churning, and apple-themed art and games while learning about the rich history of the Brovold Orchard. Be sure to bring a bucket for apple collecting!
This event is a proud collaboration of: Alberton Public School District, The Brovold Orchard, Alberton PTSA, The PEAK Foundation, Mineral County Parents as Teachers 0-5. The Brovold Orchard kindly asks that guests park below on Railroad Avenue and walk to the orchard.
Saturday, October 2:
9:00AM-3:00PM 42nd Annual McIntosh Apple Day at Ravalli County Museum
Hailed as the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky, the Annual McIntosh Apple Day Festival is not one to be missed! This time honored and well loved festival was recently named one of Montana’s Best Fall Festivals, by National Geographic Traveler Online and as one of the Top Festivals in the United States, by Flight Network!
Enjoy arts, crafts, food & produce from our local Hamilton Farmers Market as well as new vendors from outside the area. The highlight of the day is our signature Bake Sale. Hand-picked, locally grown Apples are lovingly crafted into made-from-scratch Apple pies
12:00PM-4:00PM Flannel Fest at Southgate Mall
Let's celebrate the Grand Opening of Missoula's SCHEELS store with a festival of all things fall & fun! So throw on your favorite flannel shirt and join us at Flannel Fest for:
• live music
• hourly giveaways: Traeger grill, gift cards, Griz gear + more
• local beers on tap (by The Dram Shop Central)
• UM Griz Hockey Team Meet 'n Greet from 12-2 PM
• live chainsaw carving exhibition
• jerky tasting
• ax throwing
• yard games
• s'mores station
• free beard trims (by River City Hair Studio)
• KidX activity: mini pumpkin decorating
• live community art project
+ Plus, bring your gently used flannels to donate to YWCA Missoula Supported by SCHEELS • Missoula Broadcasting Company • Mountain America Credit Union
Sunday, October 3:
6:00PM UM Opera Presents Arias For Autumn-A Gala Concert at the Zootown Arts Community Center
Sunday, October 3 // Doors at 5:30 PM // Show at 6 PM // $15 General Admission // $10 for Students // Tickets available in advance or at the door. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. To purchase advance tickets visit: https://www.etix.com/.../um-opera-presents-arias-for... UM Opera is ready to sing to Autumn! Please join us for a delightful evening featuring a gala concert of arias and ensembles, and a preview of our upcoming production. Cash bar provided by the ZACC Show Room.
Photo Credit: ZACC