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November in Missoula is an exciting time. The Fall leaves are beautiful, and that slight hint of ice in the air exhilarates the senses. There’s also a whole ton of cool events happening around town. Here are some noteworthy Missoula events in November 2016. This list is by no means comprehensive. For a more complete listing of Missoula events November 2016, visit Destination Missoula.
Missoula Events November 2016
10/02/16
Festival of the Dead Parade 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Red XXXX's N. Higgins Circle Square Missoula Free
Inspired by the traditions of the Mexican holiday El Dia de los Muertos, artists Bev Glueckert and Mike DeMeng founded Missoula’s Festival of the Dead in 1993. Come celebrate life and honor the dead via self expression at this multicultural event that is uniquely Missoula.
10/04/16
3rd Annual Holiday Exhibit at Radius 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Radius 114 E Main Missoula Cost unknown
One of the largest community-based exhibit of fine arts. Find truly unique gifts, born of creative minds and hands, at affordable prices. Honor the imagination, and enjoy the creativity of local artists this holiday season.
First Friday Gallery Night 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Various locations around Missoula Free
Features various art exhibition openings between 15 and 20 galleries and museums from local and national artists the first Friday of every month from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Beautiful art, the opportunity to meet artists, complimentary appetizers and refreshments create a wonderful experience for both tourists and residents.
Star Gazing Room Planetarium Show 6:30 PM & 8:00 PM UM Charles H Clapp Building 126 Missoula Adults $6 Children 12 and under $4
Familiarize yourself with the constellations, planets, and currently visible deep sky objects. Learn about exciting upcoming celestial events. Each show will focus on a specific topic, like the star lore of different cultures, galaxies and cosmology, or the discoveries of recent and current space science missions. Tickets not sold the night of the show, so purchase tickets well ahead of time. Shows often sell out far in advance. Each evening consists of two shows, 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
10/05/16
Montana Made Wedding Fair & The Bridal Haus 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM First Interstate Building, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Hamilton General admission $5
The first best wedding fair in the last best place! This wedding fair strives to provide inspiration and ideas for your upcoming wedding, while allowing you to meet vendors who service Western Montana. The price of admission includes a drink ticket for a mimosa, as well as admission to The Bridal Haus – a wedding consignment event.
UM Griz Football vs Idaho State 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Washington Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive Missoula Buy tickets
Head on out to the University of Montana’s Washington Grizzly Stadium to cheer on the Grizzly Football team! #GoGriz
10/11/16
Play in a Day with MCT! 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MCT Center for the Performing Arts 200 N Adams Missoula $45/child Buy tickets
School is out, so it’s time to play with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! K-12 students will spend the day rehearsing, then performing a small musical. The show is at 5:30 PM so the family can watch their star perform!
10/15/16
Kids Klub at Southgate Mall 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Southgate Mall 2901 Brooks St Missoula Free
Kids, come join us once a month from 4:00-6:00 pm near the Wish Fountain for a free Kids Klub activity.
10/16/16
American Piano Quartet 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM University of Montana Dennison Theater Missoula $10 - $25 Buy tickets
Founded in 1984, the American Piano Quartet is one of the original and preeminent ensembles featuring repertoire for 2 pianos, 8 hands. This concert features something for everyone, and promises to be a memorable event!
10/19/16
UM Griz Football vs Montana State 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Washington Grizzly Stadium 32 Campus Drive Missoula Buy tickets
Head on out to the University of Montana’s Washington Grizzly Stadium to cheer on the Grizzly Football team! #GoGriz
10/20/16
String Orchestra of the Rockies: Transfigured Night 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM UM Music Recital Hall Missoula $10 - $30 Buy tickets
The acclaimed String Orchestra of the Rockies continues its season with guest artists Maria Larionoff, violin, and Barry Lieberman, double bass.
10/28/16 – 12/02/16
Harry Potter Extravaganza All week University Center 32 Campus Drive Missoula Cost unknown
Join the Student Involvement Network at UM for their second annual Harry Potter themed week. Including a Horcrux Scavenger Hunt, Wizard Crafts, Quidditch, Wizard Show with Magic Mark, and Yule Ball.
Missoula offers all of us a dynamic, lively sense of community. In fact, it’s one of the best parts of living here. Be sure to take full advantage of all the awesome Missoula events November 2016 this year.
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