Fall Activities
Summer vacation may be over, but autumn brings mild days, uncrowded roads and plenty of recreation opportunities, all perfect for a shoulder-season getaway.
Topping our list: scenic floats on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, paddling the Clearwater Canoe Trail in Seeley Lake, guided hikes in Glacier National Park, fly-fishing trips on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Flathead rivers, tasting Montana at local breweries and exploring the region's thriving arts and culture scene.
A Nordic Ski Wonderland from Glaciers to Geysers
Montana’s pristine cross-country and skate ski trails crisscross the enchanting wintry landscapes between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks.
Nordic now
September
- Farmers Markets throughout Glacier Country
- Montana Dragonboat Festival in Bigfork
- Libby Nordicfest Heritage Festival in Libby
- Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish
- Montana Book Festival in Missoula
- In the Footsteps of Norman Maclean Festival in Missoula and Seeley Lake
- Flathead Celtic Festival in Kalispell
- Wildfest in Columbia Falls
- Germanfest in Missoula
- Montana Brewers Fall Rendezvous in Missoula
- Peace Festival in Arlee
- Kootenai Harvest Festival in Libby
- Chainsaw Carving Championship in Libby
October
- McIntosh Apple Day in Hamilton
- Scarecrow Festival in Stevensville
- Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish
- Tamarack Festival & Brewfest in Seeley Lake
- Alpine Artisans Tour of the Arts in Seeley Lake and the surrounding area
- Tamarack Time in Bigfork
For more fall events, visit the events calendar.
