Downtown Missoula Partnership

Unseen Missoula: Basements & Back Alleys
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Basements & Back Alleys Meeting Spot, 101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Experience the Unseen side of Downtown Missoula! This 2-hour tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at life from 1880–1920, when Missoula transformed from a rough frontier town into a local economic and cultural hub. We’ll venture into basements and alleys that are typically off-limits to the public—catch them while you can!
The tour begins in Caras Park near the Carousel. Please arrive a few minutes early. Due to limited accessibility in some locations, this tour is not fully ADA accessible and is not suitable for strollers.
Wear sturdy walking shoes, dress for the weather, and don’t forget your water bottle!
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides, but never expected.

Unseen Missoula: Carnal Enterprises
2025-07-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-09 17:00 - 19:00 | The Wilma, 131 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
From 1889–1917, West Front and Main Streets were home to a vibrant ‘red light’ community of working women, Chinese laborers, African American soldiers, and immigrants who helped shape the Missoula we know today. This 90-minute walking tour explores the district through the historical lenses of sex, race, class, and occupation to paint a fuller picture of our city’s past—all set against the backdrop of the remaining built environment.
This tour begins at the front of the Wilma and covers about five city blocks. It is ADA-accessible.
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water!
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides, but never expected.

Unseen Missoula: Lower Rattlesnake & Greenough Park
2025-07-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Greenough Park, 1011 Monroe Street, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
From the grand mansion of the Greenough family to bear cages, streetcars, Native encampments, and the old Missoula cemetery, this 2-hour walking tour uncovers a deep and layered history of Missoula’s north side. Stroll through Greenough Park and the historic Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood while exploring the stories that shaped this corner of town.
We’ll begin at the lower Greenough Park parking lot at 1011 Monroe St. and end at the Mount Jumbo trailhead at the end of Cherry St. The route is about 1.2 miles and entirely outdoors.
Don’t forget your walking shoes, water bottle, and appropriate outdoor gear!
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides, but never expected.

Out to Lunch
2025-07-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Caras Park, 123 Carousel Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Wednesdays from 11:00am – 2:00pm | June, July & August in Caras Park.
Live music, food trucks, Caras Park. Out To Lunch has returned to the heart of Missoula with live music and local food trucks on hand to serve up the delicious food that you crave all winter long.
Its time to gather and reconnect in the Heart of Missoula, at Caras Park!
NEW! Weekly bar sponsored and hosted by The Rhinoceros
Don’t forget to check out Out To Lunch’s sibling event, Downtown ToNight ~~~~> More info HERE

Unseen Missoula: Hotels & Hooligans
2025-07-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Burlington Northern Plaza, Burlington Northern Plaza, Missoula, MT 59802, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Step into the wild and sometimes scandalous side of Missoula’s past during the railroad boom. This 90-minute tour dives into everyday life, crime, and chaos in the city’s railroad hotel district and around the Courthouse. You’ll discover the people and stories that gave Missoula its grit and charm.
We’ll meet at the statue of Captain John Mullan by the XXXXs at Alder and Higgins. Please arrive a few minutes early. The route is about a mile long.
Make sure to wear walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather!
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides, but never expected

Downtown ToNight
2025-07-17 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-24 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-31 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Caras Park, 123 Carousel Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Expanded Hours! Thursdays from 5:00 – 9:00 pm (music starts at 5:30pm) | June, July & August in Caras Park
Live music, food trucks, Caras Park. That’s right, Downtown Tonight has returned to the heart of Missoula. Local food trucks will be on hand to serve up the delicious food that you crave all winter long.
Its time to gather and reconnect in the Heart of Missoula, at Caras Park!

Missoula Makers Collective Market at Downtown ToNight featuring 30+ local artists each week!

Don’t forget to check out Downtown ToNight’s sibling event, Out to Lunch ~~~~> More info HERE

Unseen Missoula: Carnal Enterprises
2025-07-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Basements & Back Alleys Meeting Spot, 101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States

39th Annual MDA Membership BBQ
2025-07-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Caras Park, 123 Carousel Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
39th Annual MDA Membership BBQ
Boogie down to Caras Park for a disco inferno of food, fun, and funky vibes!
Dressing up is encouraged!
Break out the bell bottoms and dust off your platforms—this summer’s hottest party is gettin’ groovy at Caras Park! The Missoula Downtown Association is throwin’ a far-out celebration for our fabulous members, and you’re on the guest list. We’re also celebrating 50 years of the MDA, so this is sure to be a dang good time!
✨ We’re talkin’ food that’s hotter than a Saturday night fever— served up by Meal Thyme & Servin’ Thyme Food Truck.
✨ Funky fresh raffle prizes from dozens of Downtown businesses—can you dig it?
✨ A whole lotta love, laughs, and connections under the disco ball (okay, the sun—but we can dream!).
Bring a guest and show them what the Missoula Downtown Association is all about—good vibes, good people, and one dynamite community.
️To get your groove on (and your tickets):
Click the number of tickets you need, then hit GET TICKETS and let the good times roll! Tickets include food and drink and a good time!
Sponsor Tables (Table of 8)
Includes two bottles of wine and an arm’s length of raffle tickets—because more is more when you’re living that disco life.
Let’s light up Caras Park like it’s Studio 54—see you on the lawn!
Want to Volunteer? Sign-Up here!

Unseen Missoula: Hotels & Hooligans
2025-08-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Burlington Northern Plaza, Burlington Northern Plaza, Missoula, MT 59802, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Step into the wild and sometimes scandalous side of Missoula’s past during the railroad boom. This 90-minute tour dives into everyday life, crime, and chaos in the city’s railroad hotel district and around the Courthouse. You’ll discover the people and stories that gave Missoula its grit and charm.
We’ll meet at the statue of Captain John Mullan by the XXXXs at Alder and Higgins. Please arrive a few minutes early. The route is about a mile long.
Make sure to wear walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather!
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides, but never expected.
