Week of the Young Child is Bringing Together Family Fun & Resources

Fun, FREE, activities for families are happening ALL over Missoula in the next week!

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Holiday Lights Around Missoula

We asked, you answered. Here’s where to find the best holiday lights in Missoula!

Top Tips For Visitng Disneyland in 2022

Lifestyle, Family FunLaci RathbunDecember 14, 2021disneyland, travel with kids, family visitComment

35 Holiday Songs (You Aren’t Sick Of)

Check out this mix of gentle and upbeat, religious and secular, and covering a variety of genres from one of our readers—Jenny Kruschke. It’s almost exactly 2 hours long, which makes it the perfect festive background music for decorating, baking, gift wrapping, or driving around looking at lights.

Family Fun, In & Around Town, Lifestyle406 Families: Guest ContributorDecember 7, 2021missoula, activities, things to do with kids, montana, activity idea, christmas music, holiday music, hip, lesser known, spotifyComment

We are Enchanted by Enchanted Christmas Village

We can’t wait to explore this adorable Christmas scene at 9 Mile Schoolhouse, featuring visits with Santa, cookie decorating, carolers, crafts, and so much more!

In & Around Town, Family Fun, ParentsTiffany WilliamsDecember 2, 2021missoula christmas, country christmas, holiday, holidays, festive, 9 mile schoolhouse, schoolhouse

Operation Santa: a Fun Way to Give and Get Some Holiday Magic

You can help the United States Postal Service® deliver the magic of Santa to even more deserving children.

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Popular Christmas Lights Go Dark in 2021

A Christmas light show long loved by Missoula families is going dark this year because of supply chain issues.

Family Fun, Lifestyle, In & Around TownLaci RathbunNovember 22, 2021holiday lights, missoula xmas, christmas lights, missoula newsComment

Learning with Meaning Moves Into Former Library

Learning With Meaning, INC has found a temporary home at the old Missoula Public Library. LWM is Missoula’s only accredited homeschool co-op and now it has a new home.

Family Fun, In & Around TownTiffany WilliamsSeptember 30, 2021LWM, learning with meaning, homeschool, homeschool co-op, makerspace, missoula, library, Missoula Public Library

Screen Time Strategies for Older Kids

In this continuation of the discussion about screen time strategies in the summer, we are talking about engaging with older children while they use screens.

Family Fun, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Parents, Things to do at home406 Families: Guest ContributorAugust 10, 2021summer, screen time, screen, missoula, montana, families, tv, tv time

Summer Screen Time Strategies for Engaging with Younger Children

It’s August, the final rush before school, the last lazy, hot, dog days of summer. If your family is anything like ours, you might be watching more TV than normal due to the heat and the smoke. Here’s some tips to be intentional about screen time with younger children.

4 New Food Booths to Find at The Fair

There will be new faces at the fair this year as the food options have expanded! Here’s some of the booth’s and food trucks we are excited to try.

In & Around Town, Family Fun, NomtanaLaci RathbunAugust 3, 2021missoula fair, fair food, western montana fair, lemondairy, dole whip, missoula, arabian food, food trucks, food boothsComment

Whitewater Rafting with Kids

Wanting to take your kids white water rafting? Now is the perfect time to book! Find out about our trip here.

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Got a Need for Speed? Tickets on Sale Now for ‘Lords of Dirt’

Flat track motorcycle racing and a motocross show are joining the lineup at this year’s fair!

Family Fun, In & Around TownLaci RathbunJuly 30, 2021western montana fair, lords of dirt, motocross, missoula, flat track, motorsports, race, fairComment

406 Families' Favorite Fair Foods

Excited about the Western Montana Fair (and the food)? Read this for a primer about the event.

In & Around Town, Nomtana, Family FunTiffany WilliamsJuly 29, 2021western montana, western montana fair, fair, fairgrounds, fair foodComment

The Heat Wave is Coming

Have fun staying cool! Also don’t push yourself or your kids. Know when it is time to go inside and cool down.

Health & Wellness, Move to Missoula, Explore Montana, Inspiration, Safety, Lifestyle, Family FunCharity StubbJune 27, 2021summer, heat wave, heat stroke and exhustion, staying cool, summer tips, splash pad, splash decks, sunscreen, hot summer, rivers, water

Around Town: Weekend Edition!

This Around Town will feature activities for this weekend through July 4 weekend in and around the Missoula area. Check out the whiskey and BBQ fest.

Family Fun, In & Around TownCharity StubbJune 24, 2021around missoula, things to do with kids, fun things to do, fun things to do in Missoula

Around Town: Weekend Edition! (Copy)

This Around Town will feature activities for this weekend through July 4 weekend in and around the Missoula area. Check out the whiskey and BBQ fest.

Family Fun, In & Around TownCharity StubbJune 24, 2021around missoula, things to do with kids, fun things to do, fun things to do in Missoula

Follow These Dads!

From dad jokes to DIY advice, these dads are dishing up the best on social media.

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The Price Is Right, Live in Missoula!

What better way to welcome the Missoula community out of the pandemic than a chance to win some moolah on one of America’s beloved television gameshows. Yep, that’s right! Come on down to the Price Is Right at the Adams Center on November 19, 2021.

Family FunCharity StubbJune 15, 2021Price is Right Missoula, Price is Right Live, Price is Right, Bob Barker, Drew Carey, Game shows Missoula, Adams Center, Griztix

Making a Splash with Toddlers Around Missoula

We live in an area that is packed with toddler-sized adventures closer to home—here’s some fun and safe ways to enjoy the water this summer!

Family Fun, In & Around Town406 Families: Guest ContributorJune 7, 2021summer, toddler, water, splash decks, splash pad, water park, river, water safety, missoulaComment