Events with the tag: Polson
Thursday, July 3
Crafting fun happening at library
POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 3, at 10 a.m. Come join the crafting fun.
Independence Day fireworks show planned in Polson
POLSON — The annual Polson fireworks display will take place at beautiful Riverside Park at dusk on Thursday, July 3. The Polson community is proud to have earned its status as one of Montana’s most celebrated hotspots to observe our nation’s Independence Day. Polson offers a professional-grade fireworks show annually, which is paid for through a significant donation drive effort coordinated by the local Polson Chamber of Commerce. The generous year-over-year contributions of the Polson community members and visitors make Polson’s revered fireworks show possible.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with Sunlight Black at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.
Friday, July 4
Libraries closed for holiday
RONAN — The Ronan District Library will be closed for the July 4 holiday.
POLSON — The Polson Library will be closed for the July 4 holiday on July 3 and 4.
Main Street closes for 4th of July Parade in Polson
POLSON —Come watch the annual Fourth of July Independence Day Parade on Main Street entitled, “Red, White and BBQ,” beginning at noon on Friday, July 4. The 4th of July parade brings the magic of the holiday to the quaint and charming Polson downtown district. The streets line with families and children eager to collect candy and watch all the fun and creative parade floats. Individuals/ groups/ businesses/ organizations, etc. can register to join the parade lineup by filling out the parade registration form at polsonchamber.com and paying a $25 fee.
Polson Splash Classic softball
POLSON — The Polson Splash Classic Fastpitch Youth Softball Tournament will be held Friday, July 4, to Sunday, July 6. Call 406-890-9215 for more information. Register online at: tourneymachine.com.
Saturday, July 5
‘On Golden Pond’ production on stage
POLSON — “On Golden Pond,” by Ernest Thompson, is the love story of an aging married couple, Norman and Ethel Thayer.
This sentimental comedy plays July 5 – 20 at Polson’s Theatre on the Lake (Boettcher Park).
Call 406-883-9212 for information and reservations.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with Whiskey Rose at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.
See the Super Oval Firecracker 100
POLSON — The Hobby Stock Firecracker 100, with Twin 35s USA Late Models, ends, Mod 4s and Hornets, takes place on Saturday, July 5. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.
Wednesday, July 9
Library invites teens to Art Party
POLSON — The Polson Library invites tweens and teens to “Cherry Bomb: Pop Art Paint Party,” on Monday, July 8, at 2 p.m. Registration is required; space is limited. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information. Join us for a pop art canvas paint class in the community room.
Thursday, July 10
Decorates cookies at library
POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. Come join the fun as we decorate cookies. Call the library for more information at 406-883-8225.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with Kelley & Benny at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.
Friday, July 11
Join the Paddlefest Palooza ARE Outrigger Challenge
POLSON — ARE Outrigger World presents the 6th annual Paddle Palooza, a 500-meter spring challenge at Polson Fairgrounds on the Flathead River, 320 Regatta Road. Race head-to-head on a 4-lane course. Divisions include: 14-16 juniors, 16-19 juniors, women, men, mixed, legends 50-plus, legends 60-plus, legends 70-plus. Cost is $50 per person. Register a 6-person team at: https://www.silverliningmt.org/2025-paddlefest-montana. The multicultural official opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m.
Local churches host community dinners
POLSON — Polson Churches are hosting free community friendship dinners on Friday nights starting at 5 p.m. Different churches take turns hosting, with each church in charge of a different week of each month. While there are different flavors of churches and meals, each one is free and open to the public. The meal on July 11 will take place the Presbyterian Church, 301 4th Ave. E.
Mother Goose at library
POLSON — The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 10-11 p.m. in the community room. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with True Freedom providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages welcome.
Sandpiper Art Gallery holds watercolor workshop
POLSON — American Water Color Society member, Loren Kovich, will hold a two-day workshop on July 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $120. Call 406-883-5956 for more information.
Teen Game Club held
POLSON — In the Polson Library’s Community Room every second Friday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m., teens can unplug, play and conquer with the Teen Game Club.
Watch the MV Super Oval Montana 200
POLSON — The Montana 200, with Super Late Models, will have Hobby Stocks on Friday, July 11 and INEX Legends on Saturday, July 12. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.
Saturday, July 12
Paddle Palooza begins second day’s events
POLSON — The second day of the Paddle Palooza is Saturday, July 12, and includes an ARE 25-mile voyage, point to point. There is a 20 team limit. Cost is $150 per person.
Register at https://www.silverliningmt.org/2025-paddlefest-montana. A musical event will take place in the evening at the Polson Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, July 16
Free meditation class offered
POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.
Polson Seniors for July 16, 2025
By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal
POLSON - AARP’s Safe Driving Course will be held on Tuesday, July 29, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Early sign-up is requested. We have about a dozen more openings available. There is no testing, and this is a video assisted course with informal discussions, and a take-home study guide. The cost is $25 for non-AARP members and $20 for AARP members. You can get a substantial discount from your insurance company for completing this course. Limited enrollment is allowed so please call to register.
If you are over 50 and desire to expand comfort zone, we have a great opportunity to awaken, supplement, and expand your experiences by serving the Polson Senior Community Center by serving in a leadership position.
Nominations (yes, you can nominate yourself), are now being accepted. Call or visit.
Traffic on highway 93 through Polson now takes over 30-minutes for the 4-mile journey. Be patient. Plan. Be awar, safe.
Activities (air conditioned):
- Wednesday Play Day: cards, board games, kitchen-table games, Dominoes. Invite a foursome. Casual - cool.
- Bingo: Fridays at 6 p.m. standard games; Wednesdays, “playing card” elimination style bingo -Last week on Wednesday had nearly 50 people at 6 p.m.
- Exercise: You decide your level of comfort - M-W-F, 10:30–11:30 a.m. - video-assisted - low impact
- Pinochle: Thursdays (standard) and Mondays (no pass) - 12:30-3 p.m. Early birds at noon. Rotate partners. High Score last week was eight Aces. Ray Salomon had his first 1,000 pt. meld in his over 80 years of playing the game. Randy B. was his partner. Games are typically played to 1500 pts. Come join us.
- Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Spinning Wheelers: first Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - 208-520-1013
- VSO (Veterans Service Officer:) first Friday and third Tuesday of each month - 9 a.m.-noon - Walk-ins OK.
Menu (subject to change) - lunch $5 donation - served from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 16: Sloppy Joe’s ‘tater’ tots, corn, fruit Jell-O, tapioca pudding
- Thursday, July 17: pork chops, taters-n-gravy, orange beets, spinach salad, brownie
- Friday, July 18: egg strata with blueberries, link sausage, peas, oranges, pineapple cake
- Monday, July 21: chili-mac soup, crem peaches, cinnamon roll, ice cream bars
- Tuesday, July 22: chicken pot pie, biscuit, baked pears, green salad, rhubarb-gingerbread
- Wednesday, July 23: taco-Catalina salad, black bean salad, dessert
- Thursday, July 24: Chicago dogs, tater tots, mixed veggies, green salad, cookies
- Fridy, July 25: baked Ham, scalloped potatoes, yams, pretzel salad, strawberry-rhubarb cake
The Community Center is available for your special event: daily, weekends or evenings at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open 8 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays. or later by appointment. Call us at 406-883-4735. Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook!
