This weekend in Montana is going to be an exciting one on a lot of levels. There is so much happening across the state starting off with a holiday.  

Halloween Friday Returns for the First Time Since 2014

Halloween falling on a Friday this year is special. The last time we had Halloween fall on a Friday was in 2014, and the next time it happens won’t be until 2031. This is one great way to kick off the weekend. 

Montana Millionaire Lottery Tickets Go on Sale Saturday

This Saturday, November 1, at 5:30 a.m., the Montana Lottery’s Montana Millionaire tickets go on sale statewide.. With 620,000 tickets going on sale at $20 per ticket and with five one-million-dollar jackpots this year, the excitement for the game is expected to be high. The Montana Lottery offers some advice on the best practices for playing the game.  

READ MORE: Montana Millionaire 2025: Tips, Prizes & What to Know

If that wasn’t exciting enough for you this weekend, Sunday at 2 a.m., it’s the end of Daylight Saving Time, and we will be turning our clocks back an hour. Montana is one of the states that wants to do away with changing our clocks twice a year. For that to happen, we need other states in the West to agree to do the same.   

READ MORE: When Montana Will Turn Clocks Back in 2025

Other states want to do away with clock changing, but states can’t agree on which time to adopt for the year. Some states want to stay on Daylight Saving Time, and some want to stay on Standard Time.   

 

Regardless, this weekend is going to be a wild weekend in Montana. Be safe out there and enjoy yourself. Remember to designate a sober driver and play responsibly. 

The Best Small Towns In Montana

Montana is full of small towns; however, when it comes to the most charming, the most affordable, the safest, and the most scenic, which towns top the list? Let's take a look at 5 hidden gems that are located right here in Big Sky Country.

Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf

20 Photos That Perfectly Capture Small-Town Life in the 1970s

Take a trip down memory lane — and down Main Street — with these photos from the 1970s that capture small-town life before social media and smartphones, when things were simpler, slower, and full of real-world experiences.

Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz

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