By Sara Sipe EBS CONTRIBUTOR
Dear Readers,
It’s hard to believe but here we are again! Off season.
Fall off season is upon us and with it brings great opportunities to lean into the community. From BINGO at Riverhouse, trivia at The Waypoint, or karaoke at the Spoke, fall is for friends and neighbors. It’s also a great time to head into some of the businesses that we don’t get to spend much time at during the busy seasons. Pop into your favorite watering hole, pull up a seat at your favorite restaurant, or grab your dauber and head to BINGO. There is plenty to see and do in Big Sky this fall.
The more time locals spend out in the community during the off season, the more likely businesses will be able to continue, or become year-round and with consistent hours. Many businesses like the gas stations, our grocery stores, banks and the mercantile will maintain regular hours. But some of our other favorite places to go may take a little more planning ahead. But don’t fear, dear reader, we have done some of the leg work for you!
Your neighbor, Sara.
P.S. If you have any neighbors or Big Sky businesses that you think I should shine a spotlight on this fall, please reach out to me at sara@theoutlawpatners.com.
Sara’s neighborhood picks
U.S. Highway 191
Happy hour at Wild Caddis at Rainbow Ranch. A great spot to connect with friends and neighbors from 3-5 p.m. daily. Dinner 5-9 p.m. daily.
Off season would not be complete without a chance to win cash and fabulous prizes at Riverhouse BBQ & Events for American Legion hosted BINGO! BINGO kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: Oct. 7 and 21, and Nov. 4, 18 and 25.
Meadow Village
After many requests from locals, Michaelangelo’s is trying off season for the first time. Following their regular season hours, which end on Sept. 20, they will be open Wednesday to Saturday from 5-9 p.m., until Oct. 18. No reservations. Don’t miss out on their unbelievable happy hour menu, small plates and mouthwatering desserts.
In keeping with that tasty international food fare in this neighborhood, take the opportunity to check out the new Big Sky Global Market as they dip their toes into the Big Sky scene through the off season. Tuesdays and Fridays Oct. 3, 7, 10 and 14. Fri-Sun, Oct. 17 through 19. Starting regular hours Nov. 11 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Town Center
By the slice or the whole pie, Pinky G’s Pizzeria is the best bang for your buck in this neighborhood. Big slices, big pies, big smiles. Open daily from 12-8 p.m.
Arts Council of Big Sky has a new building and a new fall art class schedule. They have a pay-what-you-can option and lots of activities to choose from.
Westfork Meadow
A great place to grab a bite or to watch a Sunday game is Milkie’s Pizza & Pub. This long-time local favorite will be open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to close and Sundays from 11 a.m. to close.
Another reliable and tasty spot in this neighborhood is Blue Moon Bakery. They will be serving delicious breakfast, lunch, and pizzas daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Please visit visitbigsky.com for a list of off season hours for more local businesses.
Sara Sipe has lived in Big Sky since 2009. She is an accountant by trade, but her true passion is being of service to others in Big Sky through charitable work and community building. In her free time, she enjoys live music, creative writing, pottery, and painting.
Big Sky Community Spotlight is a short column that is meant to shine a light on those in Big Sky doing important work. Whether it be a profession, hobby or volunteer work, Big Sky is home to interesting people that do interesting things and as our community grows, it is important to stay connected to our neighbors and local businesses. This is more easily done if we know more about one another. We hope you enjoy getting to know your neighbors!
