Business

9am-noon Wed. Jul. 17

Power Up - Starting a Business

This 3 session course has been designed for individuals who are brand new to business, wanting to start a business, and new business owners or those looking to start a business.

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center 2310 University Way, Bldg. 2, Bozeman

Cost: Members $200 | Non-members $275 | 2nd Attendee $125

Education

10-11am Wed. Jul. 17

Sensational Babies

Read, talk, sing and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities and explorations designed specifically for newborns, one- and two-year-olds.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Free for members, $5

Age: Birth - 36 months

Family

11am-1pm Wed. Jul. 17

Free Summer Lunch

The program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at meal sites across the Gallatin Valley.

8 Locations

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-18

Food & Drink

11:30am-1:30pm Wed. Jul. 17

Lunch on the Lawn

Local musicians perform, local food vendors available!

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Family

noon-11pm Wed. Jul. 17

Big Sky Country State Fair

Entertainment includes - but is not limited to - Bugology, Extreme Dogs, Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, turkey races, Freckle Farm Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, a hypnotist, a comedian juggler and so much more.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $12 adults, $8 seniors, $5 for youth (ages 6-12 years)

Age: all ages

Dance

12:30pm Wed. Jul. 17

Mongolian Dance Performance

Get a sense of Mongolia through its lively music and traditional dances.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: with admission

Age: all ages

Education

12:45pm Wed. Jul. 17

Dinosaurs Under the Big Sky Exhibit Tour

Travel through the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods of the Age of Dinosaurs and see some of the most important dinosaur discoveries made in and around Montana during a docent-led tour.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: with admission

Dance

3:30pm Wed. Jul. 17

Mongolian Dance Performance

Get a sense of Mongolia through its lively music and traditional dances.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: with admission

Age: all ages

Kids

4-5pm Wed. Jul. 17

READ to a Dog

Intermountain Therapy Dogs are available to be read to by kids every Wednesday afternoon. Studies have shown that reading to an animal encourages reluctant readers and increases children's self-esteem.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Food & Drink

4-7pm Wed. Jul. 17

Manhattan Farmers Market

Outdoor Market featuring the finest locally grown, baked and hand made items. Family friendly and easy access!

Manhattan Farmers Market 101 West Main

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Shopping

4:30-7:30pm Wed. Jul. 17

Livingston Farmers Market

The Market offers locally grown produce and meats, baked goods, prepared foods, beer, local musicians, arts and crafts vendors, and much more. Organized by the WSE.

Miles Park 229 River Dr., Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

6-7pm Wed. Jul. 17

Summer Education Series

Learn about raptors at the outdoor amphitheater in an hour-long, biology-based education program.

Montana Raptor Conservation Center 161 Bent Wing Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Classes

6-7:30pm Wed. Jul. 17

Free Casting Lessons

Join us for dinner, drinks and free casting lessons by our friends Fins & Feathers. Dinner reservations recommended 406.388.0148

Gallatin River Lodge 9105 Thorpe Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Classes

6-8pm Wed. Jul. 17

Christian Art in the Roman Empire

Join local art historian, Carol Mealer, as she explores the art that was produced by Christians in the Roman Empire from the 2nd through the 6th centuries.

Yellowstone Theological Institute 2030 Stadium Drive, Bozeman

Cost: $50

Age: 18+

Food & Drink

6-10pm Wed. Jul. 17

Open Mic Night

Calling all artists! Comedians, poets, musicians, bands, and solo artists. Come enjoy a glass of Mead (21+), delicious food, and listen to all the talent Bozeman has to offer.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

6:30pm Wed. Jul. 17

MAP Brewing Backyard Concert: 710 Ashbury

There is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert, but 710 Ashbury can capture the enthusiasm and spirit.

MAP Brewing Co 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $10 adv, $13 door, 12 and under FREE

Age: all ages

Music

9pm Wed. Jul. 17

Folk Family Revival

Americana, folk and country + rock and bluegrass.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $25