June 2019
Kate Hulbert
Summer is, in our opinion, the best time of the year in Bozeman. There are so many community events going on like outdoor concerts, farmers markets, festivals and car shows. The only hard part is trying to do them all! Here are the summer events in…
March 2019
Angie Ripple
March is Spring Break for Bozeman’s elementary, middle, high school and MSU students [March 16-24]. If you are staying home this spring break and are looking for some fun stuff to do around town, here is a quick list of staycation ideas for any…
September 2018
The bounty of Montana’s harvest is in full-swing. This month is peak time for those wanting to both savor and devour local gems like plums, tomatoes, beans, squash, meats and cheeses. On any evening this month, you may find me gorging on cherry…
July 2018
Get As Much Art & Culture As You Can
Angie Ripple
The Sweet Pea Festival isn’t just packed into the first weekend of August, it actually begins in July with the annual juried art show running from July 13-August 6 at ERA Landmark on Main Street, followed by Chalk on the Walk on July 31…
May 2018
Sarah Cairoli
For the past few years, local schools have seen record enrollment. More than 10,000 kids attend Bozeman and Belgrade public schools; good thing the Gallatin Valley is so kid friendly! We asked where you love to take the kiddos when you get a spare…
February 2017
The Bozeman Symphony, conducted by Matthew Savery, will perform two free family concerts on Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at Willson Auditorium. There’ll be fun for the whole family as we romp through a dazzling array of orchestral…
September 2016
Robots, Horses & Archery
Heidi Donnelly
Every summer people all over our country flock to their county fairs to enjoy the rides, foods, entertainment, and a trip through the barns to see the animals. Most of these animals are raised, trained, and shown by local 4-H members who are anywhere…
May 2016
Cultivating Young Gardeners with Gallatin Valley Farm to School
A garden is a powerful place. It can transform kids into scientists, artists or mathematicians when concepts they learn in the traditional classroom suddenly become real. Gardens provide the ideal space for experiential learning, engaging all five…
August 2014
Helping Kids, Helping Montana
Sarah Cairoli
When Jamie Williams and her husband took in her sister’s kids two years ago, she knew it would be a big transition for everyone, including her own children.
A familiar squeak caught my ear as the hose turned on in the backyard, but I was elbow-deep in dinner preparations and the new puppy was nipping at my heels. I was powerless to investigate. I chose, instead, to yell. As far as my kids are…