Family

8am-8pm Sat. Dec. 9

Belgrade Festival of Lights

Special Events Center (SEC) Happenings: 8am-11am: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 8:30am: 5K race, 9am-4pm: SEC fun - One Stop Holiday Shop. At 4pm, the fun will move downtown until 6pm. 6pm-8pm: Belgrade Library book sale and events.

, Belgade

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Education

10-11am Sat. Dec. 9

Books & Babies

A fun, relaxed storytime for caretakers and babies ages 0-2.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-2

Education

10-11am Sat. Dec. 9

Kids Chess Club

Sharpen your skills or learn a new one in the Teen Study Room.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: K-12

Classes

10-11:30am Sat. Dec. 9

Kids Make + Take Workshop

The best gifts are those that come from the heart. We’ll help your children create a personalized and meaningful gift at this fun and interactive event.

F-11 Photo & The Print Refinery™ 2612 West Main, Bozeman

Cost: $37.99

Education

10am-7pm Sat. Dec. 9

Give the Gift of Literacy - Book Drive / Fair

“Buy a book, Donate a Book” at Barnes & Noble Now through December 24. Achieving early reading success opens the doors to life-long opportunities.

Barnes & Noble Book Store Gallatin Valley Mall - 2825 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fundraiser

10am Sat. Dec. 9

Santa Run for Education

The Santa Run for Education is a 5K run in December, benefiting local Public Schools Foundations.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Age: All ages

Fundraiser

11am-8pm Sat. Dec. 9

Book Sale

Books and videos will be available for all tastes and ages. Proceeds generated benefit the library. $3 bag sale Saturday from 11-5 and Festival of Lights specials 6-8 p.m.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

1-2pm Sat. Dec. 9

Books & Babies

A fun, relaxed storytime for caretakers and babies ages 0-2.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-2

Sport

2pm Sat. Dec. 9

MSU Men's Basketball vs Santa Barbara

Go Cats

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $10+

Words

3-5pm Sat. Dec. 9

Author Event: Francis Davis

West of Love takes place in a time before the internet, before cell phones, before technology changed the ways we live and love.

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Stage

3pm Sat. Dec. 9

A Little House Christmas

An Ingalls family treasure-Sundays too!

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $7

Age: All ages

Sport

4:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

MSU Women's Basketball vs Stephen F. Austin

Go Cats

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $10+

Wellness

5pm Sat. Dec. 9

Open House!

Open House! Meet 'n Greet! Raffle: $750 of services: Authentic Pilates, Float Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Massage Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics. Tickets $20 or 3/$50. One winner!

Re: Alignment 82 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

6-8pm Sat. Dec. 9

Family STEAM @ Festival of Lights

Children and families are invited to create edible architecture using festive food. No registration required.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Families

Food & Drink

6-8pm Sat. Dec. 9

Brice Ash

Brice Ash’s debut solo album, The Chariot, carries with it the hopeful hurt, raw honesty, and stirring stories that fans of his rough-hewn songwork have come to expect

Wild Joe's Coffee Spot 18 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Kids

6-8:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

Teen Star Wars Party

DIY lightsabers, snacks, mini-Nerf War, movies! Registration required! https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/services/teens

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Grades 6-12

Food & Drink

6:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

A Winter's Madrigal

A Night of Feasting & Merriment brought to you by the Kaleidoscope Players.

Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre 3443 Love Lane, Bozeman

Cost: $35

Music

7pm Sat. Dec. 9

Jeff Peterson/Justin Ringsak

Jeff Peterson and Justin Ringsak play southwest Montana acoustic rock and roll.

Norris Hot Springs Rr 84, Norris

Cost: Free

Age: All ages

Music

7:30-9:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

Bozeman Symphony: A Brasstacular Christmas

The Symphony performs Trumpet Voluntary, The Christmas Song, Deck the Horn, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, music from Polar Express, and much, much more.

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $27 and up/adult, $22 and up/student

Age: All Ages

Stage

7:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

Annie

This heartwarming family comedy is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $17-$32

Age: All ages

Stage

8pm Sat. Dec. 9

7th Annual Comedy Review

The Verge’s 7th Annual Comedy Review “Holidazed and Confused” at the Verge Theater Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays December 7th through Saturday, December 16th at 8pm.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $14

Music

8pm-1am Sat. Dec. 9

Jeff Austin Band

Jeff Austin (formerly of Yonder Mountain String Band) and his talented band showcase his incredible songwriting and bluegrass musicianship.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $17 advance, $20 door

Age: 21+

Music

8pm-2am Sat. Dec. 9

Ace Hood "Woke Up In A New Bugatti"

Ace Hood performing a full length set including his hit song Bugatti.

Club Zebra 321 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $25

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Sat. Dec. 9

Exit 288

Live music

Percie’s Poolside Grille 20 Miles South of Livingston, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm-12:30am Sat. Dec. 9

Live Music

Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday - see online listing for band info.

Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm-1am Sat. Dec. 9

Live Music

Stop in to see who's playing..

American Legion Bar 225 E. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+