Education

Thu. Jul. 13

Montana 4-H Congress

The 4-H Congress event positively impacts youth ages 13-19 by inviting them to form relationships with peers from around Montana.

MSU Bozeman 168 Strand Union Bldg., Bozeman

Kids

8am-10pm Thu. Jul. 13

Kids Trike, Bike & Skate Chalk Race Track (Pilgrim Church Parking Lot)

Grab your kids and enjoy parking lot racetrack routes, creative byways that kids will love. Ends Sept 30.

Pilgrim Church 2118 S. 3rd Avenue (South of the Corner of Willson & Kagy), Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-noon Thu. Jul. 13

Summer Stewards Education Series

Teach your kids to be stewards of the land through our Summer Stewards Education Series. The Stewards program is an outdoor learning adventure that is FREE and FUN for all ages!

Gallatin Conservation District garden 123 S Broadway St, Manhattan

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

10:15-11:15am Thu. Jul. 13

Baby Storytime

Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: babies birth-35 months and their caregivers

Visual Art

11am-5pm Thu. Jul. 13

BAM Sacred Roots Exhibit

Sacred Roots explores the scientific, symbolic, and aesthetic representations of flora in art.

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

11:30am-12:30pm Thu. Jul. 13

Starting Sprouts Garden Hour

At this FREE public drop-in program,we will read, sing, and explore activity stations in the garden; join us on Thursdays during the summer to learn, play, taste, and grow!

Story Mill Community Center 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Kids

noon-1pm Thu. Jul. 13

Kids Summer Lunch Program

HRDC's summer lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. FREE, healthy meals are available at sites across the Gallatin Valley.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18 and under

Education

noon-1:30pm Thu. Jul. 13

Meet a Police Officer with Bozeman Police Dept.

Kids Summer Learning especially for kids ages 3-11.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 3-11

Education

3-6pm Thu. Jul. 13

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

Sport

4-9pm Thu. Jul. 13

Valley View Rodeo

Performances run all summer long from June - August beginning May 31st. Finals will be held on August 31st.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: 16+  $22 Online | $25 At The Gate, 7-15yrs $16.75 Online | $20 At The Gate

Kids

4:30-7:30pm Thu. Jul. 13

Popsicles in the Park / Boy Scouts of America

Join us for frosty treats and lots of fun scouting activities, bring a picnic and the family to celebrate summer in the valley. Be there or be square!

Lindley Park E. Main Street and Buttonwood Ave., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5-7pm Thu. Jul. 13

Opening Reception: Erin Redlin

Redlin’s artwork is varied and eclectic with a strong emphasis on color with added abstraction.

Zoot Art Gallery 555 Zoot Enterprises Ln, Bozeman

Music

5-10pm Thu. Jul. 13

Thirsty Thursday

Drop in for a full bar, live music, and Chef at Grill TBD.

1889 Barn 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway

Visual Art

5pm Thu. Jul. 13

Free Backyard Jenga DIY Class

Step - by - step instructions to complete at home by yourself, with a partner, or a group. Easy to make with just 2X4. First 10 people to sing up will go home with a Jenga set! Call to Register: (406) 404-1560

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

Cost: FREE

Nightlife

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Jul. 13

Trivia with Trivia Tom

Come on down and enjoy some of the best trivia in the valley, curated by the legendary Trivia Tom!

Bunkhouse Brewery - Four Corners 7715 Shedhorn Drive, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

5:30-8pm Thu. Jul. 13

Mainstreet 2 The Mountains

Celebrate summer and trails with GVLT’s NextGen Advisory Board. Join us on a bike ride followed by free bbq, beer, and music. All ages welcome!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-7pm Thu. Jul. 13

33rd Anniversary of the ADA: Belonging in Bozeman Community Chat

The City of Bozeman welcomes the disability community to participate in dialogue with City staff for the Belonging in Bozeman Plan. Share lived experiences, insight and suggestions on creating an inclusive community where all thrive. RSVP required.

City of Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

History

6-7:30pm Thu. Jul. 13

Along the Gallagator: History of the Railway, South Tracy, and More!

Join us for a stroll along the Gallagator Trail.

Bozeman Sculpture Park 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students

Age: All Ages

Music

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Jul. 13

23rd Annual Music on Main

The fun begins at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 6th to August 10th. This event is hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and is free and open to the public.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Food & Drink

7-8pm Thu. Jul. 13

Vintage Swing Social

The Downbeat Vintage Swing Society hosts an introductory swing lesson to get you on the dance floor, followed by a social to dance and drink Blend's awesome wine.

La Brasserie 31 S Willson Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

7-9pm Thu. Jul. 13

Join the Renegades!

Join the Renegades! Welcoming any and all renegades who want to learn the foundations of country swing and elevate their dance skills. This class is open to all levels of dancers and all ages are welcome! Let’s dance!

Tanya’s Dance Co 10 Evergreen Dr. Ste. E1, Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

Music

7-9pm Thu. Jul. 13

Jampoke

A folk-rock band with a heavy jam influence that plays a mix of soulful folk tunes, and more instrumental, high energy jam rock.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Music

7-10pm Thu. Jul. 13

Morgan Thomas

Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring singer/songwriter Morgan Thomas.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Movies

7-11pm Thu. Jul. 13

Drift Boat Drive-In: A River Runs Through It

Join Casting for Recovery for a family friendly drive-in movie night featuring "A River Runs Through It!" Gates open at 7 pm with fun games, an exciting YETI raffle, Follow Yer Nose BBQ, beer tent, and more! The film will being shortly before dusk.

The Pasture Drive-In Theater 360 Little Camp Creek Way, Manhattan

Cost: $30

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Thu. Jul. 13

KGLT & Hop Lounge present Live DJ Night

Every Thursday beginning at 7pm, enjoy vinyl spinning while you dine/drink.

Hop Lounge 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman

Music

7pm Thu. Jul. 13

Music in the Mountains: Jennifer Hartswick Band

Montana’s finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists.

Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Music

8-10pm Thu. Jul. 13

Jess Atkins

A native Montanan singer/songwriter continues the tradition of great American troubadours.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Music

8-10pm Thu. Jul. 13

John Razook

Local live music

Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

8pm Thu. Jul. 13

Kat Hasty with Cristina Vane

Part-time songbird.

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $15-20

Age: 21+

Stage

8pm Thu. Jul. 13

Brewery Follies

The Virginia City Players at the Virginia City Opera House present a wonderful and clean family experience. Reservations by Telephone Only 1-800-829-2969 ext. 3

Virginia City Opera House 200 E. Cover St, Virginia City

Music

9pm Thu. Jul. 13

Daily Confused with Higher Law and Kraig Reiger

Alternative Garage Ski Rock for the People!

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 in advance,$15 at the door

Age: 21+