Music
Fri. Dec. 8
Highlights of this festive evening include the tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, illuminated cross country ski/fat bike trails and walkways, sleigh/wagon rides, carolers, and more!
Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky
Age: all ages
Education
Fri. Dec. 8
The Ice Fest is Bozeman’s longest-running outdoor celebration, now going into its 27th year. It features everything from on-ice clinics in Hyalite to film festivals downtown—don’t miss out.
Hyalite Canyon & Downtown Bozeman
Cost: varies
Education
9-9:30am Fri. Dec. 8
Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall virtually on select Fridays to learn about one of the museum’s fantastic fossil specimens. Bring your curiosity and ask questions via Zoom.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Education
10-11am Fri. Dec. 8
This new interactive museum program engages toddlers and their caregivers through interactive shared reading, singing and movement activities, and exploratory sensory experiences. Registration is required.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with membership/admission
Age: Ages: 1 – 3
Education
10-11am Fri. Dec. 8
Shared storytime, STEAM activity, & take-home craft sponsored by Bozeman Health. Mondays & Fridays. Free with Admission.
Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman
Cost: Free with admission
Age: All Ages
Education
10am-5pm Fri. Dec. 8
Museum of the Rockies Members Exclusive: Enjoy refreshments and an exclusive 20% discount on all purchases. Thank you for being a valued member!
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: For MOR Members
Age: All Ages
Words
10:15-11:15am Fri. Dec. 8
Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers
Visual Art
11am-1pm Fri. Dec. 8
Join us for the in-store event of the season as we welcome Trieste Cordova from Inner Beauty Gifts to our stores! She will be doing live painting demos and custom ornament messages.
Montana Gift Corral, Bozeman
Words
noon-1:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a presentation, “New Directions: County and City Leaders Look Forward to 2024,” during its monthly Friday Forum on at noon on Dec. 8 via Zoom.
Online via Zoom Montana State University, Bozeman
Cost: Free and open to the pubic
Age: All Ages
Business
12:10-1pm Fri. Dec. 8
A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.
First Security Bank 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Education
1-2pm Fri. Dec. 8
Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with membership/admission
Age: Ages 0 -18 months
Education
3-6pm Fri. Dec. 8
Included with admission or membership.
Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman
Cost: No Cover
Age: 5-18
Shopping
3-7pm Fri. Dec. 8
We’re a small, family run operation from Gallatin County, but we put on the best and largest shows in the state!
Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman
Cost: $10 for Adult Three Day Pass
Kids
3:45-5pm Fri. Dec. 8
Easy access to recreation for ALL children.
Valley West Park Clifden and Cascade Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Nightlife
5-6pm Fri. Dec. 8
In these classes we will be diving into a different aspect of dance that once mastered will make you a better dancer. Tighter spins, more confident following and stronger leads!
Starlite Bozeman 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman
Cost: $15
Age: All Ages
Stage
5:30-6:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
The Friday 5, 5 comics doing 5 fresh minutes of material +5 open mic slots & $5 Drink Specials.
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
Visual Art
6-8pm Fri. Dec. 8
Participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments.
Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman
Visual Art
6-8pm Fri. Dec. 8
Join us for the in-store event of the season as we welcome Trieste Cordova from Inner Beauty Gifts to our stores! She will be doing live painting demos and custom ornament messages.
Montana Gift Corral, Bozeman
Music
6-8pm Fri. Dec. 8
Celtic music with a family friendly environment.
Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Nightlife
6pm Fri. Dec. 8
Discover Montana cultures' holiday traditions, enjoy a planetarium show, craft Victorian holiday cards, listen to carolers, and savor seasonal treats.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children age 5 – 17, free for children up to age 4
Age: All Ages
Music
6:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
Country Dance at The Armory Music Hall. Join us at 7:00 for a two-step lesson with Western Roots. Country Music and dancing with DJ Habes from 8-12! All styles of swing, progressive dancing and line dancing welcome!
Armory Music Hall 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: $10
Age: 18+
Nightlife
6:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
G • 2004 ‧ Fantasy/Family ‧ 1h 40m
MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman
Cost: $2
Stage
7-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
Carmen Christopher is an LA based comedian, actor, and writer, who currently is a recurring character on the FX show, THE BEAR, and writes and acts on KILLING IT for Peacock. He was just here in Bozeman featuring for Joe Pera!
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $24 online / $30 at the door
Age: 18+
Music
7-11pm Fri. Dec. 8
Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs for a live in concert performance.
The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $25-$40 (Adv.) $28 (DOS)
Age: All Ages
Music
7pm Fri. Dec. 8
Country Rock music!
The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: no cover
Music
7pm Fri. Dec. 8
Stop into shops into the evening and check out the ices sculptures and tree lighting at Peter T's Park. Brought to you by the Ennis Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Ennis
Stage
7:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
Witness firsthand as Scrooge is haunted by Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman
Cost: Youth (4-14) $21.75, Main $27.75, Premium $39.75
Movies
7:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
Friday evening at the Emerson includes Finding Balance with Tim Emmett, the Bear Canyon Singers & Dancers and a screening of Hall of Fame featuring Yannick Glatthard.
Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman
Cost: $15 General / $38 VIP
Stage
8-9:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
In this hilarious, outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win their life back.
Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave Suite 107c, Bozeman
Cost: General Admission: Pay What You Wish, Suggested $35.00 | VIP Seating: $75.00
Age: Ages 16+
Music
8-10pm Fri. Dec. 8
Featuring local and touring music acts.
Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Visual Art
8-11pm Fri. Dec. 8
Join photographer Steve Cannon while he tells the stories behind some of his best pieces. Doors are @ 7, Show is @ 8, BYOB.
Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman
Cost: $15
Age: All Ages
Music
8pm Fri. Dec. 8
Come and boogie with Matt & the band.
The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Music
8pm Fri. Dec. 8
Dr. Doug Olson and Garrett Stannard are coming in hot with their Dueling Pianos! They start at 8 and go till late, bring your friends and your song requests!
The Mint Bar & Grill 102 N Main St, Livingston
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Stage
9-10:30pm Fri. Dec. 8
Carmen Christopher is an LA based comedian, actor, and writer, who currently is a recurring character on the FX show, THE BEAR, and writes and acts on KILLING IT for Peacock. He was just here in Bozeman featuring for Joe Pera!
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $24 online / $30 at the door
Age: 18+
Music
9-11pm Fri. Dec. 8
Local live music.
Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman
Age: 21+
Nightlife
9pm Fri. Dec. 8
PG • 2003 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 37m
MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman
Cost: $2
Music
9pm Fri. Dec. 8
Top 40, Blues, Funk and Country. We are dedicated to live performance and making every event a party experience.
Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+