Education
6am-10pm Sat. Jul. 20
Join Sacajawea Audubon Society at the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve for our third annual BioBlitz, a citizen science project where you can join teams led by experts in birds, plants, and more to find as many species as possible in one weekend!
Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve
Cost: FREE
Age: 8+ (ages 8-15 must bring a parent/guardian)
Visual Art
8am-9:30pm Sat. Jul. 20
Beach volleyball tournament in the morning followed by an epic beach party with live music, performers, and incredible raffle prizes. Invite your friends to enjoy a great day on the beach - there's something for everyone! All proceeds go to HRDC's Blueprint program, which supports local youth who experience homelessness.
Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman
Cost: FREE to attend
Education
9am-noon Sat. Jul. 20
Join us in celebrating Teton Valley’s hard-working nonprofits and our community’s generous annual giving with a competitive 10K/5K or Fun Run/Walk! Tour nonprofit booths with free information, activities, and snacks.
Driggs City Park 150 Ashley St., Driggs
Cost: FREE, $10, $20
Age: All Ages
Music
9am-noon Sat. Jul. 20
By popular demand, Friends of the Story Mansion, Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market, & Bozeman Parks and Recreation have teamed up to host 3 Markets at the Mansion this season.
Story Mansion 811 S Willson Ave, Bozeman
Visual Art
9am-4pm Sat. Jul. 20
Work with Sheila Miles, an experienced artist and teacher with over 40 years in the field.
Paradise Valley
Cost: $535 - Includes all materials and meals.
Education
9am-5pm Sat. Jul. 20
Ghost town event includes re-enactments, music, family activities.
Bannack State Park, Bannack
Visual Art
10am-noon Sat. Jul. 20
Join us in the galleries with one of MOR's teaching artists to create a magnificent collage inspired by our upcoming Mythic Creatures exhibit, suitable for both adults and children.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with membership/admission.
Age: All Ages
Visual Art
10am-noon Sat. Jul. 20
Discover trailblazing photographer and botanist Anna Atkins (1799-1871) and then create Prussian blue images using UV light and iron salts.
Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Shopping
10am-4pm Sat. Jul. 20
Sacks Summer Bag Sales is back on June 15th, July 20th, and Aug. 17th! Make sure to put on some sunscreen, throw on some comfy clothes, and dig for some major steals! Fill a bag for only $10!
Sacks Thrift 138 W Mendenhall St., Bozeman
Cost: Fill a bag for $10!
Age: All Ages
Shopping
10am-6pm Sat. Jul. 20
Over 100 downtown merchants take to the sidewalks with unbelievable sales on spring and summer merchandise.
Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman
Words
10:15-11am Sat. Jul. 20
Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: birth-5 and their caregivers
Words
10:15am-noon Sat. Jul. 20
The Classic Literature Book Club focuses on literature that has withstood the test of time and continues to be relevant.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Education
10:30am-3pm Sat. Jul. 20
Enjoy a day in nature learning about wildflowers, pollinators, and birdsong while spending time in the sunshine at Jack Creek Preserve. Naturalist instruction from Cedar Mathers-Winn will have your mind buzzing just like the bees!
Jack Creek Preserve 1206 Jack Creek Rd, Ennis
Cost: $30/person
Age: 12+
Education
11am-6pm Sat. Jul. 20
Bloom Montana is having a grand opening party for their new Bozeman dispensary. There will be several vendors there doing giveaways and handing out merch and there will be free food and drinks.
Bloom Montana Weed Dispensary 25 N Willson Ave, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
Music
11am-7pm Sat. Jul. 20
The festival features a wide variety of artistic mediums, such as painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and other fine handmade products. Live music, food and drink vendors will also be on site.
Len Hill Park 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky
Cost: FREE
Age: all ages
Music
11am-11pm Sat. Jul. 20
Need a dose of fun? Indulge in your favorite fair foods, experience the thrill of the carnival, and take in live entertainment! Enjoy family fun starting Wednesday, July, 17th; gates open at 11 am and close at 11 pm daily (6 pm on Sunday, July 21st).
Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman
Cost: $10 Fair Admission$25 Carnival Wristband
Age: All Ages
Nightlife
noon-6pm Sat. Jul. 20
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament. Prize Pool Guaranteed to be at least $1500. Registration Open at 11:30 - late register by ~1:45. Food & Drinks served by our Friendly Staff.
The Cat's Paw 721 N. 7th, Bozeman
Cost: $80
Age: 18+
Food & Drink
noon-9pm Sat. Jul. 20
Bozeman Health Foundation will be the featured nonprofit; 10% of proceeds from the Lavender Mule will go to Bozeman Health Cancer Center.
Wildrye Distilling 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
History
1-2pm Sat. Jul. 20
Come and browse through our exhibit which examines the hidden layers of the city’s “restricted district” that thrived from 1870s until 1918, and hear the stories of the madams that led the historic brothel we are located in.
The Extreme History Project 234 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: $ 8-10
Education
1-5pm Sat. Jul. 20
Open house and tour of historic one-room schoolhouse in rural Gallatin County, Montana. Information about the contextual history of Gallatin Gateway included in the tour.
Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: FREE, although donations will be gratefully accepted
Age: All Ages
Education
2-3pm Sat. Jul. 20
Explore role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Monster of the Week, Honey Heist, and more! Join a single two-hour adventure or begin your own campaign.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Teens
Kids
4-7pm Sat. Jul. 20
Join us for Summer Fest: A magical Montana garden party! This family-friendly picnic includes mini horses, you-pick bouquets, flower-crown making, archery, and a raffle. Connect with your community and support Haven while celebrating the season!
Four Daughters Farm 5180 Stucky Road, Bozeman
Cost: $35
Age: All Ages
Music
5-8pm Sat. Jul. 20
Live music.
Sacajawea Bar 5 N Main St, Three Forks
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
5-11pm Sat. Jul. 20
This is the place to be this summer for some good old fashioned community get togethers.
Cafe 191 1996 US Hwy 191 S, Melville
Cost: $10-25
Age: all ages
Music
6-8pm Sat. Jul. 20
Bunkhouse Brewery presents the Patio Pickin' Summer Music series! We'll be rockin' with a wide variety of some of the best talent in the valley every Saturday. Come on out and grab a beer, wine, cider, or an NA beverage and vibe on the patio.
Bunkhouse Brewery 7715 Shedhorn Drive, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Food & Drink
6-10pm Sat. Jul. 20
Hosted by the Calafiore Brothers from CBS' "Big Brother" and MTV's "The Challenge." Guest speakers, entertainment, food, cocktails and of course, the beautiful Ten Models and ring girls.
Kimpton Armory Hotel 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: $45+
Words
6:30-8pm Sat. Jul. 20
There There by Tommy Orange. Gertude Stein famously said, "There is no there there about Oakland." Bah! The at-first disconnected characters who Tommy Orange brings to life in his National Book Award winning debut novel meet at the Big Oakland Powwow.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Music
6:30pm Sat. Jul. 20
Live local music while you dine.
Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: all ages
Stage
7-8:15pm Sat. Jul. 20
Group features six artists, most of whom are strangers, who over two impromptu sessions at a local community center, take big chances and share the most revealing parts of their lives.
Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman
Cost: Pay what you can (from free to $35)
Age: 16+
Stage
7-8:30pm Sat. Jul. 20
Anything can happen when you don’t have a script. Every week a rotation of teams and performers from the Last Best Comedy community will create original, one-of-a-kind shows just for you! All you have to do is show up and laugh.
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $15
Age: 18+
Music
7-10pm Sat. Jul. 20
Don’t miss your chance to experience very rare performances by two American icons and a Delta blues master Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Grammy-winning slide guitarist Roy Rogers at the Henry Blake Pavilion at the Shane Lalani Center.
The Blake Pavilion at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts 415 East Lewis Street, Livingston
Cost: VIP Table of 6: $300 | Section 1: $250 | Section 3: $150 | Section 4 – General Admission Standing: $100
Age: All Ages
Music
7-10pm Sat. Jul. 20
Corb Lund is a Canadian country and western singer-songwriter from Taber, Alberta, Canada.
Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston
Cost: $35 ADV/$40 DOS
Music
7pm Sat. Jul. 20
Paul Cauthen is a singer, songwriter, entertainer and proud son of Tyler, Texas.
Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks
Cost: $30, $100 VIP
Music
7pm Sat. Jul. 20
Black Book Entertainment Collective brings a night of burlesque, music, dancing, comedy, aerial arts and more. Do not miss your opportunity to experience these incredible movers and shakers for yourself!
Covellite Theatre 215 W Broadway St, Butte
Cost: $25 ADV | $35 DOS
Age: 18+
Food & Drink
7pm Sat. Jul. 20
Chicken dinner with lots of great fixins. Drink of your choice at 7:00. Glass of wine with dinner. Full bar open for additional purchases. Hot food is served, then dessert can be taken to go, or maybe taken down by the creek!
1889 Barn 12670 Portnell Road, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: $65
Age: 21+
Music
7pm Sat. Jul. 20
One of the hardest working bands in the underground punk scene.
The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Sport
7pm Sat. Jul. 20
The Big Sky PBR has been voted Event of the Year by PBR bull riders for 10 consecutive years (2013-2021) at the PBR World Finals, sharing Montana with the world one bull ride at a time.
Big Sky Events Arena, Big Sky
Sport
7pm Sat. Jul. 20
Rodeo action starts with a family-friendly Friday night, followed by a street dance down Main Street. Saturday parade at 11am, and rodeo followed by street dance.
Three Forks Rodeo Arena Highway 2 South, Three Forks
Cost: $20 adults
Age: 13+
Music
7pm Sat. Jul. 20
Haney will present a broad look at a span of time and place in Montana history to spark an interest and curiosity in each visitor to learn more.
Missouri Headwaters State Park Trident Road, Three Forks
Cost: FREE
Music
7:30-10pm Sat. Jul. 20
Enjoy live music, dancing and food in Paradise Valley.
Music Ranch Montana 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail No, Livingston
Cost: $12
Age: All Ages
Music
7:30pm Sat. Jul. 20
Mary Poppins the Musical is about family and the infinite possibilities that lie within us all. Rediscover the undeniable magic of childhood and witness firsthand that anything can happen… if you let it.
The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman
Cost: $51.75 - $65
Music
8-10pm Sat. Jul. 20
Featuring local and touring music acts.
Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Music
8-11pm Sat. Jul. 20
Live Country Music and Dancing with Neon Rainbow.
Your fair entry pass gets you into the dance! Join us on the dance floor!
Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman
Cost: $10
Age: All Ages
Music
8pm-12:30am Sat. Jul. 20
Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!
Bourbon 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Music
9pm Sat. Jul. 20
Rock & Groove
Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Stage
9-10:30pm Sat. Jul. 20
Part beauty pageant, part SNL audition, part Last Comic Standing, the Ultimate Comedy Challenge is a weekly battleground for Montana comedians. You the audience get to determine who is the ultimate comedy winner!
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $15
Age: 18+
Music
9pm Sat. Jul. 20
Americana Songwriter
The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Nightlife
10pm Sat. Jul. 20
Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!
Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman
Cost: $5
Age: 21+
