Kids
Thu. Jul. 3
Waldo, the iconic children’s book character, is coming to Bozeman this July to help spread the “Buy Local” message with a monthlong scavenger hunt in twenty-five participating downtown businesses!
Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Education
Thu. Jul. 3
Craft silhouettes, design their movements, and bring them to life with light and shadow.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Kids 5-11
Education
Thu. Jul. 3
Dissect a heat-treated owl pellet to discover tiny bones and make a gothic necklace.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Teens
Education
9:30am Thu. Jul. 3
Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with membership/admission
Age: All Ages
Visual Art
10am-6pm Thu. Jul. 3
The Festival of the Arts showcases fine artists, artisans, and handcrafters from Montana and the western region into the three-day juried presentation. Past and new vendors will show a wide array of oil paintings, photography, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, metal work, apparel, repurposed antiques, stained glass, herbals, toys, and more.
Livingston Depot Center 200 W. Park St., LIvingston
Kids
10:15-11am Thu. Jul. 3
Family Storytime is geared towards kids ages 0-6. It will feature songs, rhymes, and stories, followed up by a craft or activity.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: Kids 0-6, caregivers and siblings
Words
10:15-11:15am Thu. Jul. 3
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
10:15am-noon Thu. Jul. 3
Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to use the 3D printer in the Work Bench.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 12+
Education
10:30am Thu. Jul. 3
Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with membership/admission
Age: All Ages
Kids
noon-1pm Thu. Jul. 3
A new group of community partners offers free lunch for kids and teens five days a week at the Library this summer. Each brown bag includes both lunch and breakfast.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 0-18
Fitness
12:15-1pm Thu. Jul. 3
A movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Education
1-2:30pm Thu. Jul. 3
Get to know your community through food!
On Thursdays, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes with Thursday’s Table. We will have cooking demonstrations every Thursday in the Kitchen Table.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Ages 12+
Fitness
2-3pm Thu. Jul. 3
All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Kids
3:30-5pm Thu. Jul. 3
Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it's in your hands, LEGO Architect!
Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: elementary students
Stage
4pm Thu. Jul. 3
Enjoy an hour long vaudeville show, showcasing our professional actor's unique talents in song, dance, comedy, and clowning!
Virginia City Opera House 338 W Wallace St, Virginia City
Cost: $17, $25, $30
Music
5-7pm Thu. Jul. 3
Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).
Peter T's Park 213 Main St, Ennis
Cost: FREE
Music
5-8pm Thu. Jul. 3
In partnership with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, the Summer Outdoor Concert Series presents FREE local and regional musicians each Thursday evening from 5-8PM in June and July.
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts 415 E. Lewis Street, Livingston
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Recreation
5:30pm Thu. Jul. 3
Biggest weekend in Ennis, Montana.
Event Starts at 7:00pm both nights
Gates open at 5:30pm
Ennis Rodeo Grounds 31 Madison Ave, Ennis
Cost: Adults (12yrs and up) $15.00
Child (6yrs-11yrs) $10.00
Child (5yrs and under) FREE
Age: All Ages
History
6-7:15pm Thu. Jul. 3
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
Visual Art
6-8pm Thu. Jul. 3
Come make art with us! Supplies provided.
Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman
Leisure
6-9pm Thu. Jul. 3
Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.
Bozeman Fly Supply 2621 W College, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Nightlife
6-10pm Thu. Jul. 3
Yarn has landed on the Grammy ballot four times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts.
Len Hill Park 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky
Cost: FREE
Age: All ages
Nightlife
6:30-8:30pm Thu. Jul. 3
Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Bunkhouse Brewery in Four Corners!
The Bunkhouse Brewery 7715 Shedhorn Dr., Four Corners
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
6:30-8:30pm Thu. Jul. 3
Music on Main will be located on Main Street from Rouse to Black Ave. The fun begins at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings from July 3rd to August 7th. This event is hosted by the Downtown Bozeman Association and is free and open to the public.
Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Music
7-9pm Thu. Jul. 3
Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.
Hop Lounge 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: all ages
Sport
7-9pm Thu. Jul. 3
Montana's newest weekly rodeo production, performances run all summer long from June - August.
Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman
Cost: Adult 16+ $30 Online, Children 7-15yrs $20 Online, 6 & under FREE
Music
7-9pm Thu. Jul. 3
Enjoy music with Mathias
Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks
Cost: No Cover
Nightlife
7-10pm Thu. Jul. 3
It's a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!
The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: $20
Age: 18+
Music
7-10pm Thu. Jul. 3
Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based acoustic rock artist “Cap’n D.H. Billy”.
Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners
Cost: With Admission
Age: All Ages
Music
7-10pm Thu. Jul. 3
Clay Street Unit blends gritty Americana, soulful storytelling, and jam-band spirit into a sound that’s as raw as it is irresistible.
Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston
Cost: $25 ADV/$35 DOS
Recreation
7pm Thu. Jul. 3
The Ennis Rodeo, held annually on July 3rd and 4th at the Ennis Rodeo Grounds, is an NRA-sanctioned event featuring top cowboys and cowgirls competing in both rough stock and timed events.
Ennis Fairgrounds, Ennis
Cost: $10 age 6-11 , $15 age 12+
Music
8-10pm Thu. Jul. 3
Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person or via phone call.
Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: all ages
Music
8-11:30pm Thu. Jul. 3
Boot Juice plays music that will attempt to bring you to the street corner, the river side, or the open highway.
The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $15
Age: 21+
Music
8pm Thu. Jul. 3
Madeline Dierauf, Molly Johnson, and Danielle Yother have been building a sound together since meeting in 2021 at the Hagood Mill Fiddlers Convention, where each member has taken home multiple blue ribbons.
Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman
Cost: $35
Stage
8pm Thu. Jul. 3
The Brewery Follies is an Absurd, Wacky, Zany, Fun-Filled, Contemporary Comedy Revue with music in a Cabaret Atmosphere that contains Biting Parody and Naughty Political/Social Satire.
H.S. Gilbert Brewery 200 East Cover Street, Virginia City
Cost: $26.50
Age: PG-13
Music
8pm Thu. Jul. 3
Boot Juice plays music that will attempt to bring you to the street corner, the river side, or the open highway.
The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $15 Presale - $20 Day of Show
Age: 21+
Music
8pm Thu. Jul. 3
With over 60 million digital streams, over 120,000 albums sold, nineteen #1 singles on the Texas Country Music Chart, 8 TCMA Awards and a #1 album on iTunes, Curtis Grimes has proven to be a force in the country music industry that can’t be denied.
The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
8pm Thu. Jul. 3
Raised two hours south of Seattle, Jess grew up beneath the drizzling skies and lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. “I’m a mountain girl at heart,” she says, nodding to the scenery that shaped albums like her acclaimed debut, Such a Long Way, and its follow-up, Brighter Eyes, with the woozy, water colored beauty of her native Washington.
Stacey's 300 Mill St, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: No cover
Age: 21+
Music
9pm Thu. Jul. 3
Old Weird America
The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
