Kids

Fri. Jul. 4

Find Waldo Local

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

Fri. Jul. 4

Big Kid STEAM Articulated Shadow Puppets

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

Fri. Jul. 4

Teen Corner Take & Make - Owl Pellet Investigation

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

Recreation

8-11am Fri. Jul. 4

18th Annual Reach Race for Independence

This family friendly event winds through North Bozeman trails. All proceeds from this event will go to Reach Inc., a local non-profit that helps adults with developmental disabilities to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Reach, Inc 322 Gallatin Park Dr, Bozeman

Cost: 1K - $20, 5K and 10K = $30

Age: All Ages

Recreation

9-11am Fri. Jul. 4

The Dirt Concern Group MTB Ride

Join us for our summer group ride series in support of SWMMBA. Bring what you need for a great ride and meet us at the trailhead.

Stone Creek Trailhead, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

10am-5pm Fri. Jul. 4

37th Annual Festival of the Arts

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

Leisure

10am Fri. Jul. 4

89th Annual 4th of July Parade

2025 theme is hometown proud. Celebrating local history and honoring local farmers, ranchers, artisans and hometown heroes.

Ennis Main Street Main Street, Ennis

Kids

10:15-11am Fri. Jul. 4

Friday Friends

Babies and toddlers need socialization - as do their caregivers! Friday Friends is an open play program geared towards littles ages 0-3. Come enjoy coffee (or tea) and conversation during this weekly playtime!

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Babies and toddlers 0-3, caregivers and siblings

Words

10:15-11:30am Fri. Jul. 4

Toddler & Preschooler Storytime

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

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Jul. 4

CRC Gentle Yoga + iRest Yoga Nidra

This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness 4055 Valley Commons Dr, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Sport

noon-6:30pm Fri. Jul. 4

Face Off for Heroes Hockey Tourney

This is an incredible event sponsored by the NHL and you are invited to attend! The teams will be composed of former and current NHL players, teamed up with retired and active duty veterans.

Ice Barn 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $6.50-$16.50

Kids

3-4pm Fri. Jul. 4

Quick Cooks - Fresh from Gallatin Valley

Build kitchen confidence with demos of easy recipes using minimal ingredients. Throughout the summer, each demonstration will feature seasonal produce from local farms. Under 12: please bring your grown up.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

5-8pm Fri. Jul. 4

Brooke Hack: July Featured Artist - Art Walk

Discover Brooke Wilson-Hack’s heartfelt artistry this July at Covellite’s Uptown Lounge. Join us for this free event, to explore her beautiful paintings, leatherwork, and mixed-media pieces.

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 W Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Recreation

5:30pm Fri. Jul. 4

July 3rd and 4th Rodeo

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

Nightlife

6-10pm Fri. Jul. 4

Music in the Mountains: The Tiny Band

With three singers, killer horns, and a thumpin’ rhythm section, The Tiny Band will have you groovin’ all night and begging for more.

Len Hill Park 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Jul. 4

Celtic Music

Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Jul. 4

Friday Jazz

Friday Jazz with Alex Robilotta, please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no charge

Age: all ages

Music

7pm Fri. Jul. 4

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Lyle Lovett and His Large Band for a live in concert performance.

The Elm 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $62 - $80

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Fri. Jul. 4

The Fossils

The Fossils dig deep into classic rock roots, delivering timeless hits and tight grooves with a fresh, electrifying edge.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $15 ADV/$25 DOS

Stage

7pm Fri. Jul. 4

The Mummy of Madison County + Vaudeville

When an antique chest, containing a long dead mummy, is acquired by Charlie Bovey and comes to rest in Virginia City, Montana, craziness and hilarity abound in this comedic melodrama written by the Virginia City Players. 2 hrs

Virginia City Opera House 338 W Wallace St, Virginia City

Cost: $17, $25, $30

Recreation

7pm Fri. Jul. 4

Ennis Rodeo

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+

Sport

7pm Fri. Jul. 4

July 4th Racing with Midwests Mods

Featuring IMCA Sport Compacts, WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Super Stocks, and WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Visual Art

7:30-11:30pm Fri. Jul. 4

Pride Comedy Showcase ft. Kev Hamm & Donna Tannehill

Celebrate Pride with laughs! Uptown Comedy & Covellite present a FREE comedy showcase ft. Kev Hamm & Donna Tannehill.

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 W Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

8pm Fri. Jul. 4

The Brewery Follies

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 Fri. Jul. 4

Leif Christian & Ticket Sauce

Paradise Valley’s own Leif Christian and his band, Ticket Sauce, is Montana’s funk, rock, pop and classic rock power trio featuring epic throwbacks, extended jams, searing solos, soulful vocals and classics you’ll never see another band play live.

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Jul. 4

Gary Small & The Coyote Brothers

A trio that fuses the raw, soulful sounds of blues with the infectious rhythms of rockabilly and the swaying, reverberating vibes of surf rock.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Jul. 4

Live Music: Ryan Little Eagle

Ryan Little Eagle’s live music is a powerful blend of tradition and storytelling, where each performance honors his heritage and invites listeners into a journey of spirit and sound.

Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Jul. 4

The Dead Yellers

Country Rock

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Jul. 4

Fourth of July Blues, Brews and BBQs

Celebrate the Fourth of July sky-high with BBQ bites, live music, and unbeatable rooftop fireworks views at Sky Shed!

Sky Shed 24 W Mendenhall, Bozeman

Cost: $25 in advance | $35 at door

Age: 21+

Leisure

10pm Fri. Jul. 4

4th of July Festivities

A patriotic finale at the Virginia City Opera House.

Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City

Nightlife

10pm Fri. Jul. 4

Summer Karaoke @ The Waypoint

You know you want to! Come join us and sing your heart out.

The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+