Kids

Thu. Jul. 17

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

Music

Thu. Jul. 17

Big Sky Country State Fair

Kick up some dust and have a good time under The Big Sky!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $7 Senior (62+) | $10 Adult | $4 Youth (Ages 6-12) | $0 Children (5 and under)

Age: All Ages

Music

Thu. Jul. 17

Montopia 2025

Montopia is an arts, burn & community event where all are welcome and everyone participates in co-creating the playground for our unique expressions to come alive!

Montopia, Wilsall

Cost: $135

Age: All Ages

Education

Thu. Jul. 17

Big Kid STEAM - Cardboard Construction

Use kid-friendly power and hand tools to build cardboard structures.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids 5-11

Education

Thu. Jul. 17

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

Kids

Thu. Jul. 17

Play and Learn Summer Camp

Join us for fun free summer activities! Ages 2-5, don’t forget to bring your adult! Come explore, play, learn and have lots of fun!

Belgrade Head Start 82 7th Street, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 2-5 years old

Business

7am-3pm Thu. Jul. 17

Range & Co Grand Opening Week

Range & Co will host a grand opening week featuring different deals each day, a giveaway with other local businesses, and culminating in a rooftop workout class put on by Monarch Studio, including a free drink and discounted shopping at Ceremony Spa.

Range & Co 515 W Aspen Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

9am-3pm Thu. Jul. 17

Rising Stars Theater Camp

Discover Rising Stars Camp – Where Passion Meets Purpose!

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $350

Age: For kids entering grades 5th - 12th

Recreation

9:30am-12:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

Bozeman Parks & Recreation RecMobile

RecMobile is a FREE, mobile play program that brings fun directly to Bozeman’s parks with games, activities, and crafts. We set up twice a day at local parks, offering a mix of active games and creative art projects for ages 2-10!

City of Bozeman Parks and Elementary Schools

Cost: FREE

Age: 2-10

Kids

10:15-11am Thu. Jul. 17

Family Storytime

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. 17

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

10:15-11:45am Thu. Jul. 17

Intro to Machine Embroidery

Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can use the embroidery machine in the Work Bench.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

Visual Art

10:30am-noon Thu. Jul. 17

Color Quest Camp

Dive into the colorful world of science, where creativity meets chemistry!

Belgrade Community Library 205 E Main Street,, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Kids

noon-1pm Thu. Jul. 17

Free Lunch for Kids & Teens

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. 17

Gyrokinesis

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

Stage

12:45-1:25pm Thu. Jul. 17

Magic Picnic feat. Kyle the Magician

Pack a picnic and prepare to be amazed at the Magic Picnic! Enjoy a magical afternoon on the lawn with Kyle the Magician as he performs his dazzling show, "Colorful Carnival."

Lewis and Clark Park 205 E. Main St, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

12:45-1:25pm Thu. Jul. 17

Magic Picnic In The Park

Magic Picnic Featuring Kyle the Magician

Belgrade Community Library 205 E Main Street,, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

1-2:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

Thursday's Table

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+

Education

1pm Thu. Jul. 17

Birth Order Workshop

DID YOU KNOW? Your birth order might influence how you argue, lead, joke—or even load the dishwasher. Discover how birth order shapes how we relate—and how we can communicate more clearly and compassionately.

627 East Peach Street, BOZEMAN

Cost: $20

Age: 18+

Fitness

2-3pm Thu. Jul. 17

Gentle Yoga

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. 17

LEGO Club

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

Food & Drink

4-7pm Thu. Jul. 17

Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market - Belgrade

The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market is expanding to Belgrade this summer!

Lewis and Clark Park 205 E. Main St, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

4pm Thu. Jul. 17

Virginia City Players: Rustle Your Bustle Vaudeville Show

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

Kids

4:30-9pm Thu. Jul. 17

Pickleball

Come play recreational pickleball out of the sun in our new gym. First time is free and we provide paddles, balls and four courts to be shared fairly.

Story Mill Community Center 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman

Cost: Bozeman Residents: $5 adults $3 under 14 Non Bozeman Residents: $7 adults, $4 under 14

Age: 7+ 5;30-6:30 adn 14+ 5:30-9;00

Music

5-7pm Thu. Jul. 17

Music in the Park Summer Series

Every Thursday ~ beginning June 19th - September 25th ~ (weather permitting).

Peter T's Park 213 Main St, Ennis

Cost: FREE

Music

5-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

The Summer Outdoor Concert Series

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

Music

5-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

BBQ Farm Party & Live Music

Our weekly farm parties are great for all ages! We host this event on Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm - no reservations needed. Enjoy live music and great bbq by the creek all summer long. See the food & drink menu at…

Bodhi Farms 13624 S. Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman

Cost: Music is Free - BBQ Menu A La Carte Pricing

Age: All Ages

History

6-7:15pm Thu. Jul. 17

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

Visual Art

6-8pm Thu. Jul. 17

Drink and Draw

Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Leisure

6-9pm Thu. Jul. 17

Fly-tying Night

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. 17

Music in the Mountains: The Brothers Comatose

Hailing from San Francisco, The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass.

Len Hill Park 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Music

6-10:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

Oliver Anthony

Chris Lunsford, known professionally by his grandfather’s name, Oliver Anthony, rose to prominence in 2023 with his breakout hit, Rich Men North of Richmond. With his raw, soulful vocals and a sound deeply rooted in Americana and folk traditions, Oliver Anthony captures the realities of economic hardship, disillusionment, and the resilience of small-town communities.

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

Music

6pm Thu. Jul. 17

Luke and Colter

Luke and Colter at the 406! Thursday July 17, with Out of Bounds Catering. Music starts at 6pm. Catering truck 1:00-8:00pm. Brewery 4:00-10:00pm

406 Brewing 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

Bunkhouse Brewery Trivia

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. 17

25th Annual Music on Main - John Robert y Pan Blanco

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. 17

KGLT DJ Night

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. 17

Valley View Rodeo

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

Nightlife

7-10pm Thu. Jul. 17

Bingo Night

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. 17

Chris Cunningham

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based singer-songwriter Chris Cunningham.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Music

7-10pm Thu. Jul. 17

The Young Dubliners | with Doublewide Dreams

The Young Dubliners is an Irish-American rock band formed in Santa Monica, California in 1988.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $25 ADVANCE - $40 DAY OF SHOW

Music

7pm Thu. Jul. 17

Trampled By Turtles with American Aquarium

Trampled by Turtles and American Aquarium perform at the Big Sky Country State Fair.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $37.02-42.17

Age: All Ages

Music

7:30-11pm Thu. Jul. 17

Rockin' the Brewery Featuring Hairball

Get ready to rock out at Rockin' the Brewery with Hairball! Known for their explosive, high-energy performances, Hairball delivers a 2+ hour tribute to the biggest arena rock acts of the '80s.

Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks

Cost: $30, 5 and under are free

Age: All Ages

Music

7:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

Cabaret

The Broadway Musical Extravaganza!

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $34-66

Music

8-10pm Thu. Jul. 17

Open Mic Night

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

Stage

8pm Thu. Jul. 17

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 Thu. Jul. 17

STiLGONE w/ Socktopus & MINT!

STiLGONE brings their original and cohesive blend of R&B, Soul, Funk, Psychedelic Rock, Hip-Hop, Reggae and more to the Filling Station with Minneapolis based Lofi hip hop/ pop band Socktopus and Bozeman’s own soulful funkiteers MINT!

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 adv. $15 day of show

Age: Age 21+

Stage

8:30pm Thu. Jul. 17

Butte's Uptown Comedy - Every Thursday

Uptown Comedy at The Covellite #ButteMT No tickets - No cover - Just pure, unfiltered jokes. Local & Regional Comics featured every Thursday night.

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 West Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages