Music

Thu. Jul. 24

Red Ants Pants Music Festival

Fresh off a GRAMMY win, headliner Gillian Welch & David Rawlings as well as Steve Earle and Reckless Kelly, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Stephen Wilson Jr., Brittney Spencer, and more!

, White Sulphur Springs

Cost: $195 3-day

Kids

Thu. Jul. 24

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

Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

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. 24

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

Stage

9am-noon Thu. Jul. 24

The Jungle Book Summer Camp

Swing Into Adventure with The Jungle Book!

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $599 / Pay-What-You-Wish

Age: For students entering 1st - 8th grade

Recreation

9:30am-12:30pm Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

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. 24

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

Education

10:15am-noon Thu. Jul. 24

Intro to Audio Recording

Learn how to use the Work Bench Studio equipment and software for audio recording.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

Kids

10:30am-noon Thu. Jul. 24

Kids' Crankie Camp (Grades 3-5)

In this hands-on workshop, kids will write their own stories and bring them to life using a shoe-box size crankie.

Belgrade Community Library 205 E Main Street,, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids

Kids

noon-1pm Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

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

Education

1-2:30pm Thu. Jul. 24

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+

Fitness

2-3pm Thu. Jul. 24

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

Music

3-5pm Thu. Jul. 24

Opera Montana Open House Celebration

Join us as we officially open our doors!

Bozeman Chamber of Commerce 2000 Commerce Way , Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

3:30-5pm Thu. Jul. 24

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

Visual Art

4-6pm Thu. Jul. 24

Art Walk on Peet’s Hill

Find Artists painting live throughout Peet’s Hill & the Gallagator Trails.

Peet's Hill & Gallagator Entrance 429 E Story St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

4-7pm Thu. Jul. 24

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

Music

4-8pm Thu. Jul. 24

School's Out at Little Bear Schoolhouse

Little Bear's Annual Summer Event has fun for the whole family. Enjoy homemade ice cream, walking tacos & lemonade, tour the schoolhouse, eat some pie, and listen to live music in the gazebo.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Free; donations are welcome

Age: All Ages

Stage

4pm Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

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. 24

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

Visual Art

5-7pm Thu. Jul. 24

Zoot Art Gallery Opening Heather Cromwell & Jill Johnson

Zoot Enterprises is proud to showcase the Artwork of two local artists in our community. Jill Johnson and Heather Cromwell will be presenting their pieces for viewing at the Zoot Enterprises Art Gallery.

Zoot Enterprises 555 Zoot Enterprises Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

5-8pm Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

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

Faith

5-9:30pm Thu. Jul. 24

The Eschatology of Genesis Montana Conference 2025

Join us in Montana for a deep dive into the end times as described in the book of Genesis - it all starts here!

The Copper K Barn 786 Point Of Rocks Rd, Whitehall

Cost: $108.55

Age: All Ages

Classes

5:45-8:30pm Thu. Jul. 24

FREE Statewide Financial Skill Building Class

Gain essential money management skills to make your finances go farther with saving, investing or paying down debt.

Online via Zoom

Cost: FREE

Visual Art

6-8pm Thu. Jul. 24

Drink and Draw

Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Leisure

6-9pm Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

Music in the Mountains: Cracker

For over 25 years, Cracker has developed a sound all their own — a rebellious blend of alt-rock, Americana, roots, and jam that defies easy categorization.

Len Hill Park 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Words

6:30-7:45pm Thu. Jul. 24

4th Thursday Book Club

Book discussion, opinion-sharing, refreshments, and lots of fun! It is open to young adult and up in age and new members are always welcome.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Young adults and adults

Nightlife

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

25th Annual Music on Main - The Dead and Down

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. 24

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. 24

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

Music

7-9pm Thu. Jul. 24

Aaron Golay & The Original Sin

Loud, yet tender with high energy, engaging live performances are what stand out with Aaron Golay.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Music

7-9pm Thu. Jul. 24

Three Forks Music Night with Walcrik

Enjoy music with Walcrik

Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks

Nightlife

7-10pm Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

The Scurry

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based acoustic rock band “A Gentle Scurry”.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Music

7:30pm Thu. Jul. 24

Cabaret

The Broadway Musical Extravaganza!

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $34-66

Music

8-10pm Thu. Jul. 24

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. 24

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. 24

Trent Brooks Band

A reputation as an “in demand, energetic live act” with stunning vocal harmony, and stage presence! Trent’s style of authentic originals, and outlaw country runs the gamut of Williams, Paycheck, Jennings, and Jones…to Jackson, Strait, Pardi, and Combs!

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Stage

8:30pm Thu. Jul. 24

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