Words

Wed. Sep. 17

Literacy Trail

Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-5

Education

Wed. Sep. 17

Big Kid STEAM Play - Magnetic Construction

Engineer sculptures and structures on a giant scale.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

Visual Art

Wed. Sep. 17

Teen Corner Exploration - Beaded Lizards and Dragons

Explore something fabulous all month long. Available during all library open hours. Tie and weave together a little beaded friend.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: Teens

Visual Art

5am-11pm Wed. Sep. 17

Bumblewood Thicket

Located amid the winding, wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman, the village will contain all new fairy homes and businesses!

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

9am-8pm Wed. Sep. 17

Free Press Fest 2025

Free Press Fest is a dynamic three-day journalism conference presented by Montana Free Press in cooperation with Montana State University.

MSU SUB (Strand Union Building) 280 Strand Union, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Education

10-11am Wed. Sep. 17

Cookbook Swap

Peruse a stack of free used cookbooks or donate your unneeded ones.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Stage

10-11am Wed. Sep. 17

Prelude and Performance - Random Acts of Silliness

Join Random Acts of Silliness founder Danielle Thomsen and the imaginative “fairy architects” behind the scenes for a delightful tour of the Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village.

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Education

10-11am Wed. Sep. 17

Little Learners (Ages 1-3)

Nurture your toddler’s curiosity in this interactive museum program for ages 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, singing, movement, and sensory play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children for a more personalized experience. Classes fill quickly!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 1-3

Education

10-11am Wed. Sep. 17

Bozeman Parks & Recreation RecMobile

RecMobile is back this fall! Enjoy free play with games, sports equipment, and crafts. Find us at Monkey Park (Sept 8–Oct 3) and Gran Cielo Park (Oct 6–24). Drop in—no registration needed!

Monkey Park Sept 8th-Oct 3rd / Gran Cielo Park Oct 6th-Oct 24th, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 2-5

Wellness

10am-1pm Wed. Sep. 17

Medical Marijuana Card Appointments

Stop wasting money on the recreational tax by getting a medical marijuana card. Use coupon code BZNMAG to receive $30 off of your doctor appointment (no fee if not approved). Call 406-219-4416 or schedule online at www.montanamedicalcards.com.

205 Haggerty Lane Suite 170, Bozeman

Age: 18+

Music

10:15-10:45am Wed. Sep. 17

Symphony Storytime

New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan will be the featured reader for Symphony Storytime on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 10:15 a.m. at the Bozeman Public Library. She will be joined by classical guitarist Nora Spielman with the banjo.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 3-5

Music

10:15-11:15am Wed. Sep. 17

Toddler & Preschool 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 years and their caregivers.

Music

10:15am Wed. Sep. 17

Symphony Storytime

Symphony Storytime is designed to inspire a love of music, reading, and creative discovery in young children.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: families with young children—especially those ages 3 to 5

Visual Art

11am-5pm Wed. Sep. 17

New Frontiers: Contemporary, Abstract, & Digital Art

Contemplate the boundaries of Fine Art and the impact novel processes have on the future of western art.

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

noon-1pm Wed. Sep. 17

Virtual Author Talk - Gabe Henry

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry

Online through Bozeman Public Library

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Kids

noon-1:15pm Wed. Sep. 17

What's Cooking? with Dr. Joe

Explore the benefits of better eating with Dr. Joe Sofianek, as he cooks up a healthy entree.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: Adults

Education

1-2pm Wed. Sep. 17

Sensational Babies (Ages 0 - 18 months)

Join us for sensory activities designed for babies up to 18 months. Enjoy shared reading, singing, movement, and play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children to support a personalized experience. Classes fill quickly, so arrive early.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with admission/membership

Age: Ages 0 - 18 months

Words

4-5pm Wed. Sep. 17

Read with a Dog

Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

4-5pm Wed. Sep. 17

Quick Cooks - 30 Minute Recipes from NYT

Recipe demos from New York Times Cooking for the busy back-to-school and holiday seasons.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under 12 with caregiver.

Music

4:30-7:30pm Wed. Sep. 17

Livingston Farmers Market

Every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30pm, June 4th - Sept 17th (no market 7/2 due to the Livingston Roundup Parade) at the Miles Band Shell Park in Livingston.

Miles Band Shell Park 229 River Drive, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

5:30-8pm Wed. Sep. 17

Bozeman Music Night with Jody and the Woodflowers

Come enjoy some tunes with us!

Bridger Brewing Co 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman

Education

6-7pm Wed. Sep. 17

Katabatic Trivia

The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

Katabatic Brewing Company 117 W Park St, Livingston

Age: 21+

Words

6-8pm Wed. Sep. 17

GNL Trivia Wednesday

Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 451 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Recreation

6-8pm Wed. Sep. 17

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

6-8pm Wed. Sep. 17

Montana Wood Sign Paint & Sip

Paint your own Montana sign at Madison River Brewing on the Patio! Choose your color and a font for your last name (if you want to add it). Madison River will provide the drinks, but feel free to pack a snack.

Madison River Brewing Co 20900 Interstate 90 Frontage Road, Belgrade

Cost: $47

Age: 8+

Nightlife

6-8pm Wed. Sep. 17

Drink and Draw

Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Classes

6-8:30pm Wed. Sep. 17

Weekly Women’s Drop-In Gathering with Horses

Each week, join us for an evening of reflection, healing, and connection. With the support of the horses, you will experience the deeply healing, life-changing work of Gestalt coaching, helping you gain clarity, self-awareness, and inner peace.

B-3 Equine Facility 3 Pray Siding Rd, Livingston

Cost: $55

Age: Ages 18+

Kids

6pm Wed. Sep. 17

Co-op Tours

Ever wondered what’s happening in the big Co-op building? Now’s your chance!

Bozeman Community Food Co-op - West Main 908 West Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Visual Art

6:30-8pm Wed. Sep. 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+

Nightlife

6:30-8:30pm Wed. Sep. 17

Trivia

100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

American Legion Bar 225 E. Main St., Bozeman

Age: 18+

Music

7-10pm Wed. Sep. 17

Everclear | with Local H & Sponge

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $56 ADVANCE - $80 DAY OF SHOW

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

7-11pm Wed. Sep. 17

Western Swing Wednesdays

There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman's Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Lessons $10

Age: 21+ after 9pm

Education

7:30pm Wed. Sep. 17

Trivia Night

Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

Rockin' R Bar 211 E. Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Nightlife

8pm Wed. Sep. 17

Trivia Night

Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

The Molly Brown 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Wed. Sep. 17

Ladies Night

The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin' music provided by DJ Chedda.

Club Zebra 321 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $10 for guys

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Wed. Sep. 17

Open Jam

Come jam with us!

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Wed. Sep. 17

Icarus w/ Sunbather Die, & Sun Occulter

Icarus is back in Bozeman for a rager at the Filling Station!! Sunbather Die travels from California to join with their brand of Shoegaze, & Sun Occulter opens.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: 21+

Stage

8pm Wed. Sep. 17

TMI Live! Storytelling Show

Oversharing is caring! Moth Story Slam winner Bex Frucht heads up a night of rowdy storytelling featuring true-life tales with “too much information” so expect the explicit and illicit!

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 18+

Music

9-11pm Wed. Sep. 17

Brian Kassay

Brian Kassay is a live-looping multi-instrumentalist who seamlessly blends guitar, drums, keys, harmonica, xylophone, and violin to create a full and dynamic sound. Brian experiments with live looping techniques, layering different textures and sounds to create an intricate and mesmerizing musical performance.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+