Words

Thu. Oct. 2

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

Business

7am-10pm Thu. Oct. 2

Winter Coat Drive

Give warmth and get flavor! Donate a new or gently used coat at Dry Fly Saloon this October and receive a free Hunter’s Chili Dip for the table.

Dry Fly Saloon 5 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman

Cost: Give & Get

Age: All Ages

Education

8:30am-12:30pm Thu. Oct. 2

ASD Recognition, Response & Risk Management: BELGRADE

This training covers autism recognition, communication, crisis response, safety, search and rescue, interviews, and community partnerships.

106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages (under 18 with parent or legal guardian)

Recreation

10am-7pm Thu. Oct. 2

Gallatin County RV & Boat Show

The Fun is BACK! Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for the Gallatin County RV & Boat Show, happening Sept. 26 - Oct. 5!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Shopping

10:06am-6pm Thu. Oct. 2

Sarah Graham Trunk Show & Restyling Event

10% off Sarah Graham jewelry during the Trunk Show, including Alara's in-house collection plus all of the additional items brought in for the trunk show only. Private restyling consults with Sarah Graham on the 10th & 11th only for $150.

Alara Jewelry 42 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE for Trunk Show | $150 for Restyling Appointments

Words

10:15-11am Thu. Oct. 2

Babies & Books

Babies & Books is our story time for - you guessed it - babies (and their grown-ups)! This story time is designed specifically for ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers, and includes, songs, rhymes and short stories, ending with time for open play and socialization.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-3, caregivers and siblings

Words

10:15-11:15am Thu. Oct. 2

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. Oct. 2

File Design for Laser Cutting

Explore vector design to prepare a pattern for laser cutting. Registration is required. Registrants must have their Work Bench laser badge.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

Recreation

12:15-1pm Thu. Oct. 2

Gyrokinesis - An Introduction

Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Education

1-2:30pm Thu. Oct. 2

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+

Volunteer

1-4:30pm Thu. Oct. 2

Restoration Thursday

Join GWC for a hands-on afternoon of restoration work building Beaver Dam Analogs in Manhattan at Spring Creek Farms. Sign up at https://www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/events.

Spring Creek Farms, Manhattan

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Recreation

1:15-2pm Thu. Oct. 2

Gyrokinesis - Progressive Practice

For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floor-based sequences.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Fitness

2-3pm Thu. Oct. 2

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

2pm Thu. Oct. 2

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

Family

3:30-4:30pm Thu. Oct. 2

Line Dancing

Join us for weekly Line Dancing! Instructor Sue will lead participants in a variety of line dancing styles in this beginners class. Please bring boots or shoes with little to no grip on them.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

3:30-5pm Thu. Oct. 2

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

Kids

4-5pm Thu. Oct. 2

Teen Maker Lab - Baked Apples

Blend spices and fillings to create a delicious harvest treat.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Education

6-7:30pm Thu. Oct. 2

Bozeman Water Adequacy Town Hall hosted by the WARD Working Group

The Bozeman Water Adequacy (aka WARD) initiative is on the November ballot. Join us for a Town Hall to learn more about what this citizens' initiative seeks to do, from some of your neighbors who helped write it. Presentation followed by a Q&A.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6-8pm Thu. Oct. 2

Kalyn Beasley

You don't get any more rural than Wyoming, if that's what you mean by country. Kalyn Beasley sees inspiration every direction he looks. Kalyn grew up at the doorstep of Yellowstone Park in the Rocky Mountains and he don't suppose he’s moving anywhere anytime soon. Kalyn writes his own songs to tell his own stories. As a musician, poet, adventurer and outdoorsman Kalyn’s goal is for you to find a little bit of yourself in the songs he sings and the stories he tells.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Politics

6-8pm Thu. Oct. 2

Local Government Community Survey and Engagement Sessions

The Bozeman City Study Commission is conducting a community-wide survey to gather feedback on the current structure of local government and potential opportunities for improvement. In addition to the survey, residents are invited to share their perspectives at three in-person engagement sessions.

City Hall

Leisure

6-9pm Thu. Oct. 2

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

Music

6pm Thu. Oct. 2

Revival Conference Nights '25

Join us for 3 incredible nights of powerful encounters with the Lord in downtown Bozeman, Montana!

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $15.18-$60.54

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Oct. 2

Flavors in a Flash: Wok Cooking

Explore the art of high-heat wok cooking! Learn essential techniques and flavor combinations for fast, bold, and delicious stir-fries.

Bridger Kitchens 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman

Cost: $50

Stage

6:30pm Thu. Oct. 2

Shakespeare in the Parks - Free Community Performance

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks invites the community to attend a free preview performance of MSIP's fall Shakespeare in the Schools Production of Richard III. Enjoy this rare opportunity to see MSIP's Shakespeare in the Schools performance before it hits the road to visit 50 middle and high schools across Montana and Wyoming.

MSU Black Box Theater corner of 11th and Grant, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Music

7-9pm Thu. Oct. 2

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

Nightlife

7-10pm Thu. Oct. 2

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. Oct. 2

Way Down North

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Kalispell-based Americana duo “Way Down North”.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Music

7-10pm Thu. Oct. 2

2nd Annual Livingston Songwriter Festival

The Livingston Songwriter Festival is made up of 30 shows and hosted in 8 venues throughout downtown Livingston. In the evenings, the Legends & Headliners share the stage. These are the very best songwriters in country music.

Murray Hotel 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: $75-195

Stage

7pm Thu. Oct. 2

Thursday Night Out!

Thursday Night Out at Last Best Comedy is new and improved! We are working hard to create new and exciting improv shows that will rotate through limited runs and each week will also feature a headline show by NOW w/ Annie & Levin or Okay, Carol.

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Music

8-10pm Thu. Oct. 2

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

Sport

8:45-11:15pm Thu. Oct. 2

Hockey - MSU Bobcats

Live Hockey Thursday, October 2nd vs. University of Utah 8:45 PM Friday, October 3rd vs. Weber State 7:30 PM Saturday, October 18th vs. University of Providence 7:30 PM Tickets start at $5 - tickets.gallatinice.org

Gallatin Ice 901 N. Black Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $5-15

Age: All Ages

Music

9-11pm Thu. Oct. 2

Trio Grandio

Trio Grandio is composed of legendary local Dead Sky musicians: Jesse Atkins, Luke Flansburg, and Rich Rabisco! Playing a unique acoustic style of the Grateful Dead’s eclectic rock music, this trio will provide an incredible tribute to one of rock’s most legendary bands, creating a perfect show for Dead Heads and casual fans alike.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+