Words

Sat. Oct. 18

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

Sat. Oct. 18

2025 Fall Leadership Summit

This weekend retreat near Big Sky will focus on cultivating leadership skills for students and forging meaningful connections.

Jack Creek Preserve Foundation 1206 Jack Creek Road, Ennis

Cost: $50

Food & Drink

Sat. Oct. 18

Thanksgiving Meals Made Simple

Rockin’ TJ Ranch is offering fully cooked Holiday Meals To-Go — made from scratch, packed with love, and ready to heat and serve. Pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner by November 13th and enjoy more time around the table (and less time in the kitchen).

Rockin' TJ Ranch 651 Lynx Lane, Bozeman

Cost: Varies

Age: All Ages

Business

7am-10pm Sat. Oct. 18

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

Kids

8am-2pm Sat. Oct. 18

Huge Rummage Sale (Fri., Oct. 17 and Sat- Oct. 18)

BEST RUMMAGE SALE in BOZEMAN (Very Reasonable Prices): Gently Used Items (no Junk!)- TONS of good Women/Men clothing Clothing and Outdoor Gear, Furniture, Kitchen Wares/Small Appliances, Coats, Crafts, Linens, Tools, Books, and More!

Pilgrim Church (East of the Museum of the Rockies) 2118 S. 3rd Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fundraiser

9am-2pm Sat. Oct. 18

Bienvenidos Winter Clothing Drive

Donate gently used or new winter clothing on Saturday or get your clothing needs met on Sunday. Children's winter clothing is especially needed.

Christus Collegium 714 S. 8th Avenue, Bozeman

Music

9am-3pm Sat. Oct. 18

KGLT Record Fair & Music Swap

KGLT’s Record Fair & Music Swap is Saturday, October 18th in Rm 233/235 of the MSU Strand Union in Bozeman. It’s Southwest Montana’s only Vinyl Sale!! And there’ll be high-fi gear and guitars in addition to Records, Cds, and Tapes!

MSU SUB 233/235 7th and Grant, Bozeman

Cost: $5 Early Bird 9-10am, Free 10-3

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

9am-4pm Sat. Oct. 18

Bozeman Fall MADE Fair

Enjoy shopping a curated collection of over 195+ skilled artisans and non-profits. There is something for everyone from affordable functional art to heirloom fine art pieces. VIP & Early Bird Pass proceeds benefit Gallatin Watershed Council.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: FRIDAY: $10 VIP 5 PM-8 PM SATURDAY : $5 EARLY BIRD 9AM-10AM; FREE ENTRY 10AM-4PM

Age: All Ages

Education

9am-4pm Sat. Oct. 18

National Fossil Day Celebration

Celebrate National Fossil Day at Museum of the Rockies! Explore special booths, meet fossil preparators in the Bowman Viewing Lab, and catch talks by paleoartist Jennifer Hall and Curator Dr. John Scannella. Dive into the world of paleontology!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

9am-5pm Sat. Oct. 18

Gallatin Valley Botanical at Rocky Creek Farms Fall Festival

Enjoy hay rides to the pumpkin patch as well as apple picking and cider pressing. On top of cider and juice, their farm stand will have seasonal produce such as decorative gourds, dried flowers, ornamental grasses, and more pumpkins! They will also serve fresh apple cider donuts on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Rocky Creek Farm 34297 Frontage Rd, Bozeman

Shopping

9am-5pm Sat. Oct. 18

Bozeman Photo Expo

The Bozeman Photo Expo is a 2 day event featuring renowned guest speakers, as well as a Vendor Trade show .

Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman 2023 Commerce Way, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Wellness

9am Sat. Oct. 18

Holy Fire/Usui Reiki Level One & Two Class

Level one will give students the knowledge and ability to treat themselves, others, and pets. Level two students will continue their healing journey on a deeper level, with the knowledge and ability to practice Reiki on a mental/emotional level and distance healing.

Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $410

Classes

10am-noon Sat. Oct. 18

Emotional Injury: Healing the Spirit through Qigong with Peng Her.

If you’re someone who is “doing all the right things”—eating well, exercising, meditating, praying, and connecting with your Creator—this talk is for you. In this lecture, we’re going to explore a spiritual component to healing and how Qigong might shed some light on “healing the spirit.” Rental of BDC space.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Classes

10am-1pm Sat. Oct. 18

Firearm Basics & Gear (CCHDF#2)

This class covers basic firearm info, including pistol types, cartridge elements, and magazines. We'll also review gear like holsters, flashlights, lasers, and briefly discuss non-lethal options.

Mukai Coffeehouse Conference Room 2051 W Oak St Suite 5, Bozeman

Cost: 30.00

Age: 18+

Kids

10am-3pm Sat. Oct. 18

Halloween Costume Swap

Donate costumes and get a new-to-you costume on 10/18 from 10am-3pm at The Refillery Supply Co! Halloween is a big plastic holiday (think plastic costumes, candy wrappers, decorations, etc.), so we are trying to do our part by hosting this swap.

The Refillery Supply Co. 601 E Cottonwood Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

10am-9pm Sat. Oct. 18

The Bozeman Maze

Fall wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a corn maze/pumpkin patch, and the Bozeman Maze has provided that for the last 28 years!

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Words

10:15-11am Sat. Oct. 18

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

Words

10:15am-noon Sat. Oct. 18

Classics Book Club

Read classics from all over the world.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Food & Drink

3-8pm Sat. Oct. 18

Montana Fresh Hop Festival!

This unique style of beer is a true seasonal, only available each year during Hop Harvest! $25 gets you entry into the Festival, a commemorative tasting glass, and unlimited samples of delicious Montana brews from over 30 breweries!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $25

Age: 21+

Sport

5pm Sat. Oct. 18

Longhorns Game-Watch: Texas vs Kentucky

Hook 'em Horns!! Join us for a Bozeman Texas Exes Longhorn Football Game watch. Grab your favorite burnt orange gear and get ready to meet local alumni and cheer on our Longhorns against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Bourbon 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Fundraiser

6-8pm Sat. Oct. 18

We are Her: Survivors Stories Reception

The non profit “We are Her” is hosting their annual fundraiser to support survivors of domestic violence. This event shares personal stories and includes live music, a fine painting exhibition, live auction and light hors d'oeuvres.

Bozeman Evet Space 14 South Tracy Ave., Bozeman

Cost: Tickets are $25, FREE for MSU Students

Age: Ages 18+

Music

6-8pm Sat. Oct. 18

Nathan Rodacker

Based in Bozeman, Nathan Rodacker of Icarus, has a deep passion for jamming and creating unique art. Having a knack for conjuring diverse soundscapes, described by some as a thrashy Black Sabbath, Nathan's influences include Kyuss, Primus, and a hint of Bob Marley.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Stage

6-9pm Sat. Oct. 18

Spooky Slumber Party: Aerial Dance Show

Forget sweet dreams—this slumber party is anything but ordinary. As the lights go out, the shadows take over and the night unravels into a twisted game of fright. Caught between nightmare and reality, dancers must face off against the paranormal. Don’t miss this thrilling performance where giggles turn to gasps, shadows come alive, and every bump in the night has a story to tell.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 8+

Music

7pm Sat. Oct. 18

Charles Wesley Godwin

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Charles Wesley Godwin for a live in concert performance with Danno Simpson.

The Elm 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $53.15 - $135.90

Age: All Ages

Stage

7pm Sat. Oct. 18

Notorious BOZ w/ Nikki Shattuck!

Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens. Every show will feature a guest "Armando" or monologist who will share stories from their life. The cast will then use those stories as inspiration to create characters and scenes and bring it all together in a completely hilarious and improvised show.

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Sport

7:30-10pm Sat. Oct. 18

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

Movies

7:30pm Sat. Oct. 18

Bring Them Home

Bring Them Home tells the story of a small group of Blackfoot people and their mission to establish the first wild buffalo herd on their ancestral territory since the species’ near-extinction a century ago, an act that would restore the land, re-enliven traditional culture and bring much needed healing to their community.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $11.75

Music

8-11pm Sat. Oct. 18

The Fossils

The Fossils are a local band from Livingston Montana, a fan favorite around town and sure to guarantee a rocking good time.

The Attic 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston

Cost: $10

Music

8pm Sat. Oct. 18

Western Roots Country Dancing

Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

Bourbon 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Music

8pm Sat. Oct. 18

Abby Webster

Abby Webster writes songs for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or a little too tender for the world. Blending folk, country, and indie rock, her music is rooted in a deep connection to the natural world and shaped by a life spent navigating the complexity of being human.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $40 Advance

Music

8pm Sat. Oct. 18

Jessica Eve

Jessica is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Pompey’s Pillar, Montana and now resides in Billings. She writes and performs lively songs about her life, travels, family and anything that may inspire her to make music. Find her newest album, Next Train Home, on all media platforms including Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, Apple Music and more.

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: No Cover

Sport

8:15-10:45pm Sat. Oct. 18

Women's Bobcat Hockey

MSU Bobcat Women's Hockey vs. Colorado University. 8:15 PM Puck Drop, Tickets start at $5 - tickets.gallatinice.org

Gallatin Ice 901 N. Black Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $5+

Age: All Ages

Music

9pm Sat. Oct. 18

Foxxy Horror

The Foxxy Horror is a fully improvised Rocky Horror Show complete with musical numbers, costumes, call-outs, and audience participation.

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

Cost: $20

Age: 18+