Bozeman Magazine

9am-2pm Sat. Dec. 6

Community Peace-Building Forum

The Montana CCR Project, founded by the Global Peace Foundation, is hosting a public Community Peace-Building Forum. The event will bring residents, leaders, and organizations together to strengthen relationships, foster understanding, and develop practical tools for creating safer, more connected communities. Lunch will be provided for all attendees.

CLDI Building 24 S. 29 th Street,, Billings

Cost: FREE

Faith

10am-2pm Sat. Dec. 6

Release & Heal Day Retreat

Day retreat with Jolene Caffrey. Reiki, chakra clearing, cube work, meditation, sound bath.

Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $100

Kids

10am-2pm Sat. Dec. 6

Santa Paws

Join us for our annual Santa Paws - pet photos with Santa! Please bring a suggested $10 donation to help care for our shelter pets.

Heart of the Valley 1549 E Cameron Bridge Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sat. Dec. 6

Community Portrait Day

Families can receive free holiday portraits that are photographed and edited by MSU students in the School of Film and Photography.

Montana State University , Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sat. Dec. 6

Big Kid STEAM Play - Bookbinding

Sew together a book and then fill it with stories and art.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

Kids

10am-6pm Sat. Dec. 6

Teen Corner Exploration - Letter Writing Station

Explore something awesome all month long in the Teen Corner. Available during all library open hours.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

10am-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

FREE DAY at the Gallatin History Museum

Holiday festivities galore! Stop by the Gallatin History Museum on Dec. 6 between 10 am - 7:30 pm for FREE admission, seasonal decor, a Montana NTrak model railroad, and browse our shop for books, cards, jewelry, hand-crafted goods, and more.

Gallatin History Museum 317 W Main, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fundraiser

10am-8pm Sat. Dec. 6

ROC Wheels Fundraiser (food, music, cornhole & more)

Join the ROC Wheels fundraiser at Mukai Coffee for games (cornhole competition), music, food, and more. Meet Executive Director Sam Knight to learn more about the mission and projects (including the new toddler chair) of ROC Wheels.

Mukai Coffeehouse 2051 W Oak St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

10am Sat. Dec. 6

Museum Store Member Appreciation Days

Museum members are invited to Museum Store Member Appreciation Days, a special weekend featuring fabulous in-store specials!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership

Age: All Ages

Words

10:15-11am Sat. Dec. 6

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

10:15-11:45am Sat. Dec. 6

Teens in the Work Bench: Cricut Stickers

Teens 12-18 can learn how to make personalized stickers using the Cricut Venture in the Work Bench. Registration is required.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12-18

11am-5pm Sat. Dec. 6

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

noon-3pm Sat. Dec. 6

Pick up a snowman kit and shop the Artists' Gallery

Start your downtown Christmas Stroll with us!

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

Sport

noon Sat. Dec. 6

2025 FCS Playoff Football Game

The Bobcats will host the winner of Yale vs. Youngstown State. Let's pack Bobcat Stadium and cheer on the Cats to victory. Go Cats!

Bobcat Stadium 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $28-144

Age: All ages

1-5pm Sat. Dec. 6

Bangle Stack Class

Learn metalsmithing skills while creating a stack of three sterling silver bangles. Gain experience with sawing, butt soldering, various methods for adding surface texture, finishing with a flex shaft, and applying a patina.

beth aimée jewelry studio 27 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $225

Age: 14+

2-3pm Sat. Dec. 6

Family Kitchen Lab - Scrumptious Sunchokes

Sunflowers are more than just pretty faces!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids aged 5-11 with caregivers

2-4pm Sat. Dec. 6

MBC’s 42 Annual Nutcracker w/ Bozeman Symphony

MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: $33-$83

2-4pm Sat. Dec. 6

Live Jazz

Live jazz every Saturday afternoon.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

2:30-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

45th Annual Christmas Stroll Gingerbread Contest

The Downtown Bozeman Association and Sweet Pea Festival invite you to register for the Contest, brought to you in part by the American Legion Post #14. Registration for the Gingerbread House Contest is live and can be accessed on our website along with contest rules. Community members of all ages are invited to participate in this festive and free Christmas Stroll tradition!

American Legion’s Second Floor Event Space 225 E Main, Bozeman

4:30-6pm Sat. Dec. 6

Krampusnaught Walk

Come out and don your fur and horns and bells and frighten the people and walk the Christmas stroll with us.

Steep MTN tea 402 east Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4:30-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

45th Annual Christmas Stroll

Be a part of Downtown Bozeman's greatest holiday tradition - the Christmas Stroll.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Food & Drink

5-6pm Sat. Dec. 6

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join us for a festive celebration to kick off the holiday season. Experience the magic as we illuminate our grand Christmas tree against the stunning backdrop of Paradise Valley. Bring your family and friends to create cherished memories and share in the warmth and wonder of this special evening.

Sage Lodge 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray

5pm Sat. Dec. 6

Whiz Bang! ALL AGES

Whiz BANG! is an explosion of interactive comedy! Come enjoy interactive comedy for all ages the first Saturday of the month for the rest of the year!

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

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

6pm Sat. Dec. 6

Holiday Light Park

Step into a dazzling outdoor winter wonderland at the Senior Center walking path every evening until the new year. The Light Park will mesmerize you with its sparkling lights, larger-than-life holiday displays that are perfect for photo ops.

Belgrade Senior Center 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Sat. Dec. 6

Christmas Galore

Learn about Krampus, Christmas creature lore, join trivia, get door prizes, and so much more.

Verge theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Cost: $10 suggested donation

Age: All Ages

6:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

Madrigal Dinner

For two nights in December, Montana State University’s ballrooms will transform into a holiday scene reminiscent of the Renaissance era.

MSU SUB Ballroom 280 strand Union, Bozeman

Cost: $45

7-9pm Sat. Dec. 6

MBC’s 42 Annual Nutcracker w/ Bozeman Symphony

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: $33-$83

Nightlife

7-10pm Sat. Dec. 6

Fundraiser Ski Movie Premier: After The Snowfall

Get ready to kick off the winter season with an unforgettable night of film, community, and snow stoke all in support of the Butte Central Foundation!

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 West Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: $5 – Kids 12 & under| $10 – Adults

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Dec. 6

Josh Wolf

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Josh Wolf for a live in comedy performance.

The Elm 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $46.10 - $64.90

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Dec. 6

Her Gift, Her Creation

A celebration of the talented women of Big Sky highlighting creativity, community, and personal expression.

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Cost: $27.50 adults, $17.50 students

7pm Sat. Dec. 6

Saturday Night Stand-Up with Beth Stelling

Beth Stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her new Netflix special “If You Didn’t Want Me Then” topped every ‘Best of 2023’ list. Her half-hour special is also on Netflix in the first season of The Standups.

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

Cost: $30

Age: 18+

Nightlife

7:30-10pm Sat. Dec. 6

Cats vs. Griz Hockey

MSU Bobcats Men's Hockey vs. University of Montana Grizzlies. 7:30 PM Puck Drop. Tickets start at $10 - tickets.gallatinice.org

Gallatin Ice 901 N. Black Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $10+

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

Holiday Noir

Let's jingle jangle! Holiday Noir is back for year FOUR and ready to surprise, delight, entertain, and electrify. This 18+ holiday variety show will have you cheering, laughing, gasping, and dancing for 2 nights. See you there!

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

Cost: Tickets from $36+

Age: 18+