Education

9-10am Fri. Dec. 19

Virtual Fossil Fridays

Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall and Museum and Outreach Educator, MaggieJo Widdicombe, via Zoom on Fridays to dig deeper into paleontology with interviews from international paleontologists, drawing tutorials, and MOR!,

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-6pm Fri. Dec. 19

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 Fri. Dec. 19

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

Words

10:15-11am Fri. Dec. 19

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime is geared to children ages 3-6, featuring songs, rhymes, and stories with slightly more complex structure. This is followed up by a related craft or activity. This program starts in our Children's Library for stories, songs and scarf play/shaker eggs, and then moves into our Tech Lab for the craft.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: 3-6, caregivers and siblings

Music

10:15-11:30am Fri. Dec. 19

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.

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Dec. 19

CRC Gentle Yoga + iRest Yoga Nidra

This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.

Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness 4055 Valley Commons Dr, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Dec. 19

Qigong

Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

2:45-4:15pm Fri. Dec. 19

K-6 After School Club

Join us after Belgrade Schools' Friday early-out for our After School Clubs. Each week features a different themed program including Science Club, Creative Club, LEGO Club and more! Snacks are always provided. Please note: Science Club may be most enjoyed by children grades 2-6.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Children grades K-6/ages ~5-11/12

Kids

3pm Fri. Dec. 19

Fire Station Tour at CVFD Station 1

See firetrucks up close and learn about firefighting, safety, and life as a firefighter! Central Valley Fire District is partnering with Belgrade Community Library to offer tours of Station 1.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE, Sign-up required

Age: All Ages

Shopping

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Yule Festival

Join us for a special last-chance Christmas shopping event.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $5/ individual or $10/group charge at the door

Wellness

6-7pm Fri. Dec. 19

Inner Worlds Meditation Series: Connecting With The Expanded Self

A chakra cleansing experience.

Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Classes

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Hat Burning Workshop

Reservation includes all materials needed to create a unique design on a vegan suede rancher hat using wood-burning tools and techniques, paint and embellishments. HOLIDAY SPECIAL Vegan Suede Rancher Hat, only $65 (regularly $85!)

Pinspiration Bozeman 102 S 19th Ave Ste 1, Bozeman

Cost: HOLIDAY SPECIAL $65

Age: 16+

Music

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Celtic Music

Come listen to classic Celtic tunes!

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Raven Rōshi

Indie folk rock

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

6-11pm Fri. Dec. 19

Brice Ash Quartet

Americana, country, folk, rock artist from Bozeman.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Nightlife

6pm Fri. Dec. 19

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

Music

7-9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Friday Night Jazz

Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

gute Laune 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

7pm Fri. Dec. 19

A Circus Carol

406Cirque is thrilled to announce their 3rd annual beloved holiday spectacular: A Circus Carol!

Petra Academy 4720 Classical Way, Bozeman

Cost: $15 - $50

Age: All Ages

Stage

7pm Fri. Dec. 19

Friday Night Stand-Up with Nate Craig

Last Best Comedy is thrilled to announce the return of Nate Craig to Bozeman! An internationally touring headliner, Nate is a paid regular at the Hollywood Improv, NY Comedy Cellar, and Largo (LA) among others.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

7pm Fri. Dec. 19

Elf Jr.

Join us for Elf Jr., based on the beloved holiday film.

Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

Stage

7pm Fri. Dec. 19

The Moors

Join us for our final Staged Reading of 2025: Jen Silverman’s THE MOORS, directed by David Wintersteen.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman

Stage

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 19

Holiday Cabaret: WRECK THE HALLS

From comedy to cabaret to candy-cane chaos, this one-of-a-kind show will keep you laughing, gasping, and cheering all night long.

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 West Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: $10-$65

Age: 18+

Stage

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 19

A Christmas Carol

MONTANA THEATREWORKS presents The Dickens Holiday Classic

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $25-$49

Age: 4+

Music

8-10pm Fri. Dec. 19

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 19

BluesLine

BluesLine is a Bozeman, Montana based band created from the passion of seven musicians to share their love of the art of blues.

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

Cost: $10

Music

8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Patterson Hood (SOLD OUT)

Patterson Hood is a musician and songwriter living in Portland, OR. He’s originally from Muscle Shoals, AL and plays with a band called Drive-By Truckers as well as being a solo artist.

Live From the Divide 106 N 2nd St, Livingston

Cost: $120 Advance

Music

8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Aaron Golay Trio

A blend of Americana, Roots, Rock, and Soul

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: No Cover

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Dec. 19

Steve Brown Band

Local music.

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9-11:30pm Fri. Dec. 19

Longhorn

Helena’s own Longhorn is stampeding into The Jump with a powerhouse blend of country grit and unstoppable good-time energy. These Montana boys bring the kind of boot-stompin’ groove that turns any room into a Friday-night rodeo. Saddle up and join us

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Stage

9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Friday Night Stand-Up with Nate Craig

Last Best Comedy is thrilled to announce the return of Nate Craig to Bozeman! An internationally touring headliner, Nate is a paid regular at the Hollywood Improv, NY Comedy Cellar, and Largo (LA) among others.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Dead Sky

Grateful Dead tribute band from Bozeman, Montana

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky

Music

9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Abby Webster Band

Americana

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+