Words

Fri. Jan. 2

Literacy Trail

Read a picture book a few pages at a time and move your body as you travel between kiosks positioned along the trail.

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Sport

12:15pm Fri. Jan. 2

Bobcat Football Championship Sendoff

The Bobcats are headed to Nashville for the 2026 FCS Championship Game!  We want you to show your blue and gold pride for Bobcat Football as they depart for the airport.

Bobcat Stadium 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Fitness

3-5pm Fri. Jan. 2

Introduction to Grief Yoga & The Grief Recovery Method

Join us for a unique experience blending yoga and grief recovery methods to navigate through challenging emotions.

Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness 4055 Valley Commons Drive #Ste B2, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

Music

4-6pm Fri. Jan. 2

Live Music by Edis Kittrell

Gather ‘round for an evening of live music in The Great Room by Edis Kittrell while also enjoying Happy Hour at The Dry Fly Saloon!

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6-7pm Fri. Jan. 2

Opera Montana Book Club

Join Opera Montana Artistic Director Michael Sakir for a robust, in-depth conversation about E.L. Doctorow's 1975 novel RAGTIME which inspired the Tony Award-winning musical.

The Country Bookshelf 28 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6-8pm Fri. Jan. 2

Brice Ash

Lyrical Americana

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Nightlife

6pm Fri. Jan. 2

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

6pm Fri. Jan. 2

Book Club: Ragtime

Join Opera Montana Artistic Director Michael Sakir for a robust, in-depth conversation about E.L. Doctorow's 1975 novel Ragtime which inspired the Tony Award-winning musical.

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Music

7-9pm Fri. Jan. 2

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

Kids

7-9pm Fri. Jan. 2

Cosmic Tubing

Cosmic Tubing combines the excitement of speeding down the hill with the magic of lights and music for a winter experience like no other.

Yellowstone Alliance Adventures 13707 Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $25 Adults; Children 12 & under $20

Age: All Ages

Stage

7pm Fri. Jan. 2

Friday Night Stand-Up with Rich Hall!

The legendary Rich Hall headlines a special night!

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Sport

7:30pm Fri. Jan. 2

Ice Hockey: Bozeman Icedogs vs Sheridan Hawks

Ice hockey game

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

Stage

8-9:30pm Fri. Jan. 2

Start The Year With a Laugh! Stand-up Comedy with Sammy Anzer

Start off 2026 with Sammy Anzer's hilarious, insightful comedy examining America that "inspires reflection and lifts up the room."

Orphan Girl Children's Theatre 316 West Park Street, Butte

Cost: $23.18

Music

8-10pm Fri. Jan. 2

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. Jan. 2

Brandon Hale & The Rocky Mountain Pearls

Brandon Hale leads The Rocky Mountain Pearls into The Jump this Friday with a full-throttle blast of fun, charm, and country fire. These longtime Gallatin Valley favorites know exactly how to get a dance floor moving and your boots properly broken in.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Fri. Jan. 2

Meyer’d Down

A wide variety of genres including favorites from the 60’s to the present with an emphasis on authentic instrumental work and vocal harmonies to capture the essence of nostalgic songs

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: No Cover

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Jan. 2

Emma and the Ledge

A guitar-slinging, blues-singing, sister duo from the Gallatin Valley.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Jan. 2

Buffalo Burrows

Buff likes to describe his sound as Post Western.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Jan. 2

Scratchin' Gravel

Scratchin' Gravel is an acoustic duo of the highest caliber. Combining mandolin, guitar, and banjo with duet style vocal harmony, Zander and Kevin present exciting live arrangements of traditional bluegrass to contemporary progressive new acoustic music.

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky

Music

9pm Fri. Jan. 2

Madrona Road

Country, Blues, Rock

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Stage

9pm Fri. Jan. 2

Whiz Bang!

Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Face-paced, interactive short-form improv that is so funny it's criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction, it's the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+