Words

Thu. Apr. 30

Literacy Trail

Read a fun story as you walk the park trail. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development. Located at the Bozeman Pond Park north parking lot (next to Lewis & Bark Park off Fowler Ave).

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

Thu. Apr. 30

Restaurant Week

This 7-day event will be filled with good eats and drinks, off-menu specials, exclusive dining experiences, plus chances to win some fabulous prizes from local sponsors!

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Classes

6-6:30am Thu. Apr. 30

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

Food & Drink

7am-9pm Thu. Apr. 30

Restaurant Week at Fieldings

Come visit Fielding’s during Restaurant Week and indulge in something special! Enjoy curated prix fixe menus available all day-featuring a 2-course elevated lunch for $36 and a 3-course elevated dinner for $75. Reservations recommended!

Fielding's 24 W Mendenhall Street, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-6pm Thu. Apr. 30

Big Kid STEAM Play - Architecture Adventure

Become an architect for the day. Presented in partnership with the MSU School of Architecture.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

Kids

10am-6pm Thu. Apr. 30

Teen Corner Exploration - Black-out Poetry

Get creative -write a poem by crossing words out!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Words

10:15-11:15am Thu. Apr. 30

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

10:30-11:45am Thu. Apr. 30

Preschool Pioneers (Ages 3-5)

A unique program designed for children and their caregivers, featuring fun, hands-on activities that focus on a topic related to the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 3-5

Food & Drink

11am-9pm Thu. Apr. 30

Bavik Week at SHINE

It's Bavik Week at SHINE! Stop in for swag giveaways, pints, and a good time!

SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 451 E Main St, Bozeman

Visual Art

noon-5pm Thu. Apr. 30

Shared Ground

Emerson Bailey and Shiprock Santa Fe Present Shared Ground: A gallery-to-gallery collaboration bringing historic Native American art into conversation with European antiques.

Emerson Bailey Gallery 109 E Oak St, Suite 1C, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Visual Art

noon-7pm Thu. Apr. 30

New to You Art Sale

Come shop this secondhand art market fueled entirely by community art donations! The New to You Art Sale fills the Emerson Ballroom with hundreds of original works, creating an exciting treasure-hunt experience for art lovers in the valley.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

12:10-1:10pm Thu. Apr. 30

Gallatin Valley Toastmasters

Do you want to learn and practice being a better communicator? We invite you to join our club meeting this Thursday.

First Security Bank 2046 Cattail St., Bozeman

Recreation

12:15-1pm Thu. Apr. 30

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

1-2:15pm Thu. Apr. 30

Preschool Pioneers (Ages 3-5)

A unique program designed for children and their caregivers, featuring fun, hands-on activities that focus on a topic related to the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 3-5

Education

1-2:30pm Thu. Apr. 30

Thursday's Table

Enjoy a new dish each week. Watch home cooks share their family recipes or demonstrate your favorite recipe by contacting Emily Otis at eotis@bozeman.net.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Recreation

1:15-2:15pm Thu. Apr. 30

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. Apr. 30

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

3:30-5pm Thu. Apr. 30

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

Words

5-6pm Thu. Apr. 30

Virtual Author Talk - Jason Reynolds

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds, Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author.

Online through Bozeman Public Library

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Music

5-8pm Thu. Apr. 30

Library Foundation: Give Big Fundraising Event

Join the Gallatin Valley Give Big Challenge! An evening filled with live music, light refreshments, miniature horses, kids' activities and more!

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Age: All Ages

Fundraiser

5:30-10pm Thu. Apr. 30

Montana State University Ducks Unlimited Spring Banquet

Join us for a family friendly evening of great food, prizes, and conservation at the Montana State University Ducks Unlimited (MSUDU) chapter Spring Banquet. Instagram: @msu_ducksunlimited Facebook: @MontanaStateDucksUnlimited

Strand Union Building - MSU Ballrooms 751 W Grant St, Bozeman

Cost: Tickets starting at $45

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 30

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

Bozeman Spirits Distillery 121 W Main St, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 30

Bluegrass Jam

Come play, sing or just enjoy.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Food & Drink

6-8pm Thu. Apr. 30

Walleyes Unlimited Gallatin Chapter Spring Social

Join us for good eats, great company, and all things walleye at the Gallatin Chapter Spring Social!

Best Western Plus GranTree Inn 1325 North 7th Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Fundraiser

6pm Thu. Apr. 30

Give Big Gallatin Valley 2026

One Valley Community Foundation’s Give Big Gallatin Valley returns from 6 pm April 30 to 6 pm May 1. Explore hundreds of local nonprofits and support the causes you care about completely fee-free. Learn more and donate at GiveBigGV.org.

One Valley Community Foundation 1871 S 22nd Avenue Suite 1, Bozeman

Politics

6pm Thu. Apr. 30

Gallatin Co. Local Govt. Study Update Session

It's time to hear the proposal for the ballot and the Study Commission's recommendations—shaped by your input—for the future of Gallatin County government. Join us for an update. Visit website for more info.

The Wilson Hotel - Residence Inn Big Sky 145 Towncenter Avenue, Big Sky

Education

6:15-8:15pm Thu. Apr. 30

Embody Your Space Workshop

This playful, interactive workshop explores how shifting your inner experience can transform the way you relate to the spaces you inhabit.

Montana State University , Bozeman

Cost: $25

Age: 18+

Classes

6:30-8pm Thu. Apr. 30

Sangha: Bozeman Insight Community (Vipassana Tradition)

The Bozeman Insight Community offers instruction, practice and fellowship in the Buddhist Vipassana or “Insight” lineage. Centered on a commitment to personal practice, we support the development and expression of our inherent wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

Food & Drink

7-9pm Thu. Apr. 30

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

Gravel Bar 305 E Main St., Ennis

Music

7-10pm Thu. Apr. 30

Mike Killeen

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Helena-based acoustic rock artist Mike Killeen.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

Music

7pm Thu. Apr. 30

Hannah Jo Lally

Somewhere between Joplin & Jones

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: No Cover

Age: 21+

Music

7:30pm Thu. Apr. 30

Zech Peabody

Montana born and raised singer/songwriter steeped in classic and modern country/folk/Americana music

Stacey's 300 Mill St, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

8-11:30pm Thu. Apr. 30

The Takes

A new folk rock group hailing from Portland, Oregon

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Thu. Apr. 30

Lena Rich Band

Americana singer/songwriter

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman