Fitness

6:30am-2:30pm Sat. Jul. 4

Bangtail Divide 38K

This is a 38K Trail race from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek. Also known as the Bangtail Divide Trail. Trail number 504. Registration is limited to 150 participants and is a first come first serve basis. 

Stone Creek, Bozeman

Cost: $75

Sport

8-10am Sat. Jul. 4

Yellowstone Independence Day 5k 2026

The Yellowstone Running Club brings you the 3rd annual "Yellowstone Independence Day 5k" run/walk fundraiser! We were amazed by the 2025 turnout and we are ready to do it again and hope you will join us! Updated route, t-shirts, chip timing, and lots of raffle prizes and fun fun fun!

Sacajawea Park 215 W. River Drive, Livingston

Cost: $35

Fundraiser

8-11am Sat. Jul. 4

19th Annual Reach Race for Independence

Run through the Cherry River Fishing Access and the Glen Lake Rotary Park recreation area. All proceeds from this event help adults with developmental disabilities to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Reach Work Center 322 Gallatin Park Dr, Bozeman

Cost: 1K @$20, 5K and 10K @$30

Age: All Ages

Wellness

9-10am Sat. Jul. 4

Gentle Yoga

With over 11 years of teaching experience, Charlee will guide you through a slow, accessible practice to calm the mind and relax the body.

Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $22

Education

9-11am Sat. Jul. 4

Interdependence Day

Celebrate the connections we have to ourselves, each other, and all beings. In a world trying to divide us, it’s more important than ever to recognize our interdependence. This morning will include reflection and meditation practice.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

9am-noon Sat. Jul. 4

Hams N Coffee

Great time to experience the atmosphere of our Club - HARCMT. Come and enjoy a coffee, get your questions answered, and join in the conversation of all things HAM related.

Cafe M 409 W Main St, Belgrade

Words

10:15-11:15am Sat. Jul. 4

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers! Stay for community, sensory exploration, hands-on learning, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

Kids

1-2:30pm Sat. Jul. 4

250th Ice Cream Social

Enjoy free ice cream cones as long as they last with music by the Belgrade Orchestra, a proclamation from Mayor Joey Morrison, children’s games and more to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Cosponsored by Friends of the Story Mansion and the DAR.

Story Mansion 811 S Willson Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

1-5pm Sat. Jul. 4

Little Bear School House Museum Tours

The Little Bear School House Museum & Historical Society is open for tours all weekend afternoons this summer. Come tour the museum's new exhibits and learn about the history of Gallatin County.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Free; donations gladly accepted

Age: All Ages

Music

1-8pm Sat. Jul. 4

Fourth of July BBQ

Celebrate the Fourth of July with an open‑air gathering set against Montana’s sweeping landscapes.

Montage Big Sky 995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky

Cost: $225 per Adult $85 per Child (Ages 5-11) Complimentary (Ages 5 and under)

Age: All Ages

Music

6-9pm Sat. Jul. 4

Bridger Creek Boys Bluegrass

Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

gute Laune Wurstbar 10 W Main (upstairs), Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6:30pm Sat. Jul. 4

Music in the Mountains: The Tiny Band

Happy 4th of July! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food vendors, and settle in for an evening of music.

Len Hill Park 33 Lone Peak Dr, Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Music

7-10pm Sat. Jul. 4

Igor & The Red Elvises | with Emma & The Ledge

Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled “Siberian Surf Rock” which contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance. Over the past 20 years, Red Elvises have constantly toured all over the world with occasional breaks to record new music and to participate in film and television projects.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW

Nightlife

7pm Sat. Jul. 4

Ennis Rodeo

The Ennis Rodeo takes place on July 3rd and 4th, with gates opening at 5:00 PM and the event starting at 7:00 PM each night. All admissions are general seating.

Ennis Rodeo Grounds 31 Madison Ave, Ennis

Cost: $16.88-$22.13

Music

7:30pm Sat. Jul. 4

Tyler James Kelly (after the Parade)

Tyler-James Kelly makes 1970s-inspired country music for the modern world. It's a warm, lived-in sound, created by a longtime songwriter who's happy to be a torchbearer for the music that's always inspired him.

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

Nightlife

8pm Sat. Jul. 4

Livingston Roundup Rodeo

A Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioned event, the Livingston Roundup Rodeo showcases top-tier cowboys and cowgirls competing in classic rodeo disciplines.

Park County Fairgrounds 46 View Vista Dr, Livingston

Cost: $65

Music

9-11pm Sat. Jul. 4

Brendan Nolan

Brendan Nolan is a blues-influenced singer-songwriter playing six string and dobro slide. Don't forget to stop in for our live music this month! Come grab a cold drink and some awesome food! We can’t wait to see you there!

Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Music

9pm Sat. Jul. 4

Meyer'd Down

Rock and Pop

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Nightlife

10pm Sat. Jul. 4

Virginia City Fireworks

Fireworks display at dusk, conditions permitting

Downtown Virginia City, Virginia City

Cost: FREE

Age: all ages

Nightlife

10pm Sat. Jul. 4

Bozeman’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Bozeman will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an amazing fireworks display based at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and viewable from across the city. Bozeman Fire will assist with the event, and it is sponsored by the Armory Hotel, Town Pump, Rocking R Bar, Kenyon Noble, Ponderosa Social Club, Off the Beaten Path, and Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages