Food & Drink

7am-2pm Sat. Aug. 29

The Gateway Bash

Gallatin Gateway's 2026 Bash - A Community Celebration. Come and celebrate Gallatin Gateway with your friends and neighbors! There will be food, games, a parade, a scavenger hunt, and more.

Gallatin Gateway Community Center 145 Mill Street, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

8am-5pm Sat. Aug. 29

Runnin' & Gunnin' - A Run For Recovery

A family-friendly fun run where water, laughter, and community come together! Participants will make their way through the course while volunteers armed with water guns keep them cool. Proceeds support the addiction recovery work of Greater Impact.

Gallatin County Regional Park Oak & Davis, Bozeman

Cost: $5-$35

Age: All Ages

Kids

8:30am Sat. Aug. 29

Bike for Better Tomorrows

Bike for Better Tomorrows is a community bike ride sponsored by the Bozeman Rotary Club, with all proceeds benefiting HRDC youth programs. This family-friendly morning event invites kids, teens, parents, and community members.

Lindley Center 1102 E. Curtiss St., Bozeman

Cost: $25

Age: All Ages

Education

9am-noon Sat. Aug. 29

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

Wellness

9am-4pm Sat. Aug. 29

Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki Level One & Two Class

Level one will give students the knowledge and ability to treat themselves, others, and pets. Level two students will continue their healing journey on a deeper level, with the knowledge and ability to practice Reiki on a mental/emotional level and distance healing.

Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $410

Fundraiser

9am Sat. Aug. 29

Amplify! Operation Juliet 5K

A 5K event that amplifies the voices, strength and stories of female veterans.

Story Mill Community Park Story Mill Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $40

Recreation

10am-7pm Sat. Aug. 29

Gallatin County RV & Boat Show

The Fun is BACK! Join Bretz RV & Marine at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman for the Gallatin County RV & Boat Show! From August 21-31 & September 4-13, take advantage of huge savings on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and more.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Visual Art

10am-8pm Sat. Aug. 29

8th Annual Art for Everyone Show and Sale

The Big Sky Artists’ Collective is thrilled to announce its Annual Art for Everyone sale at the Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT . Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am-8pm and again on Sunday, August 30th, from 8am-4pm. Saturday from 5pm to 8pm Reception

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Words

10:15-11:15am Sat. Aug. 29

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

Visual Art

11am-5pm Sat. Aug. 29

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

11am-10pm Sat. Aug. 29

Creekside Revival

Three days of jammin’ by the creek with 15 bands from across the country.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: Friday Advance $30 || Saturday Advance $40 || Sunday FREE || Ticket prices increase by $10 the day of the show

Food & Drink

noon-4pm Sat. Aug. 29

2026 Pitmaster Classic

The 9th annual Montana Pitmaster Classic! This family-friendly, community event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome! Join us to support a great cause as the food and drink proceeds go directly to our local Gallatin Valley YMCA in supporting our youth and scholarship programs.

Kenyon Noble 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

Education

1-2pm Sat. Aug. 29

Way to Grow! Houseplant Basics

FREE class about indoor plant care! Perfect information session for beginning & intermediate plant parents. Get hot tips to keep your house plants healthy & happy!

Phoenix Garden Center 1770 Cobb Hill Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages - Geared toward adults & plant enthusiasts

Education

1-5pm Sat. Aug. 29

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

Stage

2-4pm Sat. Aug. 29

IndepenDANCE 2026 Annual Showcase - Evolve!

21 Choreographers and 130 community dancers are bringing every style of dance to the stage, from modern to hip hop, Latin to Irish step, belly dance to swing...and everything in between!

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $30 – $33

Age: All Ages

Music

2pm Sat. Aug. 29

Coup de Rouge

Fashion. Fine Art. Legacy. Montana and Western art are having a cultural moment—and we're here to give it a stage.

Yellowstone Film Ranch 180 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: $188.58 Event Experience $588.73 Weekend VIP Pass

Music

3-10pm Sat. Aug. 29

CANCELLED Thrive's Westside Jam | Music & Beer Festival

Thrive has made the decision to cancel our Westside Jam Music Festival. While this was not an easy decision, we believe it is the best choice for our organization at this time as we were competing with a lot of community events amidst a busy August here in Bozeman.

The Market at Ferguson Farm 730 Boardwalk Ave, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

Music

4-10pm Sat. Aug. 29

Alpenglow Festival

Alpenglow Festival returns with more energy, more music, and more unforgettable nights because "Good People Deserve Great Nights!"

515 West Aspen Street 515 West Aspen Street, Bozeman

Cost: $55.20-$108.55

Age: All Ages, under 14 with parent or legal guardian

Music

6-9pm Sat. Aug. 29

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

History

7-8:15pm Sat. Aug. 29

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

Stage

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 29

IndepenDANCE 2026 Annual Showcase - Evolve!

21 Choreographers and 130 community dancers are bringing every style of dance to the stage, from modern to hip hop, Latin to Irish step, belly dance to swing...and everything in between!

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $30 – $33

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

7-11pm Sat. Aug. 29

Lettuce - Cook Tour

The album, Cook, isn’t just a nod to Lettuce’s musical heat; it’s an invitation to join the band at the table, where funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop come together in one rich, flavorful dish.

The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

Stage

7pm Sat. Aug. 29

Notorious BOZ w/ POW

Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman, its history and its incredible citizens.

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Music

7:30-10pm Sat. Aug. 29

Jimmy Fortune

Enjoy an evening of music performed by legendary artist, Jimmy Fortune. The grill will be open for food purchases.

Music Ranch Montana 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston

Cost: Section A - $75, Section B-$62, Section C-$49

Music

7:30pm Sat. Aug. 29

Montana Exit

Montana Exit is a dynamic rock band known for their blend of alt-country, Americana, and classic rock influences.

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

Nightlife

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 29

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

Court Hours Corner of 3rd and Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: 10 a person and more details on tickets on website

Age: All Ages

Music

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 29

Lilly Hiatt

Lilly Hiatt is an American, Nashville, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter.

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

Cost: $20

Music

8:30pm Sat. Aug. 29

Goth Night

All-local entertainment from bands Order of the Static Temple (industrial-electronic), Sun Occulter (darkwave), Austine Moonshadow (burlesque), and DJ Saltlick. Dress to depress! $20, 18+

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 18+

Music

9-11pm Sat. Aug. 29

Sara of the Hour

Sara of the Hour plays a mix of originals, a few Trust Sara classics, and a couple of covers to sing along to 🩵

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Music

9-11pm Sat. Aug. 29

Stonefruit

Since fall '24, Stonefruit has been operating out of Bozeman, MT. The band is comprised of founders Olivia (guitarist/singer/songwriter) and Gavin (bassist/instrumentalist) with Jory (drummer) and Jerry (guitarist). The band has spent time playing gigs all over Bozeman and creating original songs!

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Stage

9pm Sat. Aug. 29

Whiz Bang!

Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy!

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+