Classes

6-6:30am Fri. Sep. 4

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

Education

9-10am Fri. Sep. 4

Virtual Fossil Friday

Dig deeper into paleontology with interviews from international paleontologists, drawing tutorials, featured fossil “deep dives”, and more. Themes vary by week. Register with the Zoom link.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 4

Big Kid STEAM - Sailing Ships

Construct a wind-powered vessel and then sail it across a tiny sea.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

Recreation

10am-7pm Fri. Sep. 4

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

Music

10:15-11:30am Fri. Sep. 4

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.

Visual Art

11am-5pm Fri. Sep. 4

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

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Sep. 4

Qigong

Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi. No experience necessary.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

2pm Fri. Sep. 4

A local nature retreat with Dave and Shannon Smith: The Interweaving of Metta and Vipassana

Bozeman Dharma Center in collaboration with Bozeman Insight Community with be hosting our second residential retreat at Camp Mimanagish with teachers Dave and Shannon Smith.

Camp Mimanagish 4003 Main Boulder Rd, Mc Leod

Cost: $575-650 (depending on type lodging)

Age: All Ages

Music

5-7pm Fri. Sep. 4

Cannery Flats

Head to the Backyard at Field & Stream Bozeman for an evening of live music by the Cannery Flats!

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. Sep. 4

Friday Night Light(-ed Crafting Space)

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school please bring an adult

Visual Art

5:45-8:45pm Fri. Sep. 4

Paint Your Pet

Paint your pet at Bridger Brewing! First, you'll submit your pet's photo, then your instructor will hand-sketch their important features. On the day of the class, you'll be guided step-by-step through painting your dog, cat, horse, turtle, etc!

Bridger Brewing Three Forks 75 Vigilante Way, Three Forks

Cost: $75

Music

6-8pm Fri. Sep. 4

Maggie Hickman

Maggie grew up in Bozeman, and spent her childhood camping, nordic skiing, trail running, hiking up at Hyalite and playing music!

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Food & Drink

6-8:30pm Fri. Sep. 4

Hundred Acre

Journey into the world of exceptional wine through an exclusive dinner at One&Only Moonlight Basin celebrating one of the world's most esteemed wineries.

The Landing at Sky Lodge 108 Roosevelt Rd, Big Sky

Cost: $500 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Age: 21+

Stage

6pm Fri. Sep. 4

The Merchant of Venice

Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 54 seasons.

Shane Lalani Center for the Arts 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston

History

7-8:15pm Fri. Sep. 4

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

Music

7-9pm Fri. Sep. 4

Show and Tell

Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for show and tell. Bring your poems, paintings, songs, a new recipe, a cool rock you found! This is our most open format open mic. See you there!

Studio Wheelhouse 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

7-9pm Fri. Sep. 4

Kyle Hunter

Montana-based Folk/Alt-Country artist

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Music

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 4

Brandon Hale & The Dirty Shame

Bozeman’s own Brandon Hale & The Dirty Shame bring a hard-driving blend of Western grit, honky-tonk swagger, and Montana soul to The Jump from 7–10 PM. Dust off your boots and get ready for sharp stories, big hooks, rowdy country

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Stage

7pm Fri. Sep. 4

Treasure State Comedy Showcase

The Treasure State Comedy Showcase is a stand-up showcase highlighting some of the best and brightest rising stars in the comedy world that live, right here in Montana!

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Sport

7pm Fri. Sep. 4

ASCS National Tour with WISSOTA Streets & Supers

ASCS National, Frontier Sprint Tour, WISSOTA Street Stock, WISSOTA Super Stock

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Music

7:30-10pm Fri. Sep. 4

Kyle Shobe & The Walk'em Boys

Enjoy an evening of traditional country music performed by Kyle Shobe & the Walk 'Em Boys in Paradise Valley. The grill will be open for food purchases.

Music Ranch Montana 4664 Old Yellowstone Trail N, Livingston

Cost: $15 per person

Music

7:30pm Fri. Sep. 4

Montana Deluxe

Montana Deluxe has been making music since 2005, sharing its love of American roots music, from Surf to Country, Soul, Gulf Coast Swamp Pop, Blues, Jazz, and Rock & Roll.

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

Shopping

7:30pm Fri. Sep. 4

Yogo Gala

Please join us at our annual Yogo Gala, the highlight of the year! 2026 has been an ode to creativity, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by bringing together the people who make our work meaningful.

Gem Gallery 402 East Main St, Bozeman

Music

9-11pm Fri. Sep. 4

Riparia

Riparia is an indie/alternative rock band rooted in Bozeman, Montana.

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Sep. 4

Little Jane & The Pistol Whips

Country/Americana

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Music

9pm Fri. Sep. 4

Quenby & The WOW Band

Americana Outlaw

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Stage

9pm Fri. Sep. 4

Treasure State Comedy Showcase

The Treasure State Comedy Showcase is a stand-up showcase highlighting some of the best and brightest rising stars in the comedy world that live, right here in Montana!

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+