Classes

6-6:30am Fri. Sep. 11

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. 11

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

9:30-10:30am Fri. Sep. 11

Little Learners

A specially designed interactive experience for toddlers and their caregivers, including shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. Click on an event to learn more.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $7/non-member

Age: Ages 1-3

Kids

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 11

Teen Corner Exploration - Mini Balloon Dogs

Cut and twist Mardi Gras beads into mini balloon dogs. Explore something awesome all month long in the Teen Corner. Available during all library open hours.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Education

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 11

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. 11

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. 11

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. 11

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. 11

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

Recreation

noon-6pm Fri. Sep. 11

Anaconda Yoga Fest

Discover the beauty of Anaconda through a yoga-focused weekend, blending outdoor adventures with wellness in the heart of historic downtown Anaconda.

Anaconda Yoga 200 Main Street #6, Anaconda

Cost: 3-Day pass: $250; Saturday + Sunday Bundle: $200

Age: 18+

Education

1-2pm Fri. Sep. 11

Sensational Babies

Engage with your baby through interactive, shared reading experiences, singing, movement, and exploration activities specifically designed for newborns up to 18 months old. $5/member child; $7/non-member child. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $7/non-member

Age: 0-18 months

Education

3-4:30pm Fri. Sep. 11

Our Next Reality: A Fireside Conversation on AI

Ambassador Max Baucus will host a conversation with AI expert and bestselling author Alvin Wang Graylin

Norm Asbjornson Hall Montana State University, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Family

4-8pm Fri. Sep. 11

Bozeman Parade of Homes

Bozeman Real Estate Group and the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association (SWMBIA) invite you to explore this tour of unique homes across the Gallatin Valley.

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. Sep. 11

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

5-8pm Fri. Sep. 11

Artists' Gallery Art Walk

Take a stroll on over to the Artists Gallery, (inside the Emerson) Come check out the local art by the very talented local artisans. Sip, dip and shop. Look forward to seeing you!

111 S. Grand Ave suite 106, Bozeman

Music

5-9pm Fri. Sep. 11

Emerson Art Walk

Join us! We’ll have an art market, food trucks, live music, community activities, exhibits, and more shopping in Galleria Hall. Bring your blanket & good vibes to the Emerson for this second Friday summer tradition in downtown Bozeman.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5pm Fri. Sep. 11

Coco Costigan Art

Come shop Coco Costigan Art and several other local artisans from The BirdHouse Collective crew. Friday night on Bozeman Ave. Rain or Shine we will be there selling Montana's best hand crafted goods. Functional and Fabulous!

31 Bozeman Ave., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Music

5:30-10pm Fri. Sep. 11

2026 Back 2 School Block Party feat. Pinky And the Floyd

Pinky and the Floyd returns for a Back-to-School Block Party Celebration.

Bridger Brewing Co 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $36, 5 and under FREE

Visual Art

6-8pm Fri. Sep. 11

Summer Art Walks

Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month June through September at art galleries and businesses downtown.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Music

6-11pm Fri. Sep. 11

2026 Tinworks Fall Fête with a special performance by Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal

Join us to close out the summer at the Fall Fête, our annual celebration of the season at Tinworks—and the art, artists, and community that carry it.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Tickets start at $100

Age: All Ages

Music

6pm Fri. Sep. 11

Front Porch Pickin' Summer '26

Let's Boogie y'all! Cue the music!

Follow Yer' Nose BBQ ​4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant

Food & Drink

6pm Fri. Sep. 11

5K Brew Run & Half/10K Shakeout

Our Friday Night Shakeout Run is partnering with the 5K Brew Run Series to bring you the ultimate Bozeman running experience at MAP Brewing! For just $10, every runner gets a free drink (local brew or N/A) and entry to win items within the prize purse.

MAP Brewing Co 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $10

Music

6pm Fri. Sep. 11

Warrior Taste Fest

It's the most exciting way to support post-9/11 combat veterans. Think: 30+ regional breweries, wineries, distilleries, and restaurants. Artists finishing masterpieces live in front of you. Music, bidding, and a crowd that shows up for something bigger than themselves. All for Warriors & Quiet Waters.

The Commons at Baxter and Love 1794 Baxter Lane, Bozeman

Cost: $150, $50 youth under 21

Music

6:30pm Fri. Sep. 11

Dammit Duo

Dammit Lauren! is a rock and roll band formed in the middle of nowhere, Montana.

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

Run

6:45pm Fri. Sep. 11

18th Annual Night Owl Run

The 18th annual Night Owl Run is a fun run (or walk), on a 4.06-mile course in Livingston, Montana. The first 50 participants receive extra awesome Swag!

Livingston HealthCare Parking Lot, Livingston

Cost: $45, $25 kids twelve and under

Music

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 11

Kitchen Dwellers

Progressive roots music, blending bluegrass, folk, and psychedelic grit

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $51 ADVANCE - $75 DAY OF SHOW

Music

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 11

Shakedown County

Montana’s own Shakedown County brings a high-energy dose of Western grit, honky-tonk swagger, and straight-up country soul to The Jump from 7–10 PM. Grab your crew, dust off those boots, and get ready for a rowdy night of big tunes and Montana-made

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

7pm Fri. Sep. 11

Meredith Elsie

Explore the soulful sounds of Meredith Elsie, a musician and vocal teacher in Livingston, Montana, blending country roots, folk, and world music.

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Stage

7pm Fri. Sep. 11

Mystery Play Séance

An evening of astrology, predictions, and supernatural fun turns deadly when celebrity astrologer Madame Zodiak is murdered before a live audience.

The Story Mansion 811 S. Willson, Bozeman

Cost: $35

Stage

7pm Fri. Sep. 11

Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Adam Pasi

Adam Pasi is a stand up comedian from Portland, Oregon.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Sport

7:35pm Fri. Sep. 11

Ice Hockey: Bozeman Icedogs vs Gillette Wild

Ice hockey game

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

Nightlife

8-11pm Fri. Sep. 11

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

8pm Fri. Sep. 11

Joshua Ray Walker

One of Americana's most compelling songwriters up close, here for two nights.

Live From the Divide 106 N 2nd St, Livingston

Cost: $50

Music

9pm Fri. Sep. 11

The Leroys

Live music

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Stage

9pm Fri. Sep. 11

Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Adam Pasi

Adam Pasi is a stand up comedian from Portland, Oregon.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+