History
Fri. Sep. 11
Post 14 will lead the September 11th ceremonies on Friday, September 11 at 9:00AM at the Bozeman Safety Center located at 901 N. Rouse Ave. This is the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Governor Gianforte has been invited to deliver our open and closi
Bozeman Safety Center 901 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Visual Art
5am-11pm Fri. Sep. 11
Bumblewood Thicket fairy village is an enchanted (and enchanting) fairy village with 21 fairy homes and businesses crafted by local artists. The fairy village is free, self-guided, and open to fairy fans of all ages!
Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Classes
6-6:30am Fri. Sep. 11
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
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
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
Education
10am Fri. Sep. 11
Reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences; Preschool Pioneers has it all! A unique program designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers for fun activities with each week focusing on a topic related to the museum's exhibits, and siblings are welcome to attend.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: $5/member child and $7/non-member child.
Age: 3–5
Kids
10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 11
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Education
3pm Fri. Sep. 11
Montana State University will host former U.S. senator and ambassador to China Max Baucus and artificial intelligence expert Alvin Wang Graylin for “Our Next Reality: A Fireside Conversation on AI.
Norm Asbjornson Hall Montana State University, Bozeman
Family
4-8pm Fri. Sep. 11
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
Music
5-7pm Fri. Sep. 11
Enjoy live music by Lena Rich!
Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Visual Art
5-8pm Fri. Sep. 11
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
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
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
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
Words
5pm Fri. Sep. 11
Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome local author Brooke Carnwath, author of the new middle-grade novel Far from the Ocean's Edge, about a girl searching for her father and finding friendship, adventure, and a new sense of family in the American West. Brooke will be in conversation with Molly Caro May, author of Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage into Motherhood and The Map of Enough: One Woman's Search for Place.
Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
5:30-10pm Fri. Sep. 11
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
Art Walks occur on the second Friday of the month June through September at art
galleries and businesses downtown.
Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman
Visual Art
6-8pm Fri. Sep. 11
Reverie invites viewers into a space where memory, imagination, and emotion intertwine. The works in this exhibition emerge from moments of quiet reflection.
On view through September, with an opening reception September 11th 6-8PM.
Old Main Gallery & Framing 16 S. Tracy Ave., Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
6-8pm Fri. Sep. 11
The Downtown Bozeman Association, Downtown Bozeman art galleries, retailers, and Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture are proud to present the 2026 Downtown Bozeman Art Walks Series!
Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman
Music
6-11pm Fri. Sep. 11
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
Let's Boogie y'all! Cue the music!
Follow Yer' Nose BBQ 4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant
Food & Drink
6pm Fri. Sep. 11
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
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
6pm Fri. Sep. 11
The Scurry at 406 Brewing, Friday, September 11th, 6pm!
406 Brewing 308 East Main St Suite 406, Manhattan
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
6:30pm Fri. Sep. 11
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 game
Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman
Nightlife
8-11pm Fri. Sep. 11
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
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
Live music
The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston
Cost: No cover
Age: 21+
Stage
9pm Fri. Sep. 11
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+
Music
9pm Fri. Sep. 11
Dead Tribute Band from Bozeman
The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Age: 21+
Music
9pm Fri. Sep. 11
Been callin' Montana home for over 70 years. Raised a few kids, ridden a few horses, written a few songs!
The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman
Age: 21+
