Business
Fri. Oct. 16
Downtown Bozeman will turn PNK for the entire month of October with pink banners lining Main Street and window decorations at many of downtown’s retailers and restaurants.
Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman
Music
Fri. Oct. 16
Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!
Cost: FREE
Classes
6-6:30am Fri. Oct. 16
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. Oct. 16
Step into the world of paleontology with Museum Education Specialist MaggieJo Widdicombe! From live Q&As with global dinosaur experts to step-by-step dino drawing tutorials, Virtual Fossil Friday is your front-row seat to ancient discovery.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Education
9am-5pm Fri. Oct. 16
IRB #2026-2266-EXEMPT. Taste pulse-based milk at MSU! Eligible adults 18+ may join a 30-min sensory evaluation at Hannon Hall and receive a $10 grocery gift card. Voluntary. Sign up:
https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ueey50IMOkjQXA
Hannon Residence Hall, Hannon Dinning Hall (entrance – south side, behind American Indian Hall) Montana State University Hannon Hall, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
Education
9:30-10:30am Fri. Oct. 16
A specially designed interactive experience for toddlers and their caregivers, including shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. $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: Ages 1-3
Fitness
9:30-10:30am Fri. Oct. 16
Warm Vinyasa Yoga 9:30-10:30am
An energizing, breath-led flow designed to build strength, flexibility, and focus. This class offers creative sequences, smooth transitions, and a steady rhythm to help you connect deeper with your body and…
Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray
Cost: $20
Education
10am-6pm Fri. Oct. 16
Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)
Kids
10am-6pm Fri. Oct. 16
Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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
Shopping
10am-7pm Fri. Oct. 16
Ten Bozeman vintage and thrift shops team up for a free weekend treasure hunt, Oct. 16–18. Get your passport stamped at all ten shops to enter every shop’s $100 gift certificate drawing!
Ten Locations Across Bozeman, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
10:15-11:30am Fri. Oct. 16
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.
Education
11am-noon Fri. Oct. 16
A unique program designed for children and their caregivers, featuring fun, handson activities that focus on a topic related to the museum’s exhibits. $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: Ages 3-5
Visual Art
11am-5pm Fri. Oct. 16
Featuring the work of Bozeman Architect Fred Willson, Visions for the future Bozeman Art Museum by MSU Architecture Students, & after hours artwork by local architects.
Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Fitness
noon-1pm Fri. Oct. 16
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
Kids
noon-6pm Fri. Oct. 16
Located on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade, the maze is constructed with over 5,000 hay bales, the event also offers corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a trampoline PowerJump, a petting zoo, yard games, and a concession court that provides hot food, drinks, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! They also offer a pay-what-you-can model for our pumpkins.
Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman
Cost: $15 adults, $12 ages 5-10 years, 4 and under are free
Education
1-2pm Fri. Oct. 16
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
Visual Art
1-3pm Fri. Oct. 16
This fun and engaging youth ceramics class introduces students to the basics of hand building through creative, hands-on projects. Kids will learn foundational techniques such as pinch pots and coil building while exploring how to add personality to…
The Pottery Den 103 Commercial Dr, Bozeman
Cost: 300
Age: 7-12
Visual Art
4:30-7:30pm Fri. Oct. 16
Please join us. Jennifer Pulchinski: The Snow Told Me So
October 16 - November 15
Opening Reception: Friday, October 16, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm
The Snow Told Me So is an exploration into the power of unity taught by the natural world.
Aunt Dofe's Gallery 102 Main St., Willow Creek
Music
5-7pm Fri. Oct. 16
Take in the stunning views of Emigrant Peak while listening to live local music. Grab drinks and light bites, or make reservations for dinner from The Fireside Room.
Sage Lodge 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray
Cost: no cover
Age: all ages
Visual Art
5-8pm Fri. Oct. 16
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
Stage
5pm Fri. Oct. 16
Bozeman Poetry Collective's open mic is a welcoming and inclusive opportunity to share your work with other poetry lovers. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community. Polished or unpolished, we are happy to hear anything you have to share!
Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman
Words
5pm Fri. Oct. 16
Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Mindy Misener, author of the debut novel Good Guys, in conversation with award-winning Bozeman author Amy Leach!
Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman
Music
7-10pm Fri. Oct. 16
Rob Wolf brings pure Montana country to The Jump—rugged storytelling, classic steel and fiddle tones, and heartfelt songs shaped by Paradise Valley living. Come experience rising traditional country with true Western spirit
The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
Music
7pm Fri. Oct. 16
More than the story of a legendary radio station, the film is an entertaining, music-filled journey through rock & roll, journalism, activism, and free expression—whose themes couldn’t be timelier or more relevant.
The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman
Cost: Tickets: $15.00 + $3.25 ticketing fee
Stage
7pm Fri. Oct. 16
Adapted by Heather Crisler and directed by Tessa Welsch. When Jane Eyre stumbles through a storm into a nearly empty house, she is faced with a mysterious young woman inside, and explaining her own story. Kate Britton as Jane Eyre, Emerald Hart as Hannah, and Ryan Lawrence Flynn as Rochester.
406Cirque 2317 Birdie Drive, BOZEMAN
Cost: $35 Adults, $20 Students
Age: All Ages
Music
7:30pm Fri. Oct. 16
From Renaissance Venice to modern-day reflections, this program traces the many expressions of love across the centuries. Featuring playful madrigals, Brahms’ charming Neue Liebeslieder, and luminous contemporary works.
Hope Lutheran Church 2152 Graf St., Bozeman
Cost: $23
Age: All Ages
Sport
7:35pm Fri. Oct. 16
NA3HL Junior Ice hockey.
Botcher Ice Rink 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $10 - $15
Music
8-11pm Fri. Oct. 16
From Denver, CO, Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts bring forth new energy to music fans who love the heroes and outlaws of old. Influenced by the songs and personalities of legends like Waylon, Willie and Cash, they drive their sound with blazing guitars
The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
Music
9pm Fri. Oct. 16
Bozeman alt-metal and rock.
The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman
Cost: No cover
Age: 21+
Music
9pm Fri. Oct. 16
Honky Tonk, Country/Folk
The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Music
9pm Fri. Oct. 16
Josh and John are a powerhouse duo blending catchy melodies, immersive lyrics, and driving rhythms to capture the Montana lifestyle.
Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
