Business
Thu. Oct. 8
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
Thu. Oct. 8
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 Thu. Oct. 8
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
Faith
8am-noon Thu. Oct. 8
Two and a half days of practical, biblically grounded training to help Christian leaders navigate conflict and strengthen their ministries.
Redeemer Church 1701 South 19th Avenue, Bozeman
Cost: $375-$500
Education
10am-6pm Thu. Oct. 8
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 Thu. Oct. 8
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
Words
10:15-11:15am Thu. Oct. 8
Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: babies birth-35 months and their caregivers
Words
12:10-1:10pm Thu. Oct. 8
Do you want to learn and practice being a better communicator? We invite you to join our club meeting this Thursday.
First Security Bank 2046 Cattail St., Bozeman
Recreation
12:15-1pm Thu. Oct. 8
Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Recreation
1:15-2:15pm Thu. Oct. 8
For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floor-based sequences.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Fitness
2-3pm Thu. Oct. 8
All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Classes
3-4pm Thu. Oct. 8
Few ingredients inspire quite like chocolate. In this hands-on class, you'll learn the fundamentals of working with chocolate, from tempering and molding to creating decadent desserts worthy of any special occasion. Discover techniques that transform simple ingredients into elegant treats while satisfying your sweet tooth along the way.
Sage Lodge 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray
Cost: $55 per person
Kids
3:30-5pm Thu. Oct. 8
Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it's in your hands, LEGO Architect! Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: elementary students
Food & Drink
4-5pm Thu. Oct. 8
Join us for an intimate mixology class. From discovering flavor profiles to mastering the perfect pour, this hands-on experience is as fun as it is flavorful. Cheers!
Sage Lodge 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray
Cost: $55 per person
Age: 21+
Nightlife
5:30-11pm Thu. Oct. 8
From October 8-11, 2026, Bozeman Film Festival will light up downtown with a powerful lineup of film, conversation, & community. Screenings unfold across three unique Bozeman venues, steps from Bozeman’s vibrant Main Street cafés, galleries, & shops.
The Ellen Theatre, The Rialto Bozeman, The Tune Up Downtown, Bozeman
Cost: $50– 185
Age: All Ages
Food & Drink
6-8pm Thu. Oct. 8
Come play!
Bozeman Spirits Distillery 121 W Main St, Bozeman
Education
6-8pm Thu. Oct. 8
Join me for one Thursday in October to watch this impactful film, have a discussion about what it means for you, and discover next steps.
Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
Visual Art
6-8pm Thu. Oct. 8
Join us once a month for an open, casual, hand building clay gathering!
Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $20
Age: All Ages
Music
6-8pm Thu. Oct. 8
Enjoy music with Kyle Austin.
Bridger Brewing Co 1609 S 11th Ave, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Nightlife
6-9pm Thu. Oct. 8
We’re bringing the flea to Tommy’s R&D tomorrow night for an evening of vintage, secondhand gems, killer fits, and good hangs.
Come shop the racks & grab a drink
Thursday, October 8th
6–9 PM
39 N Rouse Ave
Tommy’s R&D MC 39 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
Sport
6pm Thu. Oct. 8
MSU Volleyball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman
Words
6pm Thu. Oct. 8
Country Bookshelf is thrilled to welcome former Helena mayor Wilmot Collins and Daniel Blake Smith, author of the new biography Run: The Wilmot Collins Story, From Liberian Refugee to the First Black Mayor in Montana.
Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman
Age: All Ages
Classes
6:30-8pm Thu. Oct. 8
The Bozeman Insight Community offers instruction, practice and fellowship in the Buddhist Vipassana or “Insight” lineage. Centered on a commitment to personal practice, we support the development and expression of our inherent wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings.
Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman
Food & Drink
6:30-8:30pm Thu. Oct. 8
Come play!
Colombo's Pizza & Pasta 1003 West College Street, Bozeman
Fundraiser
7-8:30pm Thu. Oct. 8
Join us at our adults only Dance Party Benefiting Roots for a night of music, dancing, and fun featuring DJ Don't Wake Daddy!
Labor Temple 422 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: $15
Age: 18+
Food & Drink
7-9pm Thu. Oct. 8
Come play!
Gravel Bar 305 E Main St., Ennis
Music
7-9pm Thu. Oct. 8
Jess Allestad is a rising alternative americana artist from Big Timber, MT known for her powerful voice, heartfelt songwriting, and engaging acoustic performances.
Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston
Cost: FREE
Music
7-10pm Thu. Oct. 8
Live music while you soak! Featuring the New York-based singer-songwriter Juan M Soria.
Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners
Cost: With Admission
Age: All Ages
Music
7-11pm Thu. Oct. 8
Missoula singer-songwriter Izaak Opatz brings his touring band to the Filling Station to share new techno-pessimistic folk-rock, alongside Butte troubadorettes Junior and indie rock darlings The Sleepless Elite from Livingston, MT.
The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $15
Age: 21+
Movies
7pm Thu. Oct. 8
The Bozeman Doc Series kicks off our twelfth season on Thursday, October 8th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center. Whispers in the Woods: Three generations of nature lovers set out to find the western capercaillie amid the densely wooded and visually spectacular Vosges, a French mountain range.
Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman
Cost: $12 Adults, $10 Students
Stage
7pm Thu. Oct. 8
Award-winning stand up comedian Noah Crow, a regular at The Spokane Comedy Club and Last Best Comedy here in Bozeman, will premiere his new one man show SPRINKLER.
Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman
Cost: $11.63
