Bozeman Magazine

Fri. Dec. 8

The 26th Annual Big Sky Christmas Stroll

Highlights of this festive evening include the tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, illuminated cross country ski/fat bike trails and walkways, sleigh/wagon rides, carolers, and more!

Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky

Age: all ages

Fri. Dec. 8

Bozeman Ice Festival

The Ice Fest is Bozeman’s longest-running outdoor celebration, now going into its 27th year. It features everything from on-ice clinics in Hyalite to film festivals downtown—don’t miss out.

Hyalite Canyon & Downtown Bozeman

Cost: varies

9-9:30am Fri. Dec. 8

Virtual Fossil Fridays

Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall virtually on select Fridays to learn about one of the museum’s fantastic fossil specimens. Bring your curiosity and ask questions via Zoom.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10-11am Fri. Dec. 8

This new interactive museum program engages toddlers and their caregivers through interactive shared reading, singing and movement activities, and exploratory sensory experiences. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages: 1 – 3

10-11am Fri. Dec. 8

Preschool Science

Shared storytime, STEAM activity, & take-home craft sponsored by Bozeman Health. Mondays & Fridays. Free with Admission.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: Free with admission

Age: All Ages

10am-5pm Fri. Dec. 8

Museum Store Member Appreciation Days

Museum of the Rockies Members Exclusive: Enjoy refreshments and an exclusive 20% discount on all purchases. Thank you for being a valued member!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: For MOR Members

Age: All Ages

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10:15-11:15am Fri. Dec. 8

Toddler & Preschooler 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 and their caregivers

11am-1pm Fri. Dec. 8

Winter Art Market with Trieste Cordova

Join us for the in-store event of the season as we welcome Trieste Cordova from Inner Beauty Gifts to our stores! She will be doing live painting demos and custom ornament messages.

Montana Gift Corral, Bozeman

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noon-1:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

New Directions: County and City Leaders Look Forward to 2024

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a presentation, “New Directions: County and City Leaders Look Forward to 2024,” during its monthly Friday Forum on at noon on Dec. 8 via Zoom.

Online via Zoom Montana State University, Bozeman

Cost: Free and open to the pubic

Age: All Ages

Business

12:10-1pm Fri. Dec. 8

Bozeman Gold Club

A friendly group of individuals who meet weekly on Fridays at 12:10 p.m. in the basement of the First Security Bank to improve our communication skills.

First Security Bank 208 E. Main St,, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-2pm Fri. Dec. 8

Sensational Babies

Read, sing, play, and learn with your baby through sensory awareness activities designed specifically for newborns to age 18 months. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 0 -18 months

3-6pm Fri. Dec. 8

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

Shopping

3-7pm Fri. Dec. 8

Bozeman Gun Show

We’re a small, family run operation from Gallatin County, but we put on the best and largest shows in the state!

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $10 for Adult Three Day Pass

Kids

3:45-5pm Fri. Dec. 8

Rec Mobile

Easy access to recreation for ALL children.

Valley West Park Clifden and Cascade Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Nightlife

5-6pm Fri. Dec. 8

Country Swing Intensive Class

In these classes we will be diving into a different aspect of dance that once mastered will make you a better dancer. Tighter spins, more confident following and stronger leads!

Starlite Bozeman 622 E Tamarack St, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: All Ages

5:30-6:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

Fresh 5 Friday

The Friday 5, 5 comics doing 5 fresh minutes of material +5 open mic slots & $5 Drink Specials.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 8

Art Walk

Participating businesses will feature local artists and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 8

Winter Art Market with Trieste Cordova

Join us for the in-store event of the season as we welcome Trieste Cordova from Inner Beauty Gifts to our stores! She will be doing live painting demos and custom ornament messages.

Montana Gift Corral, Bozeman

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 8

Drink and Draw with @artbywolves

Celtic music with a family friendly environment.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

6pm Fri. Dec. 8

Victorian Holiday at the Tinsley House

Discover Montana cultures' holiday traditions, enjoy a planetarium show, craft Victorian holiday cards, listen to carolers, and savor seasonal treats.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children age 5 – 17, free for children up to age 4

Age: All Ages

6:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

Dance at The Armory

Country Dance at The Armory Music Hall. Join us at 7:00 for a two-step lesson with Western Roots. Country Music and dancing with DJ Habes from 8-12! All styles of swing, progressive dancing and line dancing welcome!

Armory Music Hall 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: 18+

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

Friday Night Jazz

Live local Jazz every Friday while you dine.

Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

Nightlife

6:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

The Polar Express

G • 2004 ‧ Fantasy/Family ‧ 1h 40m

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2

7-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

Friday Night Stand-Up with Carmen Christopher

Carmen Christopher is an LA based comedian, actor, and writer, who currently is a recurring character on the FX show, THE BEAR, and writes and acts on KILLING IT for Peacock. He was just here in Bozeman featuring for Joe Pera!

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

Cost: $24 online / $30 at the door

Age: 18+

7-11pm Fri. Dec. 8

Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Laney Lou & the Bird Dogs for a live in concert performance.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $25-$40 (Adv.) $28 (DOS)

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Dec. 8

Dead Yellers

Country Rock music!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

7pm Fri. Dec. 8

Ennis Spirit of Christmas Stroll

Stop into shops into the evening and check out the ices sculptures and tree lighting at Peter T's Park. Brought to you by the Ennis Chamber of Commerce.

Downtown Ennis

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

Play: A Christmas Carol

Witness firsthand as Scrooge is haunted by Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: Youth (4-14) $21.75, Main $27.75, Premium $39.75

Movies

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival Presents: Finding Balance + more

Friday evening at the Emerson includes Finding Balance with Tim Emmett, the Bear Canyon Singers & Dancers and a screening of Hall of Fame featuring Yannick Glatthard.

Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $15 General / $38 VIP

8-9:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

Ride the Cyclone

In this hilarious, outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win their life back.

Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave Suite 107c, Bozeman

Cost: General Admission: Pay What You Wish, Suggested $35.00 | VIP Seating: $75.00

Age: Ages 16+

8-10pm Fri. Dec. 8

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 8

Steve Cannon Storyteller Sessions

Join photographer Steve Cannon while he tells the stories behind some of his best pieces. Doors are @ 7, Show is @ 8, BYOB.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: All Ages

8pm Fri. Dec. 8

Matt Wallin & His Nervous Breakdown

Come and boogie with Matt & the band.

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

8pm Fri. Dec. 8

Dueling Pianos

Dr. Doug Olson and Garrett Stannard are coming in hot with their Dueling Pianos! They start at 8 and go till late, bring your friends and your song requests!

The Mint Bar & Grill 102 N Main St, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+