Bozeman Magazine

9am-noon Sat. Sep. 19

Hams N Coffee

Great time to experience the atmosphere of our Club - HARCMT. Come and enjoy a coffee, get your questions answered, and join in the conversation of all things HAM related.

Cafe M 409 W Main St, Belgrade

9am-6pm Sat. Sep. 19

Get Ready for HomeOwnership Homebuyer Education Class

Get Ready for HomeOwnership with Homeword! Online via Zoom, September 19, 2026, 9 am- 6pm No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, our nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. Registration is required. Call 406-532-4663

Homeword- online via Zoom 1535 Liberty Ln, Suite 116A, Missoula

Cost: $35

Age: All Ages

Recreation

9am Sat. Sep. 19

John Colter Run

Approximately 7 miles

Missouri Headwaters State Park, Three Forks

Cost: $60

10-11:30am Sat. Sep. 19

FCC Amateur Radio Licence Testing

Exam Fee: $14.00 per session (paid at the exam session before the exam begins) FCC License Fee: $35.00 (paid online at the FCC after successful completion of your exam)

Belgrade Chamber of Commerce 10 E Main St., Belgrade

Cost: Exam Fee: $14 per session (paid at the exam session before the exam begins) FCC License Fee: $35 (paid online at the FCC after successful completion of your exam)

Age: All Ages

10am-noon Sat. Sep. 19

Tinworks Art Family Workshop - Proto Animation

Explore early forms of animation like thaumatropes and zoetropes. Registration required, register at www.tinworksart.org/whats-on, drop-ins welcome.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 5-11 and their caretakers

Kids

10am-6pm Sat. Sep. 19

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

10am-6pm Sat. Sep. 19

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)

10am Sat. Sep. 19

Trail Ready Workshop

Free hands-on off-road workshop! Learn recovery gear, trail etiquette, vehicle prep & ask experienced off-roaders your questions.

Four Corners, Pipestone OHV Area, Whitehall

Cost: FREE

Words

10:15-11:15am Sat. Sep. 19

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers! Stay for community, sensory exploration, hands-on learning, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

Words

10:15am-noon Sat. Sep. 19

Classics Book Club

Read classics from all over the world.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Movies

10:30am Sat. Sep. 19

Lone Peak Film Festival

Lone Peak Film Festival champions inspiring stories, builds community, offers mentorship, and supports local and Indigenous filmmakers, all to spark positive change and catalyze action.

The Waypoint 50 Ousel Falls Rd, Big Sky

Cost: $170 All Access Pass

11am-1pm Sat. Sep. 19

The Nutcracker Auditions

Yellowstone Ballet Company holds its annual "The Nutcracker” auditions on Sunday, September 13th for intermediate & advanced dancers and on Saturday, September 19th for beginner & advance beginner dancers age 7+. Performances in Bozeman on Dec. 20.

Yellowstone Ballet Studio 109 S B ST, LIVINGSTON

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 7 + child, age 13+ teens, age 18+ adults

11am-5pm Sat. Sep. 19

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

11am-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Virginia City Arts Show

A curated collection of artists gathers for three days of fine art in historic Virginia City. Enjoy the free Art Show all weekend, plus Friday's Opening Gala Reception and Saturday's ticketed Quick Finish Invitational. Tickets virginiacityarts.com

Virginia City Community Center 110 Van Buren Street, Virginia City

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon-10pm Sat. Sep. 19

Big Sky Oktoberfest

Big Sky Oktoberfest brings three days of German bier, Bavarian food, live music, and classic competitions to Big Sky Town Center, all supporting youth sports. Enjoy brats, pretzels, DJ Swamp Moose, and family‑friendly fall fun in the mountains.

Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky

Cost: $10 per day. Under 16 is free

Age: All Ages

Sport

1pm Sat. Sep. 19

MSU Football: Bobcats vs Central Connecticut State (Pack the Place in Pink)

MSU football game

Bobcat Stadium 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

2-3pm Sat. Sep. 19

Family Kitchen Lab - Grow Your Greens

Grow Your Greens

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids aged 5-11 with caregivers

Words

2-4pm Sat. Sep. 19

Teen Sewing Workshop - Hand Sewing Basics

Learn to wield needles and thread

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

Recreation

2-6:30pm Sat. Sep. 19

2026 Fall Gallatin Watershed Cleanup

Help us clean up our watershed after the end of a busy recreation season at our 8th annual Fall Watershed Cleanup with the Gallatin River Task Force. Visit gallatinwatershedcouncil.org for details and to sign up!

Lower Gallatin Watershed & Lindley Park, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2pm Sat. Sep. 19

Bruce Adolphe & Friends: Rural Concert

Known to millions as the “piano puzzler,” composer, author and performer Bruce Adolphe returns to the MCM stage to open in September!

St. John’s Episcopal Church 15 N Idaho St., Butte

Cost: FREE

4-10pm Sat. Sep. 19

The Livingston Bluegrass Festival

The 2nd annual Livingston Bluegrass Festival kicks off Friday, September 18th with Montana Standard at 6PM followed by Damn Tall Buildings and continue Saturday, September 19th with a Pie Eating Contest, Release the Squirrels and Special Consensus.

The Henry E. Blake Pavilion at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts 415 E. Lewis Street, Livingston

Cost: A two day pass is available for $50 or $55 at the door. Single day is $35 or $40 at the door. Kids 13 and under get in free.

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Bridger Creek Boys Bluegrass

Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

gute Laune Wurstbar 10 W Main (upstairs), Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Virginia City Arts Quick FInish

Experience art in action at the Virginia City Arts Quick Finish. Watch Montana artists complete original works live while enjoying cocktails, artisan refreshments and conversation, then be among the first to purchase the newly completed works in historic Virginia City.

Virginia City Community Center 110 Van Buren St, Virginia City

Cost: $50

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Virginia City Arts Quick Finish

An exclusive live painting experience, featuring a handful of Montana's beloved artists. Celebrating the Heritage of Makers!

Virginia City Community Center 110 Van Buren Street, Virginia City

Cost: $55.20

Age: All Ages

Nightlife

6pm Sat. Sep. 19

Evening at the Museum

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, elegance, and impact at MOR’s signature benefit event. Enjoy a chef-curated dinner, live music, signature cocktails, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a live auction and more.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $1250

Age: 21+

6:30pm Sat. Sep. 19

Lance Handyside

singer/songwriter/guitarist blending country, blues, southern rock, bluegrass and anything else with soul

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Opera Montana Presents: A River Runs Through It

Opera Montana will present the World Premiere of A River Runs Through It in September 2026, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Norman Maclean’s now-classic novella.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $40-150

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Tom Catmull

“Imagine Lyle Lovett having a drink with John Hiatt in a club that is just salty enough to charm ya.” Tom Catmull presents an intentionally specific mix of originals and covers, Lucinda, Townes, Waits, etc. that both work and play well together.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: FREE

7pm Sat. Sep. 19

Tom Susanj

A local Montana artist playing hits from the '60s & '70s, classic country, and Americana favorites.

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Stage

7pm Sat. Sep. 19

Last Best Comedy Presents Reggie Watts (SOLD OUT)

We're excited to have Reggie Watts on the Last Best Comedy stage!

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

Cost: $35 (sold out)

Age: 18+

Sport

7:35pm Sat. Sep. 19

Ice Hockey: Bozeman Icedogs vs Butte Irish

Ice hockey game

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman