Classes

6-6:30am Fri. Aug. 28

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

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

10am-noon Fri. Aug. 28

Early Learning Fall Kick-off

Launch our Fall early learning season with an outdoor morning of sensory play and obstacle courses for children (ages 0-6) and their grown-ups.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: ages 0-6

Education

10am-3pm Fri. Aug. 28

Catapalooza

A premier opportunity for MSU students to interact with a wide variety of student organizations, MSU offices, Bozeman community organizations and local businesses.

MSU Centenial Mall, Bozeman

Recreation

10am-7pm Fri. Aug. 28

Gallatin County RV & Boat Show

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

Kids

10:15-11am Fri. Aug. 28

Friday Friends

Babies and toddlers enjoy socialization - as do their caregivers! Friday Friends is an open play program geared towards littles ages 0-3. Come enjoy hot drinks and conversation during this weekly playtime! Siblings of all ages welcome.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Babies and toddlers 0-3, caregivers and siblings

Music

10:15-11:30am Fri. Aug. 28

Toddler & Preschool 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 years and their caregivers.

Visual Art

11am-5pm Fri. Aug. 28

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

Fitness

noon-1pm Fri. Aug. 28

Qigong

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-1pm Fri. Aug. 28

Free Summer Lunch for Kids & Teens

Free, delicious, and nutritious lunch for kids and teens.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids and Teens

Kids

4-6pm Fri. Aug. 28

Teen Switch-It-Up Fridays

Meet in the Teen Lounge for some Nintendo gaming time.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Age: Teens

Shopping

4-8pm Fri. Aug. 28

406 Flea Market

A local vintage market that hosts monthly flea markets in support of local vendors

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Music

4-10pm Fri. Aug. 28

Alpenglow Festival

Alpenglow Festival returns with more energy, more music, and more unforgettable nights because "Good People Deserve Great Nights!"

515 West Aspen Street 515 West Aspen Street, Bozeman

Cost: $55.20-$108.55

Age: All Ages, under 14 with parent or legal guardian

Music

5-7pm Fri. Aug. 28

Cole Decker

Head to the Backyard and enjoy live music by Cole Decker with bar service by the Dry Fly Saloon!

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 28

Friday Night Light(-ed Crafting Space)

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

Food & Drink

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 28

2026 Pitmaster Classic

The 9th annual Montana Pitmaster Classic! This family-friendly, community event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome! Join us to support a great cause as the food and drink proceeds go directly to our local Gallatin Valley YMCA in supporting our youth and scholarship programs.

Kenyon Noble 1243 Oak Street, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 28

Poetry Open Mic

Join The Bozeman Poetry Colleagain for our next open Mic! This is an all ages open mic so please leave your Fbombs at home. All art forms are welcome, bring your poems, music, tight 5 or a cool rock.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 28

Celtic Music Live

Join us for LIVE Celtic Music. A full 6 piece ensemble plays Celtic classics. Enjoy some delicious mead as well as Scandinavian-inspired cuisine!

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 28

Reuben Sinnema

Reuben Sinnema is a fifth generation Montanan singer/songwriter. He was raised on a cattle ranch in the Gallatin Valley. He writes Americana/Country/Folk songs and performs solo acoustic sets locally. His influences range from Hank Williams Senior to the Ramones.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Food & Drink

6-8:30pm Fri. Aug. 28

Cervantes Family Vineyards

The thoughtfully curated dinner will be expertly paired by One&Only Moonlight Basin's Head Sommelier Patrick Reynaud, who leads Wildwood's award-winning wine program.

Wildwood at One&Only Moonlight Basin 77 Roosevelt Rd, Big Sky

Cost: $300 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Age: 21+

Music

6-10pm Fri. Aug. 28

Coup de Rouge

Fashion. Fine Art. Legacy. Montana and Western art are having a cultural moment—and we're here to give it a stage.

Yellowstone Film Ranch 180 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: $188.58 Event Experience $588.73 Weekend VIP Pass

Music

6pm Fri. Aug. 28

Front Porch Pickin' Summer '26

Let's Boogie y'all! Cue the music!

Follow Yer' Nose BBQ ​4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant

History

7-8:15pm Fri. Aug. 28

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

Music

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 28

Dusk at Disco Park: Lyal Stickland and special guest Dillon Hasten of Missouri

Inviting all to Dusk at Disco Park, an evening of free music.

Discovery-Ellingsen Park 9 Grant Mill Rd, Virginia City

Cost: FREE

Music

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 28

Maggie Hickman

Live music

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

Sport

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 28

Valley View Rodeo

Rodeo events are not only athletic competitions, but also celebrations of a rich heritage that pays homage to the cowboy way of life.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: $30 $20 children 7-15 FREE children under 6

Movies

7-9pm Fri. Aug. 28

Free film screening “Rewritten: 45 Days on the Appalachian Trail”

Join us for a free film premiere of “Rewritten” covering local athlete Jeff Garmire’s record setting hike on the Appalachian Trail. Q&A with Jeff after the screening!

Bogert Park S. Church Ave. , Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Music

7-10pm Fri. Aug. 28

Creekside Revival

Three days of jammin’ by the creek with 15 bands from across the country.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: Friday Advance $30 || Saturday Advance $40 || Sunday FREE || Ticket prices increase by $10 the day of the show

Stage

7pm Fri. Aug. 28

Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Sarah Tollemache

Sarah has built one of the most quietly impressive resumes in New York comedy. Late night? She's done The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Cable? Comedy Central's Adam Devine's House Party and This Week at the Comedy Cellar.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

7pm Fri. Aug. 28

End Of Summer Party

A night full of Music, Drag and Burlesque.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 pre sale - $15 at the door

Age: 21+

Movies

7pm Fri. Aug. 28

Preserved

Join us for an inspiring evening with PRESERVED, the acclaimed documentary showcasing one of the most consequential conservation experiments in the American West.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $25, $40 VIP

Sport

7pm Fri. Aug. 28

Weekly Racing

IMCA Sport Compact, WISSOTA Street Stock, WISSOTA Super Stock, IMCA Modifieds

Gallatin Speedway 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade

Music

7:30pm Fri. Aug. 28

Ben Larson

Walking his own path between the traditions of western folk and interstellar honkytonk, Ben Larson’s original work tells the unvarnished stories of family and friends living in the modern rural west, tales from life on the road and words of wisdom compiled from years living outdoors and working with his hands.

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

Nightlife

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 28

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

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

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 28

Counting Coup

Billings favorites Counting Coup bring a high-energy blend of country, rock, and crowd-pleasing classics that have made them one of the region's go-to live acts. Their fun, polished performances keep the dance floor packed and the good times rolling

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Aug. 28

Blake Brightman Band

Blake Brightman is an electrifying American rocker that synthesizes country music with the gritty essence of southern rock and blues.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Stage

9pm Fri. Aug. 28

Friday Night Stand-Up w/ Sarah Tollemache

Sarah has built one of the most quietly impressive resumes in New York comedy. Late night? She's done The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Cable? Comedy Central's Adam Devine's House Party and This Week at the Comedy Cellar.

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

Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)

Age: 18+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 28

Blake Brightman Band

Western Rock n Roll

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Aug. 28

Housewives of St John

Country/Rock

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky