Education

9am-6pm Sat. Oct. 8

The Montana Fibershed Marketplace

An event promoting Montana’s natural fibers including wool, textile hemp, alpaca, cashmere, and flax, natural dyes and elevating greater health and sustainability in agriculture practices to strengthen Montana’s textile economy.

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Education

9am-6pm Sat. Oct. 8

Bridger Raptor Festival

Live Raptor Presentation: Meet the raptors and learn about the unique and interesting behaviors of native Montana birds of prey, Beer, food and live music and much more.

Bridger Bowl 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Education

10am-4pm Sat. Oct. 8

Developing the Means for a Courageous, Balanced and Purposeful Life

During this day-long event, Dave Smith will offer a range of practices and perspectives to help us better understand how to develop a healthier inner life. The day includes guided meditations, short lectures and Q&A.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: Sliding Scale: $35-$100; Full scholarships available

Visual Art

10am-5pm Sat. Oct. 8

Artists' Gallery 30 Year Anniversary

Offering a wide variety of ART (functional and decorative) made by LOCAL artisans. Come shop, support and celebrate the 30 years that the Artists' Gallery has been in business. While your visiting - check out the other galleries and have some pizza.

Artists' Gallery inside of the Emerson Center for Arts and Culture 111 S. Grand Ave. Suite 106, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

10am-5pm Sat. Oct. 8

Big Kid STEAM Play: Felt Masks

Visit the Children's Room anytime during our open hours to design and fabricate your own felt mask.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 5-11 and their caregivers

Sport

10am Sat. Oct. 8

ASMSU Homecoming Parade

Stake out a prime spot early to join in the celebration of this long-lasting tradition down Main Street.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages

Kids

10:15am Sat. Oct. 8

Family Storytime

All early literacy classes will be held outside on the Library grounds until inclement weather pushes us inside into the Children’s Room.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: kids birth-5 and their caregivers

Music

11am-1pm Sat. Oct. 8

Benn & Abel - Brunch

Live music inside the restaurant from Benn & Abel.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: no cover

Kids

11am-2pm Sat. Oct. 8

DogDash Pop Up

DogDash Pop up is a Festival(ONLY) event celebrating dogs! This is for the awesome local Dog community & everyone that loves dogs! Halloween-themed & Tons of Vendors, doggy contest, treats, toys, activities and food for you.

Story Mill Community Park 698 Bridger Dr., Bozeman

Cost: "Pay what you can"

Age: All Ages

Music

11am-4pm Sat. Oct. 8

Harvest Market

Come shop local vendors and enjoy fun fall activities & foods in a beautiful mountain setting! Pumpkin patch, hay ride, bounce house, climbing wall, live painting for auction, and more! Proceeds to support camp scholarships for families in need.

Yellowstone Alliance Adventures 13707 Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE - with vendor, food, and activity purchase options

Age: All Ages Family Friendly Event

Visual Art

11am-4pm Sat. Oct. 8

BZN Open Studios - Second Saturdays

Support your local artists, who will be opening their studio doors for tours. Oil painters, ceramicists, encaustic painters, and off the beaten path spaces hosting multiple artists will all welcome you to see their work and meet the artists!

Various Locations

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Food & Drink

11am-11pm Sat. Oct. 8

Bozeman Football Watch Parties

Catch all the action at Bacchus Pub this College Football Season! Whether you are headed to the game, or just want to sit and catch your favorite team on tv, we have all you need to enjoy your football filled day!

Bacchus Pub 105 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Nightlife

noon Sat. Oct. 8

Poker Tournament

Texas Hold'em Tournament in Bozeman Every Weekend! 12pm Start - Register by 1:45. Guaranteed $1,500 Cash Prize Pool. Players Start with 15,000 chips. Top 5 spots get paid. Cash games run 7 days a week starting at 3pm. Food, Drinks & Fun Every Day!

The Cats Paw 721 N. 7th Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $80

Age: 18+

Music

1-4:30pm Sat. Oct. 8

Christmas Carol Auditions

Needed: - Children, both boys and girls, ages 9 to 14. - Adults, both men and women of various ages. Most all the adult cast will be playing multiple roles.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Visual Art

2pm Sat. Oct. 8

Halloween Steampunk Tea Party

Come out in your steampunk finest or come learn what steampunk is have tea play games go walk main and enjoy the evening with us.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Kids

6-10pm Sat. Oct. 8

Hocus Pocus Dino Nite!

Take a Date Night and bring your child in for some fun! There will be pizza, potion making, witch themed games, and a spooky movie (Hotel Transylvania) to end the night. Come on in to help us brew up some Big Fun for your Little One!

Dino Drop-In Learning Center 1928 N. 22nd Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $35 for the first child, $15 for siblings

Age: 6 weeks and up

Movies

6:30pm Sat. Oct. 8

Where the Crawdads Sing

The ASMSU Procrastinator Theater is a student-operated movie theater located in the Student Union Building (SUB) bringing you new and throwback films at low prices - $2 everyday!

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2

Stage

7:30-9pm Sat. Oct. 8

The Sound Inside by Adam Rapp

Adam Rapp's "The Sound Inside" is a taut, 2-character mystery-thriller. Featuring Cara Wilder and Corey Renfree, the play runs Sept 30-Oct 9. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 16+

Stage

7:30-9:30pm Sat. Oct. 8

Nervous Theatre presents The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Nervous Theatre remounts their acclaimed, immersive production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle at The Ellen Theatre. A multitude of colorful characters are played by only four actors in this epic theatrical event.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: 22.25

Age: All Ages

Sport

7:30pm Sat. Oct. 8

Bozeman Icedogs vs. Helena Bighorns

Home game hockey.

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

Cost: $10 adult, $8 student/senior, $5 youth 6-17, FREE 5 and under

Nightlife

8-9pm Sat. Oct. 8

Notorious BOZ

Notorious BOZ is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Bozeman and its incredible citizens. Every show will feature a guest monologist who will share stories from their life, which the cast will use as inspiration for improv scenes.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main Alley Entrance, Bozeman

Music

8-10pm Sat. Oct. 8

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

8pm-12:30am Sat. Oct. 8

Western Roots Country Dancing

Learn to line dance with Western Roots Dancing at 8pm then dance and party the night away!

Bourbon 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Movies

9pm Sat. Oct. 8

Shrek

The ASMSU Procrastinator Theater is a student-operated movie theater located in the Student Union Building (SUB) bringing you new and throwback films at low prices - $2 everyday!

MSU Procrastinator Theater MSU SUB 287, Bozeman

Cost: $2

Nightlife

9:30-10:30pm Sat. Oct. 8

Whiz BANG!

Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, short-form improv that is so funny it's criminal. An hour long show with lots of audience interaction it's the perfect show to bring some pals or a date.

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main Alley Entrance, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: 18+