Recreation

Fri. Dec. 15

12 Days of Bikemas 2023

Go Gallatin, the City of Bozeman, and the Bozeman Downtown Business Partnership are excited to put on the 3nd annual “12 Days of Bikemas” to help residents and businesses get into the Active Christmas Spirit.

Education

Fri. Dec. 15

Lewis & Clark Caverns Candlelight Tours

This special event allows visitors to see and enjoy the caverns by the warm, festive glow of candle lanterns. Participants must make a reservation prior to their tour.

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park 25 Lewis and Clark Caverns Rd., Whitehall

Cost: $25 for visitors ages 15 and older, and $15 for visitors ages 5 to 14

Age: 5+

Education

8:40am Fri. Dec. 15

MSU Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Processional: 8:40am| Ceremony: 9:00am. Congrats Grads!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Education

9-9:30am Fri. Dec. 15

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

Words

9-10am Fri. Dec. 15

Executive Director's Roundtable - Virtual Calls

Our Executive Director's Roundtable for Gallatin County nonprofit organizations is open to all paid staff in the executive director or head staff position in our county. These sessions occur the third Friday of each month from 9:00 am - 10:00 am.

Online

Cost: FREE

Education

10-11am Fri. Dec. 15

Little Learners

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

Education

10-11am Fri. Dec. 15

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

Words

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

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

Business

12:10-1pm Fri. Dec. 15

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

Education

1-2pm Fri. Dec. 15

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

Education

3-6pm Fri. Dec. 15

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

Kids

3:45-5pm Fri. Dec. 15

Rec Mobile

Easy access to recreation for ALL children.

Valley West Park Clifden and Cascade Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Visual Art

4:30-6:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

3rd Annual Winter Wonderland

We will host hot chocolate (with all of the fixings), cookie decorating with cookies from Elles Belles, ornament painting donated by Arts on Fire, baked goods for sale, raffle prizes, music and photo booth from Party People Montana, and a special appearance from Santa Claus!!

Cost: $10 per Family

Nightlife

5-6pm Fri. Dec. 15

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

Visual Art

5-7pm Fri. Dec. 15

Closing Night: “Himalaya” exhibit at Bozeman Art Museum

Join us for the closing night of the “Himalaya” exhibit. Curator Ross Rodgers will be in to answer questions and tell the story of the exhibit. Don’t miss out on seeing this remarkable collection.

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

5:30-6:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

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+

Music

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 15

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

Visual Art

6-9pm Fri. Dec. 15

Kids Night Out

Need to run errands, have a date night out or just have some time for yourself? Drop the kids off for a fun-filled night of crafting, games, a movie plus pizza and a drink.

Pinspiration Bozeman 102 S 19th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $45 per child

Age: ages 5-12

Nightlife

6pm Fri. Dec. 15

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

Music

6:30-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

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

Food & Drink

6:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

The Splendid Feast at the Elling House

Please join us for a magical evening of good food, whimsical ambiance, & holiday cheer to benefit the Elling House Arts & Humanities Center. 6:30 PM Wassail Social Hour, 7:00 PM Six Course Dinner. Reservations required 406.843.5454

Elling House, Virginia City

Cost: $75 per person, $125 per couple, $550 per table of 8

Stage

7-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Friday Night Stand-Up with Bo Johnson

Bo Johnson is a comedian from Seattle, Washington. He can be found headlining clubs, breweries, and dingy bars across the United States and Canada. His stand up was featured on season two of Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City on Comedy Central.

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

Cost: $24 online and $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

7pm Fri. Dec. 15

High School Holiday Musical: White Christmas

High School Holiday Musical “White Christmas” is a beloved musical that pays homage to the timeless songs of Irving Berlin.

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Cost: $15 student, $25 adult

Music

7pm Fri. Dec. 15

Jerry Joseph (solo show)

Be part of an unforgettable evening with the renowned Jerry Joseph, a true icon of the music industry.

Gravel Bar 305 E Main St, Ennis

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

7:30-9pm Fri. Dec. 15

Roots in the Sky and Baroque Music Montana Present: The Waking Sun

Roots in the Sky and Baroque Music Montana join forces to present a program juxtaposing Baroque and contemporary cantatas.

Hope Lutheran Church 2152 Graf St., Bozeman

Cost: $20, $10 Student

Age: All Ages

Music

7:30-9:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Bozeman Symphony: Holiday Spectacular

The tradition continues with the Bozeman Symphony’s annual Holiday Spectacular. This concert includes favorite festive classics, a singalong, and features guest vocalist Jimmie Herrod, an America's Got finalist.

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: Tickets starting at $30, $25 for students

Age: All Ages

Movies

7:30-9:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Warren Miller ALL TIME Premiere

Join us at the Emerson for a Warren Miller ALL TIME screening benefitting Big Sky Search and Rescue! Doors will open at 6:30 pm, with the showing starting promptly at 7:30 pm.

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

Cost: $20

Age: All Ages

Stage

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

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

Music

8pm Fri. Dec. 15

Mix Genre Holiday Party

Come join us for some Holiday fun and hear all kinds of music! This show is an all age show where all genres are welcomed. some of the performers include Jacob Rountree, Filth & Foul, sorryimolive, Kat Bee & more! Ugly sweater contest w prizes.

The Break Room 1011 W College st, bozeman

Cost: Suggested $5

Age: All Ages

Music

8-10pm Fri. Dec. 15

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Fri. Dec. 15

Band of Drifters

Live Honky Tonk, Country Folk music!

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: no cover

Stage

9-10:30pm Fri. Dec. 15

Friday Night Stand-Up with Bo Johnson

Bo Johnson is a comedian from Seattle, Washington. He can be found headlining clubs, breweries, and dingy bars across the United States and Canada. His stand up was featured on season two of Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City on Comedy Central.

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

Cost: $24 online and $30 at the door

Age: 18+

Music

9-11pm Fri. Dec. 15

Squirrel Gravy

Let’s get squirrelly!!

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Dec. 15

Jackson Holte and the Highway Patrol

A Grammy-eligible rock and roll band from Missoula, MT, formed by several of the town's greasiest bar-band veterans.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Music

9pm Fri. Dec. 15

The Formal Function

Join us for a night at the club in your nicest attire! All door money will be donated to our local Toys for Tots! We will also have a toy drop bin for those that want to donate.

Club Zebra 321 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No cover if dressed in formal wear $10/ if not dressed in formal wear

Age: 21+