Words
Thu. Oct. 9
Read a picture book outside. Offered in partnership with Bozeman Parks & Recreation and MSU College of Education, Health, and Human Development.
Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 0-5
Visual Art
Thu. Oct. 9
Explore something awesome all month long in the Teen Corner. Available during all library open hours. Use round looms to knit cozy accessories and earn volunteer hours.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Teens
Classes
6-6:30am Thu. Oct. 9
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
7am-noon Thu. Oct. 9
The annual conference and training brings together researchers, managers, students, and enthusiasts of whitebark pine and other high-elevation, five-needle pine ecosystems in the Western United States and Canada.
Montana State University, Bozeman
Cost: Varies
Business
7am-10pm Thu. Oct. 9
Give warmth and get flavor! Donate a new or gently used coat at Dry Fly Saloon this October and receive a free Hunter’s Chili Dip for the table.
Dry Fly Saloon 5 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman
Cost: Give & Get
Age: All Ages
Fitness
10-11am Thu. Oct. 9
Join BASE for a free Seasonal Conditioning class for Community week! A HIIT style class with a mix of strength and cardio.
BASE Community Center BASE Community Center 285 Simkins Drive, Big Sky
Cost: FREE
Wellness
10am-1pm Thu. Oct. 9
Stop wasting money on the recreational cannabis tax by getting a medical marijuana card. Call 406-219-4416 or schedule your appointment online at www.montanamedicalcards.com. Use coupon code BZNMAG to get $30 off of your appointment.
Montana Medical Cards (formerly Bozeman Alternative Wellness) 205 Haggerty Lane, Suite 170, Bozeman
Age: 18+
Visual Art
10am-6pm Thu. Oct. 9
Adult Crafternoons are monthly craft projects with supplies and instructions provided by the Library, that usually happen on the 2nd Thursday of the Month as either take-home kits or LIVE events in the Library's Meeting Room.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Education
10am-6pm Thu. Oct. 9
Examine bacteria and fungi's awesome powers and then cultivate your own microcosm at home.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Age: 5-11
Shopping
10:06am-6pm Thu. Oct. 9
10% off Sarah Graham jewelry during the Trunk Show, including Alara's in-house collection plus all of the additional items brought in for the trunk show only. Private restyling consults with Sarah Graham on the 10th & 11th only for $150.
Alara Jewelry 42 W Main St, Bozeman
Cost: FREE for Trunk Show | $150 for Restyling Appointments
Words
10:15-11am Thu. Oct. 9
Babies & Books is our story time for - you guessed it - babies (and their grown-ups)!
This story time is designed specifically for ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers, and includes, songs, rhymes and short stories, ending with time for open play and socialization.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: 0-3, caregivers and siblings
Words
10:15-11:15am Thu. Oct. 9
Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your little one, and then stay for community, sensory exploration, and playtime.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: babies birth-35 months and their caregivers
Education
10:30-11:45am Thu. Oct. 9
This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers' features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with admission/membership
Age: Ages 3 - 5
Visual Art
11am-5pm Thu. Oct. 9
Contemplate the boundaries of Fine Art and the impact novel processes have on the future of western art.
Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Recreation
12:15-1pm Thu. Oct. 9
Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Education
1-2:15pm Thu. Oct. 9
This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers' features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with admission/membership
Age: Ages 3 - 5
Education
1-2:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
Get to know your community through food!
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Volunteer
1-4:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
Join GWC for a hands-on afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs at a restoration site in Bozeman. Specific location TBD. Sign up at https://www.gallatinwatershedcouncil.org/events.
Bozeman, MT
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Recreation
1:15-2pm Thu. Oct. 9
For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floor-based sequences.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Fitness
2-3pm Thu. Oct. 9
All are welcome at our Gentle Yoga class! The library provides any necessary equipment (yoga mats, blocks, straps, etc.) or feel free to bring your own. Be sure to remember your water bottle!
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Music
2-3:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
The Bozeman Symphony and Montana State University’s Montana Institute on Ecosystems invite the public to Symphony, Storytelling, & Science. This dynamic panel discussion blends music, science, and storytelling to highlight the vital roles of honey bees, wolves, and buffalo in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Family
3:30-4:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
Join us for weekly Line Dancing! Instructor Sue will lead participants in a variety of line dancing styles in this beginners class. Please bring boots or shoes with little to no grip on them.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Kids
3:30-5pm Thu. Oct. 9
Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it's in your hands, LEGO Architect! Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: elementary students
Kids
4-5pm Thu. Oct. 9
If your Thursday nights aren't jam-packed, why not pay the library a visit and play some Switch games in the teen lounge?
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Age: Teens
Words
5-6pm Thu. Oct. 9
10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
Online through Bozeman Public Library
Cost: FREE
Age: Adults
Classes
5:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
Crazy Head Springs supports unique plant life found only in this part of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. In this talk, Kathy will share the traditional uses and Cheyenne names of about 20 plants, as taught by a tribal ethnobotanist.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with membership, $5/non-member
Age: All Ages
Education
6-7pm Thu. Oct. 9
Gallatin County residents are invited to learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Music
6-8pm Thu. Oct. 9
Enjoy music with Rod Morisson.
Bridger Brewing Pub + Grill 10751 Hwy 287, Three Forks
Cost: No cover
Music
6-8pm Thu. Oct. 9
Join us for a fun-filled Girl’s Night Out with Bunco, laughs, prizes & new friends! All are welcome! No experience needed!
River Rock Event Center 101 River Rock Road, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
Music
6-8pm Thu. Oct. 9
A Live-Looping Multi-Instrumentalist (or a drummer trying to be a guitar player). Logan Dudding has been performing around his lifelong home in southwest Montana before a lot of today’s classics were written. His solo performances feature just the acoustic guitar or his one-man band, offering to the world his blend of Americana Music.
Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Leisure
6-9pm Thu. Oct. 9
Bring your vise, tools, materials, and beverages to tie some flies. This is not a class but an invitation for all to get out of the house, get behind the vise, and have fun with fellow tiers.
Bozeman Fly Supply 2621 W College, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Education
6pm Thu. Oct. 9
Join me for one Thursday in October to watch this impactful film, have a discussion about what it means for you, and discover next steps.
Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
Stage
6pm Thu. Oct. 9
We’re bringing art history into the comedy theater! Through October, this series is going to explore art and protest, nuclear weapons, and Bozeman’s architectural history.
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
Classes
6:30-8pm Thu. Oct. 9
The Bozeman Insight Community offers instruction, practice and fellowship in the Buddhist Vipassana or “Insight” lineage. Centered on a commitment to personal practice, we support the development and expression of our inherent wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings.
Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman
Food & Drink
6:30-8:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
Join Surya, founder of Empress of Ghee, for a flavorful evening of Indian cooking
Bridger Kitchens 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman
Cost: $50
Music
6:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
Our “Intimate Evening” concerts are a unique evening of music in a smaller setting that frequently sells out. The program is abbreviated (approx 60 min.) with conversations between the musicians and audience, in true chamber music style!
Willow Spring Ranch 8363 Forswall Rd, Belgrade
Cost: $45
Politics
6:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
Meet the candidates running for Bozeman City Mayor and learn about the WARD ballot initiative.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Age: Adults
Fitness
6:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
Grab your partner and join us at Oh Hi for a session of yoga designed to spark intimacy and connection.
OH Hi 115 W Kagy Blvd #Ste I, Bozeman
Cost: $44.52
Movies
7-8:30pm Thu. Oct. 9
On Thursday, October 9th, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Bozeman Doc Series returns for its eleventh season with the the beautiful, award-winning new documentary, Runa Simi.
The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $10 for students, $12 general admission
Age: All Ages
Music
7-9pm Thu. Oct. 9
Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibe that is the Hop Lounge and join the Guest DJ for KGLT Alternative Public Radio DJ Night.
Hop Lounge 93 Rowland Rd, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: all ages
Nightlife
7-10pm Thu. Oct. 9
It's a game that we all know and love, so why not bring everyone down for dinner and drinks!
The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: $20
Age: 18+
Music
7-10pm Thu. Oct. 9
Live music while you soak! Featuring the touring country artist Ryan LittleEagle.
Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners
Cost: With Admission
Age: All Ages
Stage
7pm Thu. Oct. 9
We are working hard to create new and exciting improv shows that will rotate through limited runs and each week will also feature a headline show by NOW w/ Annie & Levin or Okay, Carol. There is nothing quite like the shared experience of a night of one of a kind comedy, never to be seen again. Try it once and see if you don't feel the same way!
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $15 / $5 for MSU Students at the door
Age: 18+
Music
8-10pm Thu. Oct. 9
Grab a friend, grab a beer and come check it out! Host of open mic and live music by Jack Ooster! Free sign up begins at 4pm either in person or via phone call.
Bozeman Taproom 101 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: all ages
Music
9-11pm Thu. Oct. 9
Comprised of professional musicians, The WILDFIRE focuses on bringing a unique musical experience to Southwest Montana. With covers primarily in the pop, soul, and rock genres, you’ll find a band who will perform songs a typical DJ might play, but with the energy and excitement of a live band. You will remember a WILDFIRE performance for years to come!
Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
