Words

Wed. Oct. 15

Literacy Trail

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

Food & Drink

Wed. Oct. 15

Thanksgiving Meals Made Simple

Rockin’ TJ Ranch is offering fully cooked Holiday Meals To-Go — made from scratch, packed with love, and ready to heat and serve. Pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner by November 13th and enjoy more time around the table (and less time in the kitchen).

Rockin' TJ Ranch 651 Lynx Lane, Bozeman

Cost: Varies

Age: All Ages

Classes

6-6:30am Wed. Oct. 15

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

Business

7am-10pm Wed. Oct. 15

Winter Coat Drive

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

Education

10-11am Wed. Oct. 15

Cookbook Swap

Peruse a stack of free used cookbooks or donate your unneeded ones.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Education

10-11am Wed. Oct. 15

Little Learners (Ages 1-3)

Nurture your toddler’s curiosity in this interactive museum program for ages 1 to 3. Enjoy stories, singing, movement, and sensory play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children for a more personalized experience. Classes fill quickly!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: Ages 1-3

Education

10-11am Wed. Oct. 15

Bozeman Parks & Recreation RecMobile

RecMobile is back this fall! Enjoy free play with games, sports equipment, and crafts. Find us at Monkey Park (Sept 8–Oct 3) and Gran Cielo Park (Oct 6–24). Drop in—no registration needed!

Monkey Park Sept 8th-Oct 3rd / Gran Cielo Park Oct 6th-Oct 24th, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 2-5

Wellness

10am-1pm Wed. Oct. 15

Medical Marijuana Card Appointments

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+

Music

10:15-11:15am Wed. Oct. 15

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.

Education

1-2pm Wed. Oct. 15

Sensational Babies (Ages 0 - 18 months)

Join us for sensory activities designed for babies up to 18 months. Enjoy shared reading, singing, movement, and play. Siblings are welcome. Limited to 15 children to support a personalized experience. Classes fill quickly, so arrive early.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with admission/membership

Age: Ages 0 - 18 months

Words

3-4pm Wed. Oct. 15

Library Book Club - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Dive into captivating stories, share insights, and connect with fellow book lovers. The club meets at the Café in Barnes and Noble. October’s selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

Barnes & Noble 2825 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Words

4-5pm Wed. Oct. 15

Read with a Dog

Kids can read with an Intermountain Therapy Dog each Wednesday afternoon.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

4-5pm Wed. Oct. 15

Creatively Healthy

Join Amy Ferguson, PharmD and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, for simple and creative strategies to prepare healthier meals for those you love. Roasted Kale Salad: kale, olive oil, lemon, agave, garlic, tahini, nutritional yeast, red pepper, scallions, cranberries, parsley, pine nuts, tempeh, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

5:30-6:30pm Wed. Oct. 15

Medicare 101

Confused about Medicare? You’re not alone and we’re here to help!

Bozeman Public Library 626 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Education

5:30pm Wed. Oct. 15

MOR’s Presenting Prehistory Lecture Series | Dr. Mary Schweitzer

Explore how the discovery of the T. rex fossil “B-Rex” in Montana inspired Dr. Mary Schweitzer’s groundbreaking work uncovering preserved soft tissue in dinosaur bone. This discovery challenged long-held beliefs and revolutionized paleontology.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership, $5/non-member

Age: All Ages

Education

6-7pm Wed. Oct. 15

Katabatic Trivia

The winners of this establishment’s weekly trivia competition are given a prize fit for their accomplishments: they get to drink for free!

Katabatic Brewing Company 117 W Park St, Livingston

Age: 21+

Words

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 15

GNL Trivia Wednesday

Come Check Out the Most Accessible, Varied, and Fun Trivia Nights Designed for Anyone who Loves to Play Games. Free-to-Play & Prizes for the Winners.

SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 451 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Nightlife

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 15

Drink and Draw

Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

Music

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 15

Brendan Nolan

Brendan Nolan is a singer songwriter playing six string and dobro slide. Brendan plays blues and classic rock plus old school country with soulful vocals and bright guitar licks, keeping things interesting!

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Kids

6-9pm Wed. Oct. 15

The Bozeman Maze

Fall wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a corn maze/pumpkin patch, and the Bozeman Maze has provided that for the last 28 years!

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Wellness

6-9pm Wed. Oct. 15

Breath Trance

Join a community of like minded folks for healing, expression, connection and love.

Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $45

Education

6:30-8pm Wed. Oct. 15

Intro to Laser Cutting

Learn what laser cutting is and how you can use the laser cutter in the Work Bench.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: teens/adults

Nightlife

6:30-8:30pm Wed. Oct. 15

Trivia

100% of the proceeds go to assisting our Veterans, their families, our youth programs, and the community.

American Legion Bar 225 E. Main St., Bozeman

Age: 18+

Nightlife

7-11pm Wed. Oct. 15

Western Swing Wednesdays

There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman's Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Lessons $10

Age: 21+ after 9pm

Stage

7pm Wed. Oct. 15

Bridgercare Variety Show

Bridgercare and Last Best Comedy are joining forces for a celebration of sexual health featuring storytelling, singing, and more hosted by the fabulous Bex Frucht!

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

Cost: $15

Age: 18+

Movies

7pm Wed. Oct. 15

The American Southwest

THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST is a wild and unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: Adult $13.50, Senior $13.00, Student $11.50

Education

7:30pm Wed. Oct. 15

Trivia Night

Regular party animals and intellectuals alike may enjoy Rockin R Trivia.

Rockin' R Bar 211 E. Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Nightlife

8pm Wed. Oct. 15

Trivia Night

Gather your friends for a night of trivia fun each Wednesday.

The Molly Brown 703 W. Babcock, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Wed. Oct. 15

Ladies Night

The wonderful Ladies of Bozeman can enjoy 2 free drinks, $3 drinks till 10 pm, and that booty shakin' music provided by DJ Chedda.

Club Zebra 321 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $10 for guys

Age: 21+

Music

8pm Wed. Oct. 15

Open Jam

Come jam with us!

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

9-11pm Wed. Oct. 15

Come Back K!

Come Back K! was created in 2015 to serve as a vehicle for Kraig Rieger's songwriting interests and home recording projects. The indie-alternative band is based in Bozeman, Montana and consists of singer/songwriter, rhythm guitar player, and lead vocalist, Kraig Rieger and Nate Smith, based in the Salt Lake City area, who works as a multi-instrumentalist and producer for the band.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+