Words
Fri. Oct. 17
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
Fri. Oct. 17
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
Visual Art
Fri. Oct. 17
Two days of fall-themed fun for kids.
Story Mill Community Park Story Mill Rd, Bozeman
Age: Kids
Music
Fri. Oct. 17
Enjoy extra play, art, and science invitations in the Children's Room during Bozeman Public School District 7's closures.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Age: elementary schoolers and teens
Food & Drink
Fri. Oct. 17
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 Fri. Oct. 17
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 Fri. Oct. 17
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
Food & Drink
8-10am Fri. Oct. 17
Help us celebrate 20 years of serving Gallatin County with a Pancake Breakfast.
1603 Tschache Lane, Bozeman
Education
9-10am Fri. Oct. 17
Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall and Museum and Outreach Educator, MaggieJo Widdicombe, via Zoom on Fridays to dig deeper into paleontology with interviews from international paleontologists, drawing tutorials, and MOR!,
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Education
9-10:30am Fri. Oct. 17
In this 90-minute workshop with brand strategist Amy McGann, you’ll uncover the deeper story your brand is already telling.
Big Sky Medical Center 334 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky
Cost: FREE
Education
10-11am Fri. Oct. 17
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
10am-6pm Fri. Oct. 17
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
Words
10:15-11am Fri. Oct. 17
Preschool Storytime is geared to children ages 3-6, featuring songs, rhymes, and stories with slightly more complex structure. This is followed up by a related craft or activity. This program starts in our Children's Library for stories, songs and scarf play/shaker eggs, and then moves into our Tech Lab for the craft.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: 3-6, caregivers and siblings
Music
10:15-11:15am Fri. Oct. 17
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. Oct. 17
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
Fitness
noon-1pm Fri. Oct. 17
This ongoing class is sponsored, by the Bozeman Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals experiencing persistent symptoms as a result of concussion and their caregivers.
Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness 4055 Valley Commons Dr, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Fitness
noon-1pm Fri. Oct. 17
Barb, a certified Qigong instructor, will be leading participants in a meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Kids
noon-5pm Fri. Oct. 17
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
Kids
noon-6pm Fri. Oct. 17
BEST RUMMAGE SALE in BOZEMAN (Very Reasonable Prices): Gently Used Items (no Junk!)- TONS of good Women/Men clothing Clothing and Outdoor Gear, Furniture, Kitchen Wares/Small Appliances, Coats, Crafts, Linens, Tools, Books, and More!
Pilgrim Church (East of the Museum of the Rockies) 2118 S. 3rd Avenue, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Education
1-2pm Fri. Oct. 17
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
2-5pm Fri. Oct. 17
Learn to make and tell stories with an ancient storytelling device alongside artist Kelsi Tjernagel. Offered in partnership with Random Acts of Silliness.
Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman
Age: 8-18
Kids
2:45-4:15pm Fri. Oct. 17
Join us after Belgrade Schools' Friday early-out for our After School Clubs. Each week features a different themed program including Science Club, Creative Club, LEGO Club and more! Snacks are always provided. Please note: Science Club may be most enjoyed by children grades 2-6.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: Children grades K-6/ages ~5-11/12
Food & Drink
3-5pm Fri. Oct. 17
Enjoy hay rides to the pumpkin patch as well as apple picking and cider pressing. On top of cider and juice, their farm stand will have seasonal produce such as decorative gourds, dried flowers, ornamental grasses, and more pumpkins! They will also serve fresh apple cider donuts on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Rocky Creek Farm 34297 Frontage Rd, Bozeman
Education
4pm Fri. Oct. 17
This weekend retreat near Big Sky will focus on cultivating leadership skills for students and forging meaningful connections.
Jack Creek Preserve Foundation 1206 Jack Creek Road, Ennis
Cost: $50
Visual Art
4:30-7:30pm Fri. Oct. 17
Archive of Reversals examines what it means to disrupt the familiarity of habitual patterns and the balance between human intention and nature’s persistence.
Aunt Dofe's Gallery 102 Main St., Willow Creek
Music
5-6:30pm Fri. Oct. 17
Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community.
Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
Visual Art
5-8pm Fri. Oct. 17
Enjoy shopping a curated collection of over 195+ skilled artisans and non-profits. There is something for everyone from affordable functional art to heirloom fine art pieces. VIP & Early Bird Pass proceeds benefit Gallatin Watershed Council.
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman
Cost: FRIDAY: $10 VIP 5 PM-8 PM SATURDAY : $5 EARLY BIRD 9AM-10AM; FREE ENTRY 10AM-4PM
Age: All Ages
Fitness
5:15pm Fri. Oct. 17
Join us for a heartfelt and supportive practice of Grief Yoga anyone can do from a chair, standing, or on your mat. We use movement, breath, and sound to help ease the pain and struggle of loss, while fostering a deeper sense of empowerment and love.
Strength & Grace Yoga & Wellness 4055 Valley Commons Drive #Ste B2, Bozeman
Cost: $23.18
Age: All Ages, under 18 with parent or legal guardian
Classes
5:20-6pm Fri. Oct. 17
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
Faith
6-7pm Fri. Oct. 17
A guided visualization to connect with the Earth as a living consciousness.
Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman
Cost: $15
Music
6-8pm Fri. Oct. 17
Jay Alm plays a soulful blend of Acoustic Alt-Rock and rootsy, lyrical musings. Expect 6 and 12 string guitar, the occasional mandolin, a capella audio, and intimate scratch-born vocals.
Wildrye Distilling 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Kids
6-9pm Fri. Oct. 17
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
Stage
6pm Fri. Oct. 17
Come out in Costumes and join the fashion show and costume contest will have prizes and trivia also at the end so much more fun. Book tickets with the Verge theater.
Verge Theater 111 S Grand Ave, Suite 107, Bozeman,
Cost: Free for kids 7 and under, $5.00 for kids 8 and up and $10 dollars for adults
Age: All Ages
Music
6:30-8:30pm Fri. Oct. 17
Each Friday night Valhalla celebrate Celtic culture with music.
Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Music
7-9pm Fri. Oct. 17
Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.
gute Laune 10 West Main St, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Nightlife
7-9:30pm Fri. Oct. 17
We’re excited to present Speed Dating: 38-58 Edition, a fun and efficient way to meet other unattached, like-minded people in the same stage of life. If you’re busy but still open to love (or just looking to meet someone new), this event is for you.
Sky Oro (Cannery District) 107 E Oak St, Suite 1A, Bozeman
Cost: $50
Age: 38 - 58
Music
7pm Fri. Oct. 17
Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Yung Gravy for a live in concert performance.
The Elm 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman
Cost: $36.10 - $76.30
Age: All Ages
Stage
7pm Fri. Oct. 17
Maggie Maye loves candy almost as much as she also loves performing comedy. She made her late night debut on Conan and was featured on Last Call with Carson Daly. Her comedy is described in the same way she is: sassy, charming, and smart. Also, a 6-year-old once told her she was the funniest person ever. And kids rarely lie.
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)
Age: 18+
Sport
7:30-10pm Fri. Oct. 17
MSU Bobcat Women's Hockey vs. Colorado University, 7:30 PM Puck Drop. SPECIAL PROMOTION - HALF-PRICE TICKETS!! Tickets start at just $3! - tickets.gallatinice.org
Gallatin Ice 901 N. Black Avenue, Bozeman
Cost: $3+
Age: All Ages
Movies
7:30pm Fri. Oct. 17
A True Masterpiece: City Lights is often considered Chaplin's most beloved work and a masterpiece of cinema.
The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman
Cost: $9
Music
8-11pm Fri. Oct. 17
Helena, MT Country legends Jarred Hanson and SunsAh406 return to the Jump to get our boots movin’ and our booty’s groovin… Be sure to get down and join the dance revolution that all started here at your favorite Dance Hall!
The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
Music
8-11pm Fri. Oct. 17
Jackson Holte & The Highway Patrol are a five-piece rock and roll band in Western Montana. With The Butcher Bird.
The Attic 110 N Main St, 2nd Floor, Livingston
Cost: $10
Music
8pm Fri. Oct. 17
Signal Fire is a Bozeman-based band that delivers a high-voltage fusion of rock, blues, and soul with energy that’s impossible to ignore. Their mix of electrifying originals and crowd-pleasing covers makes every set feel like a celebration. Driven by powerful vocals, tight grooves, and standout guitar and keys work, Signal Fire is all about making you move—and they do it with style.
Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky
Music
8pm Fri. Oct. 17
Jody and the Woodflowers are a soulful band playing a range of Americana and bluegrass.
The Old Saloon 210 Railroad Ln, Emigrant
Cost: No Cover
Music
9-11pm Fri. Oct. 17
Americana songwriter based in Bozeman
Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
Music
9-11pm Fri. Oct. 17
Lost Canyons started as a dream in 2016. That dream came to fruition with our debut EP, Drive By Volume, released in 2021. In the fall of 2023 we released our full length self-titled album, Lost Canyons. The album is an ambitious effort meant to showcase both our range as musicians and our ability to connect to our listeners. We pride ourselves on driving guitars, impactful melodies, and introspective lyrics. Indie rock from Bozeman, MT, baby!
Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: 21+
Stage
9pm Fri. Oct. 17
Maggie Maye loves candy almost as much as she also loves performing comedy. She made her late night debut on Conan and was featured on Last Call with Carson Daly. Her comedy is described in the same way she is: sassy, charming, and smart. Also, a 6-year-old once told her she was the funniest person ever. And kids rarely lie.
Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman
Cost: $24 ($30 at the door)
Age: 18+
Music
9pm Fri. Oct. 17
Acoustic Country
The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston
Cost: FREE
Age: 21+
