Friday, Aug. 21st, 2026

5-6:30pm Fri. Aug. 21

Open Mic (18+)

Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, songs, tight five, or a cool rock you found. See you there!

County Bookshelf 28 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

7-8:15pm Fri. Aug. 21

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

Saturday, Aug. 22nd, 2026

11am-5pm Sat. Aug. 22

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-8:15pm Sat. Aug. 22

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Aug. 22

METAL + MOZART

A concept in three acts, METAL + MOZART brings dancers, choreographers, classical musicians, and local metal band GALVANIST together to create a mind-bending, unbounded journey of original composition and choreography.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $29 - $49

Age: 12+

Sunday, Aug. 23rd, 2026

3pm Sun. Aug. 23

METAL + MOZART

A concept in three acts, METAL + MOZART brings dancers, choreographers, classical musicians, and local metal band GALVANIST together to create a mind-bending, unbounded journey of original composition and choreography.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $29 - $49

Age: 12+

Monday, Aug. 24th, 2026

9:30-10:10am Mon. Aug. 24

Mini Beat Drop

Mini Beat Drop is a high-energy dance class designed for little movers ages 5 and under and their favorite adult :) Each session introduces basic dance foundations, coordination and rhythm all taught in a way that embraces imagination and fun :)

The Demi Space 1928 N 22nd Ave #2, Bozeman, MT 59718, Bozeman

Cost: $15 for single kid/$20 for families with multiple kids

Age: 5 years old and under (front pack friendly class for babies not walking yet too!)

Tuesday, Aug. 25th, 2026

11am-5pm Tue. Aug. 25

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3-8pm Tue. Aug. 25

The Wildlands Pre-Party

Before Wildlands Music Festival begins, join us for an evening in the shop. We'll be introducing new pieces, serving cocktails from Wild Rye Distilling, and offering custom experiences throughout the store.

Crossbow Bozeman: Handcrafted Leather Goods & Custom Hats 127 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-7:30pm Tue. Aug. 25

Gracious Gables: Bozeman's Bon Ton District

Step back in time with The Extreme History Project to discover the history of the large houses on South Grand and South Willson Avenues.

The Story Mansion 811 S. Willson, Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 2026

10am-noon Wed. Aug. 26

Discovery Series - Crafts with Kate

Explore light, color and patterns by creating your very own Kaleidoscope!

Ryen Glenn Park Pavilion, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: 4-8

11am-5pm Wed. Aug. 26

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-5pm Wed. Aug. 26

Crafternoon

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school age please bring an adult with you

6-7pm Wed. Aug. 26

Bricks, Bricks, Bricks Walking Tour

Tour Bozeman's northeast neighborhood to learn about our historic brick buildings, those who built and lived in them, and their role in the development of Bozeman.

The Extreme History Project 234 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission $18 Seniors, Members, Students

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 26

Drink and Draw

Come make art with us! Supplies provided.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

6:30pm Wed. Aug. 26

Camera Club

Are you interested in connecting with local photographers? Come check out the Camera Club of Bozeman’s monthly meeting. Members are dedicated to enjoying and improving photography through educational events and relationships with other members.

Eagle Mount 6901 Goldenstein Lane, Bozman

Thursday, Aug. 27th, 2026

11am-5pm Thu. Aug. 27

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-10pm Thu. Aug. 27

Coup de Rouge

Fashion. Fine Art. Legacy. Montana and Western art are having a cultural moment—and we're here to give it a stage.

Yellowstone Film Ranch 180 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: $188.58 Event Experience $588.73 Weekend VIP Pass

Friday, Aug. 28th, 2026

11am-5pm Fri. Aug. 28

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 28

Friday Night Light(-ed Crafting Space)

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school please bring an adult

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 28

Poetry Open Mic

Join The Bozeman Poetry Colleagain for our next open Mic! This is an all ages open mic so please leave your Fbombs at home. All art forms are welcome, bring your poems, music, tight 5 or a cool rock.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-10pm Fri. Aug. 28

Coup de Rouge

Fashion. Fine Art. Legacy. Montana and Western art are having a cultural moment—and we're here to give it a stage.

Yellowstone Film Ranch 180 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: $188.58 Event Experience $588.73 Weekend VIP Pass

7-8:15pm Fri. Aug. 28

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Aug. 28

End Of Summer Party

A night full of Music, Drag and Burlesque.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10 pre sale - $15 at the door

Age: 21+

Saturday, Aug. 29th, 2026

10am-8pm Sat. Aug. 29

8th Annual Art for Everyone Show and Sale

The Big Sky Artists’ Collective is thrilled to announce its Annual Art for Everyone sale at the Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT . Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am-8pm and again on Sunday, August 30th, from 8am-4pm. Saturday from 5pm to 8pm Reception

The Wilson Hotel - Residence Inn Big Sky 145 Towncenter Avenue, Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-5pm Sat. Aug. 29

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2pm Sat. Aug. 29

Coup de Rouge

Fashion. Fine Art. Legacy. Montana and Western art are having a cultural moment—and we're here to give it a stage.

Yellowstone Film Ranch 180 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: $188.58 Event Experience $588.73 Weekend VIP Pass

3-10pm Sat. Aug. 29

CANCELLED Thrive's Westside Jam | Music & Beer Festival

Thrive has made the decision to cancel our Westside Jam Music Festival. While this was not an easy decision, we believe it is the best choice for our organization at this time as we were competing with a lot of community events amidst a busy August here in Bozeman.

The Market at Ferguson Farm 730 Boardwalk Ave, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

7-8:15pm Sat. Aug. 29

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

Sunday, Aug. 30th, 2026

8am-4pm Sun. Aug. 30

8th Annual Art for Everyone Show and Sale

The Big Sky Artists’ Collective is thrilled to announce its Annual Art for Everyone sale at the Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT . Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am-8pm and again on Sunday, August 30th, from 8am-4pm. Saturday from 5pm to 8pm Reception

The Wilson Hotel - Residence Inn Big Sky 145 Towncenter Avenue, Big Sky

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-6pm Sun. Aug. 30

Paint & Sip - Bison at Grand Prismatic Springs

Paint your own bison strolling around Grand Prismatic Springs! All art supplies will be provided - including a traceable bison stencil. In just 2 hours you'll go from blank canvas to finished masterpiece with step-by-step instruction

Bar 3 Bar-B-Q 119 E Main Street, Belgrade

Cost: $47

Monday, Aug. 31st, 2026

9:30-10:10am Mon. Aug. 31

Mini Beat Drop

Mini Beat Drop is a high-energy dance class designed for little movers ages 5 and under and their favorite adult :) Each session introduces basic dance foundations, coordination and rhythm all taught in a way that embraces imagination and fun :)

The Demi Space 1928 N 22nd Ave #2, Bozeman, MT 59718, Bozeman

Cost: $15 for single kid/$20 for families with multiple kids

Age: 5 years old and under (front pack friendly class for babies not walking yet too!)

10:15-11:45am Mon. Aug. 31

Media and Design Lab

Explore design skills, principles, and software.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

Tuesday, Sep. 1st, 2026

11am-5pm Tue. Sep. 1

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3:45-5pm Tue. Sep. 1

Tween Art Studio - Foam Plate Printmaking

Carve a printing plate out of styrofoam and make prints to create your own edition.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: Tweens (8-11)

Wednesday, Sep. 2nd, 2026

11am-5pm Wed. Sep. 2

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-5pm Wed. Sep. 2

Crafternoon

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school age please bring an adult with you

6-7pm Wed. Sep. 2

Bozeman by Design: The Homes of Fred Willson

Join the Extreme History Project for a historic Walking Tour of Fred Willson's various architectural designs.

The Story Mansion 811 S. Willson, Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors, Members and Students

Age: All Ages

Thursday, Sep. 3rd, 2026

10:15-11:45am Thu. Sep. 3

Create Your Own Cricut Stickers

Learn how to use the Cricut Venture to create personalized stickers. Cricut Venture badge required.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

11am-5pm Thu. Sep. 3

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Friday, Sep. 4th, 2026

11am-5pm Fri. Sep. 4

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Fri. Sep. 4

Friday Night Light(-ed Crafting Space)

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school please bring an adult

5:45-8:45pm Fri. Sep. 4

Paint Your Pet

Paint your pet at Bridger Brewing! First, you'll submit your pet's photo, then your instructor will hand-sketch their important features. On the day of the class, you'll be guided step-by-step through painting your dog, cat, horse, turtle, etc!

Bridger Brewing Three Forks 75 Vigilante Way, Three Forks

Cost: $75

7-8:15pm Fri. Sep. 4

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour

Bozeman’s darker history comes to light in an Extreme History Project walking tour designed to send a shiver up your spine.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall St., Bozeman

Cost: $20 General Admission, $18 Students, Seniors, Members

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Fri. Sep. 4

Show and Tell

Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for show and tell. Bring your poems, paintings, songs, a new recipe, a cool rock you found! This is our most open format open mic. See you there!

Studio Wheelhouse 10 Evergreen Dr Ste B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Saturday, Sep. 5th, 2026

10am-6pm Sat. Sep. 5

Teen Corner Exploration - Mini Balloon Dogs

Cut and twist Mardi Gras beads into mini balloon dogs. Explore something awesome all month long in the Teen Corner. Available during all library open hours.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens