10:15-11:15am Thu. Dec. 7

Baby Storytime

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

3-6pm Thu. Dec. 7

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

3:30-4:30pm Thu. Dec. 7

LEGO Club

Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate – it’s in your hands, LEGO Architect!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: kids ages 5-12

5-7pm Thu. Dec. 7

Cancer Support Community Holiday Party

The holiday season is the perfect time to gather as a community and reflect on our blessings! Stop in for light appetizers, refreshments, and great company!

Cancer Support Community 102 S 11th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Register online or call 406-582-1600

5:30pm Thu. Dec. 7

MOR's Presenting Prehistory: Strangest Marine Reptiles with Eric Metz

Thalattosaurs were a bizarre group of marine reptiles that swam the world’s oceans a quarter of a billion years ago. Eric Metz as he takes you for a swim alongside some of the strangest sea creatures that have ever lived.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8:30pm Thu. Dec. 7

Free Financial Skill Building Class

This class provides you with essential money management skills to help you navigate your complex financial world.

Zoom

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fri. Dec. 8

Bozeman Ice Festival

The Ice Fest is Bozeman’s longest-running outdoor celebration, now going into its 27th year. It features everything from on-ice clinics in Hyalite to film festivals downtown—don’t miss out.

Hyalite Canyon & Downtown Bozeman

Cost: varies

9-9:30am Fri. Dec. 8

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

10-11am Fri. Dec. 8

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

10-11am Fri. Dec. 8

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

10am-5pm Fri. Dec. 8

Museum Store Member Appreciation Days

Museum of the Rockies Members Exclusive: Enjoy refreshments and an exclusive 20% discount on all purchases. Thank you for being a valued member!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: For MOR Members

Age: All Ages

10:15-11:15am Fri. Dec. 8

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

noon-1:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

New Directions: County and City Leaders Look Forward to 2024

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a presentation, “New Directions: County and City Leaders Look Forward to 2024,” during its monthly Friday Forum on at noon on Dec. 8 via Zoom.

Online via Zoom Montana State University, Bozeman

Cost: Free and open to the pubic

Age: All Ages

12:10-1pm Fri. Dec. 8

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

1-2pm Fri. Dec. 8

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

3-6pm Fri. Dec. 8

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 8

Steve Cannon Storyteller Sessions

Join photographer Steve Cannon while he tells the stories behind some of his best pieces. Doors are @ 7, Show is @ 8, BYOB.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $15

Age: All Ages

Sat. Dec. 9

Bozeman Ice Festival

The Ice Fest is Bozeman’s longest-running outdoor celebration, now going into its 27th year. It features everything from on-ice clinics in Hyalite to film festivals downtown—don’t miss out.

Hyalite Canyon & Downtown Bozeman

Cost: varies

9am-1pm Sat. Dec. 9

Scuba Lessons

Become a certified Open Water Scuba Diver in 3 simple steps. You will learn what you need to know to explore the underwater world. Most people find it a rewarding challenge. Open Water Diver is a lifetime international certification.

Scuba Bozeman 2946 N 27th Ave, Ste A, Bozeman

Age: 10+

9am Sat. Dec. 9

Avalanche Fundamentals Field Sessions

After an online Q&A Session, get out in the field with professional instructors to learn about recognizing avalanche hazards, reading mountain weather, assessing snowpack, making decisions, and conducting a rescue.

Bridger Bowl 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Cost: donation based course

10am-noon Sat. Dec. 9

STEAM Saturdays

Local STEM professionals lead a fun activity relating to their field. Check the online calendar for guests.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: Free with admission

Age: All Ages

10am-5pm Sat. Dec. 9

Museum Store Member Appreciation Days

Museum of the Rockies Members Exclusive: Enjoy refreshments and an exclusive 20% discount on all purchases. Thank you for being a valued member!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: For MOR Members

Age: All Ages

10:15-11am Sat. Dec. 9

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers – this program has it all!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

Sun. Dec. 10

Bozeman Ice Festival

The Ice Fest is Bozeman’s longest-running outdoor celebration, now going into its 27th year. It features everything from on-ice clinics in Hyalite to film festivals downtown—don’t miss out.

Hyalite Canyon & Downtown Bozeman

Cost: varies

8-10am Sun. Dec. 10

Cars & Coffee Belgrade

Early bird Cars and Coffee meet at Dukes Cafe in Belgrade, every Sunday, in any weather, all year long. Anyone is welcome, just bring your passion for Engines.

Duke's Cafe & Bakery 220 S. Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

9am Sun. Dec. 10

Avalanche Fundamentals Field Sessions

After an online Q&A Session, get out in the field with professional instructors to learn about recognizing avalanche hazards, reading mountain weather, assessing snowpack, making decisions, and conducting a rescue.

Bridger Bowl 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Cost: donation based course

10am-5pm Sun. Dec. 10

Museum Store Member Appreciation Days

Museum of the Rockies Members Exclusive: Enjoy refreshments and an exclusive 20% discount on all purchases. Thank you for being a valued member!

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: For MOR Members

Age: All Ages

2-4pm Sun. Dec. 10

Crafternoon

Every Sunday take part in a creative program designed to introduce you to new skills, inspire new hobbies, or create something fun.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 14+

10-11am Mon. Dec. 11

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

3-6pm Mon. Dec. 11

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

6-8pm Mon. Dec. 11

Sip & Paint

Sip and Paint with local artist Allison McGree.

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

Cost: $65

6-8pm Mon. Dec. 11

Game Night Live Trivia

With Picture Rounds, Sound Rounds, Word Jumbles and more.. There's Something for Everyone.

Wildrye Distilling 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7pm Mon. Dec. 11

Sacajawea Audubon Society's Special Holiday Program

Think Like a Raven: The intertwined lives of ravens, wolves, pumas, and the people that visit and live around Yellowstone with John Marzluff.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE, $5 suggested donation

9:30-10:30am Tue. Dec. 12

Preschool Pioneers

This new early education museum program engages 3–5-year-old children and their caregivers through interactive shared reading, singing and movement activities, and hands-on experiences.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included w/ membership/admission

Age: Ages: 3-5

10:15-11:15am Tue. Dec. 12

Baby Storytime

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

11am-noon Tue. Dec. 12

Preschool Pioneers

This new early education museum program engages 3–5-year-old children and their caregivers through interactive shared reading, singing and movement activities, and hands-on experiences.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included w/ membership/admission

Age: Ages: 3-5

12:15-1pm Tue. Dec. 12

Yoga For All

Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

3-6pm Tue. Dec. 12

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

5:30-7:30pm Tue. Dec. 12

Nonfiction Writing Group

Hobby writers are welcome to share your work with other writers, critique content, and develop your ability.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Tue. Dec. 12

GNL Trivia

Accessible and amazing trivia for everyone, always an awesome time. Prizes for winners.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

6:30pm Tue. Dec. 12

Recipe Test Kitchen

Bring you bread results to n the Cottonwood Room.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

9:30-10:30am Wed. Dec. 13

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

10:15-11:15am Wed. Dec. 13

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

11am-noon Wed. Dec. 13

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

1-2pm Wed. Dec. 13

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

6-8pm Wed. Dec. 13

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

6:30-7:30pm Wed. Dec. 13

Tobacco Prevention Class

Part 4: Mental Health and Nicotine Use

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6:30-7:30pm Wed. Dec. 13

Mental Health & Nicotine Use

The Gallatin City-County Health Department is hosting a community learning session, and will also be providing resources for tobacco cessation and how to provide support for individuals in your life currently using nicotine.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

6:30-7:45pm Wed. Dec. 13

Intro to Laser Cutting

Come and learn what laser cutting is and how you can do it.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 14+

7pm Wed. Dec. 13

Trout Unlimited Chili Throwdown

Bring your best batch of chili, crowd favorite wins. While eating chili we get to enjoy a presentation by Jon Yousko. "It Ain't Easy Being a Steelheader: 20 Years in British Columbia".

Springhill Suites 1601 Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: FREE