Thursday, Sep. 28th, 2023

10:15-11:15am Thu. Sep. 28

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. Sep. 28

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

4-6pm Thu. Sep. 28

HRDC Head Start Literacy Carnival

An evening celebrating joy and reading, this annual event features carnival games for preschoolers and their families.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: preschoolers

6-9pm Thu. Sep. 28

VIA Bookstore Open House

Calling all Very Important Alums! Join us at the Bookstore for trivia, beverages, appetizers and 30% off logo gear. 

Bookstore, Montana State University

6pm Thu. Sep. 28

Distinguished Professor Lecture: Gretchen Minton

MSU English professor Gretchen Minton will present her inaugural Letters and Science Distinguished Professor lecture, “’What country, friends, is this?’ Shakespeare, Adaptation, and the Global Environment.”

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: Free and open to the public

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Thu. Sep. 28

Country Swing Dance Lesson

Learn the foundations of country swing along with a collection of moves to break out on the dance floor.

10 Evergreen Dr Ste. E1, Bozeman

Cost: $10/per person

Friday, Sep. 29th, 2023

9-9:30am Fri. Sep. 29

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. Sep. 29

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

10am-noon Fri. Sep. 29

OLLI: TowHaul Tour

Their equipment's sheer scale and size make them a unique manufacturer right here in the Gallatin Valley. RSVP required.

Belgrade - TowHaul

Cost: $15

10:15-11:15am Fri. Sep. 29

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

12:10-1pm Fri. Sep. 29

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. Sep. 29

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. Sep. 29

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

5:30pm Fri. Sep. 29

Double Exhibit Opening for MOR Members

MOR Members! Kick-off MSU Homecoming Weekend with a ribbon cutting and family-friendly, light reception celebrating two exhibits, Zoo in You: The Human Microbiome and Unbridled Spirit: The Photography of Barbara Van Cleve.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE for members

Saturday, Sep. 30th, 2023

Sat. Sep. 30

Big Sky Paranormal Conference

Come enjoy a spooky weekend full of fun. We have paranormal enthusiasts, ghost investigators, and overnight ghost hunting, costume contests, and more,

Philpsburg Theater 140 S Sansome St, Philipsburg, MT 59858, Philpsburg

Cost: 75 for over night 40 for saturday and 20 for sunday

Age: All Ages

9am-5pm Sat. Sep. 30

"Zoo In You" Family Day

Join MOR for many fun and engaging events as we celebrate the opening of the new family-friendly exhibit "Zoo In You: A Human Microbiome."

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: All Ages

9:30-10:30am Sat. Sep. 30

Orchard Tour and Apple Tasting

Join us to celebrate a beautiful Fall and a Bountiful Harvest. Jerry will guide a tour through the Cashman Orchard and chat about fruit trees for your own backyard. Then, we'll finish up with a tasting of different apple varieties, ciders, and more.

Cashman Nursery and Landscaping 2055 Springhill Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9pm Sat. Sep. 30

Double Exhibit Opening for MOR Members

MOR Members! Kick-off MSU Homecoming Weekend with a ribbon cutting and family-friendly, light reception celebrating two exhibits, "Zoo in You" and "Unbridled Spirit: The Photography of Barbara Van Cleve."

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with Membership/Admission

Age: All Ages

Sunday, Oct. 1st, 2023

Sun. Oct. 1

Big Sky Paranormal Conference

Come enjoy a spooky weekend full of fun. We have paranormal enthusiasts, ghost investigators, and overnight ghost hunting, costume contests, and more,

Philpsburg Theater 140 S Sansome St, Philipsburg, MT 59858, Philpsburg

Cost: 75 for over night 40 for saturday and 20 for sunday

Age: All Ages

10:15am-12:15pm Sun. Oct. 1

Learn 2 Curl

Bozeman Curling Club Learn to Curl, open to anyone new or old to curling.

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

Cost: $20 per person

2-4:30pm Sun. Oct. 1

Stage 1 Improv Foundations: Sunday Classes September-November 2-4:30pm

In Stage 1 Classes, you embark on the exciting beginning of your growth journey. These classes are designed to lay a strong foundation in communication, confidence, and relationship-building skills.

Keller Williams Office - 2nd floor 515 W Aspen St, Bozeman

Cost: 500

4-5:15pm Sun. Oct. 1

Doktor Kaboom!

David Epley, through the character of Doktor Kaboom!, performs original interactive science comedy shows for audiences of all ages.

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Cost: $15 - $25

Age: All Ages

7-8:15pm Sun. Oct. 1

Doktor Kaboom!

David Epley, through the character of Doktor Kaboom!, performs original interactive science comedy shows for audiences of all ages.

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Cost: $15 - $25

Age: All Ages

Monday, Oct. 2nd, 2023

9:30-10:30am Mon. Oct. 2

Preschool Nature Walks

Sights and Sounds of the Prairie with MOSS.

Northern Pacific Park 800 N Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Suggested Donation $5/person 

Age: Preschool-age with a parent/guardian

3-6pm Mon. Oct. 2

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

6:30-7:30pm Mon. Oct. 2

Banned Picture Books Discussion

Celebrate your freedom to read by taking part in a discussion on picture books that have been challenged or banned.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, 2023

10-11am Tue. Oct. 3

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. Oct. 3

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

12:15pm Tue. Oct. 3

Yoga For All

Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

2:30-4pm Tue. Oct. 3

Bozeman Brewery & Bike Solar Tour

Check out the solar systems that power Bozeman Brewing Company and local residences. See the components up-close, ask questions, and enjoy a pint or two while you're at it.

Bozeman Brewing Co 504 N Broadway Ave, Bozeman

3-6pm Tue. Oct. 3

Open Lab in the STEAMlab

Included with admission or membership.

Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: No Cover

Age: 5-18

4:30-6pm Tue. Oct. 3

Bozeman Brewery & Bike Solar Tour

Check out the solar systems that power Bozeman Brewing Company and local residences. See the components up-close, ask questions, and enjoy a pint or two while you're at it.

Bozeman Brewing Co 504 N Broadway Ave, Bozeman

5:30-7:30pm Tue. Oct. 3

Nonfiction Writing Group

If writing Nonfiction is your creative outlet, join a group of like-minded writers of various levels and skill.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6:30-7:30pm Tue. Oct. 3

A Conversation with Montana Free Press

Join reporters Alex Sakariassen and Arren Kimbel-Sannit as they share their experiences covering the 2023 Montana State Legislature and the bills that impact the First Amendment.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Wednesday, Oct. 4th, 2023

10:15-11:15am Wed. Oct. 4

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

12:15pm Wed. Oct. 4

Qigong

Our movement series meets weekly outside to the east of Bozeman Public Library. Please call (406)582-2410 or check bozemanlibrary.org the day of if the weather is questionable.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

4-6pm Wed. Oct. 4

Fiber Arts: Quilted Pot Holders

Learn the basics of quilting by making some simple quilted pot holders.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Wed. Oct. 4

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

6:30pm Wed. Oct. 4

Intro to 3D Printing

The basics of how 3D printing works, how to find files to 3D print.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Thursday, Oct. 5th, 2023

10:15-11:15am Thu. Oct. 5

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. Oct. 5

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. Oct. 5

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

4-5:30pm Thu. Oct. 5

Teen Lab Thursdays

Creepy Plaster Hand Casting

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: ages 12-18

Friday, Oct. 6th, 2023

9-9:30am Fri. Oct. 6

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. Oct. 6

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 Fri. Oct. 6

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