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

8:30am-2pm Sat. Aug. 22

History Rock Hike

Join us for a hike to History Rock and learn more about Forest Service plans to log remaining old growth. The hike will be led by Bob Clark, an experienced guide, and Montana staff and volunteers will provide updates related to wildlife and the public.

History Rock Trailhead, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Must be able to undertake a moderate hike of up to 10 miles

9am-noon Sat. Aug. 22

Hams N Coffee

Great time to experience the atmosphere of our Club - HARCMT. Come and enjoy a coffee, get your questions answered, and join in the conversation of all things HAM related.

Cafe M 409 W Main St, Belgrade

10-11am Sat. Aug. 22

Talon Talks

Join us for an engaging exploration of bird of prey adaptations! Learn about MRCC’s mission and meet our raptor ambassadors. Each presentation has a unique theme—attend one or all! Tickets are limited to 50. Register on the website.

Montana Raptor Conservation Center 161 Bent Wing Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

10:15-11:15am Sat. Aug. 22

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers! Stay for community, sensory exploration, hands-on learning, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

1-5pm Sat. Aug. 22

Little Bear School House Museum Tours

The Little Bear School House Museum & Historical Society is open for tours all weekend afternoons this summer. Come tour the museum's new exhibits and learn about the history of Gallatin County.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Free; donations gladly accepted

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

Sunday, Aug. 23rd, 2026

1-5pm Sun. Aug. 23

Little Bear School House Museum Tours

The Little Bear School House Museum & Historical Society is open for tours all weekend afternoons this summer. Come tour the museum's new exhibits and learn about the history of Gallatin County.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Free; donations gladly accepted

Age: All Ages

Monday, Aug. 24th, 2026

6-8pm Mon. Aug. 24

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+

7:30pm Mon. Aug. 24

Sports Trivia

For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

Rockin' R Bar 211 E. Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Tuesday, Aug. 25th, 2026

10:15-11:15am Tue. Aug. 25

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

12:15-1pm Tue. Aug. 25

Yoga

Join certified yoga instructor Sara Clary for a gentle 45-minute flow.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

1:30-2:30pm Tue. Aug. 25

Senior Sing Along with Kate Bryan (Projected Lyrics)

Joyful, fun-filled sing-along gathering. Friendship and connection through music (ages 45 to 105). No singing experience required — just bring your love of music. songs from multiple generations & genres (pop, country, folk, , blues, rock, etc).

Pilgrim Church (Emmett Room) - Enter South Door 2118 S. 3rd Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 45-105

4-6pm Tue. Aug. 25

OLLI at MSU Fall Reception

This twice-annual event brings together lifelong learners from around the Gallatin Valley and beyond. Learn about our upcoming programs, meet OLLI instructors and members, and enjoy a special video featuring our fall semester course instructors.

Hope Lutheran Church 2152 Graf St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE and open to the public

5:30-7:30pm Tue. Aug. 25

Nonfiction Writers Group

Nonfiction Writers Group offers mutual support, and considerate, constructive feedback on works in progress.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

5:30pm Tue. Aug. 25

Drop-in Spanish Class

Hola, Bozeman! Join us every Tuesday for Spanish Night with World Language Initiative Montana

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cost: $10

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

6-8pm Tue. Aug. 25

MOR's History on Tap

Unwind for an evening where Montana’s past and present collide. Enjoy a rotating selection of local craft beers and live American Roots music while engaging in informal history chats. This event is for all ages.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 2026

10:15-11:30am Wed. Aug. 26

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.

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

7-9pm Wed. Aug. 26

Brainstormer Trivia

Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

Pub 317 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Thursday, Aug. 27th, 2026

7:30-9am Thu. Aug. 27

Watershed Nature Walk - Cattail Creek

Join the Gallatin Watershed Council as we wander and wonder through a new riparian corridor each month. This August 27th, we will meet at 7:30am, enjoy some free locally roasted coffee, and learn about streamside ecosystems, native plants, and stormw

Cattail Creek Corridor

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10:15-11:15am Thu. Aug. 27

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

6pm Thu. Aug. 27

Hawks & Hops

The evening series at MRCC’s outdoor amphitheater features presentations with ambassador raptors and curated MAP brews, merging conservation, community, and craft beer. Each session is limited to 40, registration on the website is required.

Montana Raptor Conservation Center 161 Bent Wing Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $35

Age: 21+

Friday, Aug. 28th, 2026

10am-noon Fri. Aug. 28

Early Learning Fall Kick-off

Launch our Fall early learning season with an outdoor morning of sensory play and obstacle courses for children (ages 0-6) and their grown-ups.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: ages 0-6

10am-3pm Fri. Aug. 28

Catapalooza

A premier opportunity for MSU students to interact with a wide variety of student organizations, MSU offices, Bozeman community organizations and local businesses.

MSU Centenial Mall, Bozeman

10:15-11:30am Fri. Aug. 28

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.

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

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

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 28

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

Court Hours Corner of 3rd and Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: 10 a person and more details on tickets on website

Age: All Ages

Saturday, Aug. 29th, 2026

9am-noon Sat. Aug. 29

Hams N Coffee

Great time to experience the atmosphere of our Club - HARCMT. Come and enjoy a coffee, get your questions answered, and join in the conversation of all things HAM related.

Cafe M 409 W Main St, Belgrade

10:15-11:15am Sat. Aug. 29

Family Storytime

Singing simple rhymes and songs for babies, moving and grooving for tots, reading a longer book or two for preschoolers! Stay for community, sensory exploration, hands-on learning, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: birth-5 and their caregivers

1-2pm Sat. Aug. 29

Way to Grow! Houseplant Basics

FREE class about indoor plant care! Perfect information session for beginning & intermediate plant parents. Get hot tips to keep your house plants healthy & happy!

Phoenix Garden Center 1770 Cobb Hill Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages - Geared toward adults & plant enthusiasts

1-5pm Sat. Aug. 29

Little Bear School House Museum Tours

The Little Bear School House Museum & Historical Society is open for tours all weekend afternoons this summer. Come tour the museum's new exhibits and learn about the history of Gallatin County.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Free; donations gladly accepted

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

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 29

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

Court Hours Corner of 3rd and Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: 10 a person and more details on tickets on website

Age: All Ages

Sunday, Aug. 30th, 2026

1-5pm Sun. Aug. 30

Little Bear School House Museum Tours

The Little Bear School House Museum & Historical Society is open for tours all weekend afternoons this summer. Come tour the museum's new exhibits and learn about the history of Gallatin County.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Free; donations gladly accepted

Age: All Ages

Monday, Aug. 31st, 2026

10am-6pm Mon. Aug. 31

Big Kid STEAM - Sailing Ships

Construct a wind-powered vessel and then sail it across a tiny sea.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

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+

5:30-7pm Mon. Aug. 31

The Next Phase: Gallatin Valley Community Feedback Forum on MSU's Strategic Plan

Montana State University is entering the next phase of its strategic planning process, and we want your input. Join members of the MSU strategic planning committee on August 31 to review potential themes and projects to be included in the plan.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Mon. Aug. 31

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+

7:30pm Mon. Aug. 31

Sports Trivia

For those looking for more sporty trivia questions this is it.

Rockin' R Bar 211 E. Main St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

Tuesday, Sep. 1st, 2026

10am-6pm Tue. Sep. 1

Big Kid STEAM - Sailing Ships

Construct a wind-powered vessel and then sail it across a tiny sea.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)