10am-2pm Sat. Dec. 6

Santa Paws

Join us for our annual Santa Paws - pet photos with Santa! Please bring a suggested $10 donation to help care for our shelter pets.

Heart of the Valley 1549 E Cameron Bridge Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sat. Dec. 6

Big Kid STEAM Play - Bookbinding

Sew together a book and then fill it with stories and art.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

10am-6pm Sat. Dec. 6

Teen Corner Exploration - Letter Writing Station

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

10:15-11am Sat. Dec. 6

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

2-3pm Sat. Dec. 6

Family Kitchen Lab - Scrumptious Sunchokes

Sunflowers are more than just pretty faces!

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids aged 5-11 with caregivers

2-4pm Sat. Dec. 6

MBC’s 42 Annual Nutcracker w/ Bozeman Symphony

MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: $33-$83

2:30-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

45th Annual Christmas Stroll Gingerbread Contest

The Downtown Bozeman Association and Sweet Pea Festival invite you to register for the Contest, brought to you in part by the American Legion Post #14. Registration for the Gingerbread House Contest is live and can be accessed on our website along with contest rules. Community members of all ages are invited to participate in this festive and free Christmas Stroll tradition!

American Legion’s Second Floor Event Space 225 E Main, Bozeman

4:30-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

45th Annual Christmas Stroll

Be a part of Downtown Bozeman's greatest holiday tradition - the Christmas Stroll.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

7-9pm Sat. Dec. 6

MBC’s 42 Annual Nutcracker w/ Bozeman Symphony

MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: $33-$83

7-10pm Sat. Dec. 6

Fundraiser Ski Movie Premier: After The Snowfall

Get ready to kick off the winter season with an unforgettable night of film, community, and snow stoke all in support of the Butte Central Foundation!

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 West Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: $5 – Kids 12 & under| $10 – Adults

Age: All Ages

Sun. Dec. 7

Literacy Trail

Read a picture book a few pages at a time and move your body as you travel between kiosks positioned along the trail.

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-noon Sun. Dec. 7

Breakfast with Santa

Join us at Field and Stream Lodge for Breakfast with Santa, featuring a delicious buffet from the Dry Fly Saloon. Enjoy a festive morning filled with holiday treats, sugar cookie decorating for the kids, and a bloody mary bar for the adults!

Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman 5 E Baxter Ln, Bozeman

Cost: $18 /child (children 12 & under) $34 / Adult

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sun. Dec. 7

Big Kid STEAM Play - Bookbinding

Sew together a book and then fill it with stories and art.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

10am-6pm Sun. Dec. 7

Teen Corner Exploration - Letter Writing Station

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

11:30am-1:30pm Sun. Dec. 7

MBC’s 42 Annual Nutcracker w/ Bozeman Symphony

MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: $33-$83

noon-4pm Sun. Dec. 7

An Old Time Christmas at the Museum

Enjoy an Old Time Christmas at the Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum. Bring the family, for popcorn roasting, making Christmas ornaments, eating and drinking Christmas tasties, and touring the museum.

Little Bear Schoolhouse Museum 76200 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Free, donations gratefully accepted

Age: All Ages

4:30-6:30pm Sun. Dec. 7

MBC’s 42 Annual Nutcracker w/ Bozeman Symphony

MBC’s 42nd Annual Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony is a cherished holiday tradition. With all new choreography, stunning sets and costumes, exciting theatrical elements, and world-renowned guest artists, Lyrica Woodruff and Benjamin Freemantle. Matthew Makeever will be conducting the Bozeman Symphony.

Willson Auditorium 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: $33-$83

5:45-7:45pm Sun. Dec. 7

Christmas Ornament Painting

A Christmas ornament decorating class. Every artist gets 4 ornaments to decorate, and you can paint both sides! Several designs to choose from, or you can freehand your own.

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

Cost: $40

Age: 8+

Mon. Dec. 8

Literacy Trail

Read a picture book a few pages at a time and move your body as you travel between kiosks positioned along the trail.

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Mon. Dec. 8

Big Kid STEAM Play - Bookbinding

Sew together a book and then fill it with stories and art.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

10am-6pm Mon. Dec. 8

Teen Corner Exploration - Letter Writing Station

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

10:15-11am Mon. Dec. 8

Cuentilandia

We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 10:15am to 11am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones.

Thrive 407 S Ferguson Ave, BOZEMAN

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-5 years old

10:15-11:45am Mon. Dec. 8

Media and Design Lab

Explore design skills, principles, and software.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

3:30-4:30pm Mon. Dec. 8

Holiday Sing Along (All Ages) with Music Kate (aka Kate Bryan)

A fun/casual community holiday sing-along for people of all ages that nurtures creativity, connection, community through music. Familiar Songs with Lyrics projected on a large screen. Led by Kate Bryan (guitar/vocals) and Amy Leach (piano).

Bozeman Public Library - Community Room 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Tue. Dec. 9

Literacy Trail

Read a picture book a few pages at a time and move your body as you travel between kiosks positioned along the trail.

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Tue. Dec. 9

Big Kid STEAM Play - Bookbinding

Sew together a book and then fill it with stories and art.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

10am-6pm Tue. Dec. 9

Teen Corner Exploration - Letter Writing Station

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

10:15-11:15am Tue. Dec. 9

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

3:45-5pm Tue. Dec. 9

Tween Art Studio - Paper Gingerbread Houses

Learn paper folding techniques and then embellish your house with gems, jewels, and glitter.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: Tweens

4-8:30pm Tue. Dec. 9

Meet Santa

Join us for Santa in the Market—a family-friendly holiday event with photos with Santa.

The Market Food Hall 730 Boardwalk Ave suite 1, Bozeman

Cost: $35/group

Age: All Ages

4:30-6:30pm Tue. Dec. 9

Cocoa + Crafts

Join us for Christmas At The Market crafts while sipping hot cocoa.

The Market at Ferguson Farm 730 Boardwalk Ave Unit 11, Bozeman

Cost: $12.51

Age: All Ages

Wed. Dec. 10

Literacy Trail

Read a picture book a few pages at a time and move your body as you travel between kiosks positioned along the trail.

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Wed. Dec. 10

Big Kid STEAM Play - Bookbinding

Sew together a book and then fill it with stories and art.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

10am-6pm Wed. Dec. 10

Teen Corner Exploration - Letter Writing Station

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

10:15am Wed. Dec. 10

Symphony Storytime

Symphony Storytime is designed to inspire a love of music, reading, and creative discovery in young children.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: families with young children—especially those ages 3 to 5

4-5pm Wed. Dec. 10

Midweek Eats - Creatively Healthy

Join Amy Ferguson, PharmD and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, for simple and creative strategies to prepare healthier meals for those you love.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under 12 with adult

4-8:30pm Wed. Dec. 10

Meet Santa

Join us for Santa in the Market—a family-friendly holiday event with photos with Santa.

The Market Food Hall 730 Boardwalk Ave suite 1, Bozeman

Cost: $35/group

Age: All Ages

4:30-6:30pm Wed. Dec. 10

Cocoa + Crafts

Join us for Christmas At The Market crafts while sipping hot cocoa.

The Market at Ferguson Farm 730 Boardwalk Ave Unit 11, Bozeman

Cost: $12.51

Age: All Ages

Thu. Dec. 11

Literacy Trail

Read a picture book a few pages at a time and move your body as you travel between kiosks positioned along the trail.

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Thu. Dec. 11

Big Kid STEAM Play - Bookbinding

Sew together a book and then fill it with stories and art.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: 5-11

10am-6pm Thu. Dec. 11

Teen Corner Exploration - Letter Writing Station

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

10:15-11am Thu. Dec. 11

Babies & Books

Babies & Books is our story time for - you guessed it - babies (and their grown-ups)! This story time is designed specifically for ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers, and includes, songs, rhymes and short stories, ending with time for open play and socialization.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: 0-3, caregivers and siblings

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

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

10:15-11:45am Thu. Dec. 11

Intro to Machine Embroidery

Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can use the embroidery machine in the Work Bench. Registration is required. Registrants must complete a Work Bench waiver and obtain a Work Bench card prior to this class.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

10:30-11:45am Thu. Dec. 11

Preschool Pioneers (Ages 3 - 5)

This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers' features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with admission/membership

Age: Ages 3 - 5

1-2:15pm Thu. Dec. 11

Preschool Pioneers (Ages 3 - 5)

This special program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers' features reading, singing, movement, and hands-on activities. Each week highlights a topic inspired by the museum’s exhibits. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with admission/membership

Age: Ages 3 - 5

3:30-5pm Thu. Dec. 11

LEGO Club

Take inspiration from the weekly challenge or free build, work solo or collaborate - it's in your hands, LEGO Architect! Especially for kids ages 5-11 and their caregivers.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: elementary students

4-8:30pm Thu. Dec. 11

Meet Santa

Join us for Santa in the Market—a family-friendly holiday event with photos with Santa.

The Market Food Hall 730 Boardwalk Ave suite 1, Bozeman

Cost: $35/group

Age: All Ages

4:30-6:30pm Thu. Dec. 11

Cocoa + Crafts

Join us for Christmas At The Market crafts while sipping hot cocoa.

The Market at Ferguson Farm 730 Boardwalk Ave Unit 11, Bozeman

Cost: $12.51

Age: All Ages

Fri. Dec. 12

Literacy Trail

Read a picture book a few pages at a time and move your body as you travel between kiosks positioned along the trail.

Bozeman Pond Park 700 S Fowler Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages