5am-11pm Sat. Sep. 12

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

Bumblewood Thicket fairy village is an enchanted (and enchanting) fairy village with 21 fairy homes and businesses crafted by local artists. The fairy village is free, self-guided, and open to fairy fans of all ages!

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sat. Sep. 12

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

10am-6pm Sat. Sep. 12

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)

10am-8pm Sat. Sep. 12

Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show

Join us for two incredible days celebrating rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, and more at the Crystal Festival! Enjoy hands-on activities, educational displays, and discover the fascinating stories behind Earth’s natural treasures.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10:15-11:15am Sat. Sep. 12

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

11am-7pm Sat. Sep. 12

Butte Food Truck Festival 2026

Butte's September Food Festival is ON! Upcoming Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11am-7pm

Uptown Butte Food Festival 34 E Galena street, Butte

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am Sat. Sep. 12

Mamas on the Madison: Campout and Float

This is a women only event. Pick your own adventure for a weekend of floating, camping, campfires, and real connection on the Madison River.

Cost: Pay for Campsites

Age: Any Ages

11:15am-4pm Sat. Sep. 12

MBC's 43rd Annual Nutcracker Auditions

Be part of this beloved holiday tradition, featuring a cast of more than 100 performers. Dancers of all experience levels from the community are invited to audition—this is your opportunity to join the magic on stage.

Montana Ballet Company 2304 N. 7th Avenue, Suite C-3, Bozeman

Cost: $25

Age: 6+

1-4:30pm Sat. Sep. 12

Prepping for Puberty Workshop

This is an opportunity for kids ages 8-12, accompanied by their adult, to learn more about puberty with fun and interactive activities that facilitate positive communication between children, adults and their community. Offered in partnership with Bridgercare.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids ages 8-12, accompanied by their adult

2-3pm Sat. Sep. 12

Family Kitchen Lab - Pick Your Pepper

Taste sweet and spicy and pick your fave! Hands-on, taste-buds on explorations of kitchen skills, seasonal flavors, and food science

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids aged 5-11 with caregivers

Sun. Sep. 13

Mamas on the Madison: Campout and Float

This is a women only event. Pick your own adventure for a weekend of floating, camping, campfires, and real connection on the Madison River.

Cost: Pay for Campsites

Age: Any Ages

5am-11pm Sun. Sep. 13

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

Bumblewood Thicket fairy village is an enchanted (and enchanting) fairy village with 21 fairy homes and businesses crafted by local artists. The fairy village is free, self-guided, and open to fairy fans of all ages!

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sun. Sep. 13

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

10am-6pm Sun. Sep. 13

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)

10am-8pm Sun. Sep. 13

Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show

Join us for two incredible days celebrating rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, and more at the Crystal Festival! Enjoy hands-on activities, educational displays, and discover the fascinating stories behind Earth’s natural treasures.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3-4:30pm Sun. Sep. 13

The Nutcracker Auditions

Yellowstone Ballet Company holds its annual "The Nutcracker” auditions on Sunday, September 13th for intermediate & advanced dancers and on Saturday, September 19th for beginner & advance beginner dancers age 7+. Performances in Bozeman on Dec. 20.

Yellowstone Ballet Studio 109 S B ST, LIVINGSTON

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 7 + child, age 13+ teens, age 18+ adults

midnight-11am Mon. Sep. 14

Mamas on the Madison: Campout and Float

This is a women only event. Pick your own adventure for a weekend of floating, camping, campfires, and real connection on the Madison River.

Cost: Pay for Campsites

Age: Any Ages

5am-11pm Mon. Sep. 14

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

Bumblewood Thicket fairy village is an enchanted (and enchanting) fairy village with 21 fairy homes and businesses crafted by local artists. The fairy village is free, self-guided, and open to fairy fans of all ages!

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9am-5pm Mon. Sep. 14

Homeschool Monday

Every child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890’s-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

9:30-10:10am Mon. Sep. 14

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!)

10am-6pm Mon. Sep. 14

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

10am-6pm Mon. Sep. 14

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)

10:15-10:45am Mon. Sep. 14

Get Up & Move: Dance

Have a blast and spend some energy in our kids' exercise program! Classes are geared primarily for 2-6-year-olds but all ages (including caregivers) are encouraged to participate.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Children ages 2-6

10:15-11:45am Mon. Sep. 14

Media and Design Lab

Explore design skills, principles, and software.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

11-11:30am Mon. Sep. 14

Get Up & Move: Dance

Have a blast and spend some energy in our kids' exercise program! Classes are geared primarily for 2-6-year-olds but all ages (including caregivers) are encouraged to participate.

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Children ages 2-6

5am-11pm Tue. Sep. 15

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

Bumblewood Thicket fairy village is an enchanted (and enchanting) fairy village with 21 fairy homes and businesses crafted by local artists. The fairy village is free, self-guided, and open to fairy fans of all ages!

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Tue. Sep. 15

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

10am-6pm Tue. Sep. 15

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)

10:15-11:15am Tue. Sep. 15

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. Sep. 15

Tween Art Studio - Mosaics

Create a vibrant mosaic from painted lasagna sheets broken into tiny pieces.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Age: Tweens (8-11)

5am-11pm Wed. Sep. 16

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

Bumblewood Thicket fairy village is an enchanted (and enchanting) fairy village with 21 fairy homes and businesses crafted by local artists. The fairy village is free, self-guided, and open to fairy fans of all ages!

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9:30-10:30am Wed. Sep. 16

Little Learners

A specially designed interactive experience for toddlers and their caregivers, including shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. Click on an event to learn more.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $7/non-member

Age: Ages 1-3

10am-6pm Wed. Sep. 16

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

10am-6pm Wed. Sep. 16

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)

10:15-11:30am Wed. Sep. 16

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.

1-2pm Wed. Sep. 16

Sensational Babies

Engage with your baby through interactive, shared reading experiences, singing, movement, and exploration activities specifically designed for newborns up to 18 months old. $5/member child; $7/non-member child. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $7/non-member

Age: 0-18 months

4-5pm Wed. Sep. 16

Midweek Eats

Cozy foods in under an hour

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-7:45pm Wed. Sep. 16

Intro to Machine Embroidery

Learn what machine embroidery is and how you can use the embroidery machine in the Work Bench.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

5am-11pm Thu. Sep. 17

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

Bumblewood Thicket fairy village is an enchanted (and enchanting) fairy village with 21 fairy homes and businesses crafted by local artists. The fairy village is free, self-guided, and open to fairy fans of all ages!

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Thu. Sep. 17

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

10am-6pm Thu. Sep. 17

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)

10:15-11:15am Thu. Sep. 17

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. Sep. 17

Create Your Own 3D Designs

Learn how to design your own 3D prints using TinkerCAD. Registration is required. Registrants must earn their 3D printing badge before attending.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

3:30-5pm Thu. Sep. 17

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

4-5pm Thu. Sep. 17

Teen Maker Lab - Dino Chicken Nugget Plushies

Blur the line between food and fun with a fabric version of classic comfort food.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Teens

5:30-8:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Stream Access Rally

With the mid-term elections approaching soon, it's important for citizens, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and river lovers to let their voices be heard. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and brews with a broad coalition of nonprofits, businesses, and individuals who rely on public stream access.

Emerson Lawn 111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

5am-11pm Fri. Sep. 18

Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

Bumblewood Thicket fairy village is an enchanted (and enchanting) fairy village with 21 fairy homes and businesses crafted by local artists. The fairy village is free, self-guided, and open to fairy fans of all ages!

Glen Lake Rotary Park Off Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9:30-10:30am Fri. Sep. 18

Little Learners

A specially designed interactive experience for toddlers and their caregivers, including shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. Click on an event to learn more.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member, $7/non-member

Age: Ages 1-3

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 18

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

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 18

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)