Friday, Dec. 11th, 2026

10:15-11:30am Fri. Dec. 11

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.

11am-noon Fri. Dec. 11

Preschool Pioneers (Ages 3-5)

A unique program designed for children and their caregivers, featuring fun, handson activities that focus on a topic related to the museum’s exhibits. $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: Ages 3-5

1-2pm Fri. Dec. 11

Sensational Babies (0-18 months)

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

1-2:30pm Fri. Dec. 11

Thursday's Table

Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Ages 12+ At BPL - The Kitchen Table.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

6-9pm Fri. Dec. 11

Homestead Holiday

Celebrate the holiday season with Victorian-inspired crafts, festive music, seasonal treats, a planetarium show, and a visit from St. Nick

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $10/adult, $5/child age 5-17, $0/child age 0-4

Age: All Ages

6:30pm Fri. Dec. 11

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

For generations, the story of the mean, green Grinch discovering the joy of Christmas has delighted audiences of all ages.

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Fri. Dec. 11

Benny's Comeback Christmas: An MSIP Holiday Production

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks takes audiences back to the 1970s for a hilarious, music-filled Christmas comedy! Former Artistic Director Joel Jahnke returns to direct for the first time in 12 years.

MSU Black Box Theatre 1097 W Grant, Bozeman

Cost: $35, $15 for kids and students

Age: All Ages

Saturday, Dec. 12th, 2026

10am-noon Sat. Dec. 12

JINGLE JOG 5K FUN RUN and UGLY CHRISTMAS OUTFIT CONTEST

Put on your winter running gear, grab your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, and lace-up your shoes for the annual Festival of Lights 5k Jingle Jog!

Downtown Belgrade Downtown, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

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

1-2:30pm Sat. Dec. 12

Thursday's Table

Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Ages 12+ At BPL - The Kitchen Table.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

6-9pm Sat. Dec. 12

Homestead Holiday

Celebrate the holiday season with Victorian-inspired crafts, festive music, seasonal treats, a planetarium show, and a visit from St. Nick

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $10/adult, $5/child age 5-17, $0/child age 0-4

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Sat. Dec. 12

Benny's Comeback Christmas: An MSIP Holiday Production

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks takes audiences back to the 1970s for a hilarious, music-filled Christmas comedy! Former Artistic Director Joel Jahnke returns to direct for the first time in 12 years.

MSU Black Box Theatre 1097 W Grant, Bozeman

Cost: $35, $15 for kids and students

Age: All Ages

Sunday, Dec. 13th, 2026

noon-4pm Sun. Dec. 13

The Nutcracker

First performed in Russia in 1892, this legendary ballet has captivated generations of audiences worldwide.

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center 45465 Gallatin Road, Big Sky

Age: All Ages

1-2:30pm Sun. Dec. 13

Thursday's Table

Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Ages 12+ At BPL - The Kitchen Table.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

2-4pm Sun. Dec. 13

Benny's Comeback Christmas: An MSIP Holiday Production

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks takes audiences back to the 1970s for a hilarious, music-filled Christmas comedy! Former Artistic Director Joel Jahnke returns to direct for the first time in 12 years.

MSU Black Box Theatre 1097 W Grant, Bozeman

Cost: $35, $15 for kids and students

Age: All Ages

Monday, Dec. 14th, 2026

9am-5pm Mon. Dec. 14

Homeschool Monday

Explore dinosaurs, history, and hands-on discovery during MOR’s free monthly admission day for homeschool families. Free for homeschooling families. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Free for homeschool families

Age: All Ages

1-2:30pm Mon. Dec. 14

Thursday's Table

Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Ages 12+ At BPL - The Kitchen Table.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

Tuesday, Dec. 15th, 2026

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

1-2:30pm Tue. Dec. 15

Thursday's Table

Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Ages 12+ At BPL - The Kitchen Table.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

Wednesday, Dec. 16th, 2026

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

Little Leaners (Ages 1-3)

A specially designed interactive experience for toddlers and their caregivers, including shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. $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: Ages 1-3

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

Sensational Babies (0-18 months)

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

1-2:30pm Wed. Dec. 16

Thursday's Table

Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Ages 12+ At BPL - The Kitchen Table.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

4-5pm Wed. Dec. 16

Read With a Dog

Kids read with a therapy dog for 10 minutes. All abilities welcome. Offered in partnership with Intermountain Therapy Animals.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

4-5pm Wed. Dec. 16

Midweek Eats

Cozy foods in under an hour.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Thursday, Dec. 17th, 2026

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

1-2:30pm Thu. Dec. 17

Thursday's Table

Taste something new each week. Demonstrations led by home cooks just like you. Ages 12+ At BPL - The Kitchen Table.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

3:30-5pm Thu. Dec. 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

7:30-9:30pm Thu. Dec. 17

Benny's Comeback Christmas: An MSIP Holiday Production

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks takes audiences back to the 1970s for a hilarious, music-filled Christmas comedy! Former Artistic Director Joel Jahnke returns to direct for the first time in 12 years.

MSU Black Box Theatre 1097 W Grant, Bozeman

Cost: $35, $15 for kids and students

Age: All Ages

Friday, Dec. 18th, 2026

9-10am Fri. Dec. 18

Virtual Fossil Fridays

Step into the world of paleontology with Museum Education Specialist MaggieJo Widdicombe! From live Q&As with global dinosaur experts to step-by-step dino drawing tutorials, Virtual Fossil Friday is your front-row seat to ancient discovery.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

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

Little Leaners (Ages 1-3)

A specially designed interactive experience for toddlers and their caregivers, including shared readings, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration. $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: Ages 1-3

10:15-11:30am Fri. Dec. 18

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.

11am-noon Fri. Dec. 18

Preschool Pioneers (Ages 3-5)

A unique program designed for children and their caregivers, featuring fun, handson activities that focus on a topic related to the museum’s exhibits. $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: Ages 3-5

1-2pm Fri. Dec. 18

Sensational Babies (0-18 months)

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

6-7:15pm Fri. Dec. 18

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.

Over 100 Kindergarten to 12th Grade students from around the Gallatin Valley will the stage for this family-friendly Holiday classic!!

Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Fri. Dec. 18

Benny's Comeback Christmas: An MSIP Holiday Production

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks takes audiences back to the 1970s for a hilarious, music-filled Christmas comedy! Former Artistic Director Joel Jahnke returns to direct for the first time in 12 years.

MSU Black Box Theatre 1097 W Grant, Bozeman

Cost: $35, $15 for kids and students

Age: All Ages

Saturday, Dec. 19th, 2026

10:15-11:15am Sat. Dec. 19

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

1-2:15pm Sat. Dec. 19

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.

Over 100 Kindergarten to 12th Grade students from around the Gallatin Valley will the stage for this family-friendly Holiday classic!!

Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

6-7:15pm Sat. Dec. 19

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.

Over 100 Kindergarten to 12th Grade students from around the Gallatin Valley will the stage for this family-friendly Holiday classic!!

Emerson's Crawford Theatre 111 S. Grand Ave., Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Sat. Dec. 19

Benny's Comeback Christmas: An MSIP Holiday Production

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks takes audiences back to the 1970s for a hilarious, music-filled Christmas comedy! Former Artistic Director Joel Jahnke returns to direct for the first time in 12 years.

MSU Black Box Theatre 1097 W Grant, Bozeman

Cost: $35, $15 for kids and students

Age: All Ages

Sunday, Dec. 20th, 2026

2-4pm Sun. Dec. 20

Benny's Comeback Christmas: An MSIP Holiday Production

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks takes audiences back to the 1970s for a hilarious, music-filled Christmas comedy! Former Artistic Director Joel Jahnke returns to direct for the first time in 12 years.

MSU Black Box Theatre 1097 W Grant, Bozeman

Cost: $35, $15 for kids and students

Age: All Ages

Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, 2026

10:15-11:15am Tue. Dec. 22

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

Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, 2026

10:15-11:30am Wed. Dec. 23

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.

4-5pm Wed. Dec. 23

Read With a Dog

Kids read with a therapy dog for 10 minutes. All abilities welcome. Offered in partnership with Intermountain Therapy Animals.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

4-5pm Wed. Dec. 23

Midweek Eats

Cozy foods in under an hour.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Thursday, Dec. 24th, 2026

10:15-11:15am Thu. Dec. 24

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

3:30-5pm Thu. Dec. 24

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

Friday, Dec. 25th, 2026

10:15-11:30am Fri. Dec. 25

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.

Saturday, Dec. 26th, 2026

10:15-11:15am Sat. Dec. 26

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

Tuesday, Dec. 29th, 2026

10:15-11:15am Tue. Dec. 29

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