5:30-7:30pm Fri. Oct. 2

POPnology Members Opening

Be among the first to explore POPnology, an interactive exhibition where iconic pop culture fuels real-world technological innovation! Registration is suggested & is for MOR members only.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Free for MOR Members

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sat. Oct. 3

Hidden Gem Fall Market

Hidden Gem Market is back for a Halloween-themed fall market at Wild River Thrift! Come shop local makers, artists, vintage sellers, and small businesses while Spirit Halloween brings the spooky atmosphere to the parking lot and so much more!

wild river thrift 8440 huffine lane, bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sat. Oct. 3

BRIDGER BOWL

Join us October 3 & 4 from 10am-3pm for a free, family-friendly weekend celebrating raptors, migration, education & community at Bridger Bowl.

Bridger Bowl 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-5pm Sat. Oct. 3

Bozeman Sports Cards Fall Show

The Bozeman Sports Cards Fall Show returns Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds! This free, family-friendly event will feature more than 120 tables filled with sports cards, Pokémon, comics, collectibles, and much more.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sat. Oct. 3

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-6pm Sat. Oct. 3

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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 Sat. Oct. 3

16th Annual D.R.E.A.M. Buddy Walk

Registration starts at 10am followed by the 1 mile walk to celebrate individuals with down syndrome and promote acceptance and inclusion at 11 am. This is a great family event with activities and music.

Dinosaur Playground Corner of Oak and Davis, Bozeman

Cost: $20 (Age 15+), $10 (Age 6-14), Age 0-5 Free

10:15-11:15am Sat. Oct. 3

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-1pm Sat. Oct. 3

Teen D&D Sessions: Group #1

Soar high into a world of adventure with DM Peter!

Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade

11am-5pm Sat. Oct. 3

Harvest Market

Celebrate fall at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures' Harvest Market. Shop local vendors, enjoy delicious food, and experience family activities including a pumpkin patch, hayrides, climbing wall, zipline, bounce houses, face painting, and more.

Yellowstone Alliance Adventures 13707 Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Bozeman

Cost: $15 per vehicle

Age: All Ages

2-3pm Sat. Oct. 3

Family Kitchen Lab - Ta-da Tostadas!

Experiment with flavor and texture as you top crispy tortillas. 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

3-6pm Sat. Oct. 3

BRIDGER BOWL

Join us October 3 & 4 from 10am-3pm for a free, family-friendly weekend celebrating raptors, migration, education & community at Bridger Bowl.

Bridger Bowl 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sun. Oct. 4

BRIDGER BOWL

Join us October 3 & 4 from 10am-3pm for a free, family-friendly weekend celebrating raptors, migration, education & community at Bridger Bowl.

Bridger Bowl 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sun. Oct. 4

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-6pm Sun. Oct. 4

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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

9:30-10:10am Mon. Oct. 5

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. Oct. 5

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-6pm Mon. Oct. 5

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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

10:15-11:45am Mon. Oct. 5

Media and Design Lab

Explore design skills, principles, and software.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

10:15-11:15am Tue. Oct. 6

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

1-3pm Tue. Oct. 6

6 Week Kids Hand Building Class

This fun and engaging youth ceramics class introduces students to the basics of hand building through creative, hands-on projects. Kids will learn foundational techniques such as pinch pots and coil building while exploring how to add personality to…

The Pottery Den 103 Commercial Dr, Bozeman

Cost: 300

Age: 7-12

9:30-10:30am Wed. Oct. 7

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

10am-6pm Wed. Oct. 7

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-6pm Wed. Oct. 7

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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

10:15-11:30am Wed. Oct. 7

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.

10:15-11:30am Wed. Oct. 7

Symphony Storytime

Hear a live performance by a musician, a story or two read aloud by an actor, then stay for art and playtime. Offered in partnership with the Bozeman Symphony and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids ages 3–5 years and their caregivers

1-2pm Wed. Oct. 7

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

4-5pm Wed. Oct. 7

Midweek Eats

Cozy foods in under an hour

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Thu. Oct. 8

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-6pm Thu. Oct. 8

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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 Thu. Oct. 8

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. Oct. 8

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

9-10am Fri. Oct. 9

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. Oct. 9

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

10am-6pm Fri. Oct. 9

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-6pm Fri. Oct. 9

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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

10:15-11:30am Fri. Oct. 9

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. Oct. 9

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. Oct. 9

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

1-3pm Fri. Oct. 9

6 Week Kids Hand Building Class

This fun and engaging youth ceramics class introduces students to the basics of hand building through creative, hands-on projects. Kids will learn foundational techniques such as pinch pots and coil building while exploring how to add personality to…

The Pottery Den 103 Commercial Dr, Bozeman

Cost: 300

Age: 7-12

5-7pm Fri. Oct. 9

Bozeman Paranormal Annual Zombie Walk

Dress up will have makeup and will do a walk like zombie, also bring food for the food bank and get a ghost plush for your donation. We will do a few walks.

Lewis and Clark Park 205 E. Main St, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sat. Oct. 10

National Fossil Day

Enjoy hands-on activities, expert talks, and exciting discoveries that reveal the incredible diversity of FOSSILS. Included with membership/admission. Registration is suggested.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sat. Oct. 10

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-6pm Sat. Oct. 10

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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 Sat. Oct. 10

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

10:30am-noon Sat. Oct. 10

Workshop: Intro to Youth Circus with Naomi Shafer

Join 406Cirque for an hour of circus. In this one-hour workshop, youth will have a chance to try all that 406Cirque has to offer, from juggling to balance to clowning.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: 6 and up

noon-3pm Sat. Oct. 10

Heart of the Valley's Open House

You’re invited to our Annual Open House! Enjoy local vendors, food, shelter tours, a pet costume contest, photo booth fun, and more as we celebrate our community, our pets, and the people who make it all possible!

Heart of the Valley 1549 E Cameron Bridge Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sun. Oct. 11

Big Kid STEAM - Hexbug Mazes

Design a maze to bamboozle a tiny robot.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-6pm Sun. Oct. 11

Teen Corner Exploration - Scream Art

Inspired by Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” fold and draw a picture with a hidden surprise. 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

9am-5pm Mon. Oct. 12

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