1-2pm Fri. Oct. 2

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. 2

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

5:45-7:45pm Fri. Oct. 2

Paint & Sip - Milky Way Lake

Paint your own Milky Way Lake at Bridger Brewing in Three Forks! All painting supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary. Food and beverages will be available for purchase through the venue.

Bridger Brewing Three Forks 75 Vigilante Way, Three Forks

Cost: $47

8:30am-5pm Sat. Oct. 3

Woodturning Workshop with Elizabeth Weber

Workshop with national award winning woodturner Elizabeth Weber. Learn how she creates bowls, platters, and boxes, then enhances them with carving and color. Instant Gallery of work by Elizabeth and local woodturners. Refreshments, door prizes.

Bozeman High School wood shop Ruth Thiebault Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $80

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sat. Oct. 3

Be Free. Be Bold. A Watercolor Workshop

Unleash your creativity in this inspiring watercolor workshop with visiting artist J. Michael Gatlin. Explore expressive techniques, bold color, and loose precision while learning to paint with confidence and freedom. Designed for artists of all leve

Threlfall Fine Art Supply 96 Laura Louise Ln. #16, Bozeman

Cost: $175

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

8-9:15am Sun. Oct. 4

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

9-10:15am Sun. Oct. 4

Palyul Tibetan Sangha

The Palyul Sangha aspires to nurture, strengthen and serve our community through study, practice and living the Buddhadharma. We follow the principle of Bodhicitta- loving kindness and concern for others- which brings happiness and benefit to all living beings. All are warmly welcome to join us! In-person and online.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

4-6pm Sun. Oct. 4

Paint & Sip - Spooky Season

Paint your own “Spooky Season”, all art supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary. Food and beverages will be available for purchase through the venue.

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

Cost: $47

5pm Sun. Oct. 4

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

6-6:30am Mon. Oct. 5

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

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!)

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+

4-5pm Mon. Oct. 5

Mixology Class: Craft Cocktails, Your Way

Join us for an intimate mixology class. From discovering flavor profiles to mastering the perfect pour, this hands-on experience is as fun as it is flavorful. Cheers!

Sage Lodge 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray

Cost: $55 per person

Age: 21+

5:30-6:30pm Mon. Oct. 5

Recovery Dharma Bozeman

Recovery Dharma Bozeman is a peer-led movement and community welcoming anyone looking to heal from addiction and addictive behavior.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-6:30am Tue. Oct. 6

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

9:30-10:30am Tue. Oct. 6

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am Hatha Yoga with Lilly is a slower-moving, alignment-focused class that emphasizes proper form and a steady connection to the breath. Expect a mindful yet strong practice that builds stability, awareness, and…

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: $20

10:30-11:30am Tue. Oct. 6

Sangha: Bozeman Insight Community (Vipassana Tradition)

The Bozeman Insight Community offers instruction, practice and fellowship in the Buddhist Vipassana or “Insight” lineage. Centered on a commitment to personal practice, we support the development and expression of our inherent wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

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

1:30-2:30pm Tue. Oct. 6

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

5-6pm Tue. Oct. 6

Newcomer Orientation

Learn more about meditation and the Bozeman Dharma Center! Bring your questions and talk with teachers and practitioners at the Center. No registration necessary. In person. Free!

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

5:30pm Tue. Oct. 6

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

6-8pm Tue. Oct. 6

6 Week Beginner Wheel Throwing with Ryan

Join Ryan for a six-week introduction to the pottery wheel at The Pottery Den. This class is designed for complete beginners and anyone looking to build confidence with the basics of wheel throwing in a relaxed, supportive studio environment. Over…

The Pottery Den 103 Commercial Dr, Bozeman

Cost: 350

Age: 16+

6:30-7:45pm Tue. Oct. 6

MindSpace

MindSpace is an open meditation community gathering of young adults 18-40 years of age.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

7:30-7:50pm Tue. Oct. 6

Mindful Tuesdays

Join us for our weekly mindfulness practice - online! Whether you join to create a consistent mindfulness practice or to simply give yourself the rest and relaxation you’ve been looking for in community with others — Mindful Tuesdays is here for you. Our MMP teachers rotate facilitating the practice each week.

Montana Mindfulness Project

Cost: Free/donation-based

Age: All ages

6-6:30am Wed. Oct. 7

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

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

noon-1pm Wed. Oct. 7

Qigong

Join Barb and the Qigong community for some gentle stretching, reconnection to your body and a bit of standing meditation. You'll be glad you did.

Pilgrim Congregational Church 2118 S 3rd Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Donation Suggestion: $5-10.00

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

5:30-7pm Wed. Oct. 7

Presenting Prehistory with Dr. Devon Orem

Explore Montana’s prehistoric past with Dr. Devon Orme as she decodes the ancient LaHood Formation and contrasts life before the Cambrian explosion with the fossil-rich rock layers that followed. $0/member, $5/non-member. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $0/member, $5/non-member

Age: All Ages

5:30-7:30pm Wed. Oct. 7

6 Week Beginner Wheel Throwing with Mariah

Join Mariah for a six-week introduction to the pottery wheel at The Pottery Den.

The Pottery Den 103 Commercial Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $350

Age: 16+

6pm Wed. Oct. 7

Zine-Making Workshop with Jade Lowder for Banned Books Week

As part of Banned Books Week, Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome local comic artist Jade Lowder on October 7 at 6pm for an all-ages zine-making workshop!

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:15-8:15pm Wed. Oct. 7

Navigating your Career in Times of Uncertainty

Explore how to build a meaningful and adaptable career over a lifetime at this highly interactive community workshop co-hosted by MSU Academic Outreach and MSU Career Services.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $30 for the General Public, $15 for MSU Students, Employees or Alumni

6:30-7:45pm Wed. Oct. 7

Intro to Laser Cutting

Learn what laser cutting is and how you can use the xTool P2s laser cutter in the Work Bench.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 12+

6-6:30am Thu. Oct. 8

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

3-4pm Thu. Oct. 8

Pastry Class: Working with Chocolate

Few ingredients inspire quite like chocolate. In this hands-on class, you'll learn the fundamentals of working with chocolate, from tempering and molding to creating decadent desserts worthy of any special occasion. Discover techniques that transform simple ingredients into elegant treats while satisfying your sweet tooth along the way.

Sage Lodge 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray

Cost: $55 per person

4-5pm Thu. Oct. 8

Mixology Class: Craft Cocktails, Your Way

Join us for an intimate mixology class. From discovering flavor profiles to mastering the perfect pour, this hands-on experience is as fun as it is flavorful. Cheers!

Sage Lodge 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray

Cost: $55 per person

Age: 21+

6-8pm Thu. Oct. 8

Community Clay Night with Lauren Woods (October)

Join us once a month for an open, casual, hand building clay gathering!

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: All Ages

6:30-8pm Thu. Oct. 8

Sangha: Bozeman Insight Community (Vipassana Tradition)

The Bozeman Insight Community offers instruction, practice and fellowship in the Buddhist Vipassana or “Insight” lineage. Centered on a commitment to personal practice, we support the development and expression of our inherent wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

6-6:30am Fri. Oct. 9

Sangha: Bozeman Zen Group (Soto Zen Tradition)

A group of lay and ordained practitioners, we come together to encourage and inspire each other to be mindful and compassionate in our everyday lives. We provide regular opportunities for Zen practice and education in Southwestern Montana.

Bozeman Dharma Center P.O. Box 964, Bozeman

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

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

Warm Vinyasa Yoga

Warm Vinyasa Yoga 9:30-10:30am An energizing, breath-led flow designed to build strength, flexibility, and focus. This class offers creative sequences, smooth transitions, and a steady rhythm to help you connect deeper with your body and…

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: $20

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

noon-1:30pm Fri. Oct. 9

OLLI at MSU October Friday Forum: Montana’s 2026 Ballot Initiatives

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a Friday Forum on Oct. 9 to highlight proposed statewide initiatives that will appear on Montanans’ ballots this November. Free, public event.

Online via Zoom

Cost: FREE

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

8-11pm Fri. Oct. 9

Annual Bozeman Paranormal Cemetery Tours

Learn about ghost hunting, you get to go ghost hunting, we will have historical packets, equipment and rain or shine event.

Sunset Hills Cemetary

Cost: $5 a person

Age: All Ages

9:30-10:30am Sat. Oct. 10

Aligned Vinyasa Yoga

Aligned Vinyasa Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am Join us for Aligned Vinyasa Yoga at the Day Spa. Aligned Vinyasa combines mindful movement, breath, and intentional alignment to create a balanced, flowing practice. Expect a welcoming class that…

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Cost: $20