Friday, Oct. 2nd, 2026

5-8pm Fri. Oct. 2

Friday Night Light(-ed Crafting Space)

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school please bring an adult

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

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

6-9pm Fri. Oct. 2

Bozeman Hay Maze

Located on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade, the maze is constructed with over 5,000 hay bales, the event also offers corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a trampoline PowerJump, a petting zoo, yard games, and a concession court that provides hot food, drinks, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! They also offer a pay-what-you-can model for our pumpkins.

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $15 adults, $12 ages 5-10 years, 4 and under are free

Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2026

Sat. Oct. 3

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

Cost: FREE

9am-2pm Sat. Oct. 3

HUGE Rummage/Garage Sale

HUGE Rummage/Garage SALE (Pilgrim Church) noon • Pilgrim Church, 2118 S. 3rd Avenue, Bozeman • All Ages Church Rummage Sale. FRIDAY, Oct. 2 (12 Noon to 6 PM) and SATURDAY, Oct. 3 (9 AM to 2 PM. $5 bag sale and 50% off items 1-2 PM). Great Deals.

Pilgrim Church 2118 S. 3rd Avenu, Bozeman

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 Raptor Festival

The Bridger Raptor Festival is an annual event held in early October in and around Bozeman, Montana. The festival, which is free to the public, centers around the largest known Golden Eagle migration in the United States

Bridger Bowl 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-9pm Sat. Oct. 3

Bozeman Hay Maze

Located on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade, the maze is constructed with over 5,000 hay bales, the event also offers corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a trampoline PowerJump, a petting zoo, yard games, and a concession court that provides hot food, drinks, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! They also offer a pay-what-you-can model for our pumpkins.

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $15 adults, $12 ages 5-10 years, 4 and under are free

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-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

6-9pm Sat. Oct. 3

Bozeman Straw Bale Maze

🎶 Featuring Band of Drifters 🎤 Local Support: TBD

Bozeman Straw Bale Maze

Cost: $25 at the gate for Ages 12 & Up $20 Ages 5 to 11. 4 & Under are Free!

Age: Maze Admission Included

Sunday, Oct. 4th, 2026

Sun. Oct. 4

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

Cost: FREE

10am-3pm Sun. Oct. 4

Bridger Raptor Festival

The Bridger Raptor Festival is an annual event held in early October in and around Bozeman, Montana. The festival, which is free to the public, centers around the largest known Golden Eagle migration in the United States

Bridger Bowl 15795 Bridger Canyon Road, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Sun. Oct. 4

Bozeman Hay Maze

Located on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade, the maze is constructed with over 5,000 hay bales, the event also offers corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a trampoline PowerJump, a petting zoo, yard games, and a concession court that provides hot food, drinks, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! They also offer a pay-what-you-can model for our pumpkins.

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $15 adults, $12 ages 5-10 years, 4 and under are free

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

Monday, Oct. 5th, 2026

Mon. Oct. 5

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

Cost: FREE

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!)

4-5pm Mon. Oct. 5

Mayfair Meadows Bike Park Reaches Major Milestone

A major milestone in the Mayfair Meadows Bike Park project is officially complete, and it’s time to celebrate!

Mayfair Meadows Bike Park 632-698 Meadow Circle, Belgrade

Age: All ages

Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 2026

Tue. Oct. 6

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

Cost: FREE

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

Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 2026

Wed. Oct. 7

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

Cost: FREE

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

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

1-5pm Wed. Oct. 7

Crafternoon

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school age please bring an adult with you

4-5pm Wed. Oct. 7

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

6-9pm Wed. Oct. 7

Bozeman Hay Maze

Located on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade, the maze is constructed with over 5,000 hay bales, the event also offers corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a trampoline PowerJump, a petting zoo, yard games, and a concession court that provides hot food, drinks, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! They also offer a pay-what-you-can model for our pumpkins.

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $15 adults, $12 ages 5-10 years, 4 and under are free

Thursday, Oct. 8th, 2026

Thu. Oct. 8

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

Cost: FREE

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

Friday, Oct. 9th, 2026

Fri. Oct. 9

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

Cost: FREE

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

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

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

5-8pm Fri. Oct. 9

Friday Night Light(-ed Crafting Space)

Drop-in crafting time - bring your own project or get inspiration and supplies in store. All ages, all crafts.

Magpie Art Supply S Church at E Main, downstairs, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages, under middle school please bring an adult

5-8pm Fri. Oct. 9

Bozeman Fall MADE Fair

Enjoy shopping a curated collection of over 190+ skilled artisans and non-profits. Something for everyone, from affordable functional art to heirloom fine art pieces.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: FRIDAY: $10 VIP 5 -8 PM SATURDAY: $5 EARLY BIRD 9-10 AM; FREE ENTRY 10 AM-4 PM

6-9pm Fri. Oct. 9

Bozeman Hay Maze

Located on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade, the maze is constructed with over 5,000 hay bales, the event also offers corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a trampoline PowerJump, a petting zoo, yard games, and a concession court that provides hot food, drinks, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! They also offer a pay-what-you-can model for our pumpkins.

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $15 adults, $12 ages 5-10 years, 4 and under are free

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

Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026

Sat. Oct. 10

Bozeman's Choice 2027

Voting for all-things Bozeman will happen Oct 1-Nov 1, 2026, for the 2027 Bozeman's Choice Readers' Poll. You only need to vote once in this popular favorites competition. Put your stamp of approval on Bozeman!

Cost: FREE

9am-4pm Sat. Oct. 10

Bozeman Fall MADE Fair

Enjoy shopping a curated collection of over 190+ skilled artisans and non-profits. Something for everyone, from affordable functional art to heirloom fine art pieces.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: FRIDAY: $10 VIP 5 -8 PM SATURDAY: $5 EARLY BIRD 9-10 AM; FREE ENTRY 10 AM-4 PM

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-9pm Sat. Oct. 10

Bozeman Hay Maze

Located on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade, the maze is constructed with over 5,000 hay bales, the event also offers corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a trampoline PowerJump, a petting zoo, yard games, and a concession court that provides hot food, drinks, and treats for the whole family to enjoy! They also offer a pay-what-you-can model for our pumpkins.

Bozeman Maze 1340 E Valley Center Dr, Bozeman

Cost: $15 adults, $12 ages 5-10 years, 4 and under are free

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