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

9:30-10:30am Sat. Sep. 12

Line Dancing in the Park - Line Dancing Sessions

Get ready to move, laugh, and have fun!

Jerry Askin Park 419 Stone River Rd., Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: 16+

10am-4pm Sat. Sep. 12

Bozeman Parade of Homes

Bozeman Real Estate Group and the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association (SWMBIA) invite you to explore this tour of unique homes across the Gallatin Valley.

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

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

8-11pm Sat. Sep. 12

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. learn about the colorful haunted history of Bozeman.

Court Hours Corner of 3rd and Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: 10 a person and more details on tickets on website

Age: All Ages

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-4pm Sun. Sep. 13

Bozeman Parade of Homes

Bozeman Real Estate Group and the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association (SWMBIA) invite you to explore this tour of unique homes across the Gallatin Valley.

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

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

5pm Sun. Sep. 13

Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists

Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Susan B. Adams, Sophie Osborn, & Kira Cassidy from the new anthology Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists.

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

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!)

4-8pm Mon. Sep. 14

Pint Nights with Cutting Fences Foundation

Representatives from Cutting Fences Foundation will be present Sept. 7th and 28th. Come learn more about CFF, get some swag, and participate in their 50/50 guess the number of pints sold in September challenge!

MAP Brewing Co 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Mon. Sep. 14

Painting in the Park

Join us for Painting in the Park with Wendy Marquis

Jerry Askin Park, Belgrade

Cost: FREE

Age: Under 16 with an adult

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

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

1:30-2:30pm Tue. Sep. 15

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

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

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

1-5pm Wed. Sep. 16

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. Sep. 16

Midweek Eats

Cozy foods in under an hour

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5:30-6:30pm Wed. Sep. 16

Country Bookshelf Book Club: Taiwan Travelogue

Join us for our monthly book club led by bookseller extraordinaire Kat! Our monthly book club meetings are held from 5:30 to 6:30pm on the day of the event in the first-floor seating section at Country Bookshelf. No RSVP required!

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Wed. Sep. 16

Eric Leadbetter at MAP

Join us for another Wednesday night of live music at MAP! Eric Leadbetter will be playing tunes from 6:00-8:00 pm.

MAP Brewing Co 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6pm Wed. Sep. 16

Castle Museum Ghost Hunt

Learn about ghost hunting, be a ghost hunter for the evening, play with equipment, hear stories, and history.

castle museum 310 2nd Ave NE, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645, white sulphur springs

Cost: $10 a person

Age: All Ages

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

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+

1:30-2:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Senior Sing Along with Kate Bryan

Joyful, fun-filled sing-along gathering. Friendship and connection through music (ages 45 to 105). No singing experience or expertise required — just bring your love of music. songs from multiple genres (pop, country, folk, , blues, rock, etc).

Story Mill Community Center 600 Bridger Drive, Bozeman

Cost: No Cost (Free)

Age: 45-105

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

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Music in the Park Summer Series

Every Thursday ~ beginning June 18th - September 24th. (In case of bad weather, we’ll plan to move inside. Please check Peter T’s park or Ennis Chamber FB page for updates.)

Peter T's Park 213 Main St, Ennis

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

11am-noon Fri. Sep. 18

Preschool Pioneers

Reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences; Preschool Pioneers has it all! A unique program designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers for fun activities with each week focusing on a topic related to the museum's exhibits, and siblings are welcome to attend.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $5/member child and $7/non-member child

Age: 3-5

1-2pm Fri. Sep. 18

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

3-10pm Fri. Sep. 18

Big Sky Oktoberfest

Big Sky Oktoberfest brings three days of German bier, Bavarian food, live music, and classic competitions to Big Sky Town Center, all supporting youth sports. Enjoy brats, pretzels, DJ Swamp Moose, and family‑friendly fall fun in the mountains.

Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky

Cost: $10 per day. Under 16 is free

Age: All Ages

4:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Hispanic Heritage Month at MSU: Presented by student organization Fuerza Latinx and supporting campus partners, featuring free food and drinks, DJ, and activities for the whole family!

Romney Oval, MSU campus 801 W Grant St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Fri. Sep. 18

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. Sep. 18

Virginia City Arts Show

A curated collection of artists gathers for three days of fine art in historic Virginia City. Enjoy the free Art Show all weekend, plus Friday's Opening Gala Reception and Saturday's ticketed Quick Finish Invitational. Tickets virginiacityarts.com

Virginia City Community Center 110 Van Buren Street, Virginia City

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-7:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Josh Weil in Conversation with Smith Henderson & Brett Puryear

Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Josh Weil, author of the new novel What Came West, in conversation with Montana authors Smith Henderson and Brett Puryear.

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Fri. Sep. 18

Mountain in My Mind 4 | Film Premiere

Join us for a high-energy night celebrating snowsports, mental health, and the community that brings us together. Arrive early to enter our massive giveaway, brief keynote followed by the premiere of MIMM4. Friends, family, and kids are all welcome.

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $15 Pre-Sale, $20 at the Door

Age: All Ages