5pm Thu. Oct. 22

Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium 2026

Montana State University is excited to host the Dyslexia & Innovation: Symposium of Changemakers. Participants can register for in-person tickets to attend the symposium on the MSU campus or register to watch the live stream event online.

Norm Asbjornson Hall Montana State University, Bozeman

Cost: FREE with registration

6-8pm Thu. Oct. 22

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

Bozeman Spirits Distillery 121 W Main St, Bozeman

6-8pm Thu. Oct. 22

The Disruptors: An award-winning film about thriving with ADHD

Join me for one Thursday in October to watch this impactful film, have a discussion about what it means for you, and discover next steps.

Wild Wisdom Restorative 7 South Tracy Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

6-8pm Thu. Oct. 22

Mix & Mingle Walking History Tour from Extreme History Project

Murders, Madams, and Mediums: Bozeman's Dark Side Walking Tour, is the perfect opportunity to explore a different side of Bozeman with some new, unattached friends.

The Extreme History Project 234 East Mendenhall Street, Bozeman

Cost: 30.00

Age: 21+

6pm Thu. Oct. 22

MSU Women's Volleyball vs Weber State

MSU volleyball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

6pm Thu. Oct. 22

Author Talk with Cara Chamberlain

Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Montana author Cara Chamberlain, author of the new book From Peaks to Prairie: The Gifts of Walking in an Anxious Life.

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

6:30-8pm Thu. Oct. 22

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

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Oct. 22

R0CK’N Bingo w/Rockstar Trivia

Come play!

Colombo's Pizza & Pasta 1003 West College Street, Bozeman

7-9pm Thu. Oct. 22

Kikuyu Land presented by the Bozeman Doc Series

On Thursday, October 22nd, at 7pm at the Emerson Center, the Doc Series continues with the Montana Premiere of the award-winning new film, Kikuyu Land.

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $12 general admission, $10 for students

Age: 18+

7-10pm Thu. Oct. 22

Dustin Tucker

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Bozeman-based acoustic rock artist Dustin Tucker.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

8pm Thu. Oct. 22

THE TAKES W / JAMPOKE

At the intersection of rock riffs and earnest songwriting, you find The Takes, a folk-rock group hailing from Portland, Oregon.

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Cost: TIX $20 ADVANCE, $25 DAY OF

Age: 21+

9pm Thu. Oct. 22

Connor Brooks

Bozeman-area live music.

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Fri. Oct. 23

PNKBZN 2026

Downtown Bozeman will turn PNK for the entire month of October with pink banners lining Main Street and window decorations at many of downtown’s retailers and restaurants.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Fri. Oct. 23

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

6-6:30am Fri. Oct. 23

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

8am-1:30pm Fri. Oct. 23

2026 Montana Behavioral Health Conference

Building a better behavioral health system for Montana, together. Presented by NAMI Montana and DPHHS.

Best Western Grantree Inn 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $160

9-10am Fri. Oct. 23

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

9am-5pm Fri. Oct. 23

Academic Symposium: “On the Edge of American: Art, Exodusters, and Expatriates, 1850–1900”

This symposium examines creativity and migration among Black and Afro-Indigenous artists, designers, and performers from 1850–1900, exploring how they sought freedom and opportunity beyond U.S. boundaries.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9:30-10:30am Fri. Oct. 23

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. 23

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

10am-6pm Fri. Oct. 23

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. 23

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. 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.

11am-noon Fri. Oct. 23

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

11am-5pm Fri. Oct. 23

Foundations of Vision: Architecture & Imagination in Bozeman at the Bozeman Art Museum

Featuring the work of Bozeman Architect Fred Willson, Visions for the future Bozeman Art Museum by MSU Architecture Students, & after hours artwork by local architects.

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-2pm Fri. Oct. 23

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. Oct. 23

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+

1-3pm Fri. Oct. 23

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

5-8pm Fri. Oct. 23

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

5-8:30pm Fri. Oct. 23

Kids' Night

A fun-filled night for featuring museum exhibit exploration, crafts, pizza dinner, and a movie! $45/member, $55/non-member. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: $45/member, $55/non-member

Age: 5 - 10 years

5:30-10pm Fri. Oct. 23

Anderson School Presents: Haunted Camp Cottonwood

Join Anderson School eighth graders for a frightening night at the Haunted Camp Cottonwood - prepare for chills, thrills, and to scream at the top of your lungs! 5:30-6:30 lights on, 6:30-10:00 lights off.

Anderson Red Schoolhouse 10030 Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman

Cost: General Admission: $10/personFast Pass (skip the regular line): $25/personSkip the Line Entirely: $40/person

6-9pm Fri. Oct. 23

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

7-8pm Fri. Oct. 23

Haunted History Tours

Take a deeper look into tales of murder, betrayal, local crime, and the darker sides of what made the West “wild” while exploring the historic county jail.

Gallatin History Museum 317 W Main, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 16+, no exceptions.

7-8:30pm Fri. Oct. 23

SPOOKTACULAR!!!

From the delightfully twisted imagination of Paúl Gomex comes Spooktacular: an original Halloween circus adventure of aerial, acrobatics, juggling, unicycle, giant creatures and theatrical magic. Step into the strange—if you dare!

Petra Academy 4720 Classical Way, Bozeman

Cost: As low as $15

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Fri. Oct. 23

Lena Rich - Album Release Show

Livingston songwriter Lena Rich and her band celebrate the release of her new album, Emerald City, at Live From The Divide on October 23. Rooted in alt-country, Rich pairs sharp storytelling & road-weary heartbreak with honeyed vocals, warmth & wit.

Live From the Divide 106 N 2nd St, Livingston

Cost: $25

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Fri. Oct. 23

Shakedown County

Shakedown County shakes The Jump down with high-energy honky-tonk and 90s/early-2000s country hits that keep the dance floor packed. These Great Falls road warriors deliver pure neon country energy you won’t want to miss.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7pm Fri. Oct. 23

Hope in Harmony

A Community Event for Mental Health Wellness Starring: Kostas, Paige & the People’s Band, Jason DeShaw & Calen Pick.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

7pm Fri. Oct. 23

Bozeman Actors Theatre presents Haunting Jane Eyre

Adapted by Heather Crisler and directed by Tessa Welsch. When Jane Eyre stumbles through a storm into a nearly empty house, she is faced with a mysterious young woman inside, and explaining her own story. Kate Britton as Jane Eyre, Emerald Hart as Hannah, and Ryan Lawrence Flynn as Rochester.

406Cirque 2317 Birdie Drive, BOZEMAN

Cost: $35 Adults, $20 Students

Age: All Ages

7:30-9pm Fri. Oct. 23

CANCELED Play: THE DRESSER

“The Dresser” by Ronald Harwood, adapted by Bruce Hall, will be presented for two weeks at the Crawford Stage at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture.

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $25

7:30-10pm Fri. Oct. 23

Live Hockey! MSU Women's Bobcats

MSU Women's Hockey Club, Go Cats!

Gallatin Ice 901 N. Black Avenue, Bozeman

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

8:15-9:15pm Fri. Oct. 23

Haunted History Tours

Take a deeper look into tales of murder, betrayal, local crime, and the darker sides of what made the West “wild” while exploring the historic county jail.

Gallatin History Museum 317 W Main, Bozeman

Cost: $20

Age: 16+, no exceptions.

9-11pm Fri. Oct. 23

Heavy Diamond Ring

After the disbanding of indie-folk sweethearts Paper Bird, the duo founded Heavy Diamond Ring and never looked back.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

9pm Fri. Oct. 23

Veridis

Bozeman alt-metal and rock.

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Oct. 23

Still Fools

Local/Bozeman act with a rootsy, rock-oriented sound with guitar, harmonica, and vocals.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Oct. 23

Trent Brooks Band

Trent Brooks Band - 9pm The Trent Brooks Band brings the raw spirit of authentic country music and the rebellious edge of outlaw country to every stage. With a blend of original songs that tell stories of the American spirit, they…

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray

Sat. Oct. 24

PNKBZN 2026

Downtown Bozeman will turn PNK for the entire month of October with pink banners lining Main Street and window decorations at many of downtown’s retailers and restaurants.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Sat. Oct. 24

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-noon Sat. Oct. 24

Hams N Coffee

Great time to experience the atmosphere of our Club - HARCMT. Come and enjoy a coffee, get your questions answered, and join in the conversation of all things HAM related.

Cafe M 409 W Main St, Belgrade

9am-12:30pm Sat. Oct. 24

Fall Buddhism Basics

Join senior BDC practitioners on Saturday October 24 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM to explore central teachings of our 2600 year old Buddhist tradition.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons Dr, Unit 6, Bozeman

Cost: 35

Age: 18+

9am-5pm Sat. Oct. 24

Academic Symposium: “On the Edge of American: Art, Exodusters, and Expatriates, 1850–1900”

This symposium examines creativity and migration among Black and Afro-Indigenous artists, designers, and performers from 1850–1900, exploring how they sought freedom and opportunity beyond U.S. boundaries.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages