6-6:30am Wed. Dec. 16

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. Dec. 16

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

10:15-11:30am Wed. Dec. 16

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-5pm Wed. Dec. 16

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

noon-1pm Wed. Dec. 16

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. Dec. 16

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 Wed. Dec. 16

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+

1-5pm Wed. Dec. 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. Dec. 16

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

4-5pm Wed. Dec. 16

Midweek Eats

Cozy foods in under an hour.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5:30-7pm Wed. Dec. 16

Bozeman Tergar

Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite 6, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Wed. Dec. 16

Show Time ROCK’N BINGO w/ Rockstar Trivia

Come play!

It Will Always Be That Way Cocktail Lounge 111 E Oak St Suite 1B, Bozeman

6-8pm Wed. Dec. 16

BINGO Wednesday

BINGO Wednesday 6-8pm, every week! Cocktail specials and food available from our neighbors, Tres Toros. What more could you ask for on humpday!

Bozeman Spirits 121 W Main St, Bozeman

Age: 21+

6-8pm Wed. Dec. 16

Trivia

Trivia night at SHINE! 2 games, prizes, lots of fun!

SHINE Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 451 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Wed. Dec. 16

WhiSKI Wednesdays

SKI FILMS • DRINKS • GIVEAWAYS These events are FREE to the public. We'll have EPIC door prizes from our awesome partners, and a room full of WINTER STOKE!  15% of all sales donated to Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center!

Wildrye Distilling 111 East Oak Street Suite 1E, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Wed. Dec. 16

Wednesday Night Drink and Draw

All artsits welcome!

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

7-9pm Wed. Dec. 16

Brainstormer Trivia

Every Wednesday. Bring your smarts and thirsty lips.

Pub 317 321 E Main St Ste 317, Bozeman

Age: 21+

7-11pm Wed. Dec. 16

Western Swing Wednesdays

There will be a great dance floor every week, your favorite instructors, and all the country music you love from Bozeman's Choice 2023 DJ, DJ Habes.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: Lessons $10

Age: 21+ after 9pm

7pm Wed. Dec. 16

Adult Swing Wednesdays

Live Honky Tonk and Top Shelf Instruction. 7-8 PM dance lessons followed by live music until 10 PM.

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $15/Person, $25/Couple

Age: 21+

9pm Wed. Dec. 16

Open Mic

Bozeman's Choice Open Mic Night - the original!

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

6-6:30am Thu. Dec. 17

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

10:15-11:15am Thu. Dec. 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

11am-5pm Thu. Dec. 17

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

12:10-1:10pm Thu. Dec. 17

Gallatin Valley Toastmasters

Do you want to learn and practice being a better communicator? We invite you to join our club meeting this Thursday.

First Security Bank 2046 Cattail St., Bozeman

12:15-1pm Thu. Dec. 17

Gyrokinesis - An Introduction

Discover the joy of movement in this gentle, seated class led by certified instructor Erin Groth, and designed to support spinal health, body awareness, and overall well-being.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

1-2:30pm Thu. Dec. 17

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+

1:15-2:15pm Thu. Dec. 17

Gyrokinesis - Progressive Practice

For those with prior Gyrokinesis experience, certified instructor Erin Groth leads this dynamic class that expands into seated, standing, and floor-based sequences.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Adults

3:30-5pm Thu. Dec. 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

5:30-7pm Thu. Dec. 17

Rosenberry-Donohue Lecture Series: Brothels, Saloons, & 19th Century Madams with Dr. Siriana Lundgren

Join us as we explore the remarkable story of Josephine “Chicago Joe” Hensley and the influential role frontier madams played in shaping the American West.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

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

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Thu. Dec. 17

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

Bozeman Spirits Distillery 121 W Main St, Bozeman

6:30-8pm Thu. Dec. 17

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. Dec. 17

R0CK’N Bingo w/Rockstar Trivia

Come play!

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

7-10pm Thu. Dec. 17

Way Down North @ Bozeman Hot Springs

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Kalispell-based folk duo “Way Down North”

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Thu. Dec. 17

Musical: Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Montana TheatreWorks presents the toe-tapping Irving Berlin Broadway classic features a multi-talented cast of singers and dancers, a sparkling 20-piece live orchestra

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $33.75-$65.75

Age: 6+

6-6:30am Fri. Dec. 18

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. Dec. 18

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. Dec. 18

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

10:15-11:30am Fri. Dec. 18

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. Dec. 18

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. Dec. 18

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. Dec. 18

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

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 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

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 18

Musical: Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Montana TheatreWorks presents the toe-tapping Irving Berlin Broadway classic features a multi-talented cast of singers and dancers, a sparkling 20-piece live orchestra

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $33.75-$65.75

Age: 6+

9am-noon Sat. Dec. 19

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-noon Sat. Dec. 19

Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market

The Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market is a farmers' market in the truest sense of the word. It was created by farmers and it continues to be operated by farmers, for farmers. Markets will take place in Exhibit Building 4 at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

9:30am Sat. Dec. 19

Wreaths Across America; Bozeman

Placing wreaths on veterans' graves.

Sunset Hills Cemetery and Memorial Wall Near Lindley Park; East Main Street Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages; Family Event

10-11:30am Sat. Dec. 19

FCC Amateur Radio Licence Testing

Exam Fee: $14.00 per session (paid at the exam session before the exam begins) FCC License Fee: $35.00 (paid online at the FCC after successful completion of your exam)

Belgrade Chamber of Commerce 10 E Main St., Belgrade

Cost: Exam Fee: $14 per session (paid at the exam session before the exam begins) FCC License Fee: $35 (paid online at the FCC after successful completion of your exam)

Age: All Ages

10:15-11:15am Sat. Dec. 19

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. Dec. 19

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

5-8pm Sat. Dec. 19

Bozeman Yule Festival 2026

Join us for a special last-chance Christmas shopping event December 19 from 5-8pm and December 20 from 9am - 6pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Halls 1-3 in Bozeman, MT! A $5/ individual or $10/group charge at the door goes directly to CASA/ GAL of Gallatin County.

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N Black Ave Bozeman , MT 59715