5:30-8:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Stream Access Rally

With the mid-term elections approaching soon, it's important for citizens, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and river lovers to let their voices be heard. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and brews with a broad coalition of nonprofits, businesses, and individuals who rely on public stream access.

Emerson Lawn 111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

5:30-8:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Montana Stream Access Rally

As we head into the 2026 mid-term elections, it is crucial that Montana citizens, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and river lovers let their voices be heard! Which is why we’re bringing together a broad coalition of NGOs, businesses, and individuals who rely on public stream access for their livelihoods and their lifestyle to rally in Bozeman.

Emerson Lawn 111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

Game Night Live Trivia

Come play!

Bozeman Spirits Distillery 121 W Main St, Bozeman

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 17

Community Clay Night with Lauren Woods (September)

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

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $20, scholarships available upon request

6-9pm Thu. Sep. 17

Shaken Not Stirred

Step into a world of mystery, luxury, and unforgettable nightlife at Shaken Not Stirred, an evening inspired by glamour and intrigue.

The Commons at Baxter and Love 1794 Baxter Lane, Bozeman

Cost: $175

6:30-8pm Thu. Sep. 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. Sep. 17

R0CK’N Bingo w/Rockstar Trivia

Come play!

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

6:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Bruce Adolphe & Friends: An Intimate Evening

“Bruce Adolphe is an inspired teacher and a wonderful musician with an unusual ability to translate complex musical concepts into words...” — Itzhak Perlman

Aspevig Studio

Cost: $45

7-10pm Thu. Sep. 17

Austin Skalecki

Live music while you soak! Featuring the Wisconsin-based singer-songwriter Austin Skalecki.

Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness 81123 Gallatin Road, Four Corners

Cost: With Admission

Age: All Ages

7pm Thu. Sep. 17

Rock Orchestra

After entertaining 700,000+ guests around the world, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is back in the USA with a brand new show. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $62-$144

7pm Thu. Sep. 17

Thursday Night Out!

New and exciting improv shows

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $15 / $5 for MSU Students

Age: 18+

7:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Film: Tony

Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that shapes the course of his life. 1h 46m. Rated R.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $15.25, Sr $14.75, Student $12.50

9pm Thu. Sep. 17

Aaron Banfield

A vagrant musician from Bozeman, MT that enjoys playing and listening to all types of music.

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

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

6-6:30am Fri. Sep. 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

9:30-10:30am 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

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 18

Teen Corner Exploration - Mini Balloon Dogs

Cut and twist Mardi Gras beads into mini balloon dogs. 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

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 18

Big Kid STEAM - Sailing Ships

Construct a wind-powered vessel and then sail it across a tiny sea.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10:15-11:30am Fri. Sep. 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. 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

11am-5pm Fri. Sep. 18

Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibition & Sale

The Plein Air Montana Exhibition & Sale of artwork will be open July 25th through September 19th! 27 Artists from across the country traveled to Bozeman to paint our scenery, See & shop the paintings at Bozeman Art Museum!

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon-9:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

LAST BEST PLACE

he Last Best Place Body Art & Culture Expo brings together tattooing, piercing, live art, music, and culture under one roof in Montana.

901 N Black Ave Bozeman, MT 59715

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

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

5-7pm Fri. Sep. 18

Closing Reception for Plein Air Montana 2026

Join us for Drinks, Hors d’oeuvres, a final chance to purchase from the show, & to meet some of the local Plein Air Artists!

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, 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

6-7:15pm Fri. Sep. 18

The Stand-Up Pop-Up; Sept 2026

Anlther edition of Bozeman's monthly, early-evening, short-format stand-up comedy showcase! Enjoy a cold Après beer while the laughs come in hot. Jordan Bynoe, Cody Trogdon, Max Brand & Rachelle Parrish bring jokes from all over The Treasure State!

Après Brewing 1216 W. Lincoln St., Ste A, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

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

6:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Easton Corbin

Easton Corbin has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music for more than a decade - and his latest album release, Let’s Do Country Right, is no exception.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $44.50

7-9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Opera Montana Presents: A River Runs Through It

Opera Montana will present the World Premiere of A River Runs Through It in September 2026, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Norman Maclean’s now-classic novella.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $40-150

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 18

Clint Reimann

Straight out of Great Falls, Clint Reimann and his band are bringing a whirlwind of honky-tonk grit, country favorites, and high-octane energy to The Jump on July 31st. A veteran Montana performer and songwriter,

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7pm Fri. Sep. 18

Last Best Comedy Presents Reggie Watts (SOLD OUT)

We're excited to have Reggie Watts on the Last Best Comedy stage!

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $35 (sold out)

Age: 18+

7:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Bruce Adolphe & Friends: MSU Concert

Known to millions as the “piano puzzler,” composer, author and performer Bruce Adolphe returns to the MCM stage to open in September!

Reynold's Recital Hall MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman

Cost: $10-$35

7:35pm Fri. Sep. 18

Ice Hockey: Bozeman Icedogs vs Badlands Sabres

Ice hockey game

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

9-11pm Fri. Sep. 18

Clint Reimann

A country, folk, pop, rock artist from Montana

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Last Best Comedy Presents Reggie Watts (SOLD OUT)

We're excited to have Reggie Watts on the Last Best Comedy stage!

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $35 (sold out)

Age: 18+

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Hornbread

Punk/ska sounds and a four-piece horn section

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Ashley and the Beekeepers

Live music

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

5am-11pm Sat. Sep. 19

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

8am-7pm Sat. Sep. 19

Surf Challenge Montana

Surf Challenge Montana is Montana Surf's premier fall soccer tournament, welcoming more than 140 teams and 6,000 visitors from across Montana and the western United States for a weekend of high-quality competition in Bozeman.

Bozeman Sports Park 4600 Baxter Lane, Bozeman

Age: All Ages

9am-noon Sat. Sep. 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-5pm Sat. Sep. 19

Introduction to Metalsmithing

Learn foundational metalsmithing skills while creating a unique earrings and pendant as well as a bezel-set gemstone ring! We’ll cover tool use, measuring, sawing, piercing, filing, drilling, rivets, texturing, butt soldering, patinas, polishing, bez

beth aimée jewelry studio 27 N Tracy Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $395

Age: 14+

9am-6pm Sat. Sep. 19

Get Ready for HomeOwnership Homebuyer Education Class

Get Ready for HomeOwnership with Homeword! Online via Zoom, September 19, 2026, 9 am- 6pm No matter where you are on your journey to homeownership, our nationally certified homebuyer class is for you. Registration is required. Call 406-532-4663

Homeword- online via Zoom 1535 Liberty Ln, Suite 116A, Missoula

Cost: $35

Age: All Ages

9am Sat. Sep. 19

John Colter Run

Approximately 7 miles

Missouri Headwaters State Park, Three Forks

Cost: $60

10-11:30am Sat. Sep. 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

10am-noon Sat. Sep. 19

Tinworks Art Family Workshop - Proto Animation

Explore early forms of animation like thaumatropes and zoetropes. Registration required, register at www.tinworksart.org/whats-on, drop-ins welcome.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 5-11 and their caretakers

10am-6pm Sat. Sep. 19

Teen Corner Exploration - Mini Balloon Dogs

Cut and twist Mardi Gras beads into mini balloon dogs. 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

10am-6pm Sat. Sep. 19

Big Kid STEAM - Sailing Ships

Construct a wind-powered vessel and then sail it across a tiny sea.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Elementary Schoolers (5-11)

10am-9:30pm Sat. Sep. 19

LAST BEST PLACE

he Last Best Place Body Art & Culture Expo brings together tattooing, piercing, live art, music, and culture under one roof in Montana.

901 N Black Ave Bozeman, MT 59715