2pm Sat. Oct. 3

MSU Volleyball: Bobcats vs Eastern Washington

Women's volleyball

MSU Shroyer Gym 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

7-10pm Mon. Oct. 5

Country Dance with Swing and Line Dance Lessons

All dances are from 7 - 10 pm, with swing and line dance lessons from 7 - 8 pm. See you there!

MSU SUB Ballroom 280 strand Union, Bozeman

Cost: FREE with a Cat Card$5 at the door

5:30-7pm Wed. Oct. 7

Presenting Prehistory with Dr. Devon Orem

Explore Montana’s prehistoric past with Dr. Devon Orme as she decodes the ancient LaHood Formation and contrasts life before the Cambrian explosion with the fossil-rich rock layers that followed. $0/member, $5/non-member. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

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

Age: All Ages

6pm Thu. Oct. 8

MSU Women's Vollayball vs Northern Arizona

MSU vollayball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

noon-1:30pm Fri. Oct. 9

OLLI at MSU October Friday Forum: Montana’s 2026 Ballot Initiatives

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a Friday Forum on Oct. 9 to highlight proposed statewide initiatives that will appear on Montanans’ ballots this November. Free, public event.

Online via Zoom

Cost: FREE

7pm Sat. Oct. 10

MSU Women's Vollayball vs Portland State

MSU vollayball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

5pm Wed. Oct. 14

An Evening with Authors Joe Wilkins & Taylor Brorby

Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Montana authors Joe Wilkins and Taylor Brorby on Wednesday, October 14 at 5pm! This evening of conversation is co-sponsored by the The Ivan Doig Center at Montana State University.  Joe Wilkins is the…

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

6:15-8:15pm Wed. Oct. 14

Extending the Chatbot: AI Agents and Human-in-the-Loop Design

Learn how to build your own customized AI agent in this two-part class, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach. Recommended for those with general AI literacy.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $119

7pm Thu. Oct. 15

MSU Women's Volleyball vs Utah Tech

MSU volleyball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

noon-4pm Sat. Oct. 17

Grossology Discovery Day

Dive into MOR’s grossest family tradition with science stations, creepy critters, and hands-on experiments that reveal the fascinating side of the ickiest science. Included with membership/admission. Registration is suggested.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: Included with membership/admission

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Oct. 17

MSU Women's Volleyball vs vs Southern Utah

MSU volleyball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

8:30am-12:30pm Thu. Oct. 22

Executive Presence for Mid-Career Professionals

A practical and immediately applicable workshop for those with 10 or more years of experience who need to communicate with greater clarity, credibility, and influence. Hosted by MSU Academic Outreach.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $150

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

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

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

1pm Sat. Oct. 24

MSU Football: Bobcats vs Weber State

MSU home football game. Go Cats!

Bobcat Stadium 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

5:30-7pm Thu. Oct. 29

Grant Writing 101

Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to support a nonprofit, in this live online course hosted by MSU Academic Outreach, you'll learn the fundamentals of finding funding opportunities and crafting effective grant proposals that get noticed.

Online

Cost: $249

6:30pm Thu. Oct. 29

MSU Women's Vollayball vs Southern Utah

MSU vollayball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

7pm Fri. Oct. 30

MSU Women's Volleyball vs Utah Tech

MSU volleyball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

1pm Sat. Oct. 31

MSU Football: Bobcats vs Cal Poly

MSU home football game - Go Cats!

Bobcat Stadium 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

6:15-8:15pm Wed. Nov. 4

Introduction to Relief Sculpture

What if your images could jump off the page? Explore the multidimensional art of relief sculpture and create your very own bas-relief tile in this beginner-friendly, three-week course hosted by MSU Academic Outreach.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $160 (includes all materials needed to create one 6" x 6" bas-relief tile)

Sat. Nov. 7

MSU Women's Vollayball vs Northern Arizona

MSU vollayball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

1pm Sat. Nov. 7

MSU Men's Basketball vs vs Long Beach State

MSU basketball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

5:30-7pm Sat. Nov. 7

Inclusive Imagination: A Neurodivergent Sensory-friendly Event

Explore a welcoming, sensory-friendly space featuring quiet areas, hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, crafts, storytelling, and more. Free & open to the public. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-8:30pm Sat. Nov. 7

Inclusive Imagination: A Neurodivergent Sensory-friendly Event

Explore a welcoming, sensory-friendly space featuring quiet areas, hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, crafts, storytelling, and more. Free & open to the public. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8pm Tue. Nov. 10

MSU After Hours: The Science and Art of Joy

Uncover the power of joy to transform how you see yourself and the world around you at this MSU After Hours workshop, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $25

Thu. Nov. 12

MSU Women's Vollayball vs Eastern Washington

MSU vollayball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

7pm Sat. Nov. 14

MSU Women's Vollayball vs Idaho

MSU vollayball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

4pm Sun. Nov. 15

MSU Men's Basketball vs vs Cal Poly

MSU basketball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

6:15-8pm Tue. Nov. 17

MSU After Hours: Happier Holidays with a Stoic Mindset

Discover how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help you navigate the holidays with greater calm and purpose in this interactive MSU After Hours workshop, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $25

7pm Wed. Nov. 18

MSU Women's Vollayball vs Northern Colorado

MSU vollayball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

5:30-7pm Thu. Nov. 19

Rosenberry-Donohue Lecture Series: Indigenous Knowledge and the Future of STEM with Dr. Meredith Hecker

Explore how traditional perspectives inspire innovation, discovery, and success in science and mathematics with Dr. Meredith Hecker. $0/member, $5/non-member. Registration is required.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

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

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Nov. 20

MSU Women's Vollayball vs Montana

MSU vollayball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

noon Sat. Nov. 21

MSU Football: Bobcats vs Montana

MSU home football game - Go Cats!

Bobcat Stadium 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Wed. Nov. 25

MSU Men's Basketball vs vs Cal Poly

MSU basketball at Brick Breeden, Go Cats!

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

5:30-7pm Thu. Dec. 3

Presenting Prehistory: Death by T. rex with Dr. John Scannella

Join MOR Curator of Paleontology John Scannella as he uncovers the evidence behind a remarkable fossil that may reveal a dinosaur’s final moments.

Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman

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

Age: All Ages

6:15-8pm Tue. Dec. 8

MSU After Hours: Improv Skills for Life and Work

How can improv skills help you navigate work and life? This interactive and low-pressure MSU After Hours workshop, hosted by Academic Outreach, invites you to say “Yes, and…” to flexing your creativity, collaboration, and adaptive thinking muscles.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $25

7-10pm Tue. Dec. 8

Country Dance with Swing and Line Dance Lessons

All dances are from 7 - 10 pm, with swing and line dance lessons from 7 - 8 pm. See you there!

MSU SUB Ballroom 280 strand Union, Bozeman

Cost: FREE with a Cat Card$5 at the door

6:15-8:15pm Tue. Dec. 15

MSU After Hours: Telling Montana’s Stories with Montana PBS

Go behind-the-scenes of Montana PBS in this experiential tour of their expanding studios on MSU’s campus, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach.

MSU Bozeman

Cost: $25

7pm Tue. Feb. 16

14th annual Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series: Mary Miles

The series, which is free and open to the public, recognizes outstanding MSU faculty for their creative scholarship and leadership.

Reynold's Recital Hall MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

7pm Tue. Mar. 9

14th annual Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series: Jennifer Brown

The series, which is free and open to the public, recognizes outstanding MSU faculty for their creative scholarship and leadership.

Reynold's Recital Hall MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Sat. Sep. 4

Bobcats Face NDSU at Las Vegas Kickoff Classic

Montana State to face North Dakota State at the Las Vegas Kickoff Classic in 2027! The Bocbats will travel to Las Vegas over Labor Day weekend in 2027 to face the North Dakota State Bison. For more information regarding this 2027 matchup, please click the link below. See you in Las Vegas in 2027. Go Cats!

Allegiant Stadium, Paradise

Cost: TBA