🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

Howdy, Bozeman!

The Mutt Madness final to crown Bozeman’s cutest dog is tomorrow! Voting starts at 8:00am on our Instagram Stories here, so remember to cast your vote tomorrow.

And make sure to show up to our Mutt Madness Celebration party from 10:00am-11:00am (with free pup cups!) at the Dog Park at the Gallatin Regional Park (just off Oak and Ferguson). Tap below to RSVP for free so we know how many pup cups to bring:

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Join us at the Dog Park at the Gallatin County Regional Park this Saturday, April 4th at 10:00am for our Mutt Madness Celebration, to celebrate all the dogs that make Bozeman great!

We’ll have FREE pup cups for every dog who attends, award the winning dog with a prize from West Paw, and do one honorary victory lap around the dog park with all the dogs.

⏰ It’s from 10:00am-11:00am, and the victory lap will happen at 10:30am sharp.

Please RSVP to this free event so we can get a sense of how many pup cups to prepare! See y’all there!

🎨 Visit Bridger Brewing in Three Forks for a Paint & Sip class with Grace from Ain’t a Better Way to Paint from 5:45pm-7:45pm, where you’ll create your own Grand Tetons masterpiece with all supplies provided. Details.

🎶 Friday night at the Tune Up Bar features back-to-back live music starting with Damion Wilde from 6:00pm-8:00pm, bringing a mix of folk, country, and blues, followed by Blues Line from 9:00pm-11:00pm delivering blues rock and soulful classics. Details.

🏒 Stop by Haynes Pavilion where Bozeman Fire and Bozeman Police face off in the Frozen Frontline charity hockey game at 7:00pm (with a community BBQ starting at 6:00pm), raising funds for local organizations. Details.

🎨 Visit Studio Wheelhouse for their Art of Sketchbook Keeping workshop from 7:00pm-11:00pm for a guided drawing session with co-founder Grace Washko, covering everything from watercolor and mixed media to sketchbook games and storytelling. Perfect for all skill levels, just bring a sketchbook (or grab one there) and get creative. Details.

🎭 Bozeman Night Live returns to the Willson Auditorium on Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm, featuring an evening of student talent across music, dance, comedy, and more, all in support of music education in Bozeman Public Schools. Details.

🎶 One For The Foxes performs at 7:30pm at The Ellen - a dynamic transatlantic trio blending Irish and American folk with fiddle, accordion, and slide guitar for a lively, story-rich performance. Details.

😂 Last Best Comedy features stand-up with Gavin Matts at 7:00pm and 9:00pm, a nationally recognized comic known for his sharp, offbeat style and appearances on Comedy Central and beyond. Details.

🐶 Stop by the Dog Park at the Gallatin County Regional Park for the Mutt Madness Celebration from 10:00am-11:00am, featuring free pup cups for every dog and a community victory lap at 10:30am. Details.

🐣 Join Café Aurore for a fun, family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt across Downtown Bozeman! Start at Café Aurore (105 W Main St) between 11:00am-2:00pm, grab a pair of bunny ears, explore participating businesses, and hunt for hidden Easter bags filled with chocolate and prizes. Details.

🧵 The Bozeman Spring Craft Supply Swap at Eagle Mount is a free, community-wide swap day with drop-offs from 11:00am-12:00pm and open “shopping” from 12:30pm-3:30pm (plus a final hour for groups), with early drop-offs running Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning. Bring supplies, find new ones, and connect with fellow creatives. Details.

🛍️ The Gallatin County Fairgrounds hosts Garagarama 2026 from 8:00am-3:00pm, featuring 60+ vendor booths, a massive multi-building garage sale, a silent auction, and food from the Optimist Café. Details.

☕️ Ghost Town Coffee Roasters celebrates 20 years with a community anniversary party at 104 Bridger Center Drive, featuring coffee tastings (10am-12pm), a live DJ + vinyl pop-up, cornhole tournament, free birthday cake, and deals like 20% off coffee and 10% off gear. Details.

🍻 SHINE Beer Sanctuary hosts the MT Beer Awards Gold Medal Showcase starting at 11:00am, featuring gold-winning beers from breweries across Montana, all on tap in one place. Details.

🐣 Bozeman Parks & Rec is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt at Lindley Park, starting at 1:00pm sharp, with hot cocoa, coffee, tons of eggs, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and designated areas for different ages and accessibility needs. Details.

🎨 Enjoy a Bob Ross-inspired paint party at Kenyon House from 3:00pm-6:00pm, where you’ll follow along with classic techniques to create your own “happy little” masterpiece. No experience needed, all materials and snacks included. Details.

🎶 Saturday night at the Tune Up Bar features back-to-back live music starting with Sammy Brue from 6:00pm–8:00pm, with his thoughtful, Americana-style storytelling, followed by Colourblind from 9:00pm-11:00pm for high-energy indie rock. Details.

😂 Last Best Comedy features Notorious BOZ w/ Christina Hill at 7:00pm, for a long-form improv show where real Bozeman stories get turned into hilarious, on-the-spot comedy. Details.

😂 A secret-location comedy show features two showtimes at 7:00pm and 9:00pm (doors at 6:30pm), with a surprise lineup of local and touring comedians for a unique, intimate stand-up experience. The exact location is revealed to ticket holders on Saturday morning. Details.

🎶 The Ellen hosts Keith Anderson & Life Heads West at 7:30pm, bringing a rich Americana sound with thoughtful lyrics, layered instrumentation, and a lineup of standout local musicians. Details.

🐣 Stop by The Armory Music Hall for their annual Easter Jazz Brunch, featuring a brunch buffet, live jazz, a visit from the Easter Bunny, photo ops, and an incredible spread from carving stations and eggs benedict to waffles, smoked fish, and desserts. Details.

🎶 The Bozeman Hot Springs features live music from Portland-based funk band Mr. Vale’s Math Class from 7:00pm-10:00pm, bringing high-energy grooves, horns, and dance-worthy vibes while you soak. Details.

🎶 Sunday night at the Tune Up Bar features Dead Nights from 9:00pm-11:00pm, a Grateful Dead tribute led by local favorites The Hooligans, bringing a laid-back jam session full of classic Dead tunes and rotating special guests. Details.

As a reminder: This week, we’re giving away a $35 gift card to Glō Luxury Oils! (On Instagram @glo_luxury_oils)

The giveaway runs until this Sunday, 4/5, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

If you haven’t entered this week’s giveaway yet, reply to this email with the word “GLO”.

See you on Monday with a look at what’s happening in Bozeman next week! 👋

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