🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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Bozeman’s most iconic St. Patrick’s-season race is coming up soon!

Pub 317’s Annual Run to the Pub returns on March 14th, starting and finishing at Pub 317, with a Half Marathon (9:30am) and 10K (9:45am) through Bozeman.

By participating, you could win a trip to Dublin, Ireland, to join in on a local race and get a VIP tour of the Guinness brewery.

Race entry includes a signature Pub 317 pint glass, post-race beer, long-sleeve shirt, finisher medal, after-party access, and live beats from DJ Missy O’Malley at the start/finish line.

Dress in your best green to compete for awards that go to the best dressed participants, and good luck!

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🌾 Stop by Rathvinden Farm’s Dried Flower U-Pick from 12:00pm-7:00pm to help the team with a winter barn clean-out while scoring a great deal on dried flowers. You can fill a bucket with any flowers you want for $40 (and if you can’t make it today, let them know - they’re happy to accommodate!) Details.

🩷 Nourish the Heart Market returns for its 5th annual local makers market on Friday from 4:00pm-8:00pm, and Saturday from 10:00am-3:00pm at The Pottery Den (103 Commercial Dr). Shop a wide mix of locally made goods (ceramics, jewelry, skincare, art, prints, cards, handcrafted clothing, and more) and find something sweet for your sweetie while supporting makers who craft from the heart. (Limited parking on-site, parking at Story Mill and walking over is appreciated.) Details.

💦 Get sweaty and social at HIIT IT Fitness Kickboxing for their sweatworking event from 5:30pm-7:30pm in partnership with Cultured Roots MT. Get a workout in, vibe to music from live DJ Shady, enjoy light refreshments, and meet new people. All ages and fitness levels welcome for this ticketed event. Details.

🎉 BYEP Sports Bingo is happening tonight from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the MSU SUB Ballroom. Join Big Sky Youth Empowerment for a high-energy night of bingo featuring awesome prizes, a costume contest, swag, and live music from Missy O’Malley. Tickets.

🎸 KT Tunstall hits the stage at The ELM for a high-energy live show featuring her loop-driven sound and hits like Black Horse and the Cherry Tree and Suddenly I See. Doors open at 7:00pm, and the show starts at 8:00pm! Tickets.

💝 Create the ultimate Valentine’s pairing at Rathvinden Farm’s Flowers and Chocolate workshop from 10:00am-12:00pm. You’ll get the chance to craft cute pressed-flower cards and dried flower crafts, get guidance on writing a heartfelt love letter, and enjoy an educational (and indulgent) chocolate tasting led by Caldera Cacao. You’ll also take home a signature Rathvinden Farm × Caldera Cacao floral chocolate bar. Bring your partner, bestie, or just yourself for a lovely Saturday morning. Details.

🐸 Celebrate the opening of the Museum of the Rockies’ latest exhibit - FROGS: A Chorus of Colors from 10:00am-2:00pm! See live frogs from around the world, explore amphibians through hands-on crafts and sensory activities, and hop through the exhibit halls for a day of creativity and discovery. Details.

⛷️ King & Queen of the Ridge returns to Bridger Bowl, for a hike and ski/ride-a-thon to raise funds for avalanche education, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. There will be music from Lost Canyons, a drink promo from MAP Brewing, and awards in the afternoon. Details.

🐶 Bridger Animal Nutrition hosts Barks & Beer from 11:00am-2:00pm, with 10% discounts off throughout the entire store, complimentary drinks, and fun for you pup, too. Details.

💖 Celebrate Galentine’s Day from 11:00am-2:00pm at Intrigue Ink, with free mimosas and a Galentine’s Hat Bar where you’ll pick out a hat, choose your colors, and customize it with a special Galentine’s design. Grab your besties, sip something bubbly, and come hang out! Details.

💖 Heyday is also hosting a Galentine’s Day celebration from 10:00am-1:00pm, with mimosas and sweet treats, and enjoy 14% off in-store items all day. Details.

🏮 Make your own glowing lantern at one of the free community workshops at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds (Exhibition Building #4) on Saturday from 4:00pm-7:00pm or Sunday from 10:00am-1:00pm. Drop in to create and decorate glowing globes to prepare for the upcoming Lantern Parades with Random Acts of Silliness. No pre-registration required! Just show up with enough time to make sure you can finish your lantern. Details.

✨ Bridgercare’s Sweet Tooth Ball 2026 takes over The ELM from 6:30pm-10:30pm for a decadent night of desserts, dancing, and community celebration. Enjoy sweet treats from Elle’s Belles, cocktails (with your free drink ticket), live music from Missy O’Malley, and a lively raffle. Dress to impress! Tickets.

🏀 The MSU Men’s Basketball team has a home game at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse against Eastern Washington, with the tip-off at 6:00pm! Tickets.

🏒 The Bozeman Ice Dogs take on the Helena Bighorns at Haynes Pavilion from 7:30pm-10:00pm. Catch some hometown hockey action for what will be another high-energy night on the ice! Tickets.

🎻 Americana string band The Pack Strings plays a live set from 8:00pm-10:00pm at The Filling Station! Details.

🎷 Funk band Jazz Cabbage plays the Tune Up Bar from 9:00pm-11:00pm, with special guests during the performance. Details.

🏈 Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday at Sky Shed from 3:00pm-9:00pm! Catch the big game with food and drink specials all day, featuring chicken wings (buffalo, lemon pepper, or BBQ), pulled pork sliders, and loaded oven-baked nachos. Details.

🍻 The Honey Hole’s Super Bowl Watch Party kicks off at 4:30pm. There will be team-inspired food specials and football squares featuring payouts, plus free Jello shots every quarter. Details.

🎭 Looking for a Super Bowl-free option? Catch a performance of Kafka’s Monkey at the Rialto Theater, with a matinee show at 2:00pm put on by Tinworks Art. Adapted from A Report to an Academy, this acclaimed 55-minute, one-woman performance explores identity, freedom, and survival. Tickets.

🎶 Gallatin Valley Concert Band presents American Favorites at 2:30pm in Johnson Auditorium at Gallatin High School. This afternoon concert features classic American selections performed by the community band, and is free and open to the public. Details.

As a reminder: This week, we’re doing a giveaway for a $25 gift card to PLONK! (On Instagram @plonkbozeman)

The giveaway runs until this Sunday, 2/8, 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 “PLONK” (if you replied to our last email with the word “PLONK”, you’re already entered and don’t need to reply again).

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

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