🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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Join Thrive on Saturday, August 29th at The Market at Ferguson Farm for their Westside Jam, with an evening of live music, family fun, and community.

The festivities kick off at 3:00pm with Emma and the Ledge, followed by headliner Paige and the People’s Band.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy live music, food, drinks, and neighbors coming together to support Thrive’s work serving children and families throughout Gallatin County.

Every ticket purchased helps fund programs that strengthen families, support early childhood development, and create brighter futures for local kids.

Whether you’re already a Thrive supporter or simply looking for a fun night out with friends and family, Westside Jam is a chance to enjoy great local music while supporting a cause that makes a lasting difference in our community.

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🤝 Great Gallatin United Way hosts a summer happy hour today (Thursday) from 4:00pm-6:30pm at The Farmhouse 406 featuring Chef Allison Fasano, happy hour bites, drinks, and her inspiring talk, “Say Yes to the Recipe of Your Life.”

Connect with other community-minded women while hearing Chef Allison share her journey of embracing opportunities, overcoming challenges, and following her passion.

🎶 Field & Stream Lodge hosts live music by Western-inspired Americana singer-songwriter Collin Morlock on Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Details.

🦬 Meet Theodore Roosevelt through the acclaimed portrayal of historian and actor Joe Wiegand during An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Museum of the Rockies. Experience the stories and humor of America’s 26th president in this engaging living history performance. Details.

🏁 Gallatin Speedway returns with another night of dirt track racing, with the action starting at 7:35pm. Details.

🎶 Friday night music at the Tune Up Bar features indie-folk duo Sturtz from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by folk-rock band Heavy Diamond Ring from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

😂 Last Best Comedy presents We Are Notorious at 7:00pm, an interactive improv comedy show inspired by true stories from local guests. Details.

🎺 Montana TheatreWorks presents the last three performances of The Music Man at The Ellen, with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 3:00pm. Details.

🎶 Pine Creek Lodge welcomes Clay Street Unit and The Takes from 7:00pm-10:00pm for a night of high-energy Americana, country, and roots rock. Details.

🌸 4 Daughters Farm reopens its U-Pick flower fields from 8:30am-12:00pm, giving visitors the chance to check out their beautiful blooms and hand-pick their own fresh bouquet straight from the field. Details. (FYI - they had to close early last week because it was so busy, so to guarantee you get flowers this week, try to get there during the first hour!)

🌽 The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market is back at the Fairgrounds from 9:00am-12:00pm. Details.

♿ Celebrate accessibility and inclusion at the first-ever Bozeman ADA Celebration from 9:00am-4:00pm at Lindley Park. Enjoy a 5K and kids fun run, local vendors, food trucks, live music, a ribbon-cutting for new accessible trails, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. Details.

🧘 Pilates in the Park takes place at 9:00am at Southwood Park with a 50-minute outdoor Pilates class for all experience levels. Mats are provided, participants receive a small welcome gift, and beginners are welcome. Details.

🚵 Hit the trails at The Hoot at Crosscut, featuring 20-mile, 10-mile, 5-mile, and kids mountain bike races through the scenic Bridger foothills starting at 9:00am. Stick around after the races for local food and beer, awards, and a community celebration. Details.

🍦 Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the Museum of the Rockies during Teddy Roosevelt’s Ice Cream Extravaganza from 10:00am-3:00pm. Enjoy ice cream, living history, crafts, family games, and a visit from Theodore Roosevelt reenactor Joe Wiegand. Details.

🎨 Bozeman ArtLab celebrates its grand opening with studio tours, live artist demonstrations, cyanotyping, DIY kaleidoscopes, and more. Free to attend, and happening Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Details.

🪴 Phoenix Garden Center hosts a free Houseplants 101 workshop from 1:00pm-2:00pm, where you’ll learn how to keep your houseplants healthy and happy. Details.

🎭 Get out of your head and into the moment at Let Go!, an improv workshop for overthinkers from 1:00pm-4:00pm at Tinworks. Details.

💙 Create your own heirloom edition of Felicity: An American Girl at Studio Wheelhouse’s American Girl bookbinding class from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Details.

🎨 Portal hosts its July Artists Showcase from 6:00pm-9:00pm, featuring local artists, creative vendors, and an evening to browse art, connect with the community, and explore the space. Details.

🎸 Saturday night live music at the Tune Up Bar kicks off with country singer-songwriters Marcedes Carroll & Doc Elliot from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Left On Tenth from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🚗 The Springs at Bozeman hosts its 6th Annual Car Show from 10:00am-1:00pm featuring classic cars, motorcycles, BBQ, live music, raffle baskets, prizes, and a MASH-themed fundraiser benefiting Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 788. Free to attend. Details.

🧘 Goat Yoga is back at Cedar Ridge Equine from 10:30am-11:30am, where playful goats join a relaxing, all-levels outdoor yoga class. Bring your own mat and enjoy a fun morning on the farm. Details.

📚 Join local authors Aletheia Preston and Connor Sullivan at Country Bookshelf at 6:00pm as they discuss Preston’s new thriller, Paradox. Stick around for audience Q&A and a book signing after the event. Details.

🎶 Enjoy a summer evening of live music at the Library’s Music on the Green from 6:00pm-7:30pm, featuring Emma and the Ledge performing blues and funk music. Details.

🎶 The Bozeman Hot Springs features music by indie rock band Left on Tenth from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

As a reminder: This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Mountain Berry Bowls! (On Instagram @mbbbozeman). The giveaway runs until this Sunday, 7/26, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

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We’ll be back on Monday with our outlook at what’s happening in Bozeman next week! 👋

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