🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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Looking for an excuse to spend a few days outside this summer?

The Big Thing returns to XOVERLAND Ranch in Three Forks from July 9th-12th, bringing together overlanders, campers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good adventure.

The Big Thing is a hands-on outdoor gathering built around learning, exploration, and community.

Throughout the weekend, you can:

Whether you’re a seasoned overlander with a fully built rig or someone who’s simply curious about the lifestyle, The Big Thing is designed to help you learn new skills, meet great people, and spend a memorable weekend outdoors.

📍 XOVERLAND Ranch, Three Forks

🗓️ July 9th-12th, 2026

🏕️ Weekend passes, day passes, and camping options are available now

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The Ghost Town and Birdhouse Collective’s Summer Maker’s Market is happening this Saturday, June 6th, from 10:00am-2:00pm at Ghost Town Coffee Roasters.

📍 104 Bridger Center Drive

Spend the afternoon shopping local makers, artists, and small businesses while enjoying coffee, community, and a chance to discover unique handmade goods from around the Gallatin Valley!

🥾 Roots Family Collective hosts the first Fresh Air Families at Cherry River Trail, where families and caregivers can meet at 9:15am before a 9:30am hike through a bird preserve known for waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors. Register in advance here.

🐶 Stafford Animal Shelter is bringing seven adoptable puppies to Petco from 3:00pm-6:00pm for a first-come, first-adopt adoption event. All puppies are spayed or neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and ready to find their forever homes. Details.

🎶 Field & Stream Lodge hosts live music by Johnny Dango from 5:00pm-7:00pm, featuring the Austin-based singer-songwriter whose sound blends folk, rock & roll, and classic Americana influences. Details.

🏁 Friday night racing returns to Gallatin Speedway by the airport with gates opening at 5:30pm and the green flag dropping at 7:35pm. Stop by to enjoy a classic summer evening packed with high-speed action and family-friendly entertainment. Details.

👻 Explore Bozeman’s darker history on the Murders, Madams, and Mediums Walking Tour, happening Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm-8:15pm. Hosted by the Extreme History Project, this guided downtown walk uncovers tales of notorious murders, spirit mediums, and Bozeman’s most infamous madam, Louisa Couselle. Details.

🎶 Friday night live music at the Tune Up Bar features the Jenna Greenwell Duo performing Americana and folk-inspired originals from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by the Brett Mondie Band from 9:00pm-11:00pm with a blend of country roots and Southern storytelling. Details.

🎬 The Pasture Drive-In has an outdoor movie screening of The Sandlot, with gates opening at 7:30pm and the movie beginning at 9:45pm. Come hang out for a summer movie under the stars, complete with yard games, dinner, concessions, and more. Details.

🎸 Reverend Horton Heat brings their high-octane blend of psychobilly, rockabilly, country, and rock & roll to The ELM, with instrumental surf-rock quartet The Surfrajettes opening. Music starts at 8:00pm! Details.

🪩 Throw it back at the 2000s Dance Party from 8:30pm-12:00am at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, with a live DJ spinning 2000s hits, a full bar, and dancing. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Details.

🌱 Beringia House hosts their last Plant & Seedling Exchange from 9:00am-12:00pm, giving gardeners a chance to buy, trade, and swap plants, seedlings, and garden starts while connecting with fellow plant lovers. Details.

🌱 The Museum of the Rockies is hosting a Seed Box & Swap Workshop from 10:00am-12:00pm, where participants can learn the history of heirloom plants, discover how to grow seeds successfully, and take home seeds to plant or swap with fellow gardeners. Details.

👗 Girlypop Bozeman hosts a Clothing Swap takeover at Inland Boutique with 406 Flea from 10:00am-12:00pm, giving you the perfect excuse for a summer closet refresh. Bring up to five cute, clean, good-condition clothing items to swap, browse new-to-you finds from other attendees, and enjoy a fun morning of fashion and community. (Event is limited to 50 participants!) Details.

🌈 Pride in the Park takes place from 9:00am-4:00pm at Lindley Park, bringing together community members for a day of speakers, educational talks, local vendors, resource booths, live music, and activities. Details.

🎨 Browse work from more than 80 artists at the Bozeman Art Museum’s 2026 Fine Art Fair from 10:00am-4:00pm at Haynes Pavilion. This indoor event features paintings, sculptures, weavings, photography, and other fine art from artists across Montana and the Rocky Mountain region. Details.

🚗 Cars & Coffee returns to Toyota of Bozeman from 9:00am-11:00am, where you can come see classic cars and performance machines while connecting with fellow automotive enthusiasts, and enjoy free coffee and donuts. Details.

🛍️ After being rescheduled, the Ghost Town and Birdhouse Collective’s Summer Maker’s Market is now happening on Saturday June 6th at Ghost Town Coffee Roasters at 104 Bridger Center Drive from 10:00am-2:00pm, where you can shop local makers, artists, and small businesses. Details.

🛍️ MAP Brewing’s Market on the Lawn is going on from 12:00pm-4:00pm, bringing together local vendors, shopping, food, drinks, and mountain views for an afternoon of supporting small businesses. Details.

🧵 The Museum of the Rockies has a Cross Stitch Workshop from 1:00pm-3:00pm, where you’ll learn the fundamental stitches used in one of the world's oldest crafting traditions, with all the supplies needed to create a project and connect with other makers. Details.

🎤 Yellowstone Country’s Got Talent is happening at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts in Livingston at 4:00pm, featuring singers, dancers, circus performers, and other talented acts competing for cash prizes and the title of Grand Champion in both youth and adult divisions. Details.

🎶 Saturday night live music at the Tune Up Bar features Bozeman singer-songwriter Maggie Hickman from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Tsunami Funk from 9:00pm-11:00pm bringing a danceable mix of funk, R&B, and rock. Details.

🎸 Bozeman indie rock band Lost Canyons takes the stage at The Filling Station, opening for Fai Laci. Doors open at 7:00pm and the music starts at 8:00pm for an evening of indie rock. Details.

🎉 Night of Pride is happening at the fairgrounds from 7:00pm-11:30pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building. The evening features a dance party, drag and burlesque performances, and entertainment from queer artists from Montana and beyond. Details.

🎭 Notorious BOZ returns to Last Best Comedy at 7:00pm with a special Exes & Ohs-themed edition of the long-form improv show, where the gals of Exes & Ohs will share true stories that inspire an entirely improvised night of characters, scenes, and comedy. Details.

🎶 Sunday night at the Tune Up Bar features Dead Night from 6:00pm-10:00pm, a monthly celebration of the music of the Grateful Dead hosted by local favorites The Hooligans. Details.

🎶 Bozeman Hot Springs hosts live music by Americana singer-songwriter Jacob Westfall from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

As a reminder: This week we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Feed Café! (On Instagram @feedcafebozeman)

The giveaway runs until this Sunday, 6/8, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

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

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