🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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Today, Friday May 29th, it’s the Cancer Support Community Montana’s Food Truck Festival from 4:00pm-8:00pm!

The Rocky Mountain Pearls will be performing live music, there will be family-friendly activities, drinks, and food from over a dozen local vendors.

🌲 Roots Family Collaborative kicks off the summer season of its Fresh Air Families program with a family-friendly gathering at Story Mill Community Park from 9:30am-12:00pm. Meet the hike leaders, swap baby carriers and wraps, learn about local trail safety, enjoy snacks and giveaways, and connect with other parents, caregivers, and expecting parents before the weekly summer hikes begin. Details.

🚚 Cancer Support Community Montana’s 4th Annual Food Truck Festival returns to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds from 4:00pm-8:30pm. Enjoy live music from the Rocky Mountain Pearls, family-friendly activities, beer and wine, and food from more than a dozen local vendors, all while supporting Montanans impacted by cancer. Details.

🎶 Enjoy live music from Hannah Belle Terrell at the Field & Stream Lodge from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Terrell performs a mix of original music and covers from artists like Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, and The Lumineers. Details.

🎶 Friday night at the Tune Up Bar features two live sets, starting with indie folk rock artist Raven Rōshi from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Bozeman indie rock band Stonefruit from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🚲 The Inclusive Outdoors Project is hosting a Bike Maintenance 101 clinic from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Bozeman Bike Kitchen. This hands-on workshop is designed to help riders build confidence on and off the trail, covering everything from bike parts and pre-ride safety checks to fixing flat tires, basic repairs, and bike handling skills. Bring your bike, a few tools if you have them, and stick around afterward for drinks, snacks, and community. Details.

🎨 Portal Thermaculture is hosting an artist showcase featuring local artist Dee Hainsworth from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Stop by to view Dee’s work, enjoy functional beverages from Roly Poly, treats from Izzi, and vinyl selections while connecting with fellow art lovers in the Northside. Details.

📿 Learn the art of traditional beadwork at the Museum of the Rockies from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Participants will create their own handcrafted beaded earrings while exploring the rich cultural traditions and stories behind Indigenous beadwork practices that stretch back thousands of years. Registration is required. Details.

💃 Bozeman Dance Academy’s Spring Recital takes the stage at the Emerson this weekend, showcasing student performances on Friday at 6:30pm, and Saturday at 11:30am and 6:30pm. Details.

🎤 Comedian Jackie Kashian takes the stage at Last Best Comedy with shows at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. A nationally touring stand-up known for her sharp storytelling, podcasting, and appearances on comedy stages across the country, Kashian brings her latest material to Bozeman for an evening of laughs. Details.

🚛 Monsters of Destruction rolls into the Gallatin County Fairgrounds this weekend with three days of monster truck action, freestyle competitions, Tuff Truck racing, and side-by-side racing (plus enjoy a free pit party before each show with a valid ticket). Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Details.

🎶 North Fork Crossing is celebrating the release of their new album Portland Rose with an album release party at Pine Creek Lodge from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

🎶 KGVM Community Radio is hosting a benefit concert at the Labor Temple in downtown Bozeman. Doors open at 7:00pm, music starts at 7:30pm, and the lineup includes Wes Urbaniak and the Mountain Folk, Sean Devine, Maggie Hickman, and Larry Kiff. Details.

🎬 The outside Pasture Drive-In Movie Theater is kicking off its summer movie season with a showing of The Goonies in Manhattan. Gates open at 7:45pm, the movie starts at 9:40pm, with popcorn and snacks available, where you can enjoy a classic 80s adventure under the Montana stars. Details.

🪩 Girlypop Bozeman is hosting a Pride Dance Party at Club Zebra starting at 8:00pm. Expect an energetic night of disco, house, and dance music featuring DJ Chet and local queer DJs. Details.

🧘 Start your Saturday morning with Gentle Yoga at Wild Wisdom Collective from 9:00am-10:00am. Details.

🌱 Beringia House is hosting another Seedling Exchange from 9:00am-12:00pm. Swap extra seedlings, discover new plants for your garden, deck, or windowsill, and connect with fellow plant lovers. No plants are required to participate, though bringing extras to share is encouraged. Details.

🧑‍🌾 Stop by the Fairgrounds from 9:00am-12:00pm for the last winter farmers market of the season! Details.

🥾 Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s National Trails Day returns to Gallatin County Regional Park from 9:00am-12:00pm. Join volunteers of all ages for trail improvement projects throughout the park, then stick around for a free BBQ lunch from 12:00pm-2:00pm as GVLT kicks off its 11th Annual Summer Trails Challenge. Details.

🧸 Mountain Meadows Montessori, Mom, What’s Next? Bozeman, and Roots Family Collaborative are hosting a free Kids’ Clothing, Gear & Toy Swap from 9:00am-12:00pm at Hope Lutheran Community Facility. Bring a bag and take what you need from a large selection of gently used kids’ clothing, books, toys, and gear for children ages 0-12. Details.

🌿 The Bozeman Wellness Expo returns to the Fairgrounds from 9:00am-3:00pm with a full day of wellness-focused vendors, speakers, giveaways, fitness classes, and interactive experiences. Admission is free, with yoga at 9:00am, kickboxing at 11:30am, and special perks for class participants and early attendees. Details.

🎨 Ghost Town Coffee Roasters and The Birdhouse Collective are hosting a Makers Market from 10:00am-2:00pm at Ghost Town’s roastery on Bridger Center Drive. Browse local art, handmade goods, and creations from a lineup of Montana makers while enjoying live music, espresso, and a laid-back Saturday market atmosphere. Details.

🎨 Enjoy a Sip & Paint at Ponderosa Social from 10:00am-12:00pm, for a guided painting class with all materials included, plus a complimentary mimosa or non-alcoholic mocktail while you create. Details.

🌱 Head to Phoenix Garden Center from 1:00pm-2:00pm for a free Veggie Gardening Class focused on cucumbers and squash. Led by veggie, herb, and seed specialist Whitney, the class covers practical tips for growing a successful vegetable garden in Southwest Montana. Details.

🍣 Omakase Montana is hosting a 17-course sushi dinner with Chef Jaison LeRoy at The Hummingbird’s Kitchen on Saturday at 5:00pm and 7:30pm. The intimate dinner features nigiri, sashimi, and small plate preparations inspired by Edomae-style sushi, with fish sourced directly from Toyosu Market in Tokyo. Details.

🤠 Saturday night at the Tune Up Bar features two live sets, starting with cinematic Western balladeer Collin Morlock from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by post-Western Americana artist Buffalo Burrows from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎷 Elana Hayden is performing an intimate house concert at Cikan House at 7:00pm. Expect an evening of jazz, blues, country, and Great American Songbook favorites in a small, private concert setting. Reservations are required. Details.

🐾 The Gallatin Valley Corgi Club is hiking the M Trail at 9:00am for a Corgi Edition group hike. Join fellow corgi lovers and their four-legged companions for a morning on the trail as the group tackles the longer route to the top. Details.

🍓 Bridger Berries is hosting its Summer Fruit Plant Sale from 10:00am-2:00pm in Belgrade. Shop raspberry, strawberry, and lilac plants, support a local farm, and get a head start on your own backyard harvest while supplies last. Details.

🤝 Bozeman Mutual Aid is hosting its final Free Market of the summer from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the Fairgrounds. Community members are invited to donate or pick up clothing, books, personal care items, gardening supplies, and other essentials, helping neighbors support neighbors through a no-cost community exchange. Details.

🎬 Catch a family-friendly screening of Because of Winn-Dixie at the Ellen Theatre at 3:00pm. The heartwarming film follows a young girl whose life changes after adopting a scruffy dog named Winn-Dixie. Details.

🎤 The Yellowstone Women’s Music Collective presents an evening of live music from 6:00-9:00pm at the Tune Up Bar. The showcase features Sara of the Hour, Audrey Hall, and Hannah Belle Terrell, highlighting three Montana singer-songwriters with styles ranging from folk and indie pop to acoustic storytelling and layered instrumental performances. Details.

🎶 Bozeman Hot Springs hosts live music from Portland-based folk duo Fox & Bones from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Soak in the hot springs while enjoying an evening of original folk, acoustic pop, and rich harmonies from the touring band as they make a stop in Bozeman. Details.

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