🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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Greater Gallatin United Way is hosting their United Night of Giving next Thursday, May 14th (5:30pm-9:30pm) inside a real airport hangar at Hangar #6 near Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.

This event will turn the space into a one-night-only experience with food, music, cocktails, and community gathering all under one roof.

The evening brings together:

Featured chefs include names from Shan, Campione, Mountain Provisions, Provecho, Bowl & Arrow, and more, all helping support programs that impact 35,000+ lives across Gallatin Valley each year.

It will be a memorable night centered around great food, community, and giving back locally.

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406 FLEA is back this Saturday from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, bringing another evening of vintage finds and spring time market vibes.

You’ll find over 24 vendors and curated racks full of one-of-a-kind pieces, and their popular $5 bins are back too, with all proceeds supporting HOPA Mountain.

Whether you’re hunting for vintage pieces or just looking for a fun Saturday evening with friends, this is well worth showing up to. See you there!

🎓 Montana State University’s Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies take place Friday at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, with a morning ceremony beginning at 10:00am and an afternoon ceremony beginning at 2:30pm as graduates from colleges across campus celebrate the end of the academic year. Details.

🎨 The Emerson is kicking off its first Art Walk of the season from 5:00pm-9:00pm with a birthday celebration for the Emerson’s 33rd anniversary featuring live music from Luke Flansburg, local artists and vendors, food trucks, gallery exhibits, family-friendly activities, and free birthday cake while it lasts. Details.

🥂 Wildrye Distilling and The Westbound Wildflower Boutique are hosting a Sip & Style Social from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Cannery District at WildRye. Stop by for drinks, shopping, and a fun social evening. Details.

🎶 Friday night at the Tune Up Bar features a Songwriters in the Round showcase from 6:00pm-8:00pm with Jackson Holte, Lena Marie Schiffer, and The Lucky Valentines, followed by pop-rock cover band The Wildfire from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🎭 Opera Montana’s production of Puccini’s Tosca continues through the weekend with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm and a Sunday matinee at 3:00pm. The iconic opera tells a dramatic story of passion, betrayal, and political intrigue with some of the most famous music ever written for the stage. Details.

💃 406Cirque hosts an Adult Dance Session featuring a beginner-friendly Tango class at 7:30pm, followed by an all-levels social dance at 8:15pm where newcomers and experienced dancers can practice together in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Details.

🕺 DiscoDawn is bringing an early-morning dance party to Bozeman this Saturday from 7:00am-8:30am at 1716 W Babcock St. Expect a high-energy mix of house, nu-disco, hip hop, EDM, and remixed classics from DJDK & friends, plus coffee from Rowan, English muffins from Furrow & Fly, and LMNT electrolytes all included with your ticket. Details.

🚗 Ressler’s Cars & Coffee is back this Saturday from 9:00am-11:00am at Audi Bozeman. Expect a morning full of cool cars, coffee from The Daily, donuts from Granny’s, and conversations with fellow car enthusiasts from around the valley. Whether you’re into classics, exotics, modified builds, or just love checking out interesting vehicles, it’s a fun low-key way to kick off the weekend. Details.

🛍️ The Bobcat Thrift Sale is happening at Bobcat Stadium Gate 8 this weekend with donated clothes and secondhand items from the MSU community, with shopping on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Details.

💎 The Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club Rock Show returns to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds (building #1) on Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am-4:00pm, with gem and mineral displays, Montana specimens, vendors, silent auctions, raffles, garnet sorting, and free polished rocks for kids. Details.

💐 Rathvinden Farm hosts their Mother’s Day Market from 10:00am-1:00pm featuring a DIY bouquet bar with farm-grown blooms, local shopping, live mini portraits, baked treats, and lots of spring market vendors. Details.

🌸 Kenyon Noble is hosting its free annual Mother’s Day Junior Carpenter Planter Workshop from 11:00am-1:00pm. Kids 12 and under can build a wooden flower planter with their parents, then fill it with soil and flowers to create a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift. All materials are provided, including wood, nails, hammers, soil, and flowers. Details.

🌸 Owenhouse Ace Hardware is hosting its Hometown Days Mother’s Day Celebration from 11:00am-2:00pm at both the Downtown and West locations, featuring bounce houses, flower planting activities for kids, grill demos, raffles, scavenger hunts, local vendors, and family-friendly fun all afternoon long. Details.

🌸 Four Corners & North Star are hosting a Spring Fling at Quail Run Park from 12:00pm-2:00pm, featuring free family mini photo sessions with Simple Reflections Photography, raffle prizes, lawn games, spring treats from Mountain Berry Bowls, and Mother’s Day weekend fun for the whole family. Details.

🌿 Phoenix Garden Center has a free Veggie Gardening Class focused on herbs from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Their Veggie Herb and Seed Specialist, Whitney, will share tips to help new Montana gardeners succeed this growing season. All are welcome! Details.

🧵 Studio Wheelhouse hosts a Stitch Around the World class from 1:00pm-3:00pm, where participants can learn global stitching and embroidery techniques in a fun, beginner-friendly fiber arts workshop. Details.

🧶 The Bozeman Public Library is hosting a Crochet and Knitting Workshop from 2:00pm-4:00pm, where you can learn to knit or crochet, get help with tricky projects, and connect with local fiber artists. Details.

🎸 The Armory Music Hall is hosting the Rockin’ Blues Review show, featuring BluesLine, Emma and the Ledge, Madrona Road, Dan Dubuque, and Gallatin Ghost Train for a stacked evening of blues, rock, and Americana. Doors open at 3:30pm and music starts at 4:00pm. Details.

🎉 Miguel & Co Vintage is throwing their 1-year Anniversary Party from 5:00pm-8:00pm at 131 W Babcock with food, drinks, music, and storewide discounts in Downtown Bozeman. Details.

🛍️ 406 Flea’s vintage market returns to the Gallatin County Fairgrounds from 5:00pm-8:00pm with over 24 vendors and $5 bins supporting HOPA Mountain. Details.

🎶 Saturday night at the Tune Up Bar features back-to-back live music starting with Austin-born rocker Cherry Fox from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by southern rock and country artist Cole Decker Band from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🩷 The Bozeman Retro Prom comes to The Baxter on Saturday night starting at 7:00pm with a “Pretty in Pink” themed throwback prom party, featuring an all-80s playlist, prom photos, prom royalty, and custom cocktails. Details.

😂 TMI: Late Night takes over Last Best Comedy at 9:00pm with a night of rowdy storytelling led by Moth Story Slam winner Bex Frucht. Expect hilarious, explicit, and wildly overshared true-life stories. 18+. Details.

🌸 Phoenix Garden Center is hosting a Mother’s Day Celebration from 9:00am-3:00pm with giveaways, treats, and local vendors including Bridger Bagels and 406 Espresso from 9:00am-1:00pm. They’ll also have a free 2-inch pot-stuffer giveaway for each customer while supplies last. Details.

🫖 Sky Shed at the Armory Hotel is hosting a Mother’s Day High Tea from 10:00am-2:00pm, featuring savory tea sandwiches, assorted pastries and cakes, fresh-baked scones, premium teas, and festive bubbles. Reservations are recommended. Details.

💍 Studio SLVR is hosting a Mother’s Day sterling silver ring-making workshop at Outlaw Brewing Co., with classes from 12:00pm-2:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm. Learn how to craft your own silver ring with guidance from a professional silversmith instructor. Spots are limited. Details.

📿 Studio Wheelhouse is hosting a Beading for Beginners: Checkered Rings workshop from 2:00pm-4:30pm, where participants will learn how to make their own woven seed bead ring using square stitch techniques. Details.

🎸 Enjoy live music at the Bozeman Hot Springs with Bozeman-based rock group Willy on the Wire playing from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Expect classic rock, blues, soul, and funk covers while you enjoy an evening soak. Details.

As a reminder: This week, we’re giving away a 4-class package to Zephyr Cycling Studio’s Mommy + Me Pilates Series ($129 value)! (On Instagram @zephyrcycling)

The giveaway runs from today until this Sunday, 5/10, at 11:59pm, and we’ll announce the winner in next Monday’s newsletter.

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See you on Monday with our guide to what’s happening in Bozeman next week! 👋

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