🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman!

There’s a lot coming up this weekend, so let’s get straight to it!

In today’s newsletter:

• 🎄 Holiday markets at Rathvinden Farm and The Art Barn

• 🤠 Top local events this weekend

• 🏺 A Bozeman Community Kiln pottery studio giveaway

— Sam Buenrostro

P.S. If you replied to Monday’s email with the word “POTTERY”, you’re already entered into the Bozeman Community Kiln pottery studio giveaway and don’t need to reply to this email! (We’ll reveal the winner in Monday’s newsletter).

If you HAVEN’T done that yet, and you’d like free entry into this week’s giveaway, reply to this email with the word “POTTERY”.

TOGETHER WITH SHOWDOWN MONTANA ⛷️

Showdown Montana Ski Resort is getting ready for ski season, and if you’ve never skied there, this season is a great time to change that 😊

Located in the Little Belt Mountains about 2 hours away, it’s Montana’s oldest ski area, and one of the few still family-owned and operated.

My favorite thing about them? Their amazing mission to keep skiing affordable.

Opening day is tentatively set for December 12th (but they might open early if they get enough snow!) and if you’re interested in taking a trip or two out there this season, now’s the perfect time to jump on their Showup Card sale.

You can get three pre-paid, fully transferable lift tickets at a great discount, and it’s a perfect option for spontaneous ski days, powder-chasing, or bringing visitors up for a fun weekend.

You can grab a ShowUp Card on their website here, and follow them on Instagram @showdownmontana for snow reports and opening-day updates!

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Friday 11/14

🖼️ It’s the Bozeman Art Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year - the Miniature Art Auction - from 5:30pm-8:30pm upstairs at The Baxter! This free community event features small works by local artists, with all proceeds supporting BAM’s exhibits, youth education programs, and free art classes across Bozeman. Free to attend, but come prepared to place your bids! Details.

👩‍🎨 Studio Wheelhouse is hosting a free community Native Art Celebration featuring Montana Native artists from 4:00pm-8:00pm, with presentations, vendors, food and drink, a raffle, a food drive, and hands-on educational displays. Suggested donation: $10 or 2 canned goods in support of local food distribution efforts. Free to attend so bring your friends! Details.

❄️ Join Montana Ski Tuning & Boot Fitting for their free Pray for Snow Party at The Emerson, with doors at 6pm and ski films kicking off at 7pm. It’s the perfect excuse to connect with fellow skiers, get pumped for snow, and free to attend! Details.

🎖️ Warriors & Quiet Waters hosts the inaugural Salute to Service gala at The ELM at 5:30pm, for an evening honoring the veterans and service members who give so much to our community. This meaningful fundraiser creates space for shared stories, connection, and gratitude among veterans, active service members, and community members. Every ticket supports life-changing outdoor experiences and resources for those who've served. Tickets and details.

🦌 It’s Process Complete at Sitka Bozeman! Join Sierra Anthony of Butcher Solutions at Sitka (1251 N. Rouse Ave.) from 5:00pm-7:00pm for an educational evening exploring what happens after your meat is processed. Learn how to identify different cuts and understand the full journey from animal to plate. Perfect for anyone interested in nose-to-tail eating, local food sourcing, and deepening their connection to where their meat comes from. Details.

Saturday 11/15

🤶 Rathvinden Farm is celebrating the grand opening of their beautiful new barn with a cozy Holiday Market from 10:00am-2:00pm at 10380 Springhill Road. Expect warm drinks, treats, dried florals, pottery, gifts, live music, and a fantastic lineup of local makers all under one roof. Details.

🧡 The Art Barn Market is also happening right down the road from Rathvinden from 10:00am-2:00pm! Swing by 7151 Walker Road for a cozy pre-holiday market featuring more local makers and artists. There will be a mimosa bar, hot toddies, and sweet treats to enjoy. Details.

🛍️ 406 Flea is back! After a month off, one of Bozeman’s favorite vintage markets returns from 10:00am-2:00pm at the new Kiln co-working location (219 N 19th Ave) with a stacked lineup of vendors and great vibes. They’ll also be hosting a donation drive for HRDC and the local food bank, so bring a canned good, donate clothing, or shop the $5 section (all proceeds go to HRDC)! Details.

📚 There’s a hands-on bookbinding workshop at Studio Wheelhouse from 3:30pm-6:30pm where you’ll rebind Eragon into your own custom hardcover. You’ll learn book-cloth binding and heat-transfer vinyl techniques while creating a personalized edition (no experience needed, ages 13+). Details.

🌿 Join the team at Phoenix Garden Center from 1:00pm-2:30pm for their Indoor Plant Mounting Workshop and craft your own mounted wall-hanging, using live air plants and epiphytes. Plant expert instruction and all materials are provided! Details.

🕺 Head to the Willson Auditorium at 5:30pm for Dancing with the Last Best Stars! - an evening where local Bozeman stars pair up with professional dancers to compete for your votes. Enjoy show-stopping performances while supporting Roots Family Collaborative so they can continue doing important work across the valley. Details.

🎉 406 Agave is hosting a launch party at Nina's Tacos from 6:00pm-9:00pm, with 3 different gift baskets up for grabs as raffle prizes. Details.

👗 Stop by The Rialto for the Birdhouse Artisan Fashion Show from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Treat yourself to an evening of artful, handcrafted fashion as local designers send their most imaginative, heart-filled pieces down the runway. A portion of the proceeds support Eagle Mount, helping to bring adaptive recreation to folks of all abilities. Details.

🥊 Enjoy Fight Night at the Armory for an evening of sanctioned professional boxing from 6:00pm-10:00pm, with skilled fighters from around the world. Details.

🐱 It’s MSU’s last home game of the season against UC Davis! See you at Bobcat Stadium for the final conference home game of the year, with an 8:15pm kickoff. (Get there early for the drone show at 7:55pm!) Tickets.

Sunday 11/16

🐾 Spend your Sunday afternoon with Shadow, Chance, and Sassy as Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey screens at The Ellen at 3:00pm. Details.

📚 Ain’t a Better Way to Paint invites you to Paint Your Partner Night at Audrey’s Pizza from 5:00pm-7:00pm! Expect laughter, slightly chaotic masterpieces, and a whole lot of “I swear I tried” for what might be the most fun painting class of all time. Details.

🎄 Stop by Bozeman Community Kiln for Drop-In Ornament Making, anytime from 2:00pm-5:00pm to craft your own handmade holiday ornaments with ceramic artist Heather Hodapp. Choose your shapes, add your own flair, and create one-of-a-kind keepsakes or sweet handmade gifts. Details.

🎬 Stop by OH HI Collective at 5:30pm for a screening of the cult classic 10 Things I Hate About You. Bring your favorite comfy setup, enjoy some snacks, and settle in for a relaxed movie night. Free and open to all! Details.

As a reminder: This week, we’re doing a giveaway for a $25 gift card to the Bozeman Community Kiln pottery studio! (On Instagram @bckiln)

The giveaway runs from today until this Sunday, 11/16, 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 “POTTERY” (if you replied to Monday’s email with the word “POTTERY”, you’re already entered and don’t need to reply again).

Thanks for reading!

Have a magnificent weekend, and I’ll see you on Monday with our newsletter looking at what’s going on next week in Bozeman 👋

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