🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend (and Happy Thanksgiving!)

TOGETHER WITH

Howdy, Bozeman! Happy Thanksgiving 💛

I’m endlessly grateful for your support, and proud to be part of such an amazing community.

Lots of fun events happening this weekend, so let’s get right to it!

In today’s newsletter:

• 🛍️ Small business Saturday

• 🤠 Top local events this weekend

• 🏈 Bobcat playoff tickets giveaway (2 tickets)

— Sam Buenrostro

P.S. If you replied to Monday’s email with the word “BOBCATS”, you’re already entered into the Bobcat playoff tickets 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 “BOBCATS”.

TOGETHER WITH THE YELLOWSTONE BALLET COMPANY 🩰

The Nutcracker returns to Bozeman this Thanksgiving weekend!

Yellowstone Ballet Company is celebrating its 34th annual production of The Nutcracker at the Willson Auditorium, with performances this Saturday and Sunday (11/29 and 11/30) both at 2:30pm.

Tickets are available on their website here, and they almost always sell out, so if you want to go, now’s the time to get them.

(If they don’t sell out, you might be able to buy tickets at the door with cash or check.)

Plus, there’s a fun bonus:

One child gets in FREE with each adult ticket, and there’s a children’s costume contest during intermission with prizes from the Rocky Mountain Toy Store.

Enjoy the show!

📍 Willson Auditorium

🗓 Saturday, November 29th at 2:30pm + Sunday, November 30th at 2:30pm

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Friday 11/28

🌾 Make your way to the Emerson Ballroom from 10:00am-6:00pm on Friday and Saturday for the 4th Annual Indigenous Marketplace. This community celebration features 25+ Indigenous artists, incredible handcrafted work, and a special performance by Ryan LittleEagle in the afternoon. Free and open to the public, so come on down and support Indigenous creatives this holiday season. Details.

💿️ Line up early at Cactus Records for Record Store Day 2025, kicking off at 9:00am with limited-edition vinyl drops. Inventory goes fast, so arrive early, dig for treasures, and celebrate one of the biggest vinyl days of the year. Details.

🎤 Settle in at Last Best Comedy at 8:00pm for the Treasure State Comedy Showcase, a night highlighting some of Montana’s brightest rising stand-up comedians. Expect sharp sets, big laughs, and a packed lineup of homegrown talent. Tickets.

Saturday 11/29

🏃‍♂️ Meet up at Bozeman Running Co at 8:45am for BRC’s Run to the Tree, a festive community fun run where a hidden Christmas tree waits along the route. Find the tree, pick an ornament, and bring it back to the shop to claim your prize: anything from new shoes to race entries, premium gear, or gift cards. RSVP here.

🎁 Stop by the Gallatin County Fairgrounds from 9:00am-3:00pm for the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market: Holiday Edition, a special seasonal market packed with homemade, homegrown, and handcrafted goods. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local makers and neighbors during the holiday season. Details.

🎅 Stroll through the Cannery District from 11:00am-3:00pm for the Cannery District Stroll, a festive Small Business Saturday celebration packed with family-friendly fun. Take photos with Santa, pet alpacas, make s’mores, shop local retailers, and even snag your Christmas tree–cutting permit. Details.

🛍️ Visit Downtown Bozeman for Small Business Saturday - a citywide celebration of local shops, restaurants, and creatives, where over 100 small businesses will be open. This is a great chance to shop small, support our local business scene, and find some unique holiday gifts. Details.

📚 Stop by The Extreme History Project from 12:00pm-5:00pm for their Used Book Sale, a cozy Small Business Saturday event where you can browse shelves of gently loved books and snag a buy-one-get-one-free deal on used titles. Details.

🩰 Get in the holiday spirit at the Willson Auditorium for Yellowstone Ballet Company’s 34th Annual Nutcracker, with performances on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. Guest artists Lucas Segovia and Bozeman’s own Molly Groeschl join a talented community cast for this classic Christmas ballet. One child goes free with each adult ticket, and kids can enter a costume contest at intermission for prizes from Rocky Mountain Toy Store. Tickets.

🎸 Tickets are still available for Pinky and the Floyd: Wish You Were Here at The ELM with doors at 7:00pm and the show at 8:00pm. This beloved Montana tribute band brings Pink Floyd’s iconic sound to life with a full-scale, all-ages concert experience. Tickets.

👧 Head to Valhalla Meadery at 9:00pm for the Viking EDM Party, a late-night blast of beats, mead, and costumed chaos that goes until 2:00am. Get in free if you show up dressed like a Viking. Helmets optional, hype required! Details.

Sunday 11/30

🎄 Join Good Natured Flower Farm at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center for their Holiday Wreath Workshop, with sessions from 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm! Create your own custom evergreen wreath using dried fruit, pinecones, flowers, ribbons, and plenty of festive accents. Tickets.

🤠 Head to Outlaw Brewing from 12:00pm-2:00pm for a Hat Bar Party with Smoke & Suede, a fun, hands-on session where you can design your own custom trucker or western hat. (Your first drink is included!) Tickets.

🐐 Close out your weekend at The ELM with The Mountain Goats, with doors at 7:00pm and the show at 8:00pm! General admission and reserved balcony seating still available. Tickets.

As a reminder: This week, we’re doing a giveaway for two tickets to MSU’s first home playoff game on Saturday December 6th at 12:00pm against the winner of Yale vs. Youngstown State!

(Seats are in Section 105, Row 16, seats 1 and 2 at Bobcat Stadium.)

The giveaway runs until this Sunday, 11/30, 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 “BOBCATS” (if you replied to Monday’s email with the word “BOBCATS”, you’re already entered and don’t need to reply again).

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I’ll see you on Monday with our look at the week ahead 👋

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