🤠 Things to do in Bozeman this weekend

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Downtown floral studio Marketplās is celebrating their one-year anniversary this week, and they’re going big with four days of festivities, giveaways, flowers, and more from Thursday 9/10 through Sunday 9/13.

The main celebration happens Friday, September 11th during the Downtown Bozeman Art Walk from 6:00pm-8:00pm, with music from DJDK, 15% off retail items, and an anniversary cake cutting at 7:00pm.

And specifically on Friday, you can enter their in-person giveaway to win a 12-month floral subscription worth up to $1,200, or a full year wine subscription.

There’ll be additional giveaways on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, and no purchase is necessary to enter for any of the giveaways - you just need to stop by Märketplās in person.

Then on Sunday, Prairie Song Dog Rescue will be at the store for a dog adoption event from 11:00am-3:00pm, with 10% of the day’s sales supporting their mission.

Whether you’re already a Märketplās regular or have been meaning to check out the shop, this is a great weekend to stop in and help them celebrate an incredible first year in downtown Bozeman.

💐 Tap below for all the anniversary details, then stop by Märketplās from today (Thursday) through Sunday, September 10th-13th to join the celebration.

Märketplās celebrates their one-year anniversary with a big party during the Downtown Bozeman Art Walk this Friday from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Stop by the downtown floral studio for music from DJDK, 15% off retail items, and an anniversary cake cutting at 7:00pm. While you’re there, you can also enter to win a 12-month floral subscription worth up to $1,200 or a full year of wine - and no purchase is necessary to enter.

It’s the centerpiece of Märketplās’ four-day anniversary celebration and a great chance to stop in during Art Walk, check out the shop, and help them celebrate their first year downtown!

🏠 The Bozeman Parade of Homes returns Friday through Sunday for a self-guided tour of new homes and remodels across Gallatin and Park counties, on Friday from 4:00pm-8:00pm or Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-4:00pm. Details.

🧘 Anaconda Yoga Fest brings three days of yoga, movement, music, and outdoor wellness to downtown Anaconda this Friday through Sunday. Details.

🎨 The Emerson hosts its final Art Walk of the summer from 5:00pm-9:00pm, including a new lobby exhibit by local western artist Hazer. Details.

🔮 The Gathering of Mystics brings three days of workshops, speakers, movement, breathwork, music, and community to Gallatin River Hideaway Friday through Sunday, exploring spirituality, psychology, healing, and personal growth. Details.

🎸 Pinky and the Floyd perform in Bridger Brewing’s parking lot from 5:30pm-10:00pm, with Pink Floyd favorites all night long. Details.

💐 Märketplās celebrates its first anniversary during the Downtown Bozeman Art Walk from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Stop by their downtown store for music from DJDK, 15% off retail, and a cake cutting at 7:00pm, plus enter in-person for a chance to win a year of flowers or wine. Details.

🇺🇸 Warriors & Quiet Waters host the Warrior Taste Fest at 6:00pm at The Commons, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with tastings from 30+ restaurants and breweries, a live art auction, and music from HoneyHoller. Details.

🎨 The final Summer Art Walk of 2026 runs from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Downtown Bozeman. Details.

🎨 Watch local artist Javier Moreno create a Montana sky painting from start to finish during a live painting and artist reception at Lockhorn Cider House from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Meet the contemporary Western artist, see his creative process up close, and enjoy an evening of art and cider. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features singer-songwriter Jack Ooster from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by funk, soul, and salsa ensemble John Roberts y Pan Blanco from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🏉 The MSU Men’s Rugby Club takes on Missoula in a Friday night rivalry match at Dobbie Lambert Field at 6:00pm. Details.

🏒 The Bozeman Icedogs are back at Gallatin Ice for two home games this week, facing the Gillette Wild on Friday and the Helena Bighorns on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:30pm both nights. Details.

🏁 Gallatin Speedway is back for a weekend finale, with 2 final summer nights of dirt track racing starting at 7:35pm on Friday and Saturday. Details.

🥕 It’s the last Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market of the summer from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Fairgrounds. Details.

🚗 Ressler Motors’ Cars & Coffee comes to Gallatin Subaru from 9:00am-11:00am, with local donuts, coffee, free swag, and Adam’s Polishing kits for 10 lucky attendees. Details.

💎 The Crystal Festival brings two days of rocks, minerals, gems, crystals, jewelry, and meteorites to the Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-8:00pm both days. Details.

🏉 The MSU Women’s Rugby Club takes on Missoula at the Dobbie Lambert Field at 12:00pm. Details.

🌱 Learn how to plant fall bulbs at a free gardening class at Phoenix Garden Center from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Bring your gardening questions! Details.

🎨 Learn the basics of gel printing at Bozeman ArtLab from 1:00pm-4:00pm, where you’ll learn to work with a gel plate, layer and mix colors, and use stencils to create original prints. Details.

👗 Bozeman Fashion Week wraps up with a Block Party and Runway Show at Studio Wheelhouse from 2:00pm-8:00pm. Browse a local designer and artisan market starting at 2:00pm, catch live music, then see the runway show at 6:00pm featuring local fashion and creative talent. Details.

🛍️ 406 Flea brings its vintage market back to the Fairgrounds from 5:00pm-8:00pm in Exhibit Building 4, with vintage clothing, treasures, and fun finds from local vendors. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features musician Eric Leadbetter from 6:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Americana band Doublewide Dreams from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Details.

🛼 Gallatin Roller Derby takes on Butte’s Copper City Queens for their Disco Inferno bout at Haynes Pavilion. Doors open at 6:00pm, with the bout starting at 6:30pm. Details.

🎤 Last Best Comedy celebrates its 5th birthday with a free comedy show and party at 7:00pm. 18+. Details.

🎻 The Bozeman Symphony opens its season with Revolution & Revelry: Shostakovich 5 at the Willson Auditorium at 7:30pm (and a Sunday show at 2:30pm). The program features Bernstein, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Ying Li, and Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony. Details.

🏃 It’s time for the Bozeman Half Marathon & 10K, with an all-downhill course from the southern foothills to Main Street. Details.

🐐 Goat Yoga is back at Cedar Ridge Equine from 10:30am-11:30am, for a morning stretching alongside the farm’s goats during a relaxed outdoor yoga class. Details.

💙 The Gallatin Valley Out of the Darkness Community Walk takes place at 12:00pm at Lindley Park, bringing the community together to support suicide prevention and honor those impacted by suicide. Details.

📚 Hear stories from women working on the front lines of wildlife science at Country Bookshelf at 5:00pm, where Susan B. Adams, Sophie Osborn, and Kira Cassidy will discuss the new anthology Wild Work: Adventures of Women Field Biologists. Details.

🪕 Jamgrass band The Kitchen Dwellers wrap up their four-night run at Pine Creek Lodge from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Details.

🎶 Live music at the Tune Up Bar features Western alt-country artist Colt Wayne Keeney from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Details.

🎸 Rock group Eel Sallad perform at the Bozeman Hot Springs from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Details.

As a reminder:

This week, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to Mountains Walking! (On Instagram @mountainswalkingbrewery). The giveaway runs from today until this Sunday, 9/13, 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 “MOUNTAINS”.

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