Events

PaddleHeads vs Idaho Falls Chukars

Open Sundays 10am-2pm August-September, at the Target Range Elementary School.

Come walk with us while we explore Bozeman’s historic Main Street. Once a gathering place for the local indigenous peoples’ tribes, Bozeman also served a vital role during the 1860s gold rush. Enjoy the stories of the colorful characters like John Bozeman, Daniel Rouse, Nelson Story and architect Fred Willson who helped mold the look and shape of this town. From wooden shacks to brick beauties, the historic buildings with their unique architecture that you pass represent the different phases of development throughout Bozeman’s growth. Compare the businesses initially established to serve miners and the fledgling agricultural industry to what you see today. Walking in its founders’ footsteps will help you appreciate the essence of Bozeman and its place in the history of the West.

Enjoy Celtic music at the Meadery each Sunday afternoon. Cost: no cover Age: all ages

Kick back with a cold beer or an icy shot of Herradura Reposado Tequila and enjoy live music on the lakefront. Every Sunday from 1p-4p in June and every Wednesday & Sunday from 3p-6p in July & August. Event Dates 6/1/2025 - 8/31/2025 Event Time 3p

Set atop a peaceful overlook, Bozeman’s historic Sunset Hills Cemetery offers a panoramic view of downtown while each evening’s sunset reflects the nature of its quiet inhabitants. The early residents of Bozeman laid their loved ones to rest in this sanctified ground overlooking the town that their toil and labor helped establish. Bozeman’s early movers and shakers rest here along with others whose stories make up the town’s historical narrative. Here you will find the Story family plot where Bozeman’s most notorious resident, Nelson Story, is laid to rest alongside his family. John Bozeman, the man for whom the town is named is interred there as well and that’s an interesting story . . . Join us for a tour of Sunset Hills Cemetery and learn the fascinating history of early Bozeman. Meet your tour guide at the entrance to Sunset Hills Cemetery located just south of Lindley Park in Bozeman, MT.

Event Details: Join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for FREE a performance of Shakespeare’s "Henry V." Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance! Performances are FREE, and seating is first come, first served. We ask that tall chairs sit further back to allow those on blankets and in short chairs to see. Pre-show performance: Arrive early for a special pre-show performance! Outdoor location: Polson Fairgrounds Amphitheater (320 Regatta Road, Polson, MT) Inclement weather location: Polson High School Auditorium (1712 2nd Street West, Polson, MT) There are two audio accessibility options available for each of our performances: 1. Personal FM receivers and headphones are available to borrow from the merchandise table. 2. A FREE app may be downloaded so that you can listen to audio from the show on your own personal device. (Please remember to bring your own headphones!) Follow these instructions: Download the AudioFetch app on your personal device (both iOS & Android compatible) - Connect your device to the WiFi network: Shakespeare! (no password required) - Open the AudioFetch app to listen to the audio!

Meet/Leave: 7:30 a.m., carpooling from the Blue Bird Trailhead parking lot at the bottom of Grant Creek (the lower SnowBowl parking lot.) Returning late afternoon or early evening. This is a first-time event, and kind of experimental! Visit https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/ for full details of the ride and costs. Each rider needs to pre-purchase their own ticket and choose whether to ride both directions, or just down and take the shuttle back up. RSVP to Carol by calling/texting 720-353-1812 or emailing her at aaadmire@gmail.com by Friday, August 22nd. THIS IS CRITICAL. We have to be able to organize the carpools and know how many people to wait for at the parking lot before departure. A good bike light (tunnels) and a light jacket are NECESSARY for this ride. Rental lights may be available according to the website. Bring your own lunch or buy at the start or end of the trail. Menu is available on https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/food-for-sale-on-the-trail. ITEMS TO BRING ON ALL OUR RIDES: helmet, water, snacks, tube that fits your bike, and bike lock.

These entertaining and informative presentations are sponsored by the Holiday Inn® West Yellowstone, Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn and Suites, and Yellowstone Park Hotel and are free for the public to attend. July July 1 @ 6pm: From Boundary to West Yellowstone: The Many Names of One Small Town – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center July 3 @ 6pm: Grizzly Bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem – Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center July 5 @ 6pm: Auroras – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University July 7 @ 6pm: Wildlife Crossings, Corridors, and Connectivity – Blakeley Adkins, Greater Yellowstone Coalition July 10 @ 6pm: Greater Yellowstone Wolverines Unveiled – Jess Haas, Wildlife Educator and Guide July 11 @ 6pm: Yellowstone Elk: Ecology and Management – Jeremy SunderRaj, Yellowstone Forever July 12 @ 6pm: Yellowstone’s Past, Yellowstone’s Future – Dr. Cathy Whitlock, Montana State University July 13 @ 6pm: 19th Century Photographic Processes in Yellowstone – Jason “Gypsy” Kladiva July 15 @ 6pm: Stagecoaches, Trains, and Automobiles: A History of Transportation to Yellowstone – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center July 16 @ 6pm: Surviving the Wild: Yellowstone’s Prey Species – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 17 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program July 18 @ 6pm: Cougars: The Shadows of Yellowstone – Dr. Jack Rabe, Yellowstone Forever July 19 @ 6pm: Yellowstone During the Ice Age – Dr. Karen Williams & Dr. Bill Locke, Montana State University July 21 @ 6pm: Becoming a Naturalist – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 24 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program July 25 @ 6pm: Yellowstone Wolves: A Quarter Century of Research and Observations – Taylor Rabe, Yellowstone Forever July 26 @ 4pm: Raptors of the Big Sky State (Live Raptor Ambassador) – Montana Raptor Conservation Center July 29 @ 6pm: Do You Hear What I Hear? Soundscapes of Yellowstone – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member July 31 @ 6pm: Volcano Study – Dr. Behnaz Hosseini, Montana State University August August 1 @ 6pm: Beavers, Riverscapes, and Wildfire – Kurt Imhoff, Greater Yellowstone Coalition August 2 @ 6pm: The Moon and Yellowstone: The Cosmic Connection – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University August 5 @ 6pm: From Boundary to West Yellowstone: The Many Names of One Small Town – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center August 6 @ 6pm: A Kid’s Introduction to Yellowstone – Jason “Gypsy” Kladiva August 7 @ 6pm: Yellowstone’s Top Predators – Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center August 8 @ 6pm: Shaking and Baking: Yellowstone’s Volcanic System – Dr. Jamie Farrell, University of Utah August 9 @ 4pm: The Elusive Wolverine – Dr. Jim Halfpenny, Tracker, Educator, Scientist August 9 @ 6pm: Wolf Restoration – Dr. Jim Halfpenny, Tracker, Educator, Scientist August 12 @ 6pm: Pasqueflowers and Paintbrush: The Seasonal Plants of Yellowstone – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member August 13 @ 6pm: Perseid Meteor Shower – Lynn Powers, NASA/Montana State University August 15 @ 6pm: Greater Yellowstone Wolverines Unveiled – Jess Haas, Wildlife Educator and Guide August 16 @ 6pm: Traveling by Railroad to Yellowstone National Park – Thornton Waite, Yellowstone Historic Center August 19 @ 6pm: Stagecoaches, Trains, and Automobiles: A History of Transportation to Yellowstone – Trent Redfield, Yellowstone Historic Center August 20 @ 6pm: Wildlife Behavior: The Story Behind the Photos – Steve Hinch, Steve Hinch Photography August 21 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program August 23 @ 3pm: Raptors of the Big Sky State (Live Raptor Ambassador) – Montana Raptor Conservation Center August 25 @ 6pm: Wildlife Crossings, Corridors, and Connectivity – Blakeley Adkins, Greater Yellowstone Coalition August 26 @ 6pm: Surviving the Wild: Yellowstone’s Prey Species – Haley Stapleton, former National Park Service member August 28 @ 7pm: Avian Research in Yellowstone: A Bird’s-Eye View – Nick Peterson, Yellowstone Bird Program August 29 @ 6pm: Volcano Study – Dr. Behnaz Hosseini, Montana State University August 30 @ 6pm: History of the Forest Service & Today’s Wildlife Management – Ashley Egan, Forest Service

Experience Missoula through guided downtown tours that highlight the city’s history, family activities, art and culture. Tours are available Monday-Friday. View and book our tours at www.localmissoulatours.com.

We are so happy to announce our new, free program Cuentilandia! If you are a spanish-speaking family, please join us at Thrive every Monday from 11am to 11:45am to enjoy songs, rhymes, and story time with your little ones. Horario de verano: el primer lunes del mes cuentos, rimas, y canciones para familias de habla hispana con niÑos de 0 a 5 aÑos lunes, 2 de junio de 11-11:45 am en Thrive 407 S Ferguson Ave. Bozeman, MT 59718 lunes 7 de julio y lunes 4 de agosto de 11-11:45 am en la biblioteca pública de Bozeman.

Instructor Sue will lead participants in a variety of line dancing styles in this beginners class. Please bring boots or shoes with little to no grip on them. This will be a weekly class.