Tuesday, January 21st: AlpacaLand Montana - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Sentinel Ranch Alpacas has opened a store in The Market. Stop by between 4:30 -5:30 pm for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and welcome AlpacaLand Montana. 

Thursday, January 23rd: Bozeman Field School Open House between 6 - 8 pm. Visit the campus and meet faculty members and current BFS families. Bozeman Field School is an independent high school for those looking for a dynamic high school experience. Coursework focuses on the "surrounding environment - both natural and built - to guide students toward becoming curious, insightful, and engaging human beings."

Thursday, January 23rd: “Home” presented by the Bozeman Doc Series at The Emerson Center. This documentary showcases British

Monday, January 13th - Community Pint Night for the President’s Plunge at Map Brewing 

Wednesday, January 15th - Pint Night at Nordic Brew Works supporting Downtown Bozeman 

Wednesday, January 15th - House Party Dinner / Texas Throwdown at the Rialto 

Wednesday, January 15th - Sunrise Karaoke at El Camino Bar 

Friday, January 17th - Tsunami Funk at the Eagles Bar 

Friday, January 17th - MSU Bobcat Ski Day at Bridger Bowl 

Friday, January 17th - Sunday, January 20th - Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at Willson Auditorium 

Saturday, January 18th - Poses & Pints at Mountains Walking Brewery 

Saturday, January 18th - MSU Bobcats Men’s Basketball against Eastern Washington Eagles 

Saturday, January 18th - Ice Carving

Montana is known for abundant outdoor activities, so what do Montanans love to do in the winter? Read our blog below to find out!

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Winter Hikes/Snowshoeing - Grab your snowshoes and hit the trails! Some of our favorite winter hikes are; Lava Lake, Garnet Mountain, Pioneer Falls,Palisade Falls, Sypes Canyon, Drinking Horse, Leverich Canyon, Grotto Falls, Blackmore Lake/Peak, History Rock, and Ousel Falls. For more trail information, CLICK HERE. 

Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding - With so many ski resorts close by, you can guarantee to catch us on the slopes! Whatever mountain you chose, we know you’ll have fun! Interested in shredding down multiple mountains for a discount? Look into the Multi-Mountain Pass!!
Bridger Bowl
Big Sky

Monday, December 30th - Torchlight Parade, Dinner, and Fireworks at Bridger Bowl Ski Resort

Tuesday, December 31st - It's New Years Eve! For a list of local NYE events, CLICK HERE.  

Wednesday, January 2nd - Art on the Rocks | Champagne & Cups at Emerson Center For Arts and Culture

Thursday, January 3rd - New Years Glow Skate at Haynes Pavilion 

Thursday, January 3rd - Wilderly Trunk Show at Plume Bridal  

Saturday, January 5th - The Bear 5 Mile and 10 Mile Run   

Not sure what to do this week? Bridger Bowl, Big Sky Resort, and Red Lodge Mountain are officially open!
Bridger Bowl 
Big Sky Resort
Red Lodge Mountain 

Looking for something fun and exciting to do this New Year’s Eve? Look no further, below is a list of the hottest New Year’s Eve events around Bozeman.

Noon Year's Eve Party at the Montana Science Center: Great for families and kids! Count down to the noon hour with noise makers, party hats, and more! 

20/20 Back to the Future New Year’s Eve at The Rialto: Dance the night away to upbeat music that blends elements of funk, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, rock n’ roll, blues, and everything in between.

MOTH w/ Permafunk New Years Eve at The Filling Station: Ring in the New Year with a performance by MOTH and Permafunk, pre-order your tickets at Cactus Records. 

Bluebelly Junction NYE at The Eagles: Drinking, dancing, and debauchery as Bluebelly Junction

Do you have guests visiting this Holiday season? Or maybe you’re the one visiting Bozeman? Regardless, we created a Dining Guide to Bozeman that we have to share!

BREAKFAST

The Western Cafe $
Wild Crumb $
Cateye Cafe $$
Nova Cafe $$
Feed Cafe $$
Salted Caramel Cafe $$

LUNCH

The Farmer’s Daughters Cafe & Eatery $
Valhalla Meadery $
Pickle Barrel $
Foxtrot $$
Seven Sushi $$
Ted’s Montana Grill $$$

DINNER

Montana Ale Works  $$
Blend $$
Saffron Table $$
Blackbird $$
Sidewinders $$
Copper Whiskey Bar  $$
Tanglewood  $$-$$$
Plonk $$-$$$
14 North $$-$$$
Open Range  $$$

BREWERIES 

Visit our Bozeman Brewery Guide HERE 

Monday, December 16th - 24th: Get your pictures taken with Santa at the Gallatin Valley Mall! For Santa's photo op schedule, CLICK HERE.  

Friday, December 20th: Grab your ugly sweater and get your skate on at Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. A family-friendly event open to all ages. Dress in festive attire and listen to Christmas music as you skate along with friends and family. Admission is $10, for more information, CLICK HERE. 

Saturday, December 21st: Museum of the Rockies presents Big Sky Tonight at the Taylor Planetarium. Visitors can experience our universe projected onto a 40-foot dome through 4K digital projection. This spectacular exhibit is one you don’t want to miss! For more details, CLICK HERE. 

Saturday,

Happy Holiday’s Bozemanites ♥

Spend time creating memories with the ones you love most this Holiday season by giving the gift of an experience. We wanted to help you get creative this year while supporting local businesses, so we’ve generated a list of fun and unique gift experiences you can share, or they can appreciate alone. 

Do you have guests coming to Bozeman for the Holidays? Next week we will be releasing our “2019 Dining Guide to Bozeman” packed full or local restaurant suggestions perfect for sharing with your out-of-towners. 

THOUGHT PROVOKING  

Museum of the Rockies: Give the gift of a museum membership to the intellectual in your life. Memberships are packed with benefits including unlimited admissions, access to more than 378

Wednesday, December 11th - Sunday, December 15th: Black Diamond presents The Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival, a signature event of the Ice Climbing Alliance. Join other ice climbing fanatics in promoting and preserving access and quality experiences across Montana. The festival kicks off with a party Wednesday the 11th at 7:30 pm at the Bozeman Event Space. The remaining days of the festival have lots to offer including; Ice Fest Film Fest, Skiing the Dream presentation presented by the North Face, Alpinism on the Edge of Dreams by Ines Papert, finishing with a Local Legends Dinner & Wrap Party. For specific details, CLICK HERE. 

Friday, December 13th: It’s finally time for the 2019 Winter Art Walk! This is the final day of the 2019 Art Walk

Looking for the BEST Christmas lights and Holiday displays around Bozeman? Look no further! Here is a list of locations with sensational decorations and jaw dropping displays. 

• Downtown Bozeman
• Emerson Cultural Center
• Montana Hall 
• Willson Avenue, Bozeman
• S. 3rd Avenue, Bozeman (past Kagy Blvd)
• 8670 Fowler Lane, Bozeman
• 313 Powder River Avenue, Bozeman
• Babcock Street, Bozeman (between 9th & 10 Ave)
• 4486 Shadow Glen Drive, Bozeman (this location has numerous inflatable displays; displays will be shut off if high winds occur)
• 527 Red Bard Drive, Belgrade
• Countryside Estates Subdivision, Belgrade
• Cobblestone Subdivision, Belgrade

Be sure to check back on this list as we will be updating it through the month of