October 13th – October 15th
Need some fun family events? Suddenly we find ourselves at this in between season in Southwest Montana. Summer is over, along with river floats, paddle boarding, and warm weather camping; anxiously awaiting for cold smoke! Check out this list of interesting activities happening this weekend, Friday, October 13th – Sunday, October 15th:
Friday, October 13th
Fall Festival Rummage Sale – Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy, Bozeman: Shop for household items, jewelry, winter clothing, Christmas decorations, plants, handmade wooden items, baked goods, gifts, antiques & much, much more. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2goXaUg
Bowl for Kids’ Sake – The Bozeman Bowl, 414 E. Babcock St., Bozeman: 
Help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County. Then enjoy two hours of free bowling, Tarantino’s Pizza, prizes and more…all for a great cause. All proceeds go towards providing local children with strong and enduring mentor relationships that change their lives for the better. 4:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2y3PAsl
Intermountain Opera “The Tender Land” – Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main Street, Bozeman: A vivid portrait of the rural mid-west, The Tender Land is painted richly with Copland’s quintessentially American harmonies and tells a beautiful and simple story of a young woman’s coming of age. 7:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2kDPBOj
History After Dark – Ghosts of Bozeman’s Past – Townshend’s Teahouse, 402 E. Main Street, Bozeman: Take a step into Bozeman’s dark past and meet some of our town’s historic residents, back from the dead for one night, to tell you about their historic lives and ultimate deaths. Notable characters you’ll encounter include Madam Louisa Couselle, Nelson Story, and even John Bozeman himself. 7:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2goCtrx
Saturday, October 14th
Alpaca Open House – Alpacas of Montana, 8255 Cottonwood Road, Bozeman: Curious about alpacas? Join the Callowhill Farm Alpacas and meet the “pacas” up close and personal to learn more about these beautiful creatures! There will be lots of fun activities, including: watch a shawl being woven, demonstrations on spinning yarn, weaving, and knitting, children’s activities, obstacle course, pet the alpacas, goat shearing, local co-operative farm store open. 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2kBm0Vk
Big Sky Fall Festival Trail Run – Big Sky Community Park, 1573 Little Coyote Road, Big Sky: The Big Sky Community Organization celebrates fall with a classic 10K Trail Run. Register online or at the event.10:30 AM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2hZ9sq2
O’ktoberfest 8K – East Gallatin Recreation Area, 803 Manley Road, Bozeman: 
Celebrate some scenic fall trail running with the return of the Bozeman Oktoberfest 8K. Prizes for the best costumes! Join us for log sawing, stein holding competitions, brat tossin’, free drinks (age 21+) and more! Top prizes include winning your weight in beer and other German-themed swag. 4:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2yTVf11
O’ktoberfest Ski Ball – Riverside Country Club, 2500 Springhill Road, Bozeman: A fun night featuring Bridger Brewing Co. beer, wine, cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and live music. All proceeds will benefit the Bridger Ski Foundation’s youth programs, scholarships, and the grooming of 70 kilometers of community Nordic trails. Bring your Oktoberfest cheer! Dirndls and lederhosen encouraged. 5:30 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2gpyaw5
Jay Owenhouse, “Family Magic” – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse (MSU), 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman: 
Jay Owenhouse, a legendary escape artist and one of the most awarded illusionists in history, will return by popular demand to Bozeman. – one night only in “Family Magic!”, an illusion spectacular. The show has been voted by audiences and critics alike “One of the Top 10 Live Shows in America”. 4:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2yBR3Xz
Sunday, October 15th
Beyond the Stars – Taylor Planetarium | Museum of the Rockies, 600 W. Kagy, Bozeman: This live night sky show, takes a look at where you can find the planets and the constellations. Look a little deeper into the skies and identify what can you find with binoculars and telescopes. 2:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2xsY4d9
The Lion King Experience, Jr. – Orphan Girl Children’s Theatre, 316 W. Park Street, Butte: Disney’s The Lion King Jr. has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now you have the opportunity to see this production live on the Orphan Girl Theatre stage in Historic Uptown Butte!Join Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale that brings the savannah to LIFE. 2:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2gpl2XT
Learn to Skate – Haynes Pavilion, 901 N. Black Avenue, Bozeman: Learn to Skate with the Bozeman Figure Skating Club! Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills, Hockey Skills, Adult Skills classes are available. Classes are for ages 4 to adult and all abilities! 4 weeks to 12 weeks sessions and skate rental is included. 6:00 PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2yAt2QK
What’s happening next weekend?