Hello Bozeman! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A duckie race, beginner horsemanship lessons, and a new downhill trail + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Late surge decides titles: Hayden Christian sprinted to win Belgian Waffle Ride Montana into Bozeman, sealing the Quad-Tripel Crown by eight points, while Cécile Lejeune claimed the women’s overall title with a runner-up finish -- read the full race recap.
Trail planning moves ahead: Bozeman’s trail network is getting balance as SWMMBA’s Dirt Concern adds a new downhill line and the What Goes Up climbing reroute. Expect temporary closures during work amid Yellowstone-area opposition -- see the trail changes.
Community celebration ahead: Rosauers will open a new Belgrade store featuring expanded fresh, local options, more prepared foods, and natural and organic selections, plus a ribbon cutting, samples, cake walk, and local donations -- see the store opening.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Game night upgrade: Big Sky Arcadia is your low-stress, high-score fix this week. Load a play card, rack up tickets, then raid the Prize Hub, and their free-roam VR arena packs laser tag and escape room-style games for up to six, making it an easy meet-up when the weather's weird or the kids are restless.
Plant TLC, anyone?: Fern Houseplants is a locally owned Bozeman shop for thoughtfully curated houseplants, pottery, and plant-inspired goods, with friendly, personalized advice when your fiddle leaf gets dramatic. They’ll repot for you and even host cozy plant-filled gatherings...a fine excuse to sip, chat, and breathe.
Quick nature fix: Because screens can wait, Story Mill Community Park is where you stretch the legs, let kids scramble, and catch a little birdsong between mellow trails and green space. Pack a coffee and a picnic, call a friend, pretend it's "exercise" and feel smug about your Saturday.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👮 Tip-A-Cop @ Texas Roadhouse | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Bozeman dinner tastes better when a badge brings ribs. Local officers and Special Olympics Montana athletes play celebrity servers at Texas Roadhouse, collecting tips that fund year-round sports, health, and leadership programs. Expect big smiles, extra rolls, and the politest ticket you ever got.
🦆 Bozeman Duckie Race @ City of Bozeman Bogert Park | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Rubber ducks take over Bogert Park for a free, family-friendly race that benefits Cancer Support Community Montana, because nothing says Bozeman like cheering for bath toys. Adopt a duck to snag local prize packages, see the Gibson guitar raffle, then enjoy drawings, raffles, food.
🌳 Fresh Air Families @ South Cottonwood Creek Trail (Belgrade) | Friday (6/26) at 9:30 AM – Craving fresh air that does not require crampons or bribery? Fresh Air Families is strolling Tuckerman Park, meeting at the lot off Goldenstein. Shady, flat creekside path with benches and water stops, stroller friendly, splash zones for littles, dogs take the day off.
👗 Make It! Studio: Session 2 Fashion Runway: Ages 10-14 @ Gallatin Valley YMCA | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – Make It! Studio is turning tweens into mini couturiers with a Fashion Runway session for ages 10 to 14, all week long. Expect sketching, stitching, and strutting, which is code for your living room becoming a catwalk, and your iron finally earning its keep.
🏅 Cheer & Dance Camp: Session 2 @ Gallatin Valley YMCA | Monday (6/29) – Whether your kid has boundless pep or only cheers for snack time, the Y's Cheer, Dance, and Gymnastics Camp lets ages 6-14 learn simple cheers, fun routines, and basic tumbling in a supportive crew. Translation, they burn energy, build skills, and actually sleep.
🎪 Kids Carnival @ Downtown Belgrade | Tuesday (6/30) at 5:00 PM – Downtown Belgrade turns into an old-fashioned kids carnival, celebrating 250 years of America with games, prizes, and the kind of small-town cheer you can’t fake. Expect ring tosses, sugar highs, and local shops running the show, which means smiles, short walks, and tricky bedtime negotiations.
🐴 Beginner Horsemanship Summer Lesson Series @ Cedar Ridge Equine | Tuesday (6/30) – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap screen time for saddle time, this beginner horsemanship series packs three half days of riding, groundwork, and barn-side crafting and journaling. Safe, fun, and yes, the smell of hay beats your fancy candle.
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07 — The Bozeman report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 48°F — Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 48°F — Precip: 76%
A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind around 6 mph. This house is wildThis 20-acre Old River Farm estate pairs East Gallatin River frontage with two stocked trout ponds, sweeping Gallatin Range views, and a location just 5 minutes from downtown Bozeman. Designed by Locati Architects, the home features walnut finishes, custom alder cabinetry, a stone fireplace, a chef’s kitchen, a media room, and a private guest wing.
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