The Gallatin Valley is not only an outdoor recreational paradise—it’s also full of all kinds of “diamond in the rough” activities. As our community develops and grows, it is fun to also see the growth in culture, arts, and family activities; attending them brings the community together and strengthens the friendships, networks, and economy of this last best place.

After compiling this list and having to edit it down to 10 activities, I realized just how much is going on in our little valley, and how much we have to look forward to! We are blessed to have so many nonprofits, community spaces, amazing musicians, farmers, makers of all kinds, artists of all mediums, and people raising awareness and love for each other. I hope everyone can find something here to enjoy this month; the activities are arranged in chronological order.

Water Conservation Garden Party
City of Bozeman water account holders will enjoy a Water Conservation Garden Party Saturday, June 6th from 10 am - 1 pm at the Museum of the Rockies. Take home FREE water-wise plants, a native pollinator seed mix, compost, and more, with proof of a City of Bozeman water account. For more info, visit www.BozemanWater.Com or call (406) 582- 3220.

Pride In the Park
Hosted by Bozeman Pride, this event will take place Saturday, June 6th from 10am - 4pm in Lindley Park. Celebrate PRIDE Month in Bozeman with your friends and family at this family-friendly event of fun, connection, and community resources. The Educational Speaker Series kicks off at 10 am, followed by a Drag Story Hour at 11 am, Pride Speeches at noon, an All-Ages Drag Show at 1 pm, and much more. Vendors and booths from businesses throughout the Valley will have samples, swag, candy, food, music, and more. Visit www.bozemanpride.com for more information.

Tune Up Basement Bar Music
Local favorite Tsunami Funk plays at the Tune Up Basement Bar (located in the lowest level of the Kimpton Armory Hotel) on Saturday, June 6th from 9 – 11 pm. Tsunami Funk plays dance music of all genres, mostly R&B, Funk, Jazz and Rock, performed by some of Montana’s finest local musicians—sure to get you on your feet! Visit www.tuneupbarandlounge.com for more information.

Pine Creek Lodge Music
Enjoy some of Bozeman’s favorite bands at Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston this June. Dead Sky returns to PCL on Friday, June 12th, from 7 – 10 pm, and Pinky and the Floyd give us a two-night run Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th, from 7 – 10 pm. For more information and to get tickets, visit www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com 

A Taste of History in Virginia City
As part of its A Taste of History series, The Extreme History Project hosts “From Virginia to Versailles: Culinary Traditions of the African Diaspora” on Saturday, June 13th from 9:30 am – 2 pm in Virginia City. This special program will focus on Virginia City’s historic Black Community and the important role Black cooks and entrepreneurs played in shaping local food culture. The event features bite-sized tastes of historic foods, and stories of the labor, hospitality, and resilience that brought these traditions to one of Montana’s best known frontier towns. Registration is required; visit The Extreme History Project on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Weekly Farmer’s Markets
Farmer’s Markets are BACK in June! The Gallatin Valley Farmer’s Market at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds begins Saturday, June 13th, from 9 – 12 pm. The Bozeman Farmer’s Market at Lindley Park kicks off Tuesday, June 16th, from 4 - 7 pm. The Manhattan Farmer’s Market at Railroad Park Manhattan starts Wednesday, June 17th, from 4 - 7 pm. Belgrade Farmer’s Market at Lewis and Clark Park, Belgrade opens Thursday, June 18th, from 4 - 7 pm. Each has a respective Facebook account and a website you can visit for more info.

Bozeman Hot Springs
Women Songwriters’ Night with Yellowstone Women’s Music Collective, featuring Audrey Hall, Sara of the Hour, and Bozeman’s Choice favorite Emma & the Ledge will take place Thursday, June 18th, from 7 - 10 pm at Bozeman Hot Springs. BHS hosts live music while you soak each Sunday, along with special events like this. Visit www.bozemanhotsprings.com for admission information.

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks
This June, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform Much Ado About Nothing June 17th - 20th at 8 pm at the MSU Duck Pond. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets for these free performances by highly trained thespians! Follow Montana Shakespeare in the Parks on Facebook and Instagram for more information.

Belgrade Summer Nights!
Kicking off strong with Savvy The Band and opener Come Back K, this first-event-of-the-summer community Downtown Block Party takes place on Wednesday, June 24th from 6 - 8:30 pm on Broadway Street in Belgrade. Belgrade Summer Nights! is the work of The Belgrade Community Coalition. Along with local music, the event features booths and vendors from Belgrade, food trucks, and family fun for everyone. Visit www.belgreat.org for more information on these free events.

Music in The Mountains
A cherished Thursday night music event, Music in The Mountains kicks off its summer season of free live music on Thursday, June 26th, from 6 - 11 pm with The National Parks band, along with opener The Takes. The events take place throughout the summer in Len Hill Park at the City Center in Big Sky. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sample food and drinks from local food trucks, and enjoy an evening of dancing! Brought to us by the Arts Council of Big Sky, visit www.bigskyarts.org  for more information.

Don’t miss a thing this June by checking the Greater Yellowstone Events Calendar, brought to you by Bozeman Magazine 24/7/365 at bozemanmagazine.com/events!