37 Interesting Things To Do With Kids In Bozeman

Finding fun things to do with kids can be hard. Even in a town like Bozeman that has seemingly endless outdoor pursuits. But what else is there to do? How do you keep kids busy around Bozeman? We've got the ultimate activity list.

This big list of things to do in the Bozeman area was put together by parents, caregivers, and other 'gotta keep a bunch of kids occupied' local experts. Some are free, some are not. Some are in Bozeman, some are a bit out of town.

All the 'basics' such as hiking, biking, skiing, and camping are classic things that are great to do with kids in the Bozeman area. But activities like skiing can get expensive, and camping can get tricky - because you might need a reservation.

• Bozeman Racing Simulators - fun for older kids..."Minors under 17 are welcome with a parent"
• "We used to love hitting all the playgrounds at schools, and we made it an adventure."
• In July, the downtown Bozeman stores do a 'Where’s Waldo' hunt. You have to look for him in 20 stores, get stamps, and then win prizes.
• Outta Bounds Golf Montana
• Pinspiration Bozeman - "Where Community Meets Creativity"

"Picnics in any of the dozens of area parks. Most of the newer Bozeman and Belgrade subdivisions have their own parks with jungle gym equipment. Anyone can go play there. They are free because they're parks, but they're new and nice."

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• Fall Activities: Berry picking, canning, BBQing, or build something together
• "Crystal Park over by Dillon. It’s super cheap, you just pick an open spot on the hill and dig for crystals and you get to keep whatever you find. My kid LOVES it." (We've included the link to the recreation area)
• Summer camps
• The 'Mom, What’s Next? Bozeman' page on Instagram shares family friendly activities that might help inspire you
• "The Splash Pad in Belgrade!" (They are also building one at Story Mill park)
• Put Sweet Pea Festival on your calendar. It is always the first full weekend of August. It includes lots of activities and performances for kids.

There are also plenty of fun things to do with your kids just outside of Bozeman proper. If your schedule has some time flexibility, try heading to one of these kid-friendly suggestions:

• Ousel falls in Big Sky for an out-of-town hike
• Virginia City is packed with family friendly things to do! Boardwalk with candy shop where they make their own taffy, carriage rides, fire truck tour, train ride to Nevada City, and pan for gold.
• Butte also has a water park, mining museum, and an underground tour.
• Check out ringing rocks & revenue flats

Get other neighborhood kids to play catch with football or baseball/mitt, frisbees.
Hide and seek. Play grounds. Let them figure out their own fun. Think 'back in the day' when kids could be kids, and actually make them go outside.

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• Spire Rock Climbing
• Bozeman Petting Zoo
• MSU sports events
• Gallatin Speedway races during the summer
• New Belgrade Library (they have tons of events)
• Tons of hikes, like Palisade Falls, is super easy for kids
• Bozeman Library hosts activities for kids
• Pickleball at Bogert Park
• Farmers Markets happen all year long in Bozeman, with the Winter Market held indoors during the winter, of course.
• American Computer & Robotics Museum
• Fishing Derbies are popular in the Bozeman area during summer months. It seems there's a derby almost every weekend. Searching Facebook Events is helpful.
• "Livingston MOPS (moms of preschoolers) is very active and plans activities and outings, and they have a Facebook group."