EXCURSION: Tour of Montana State Bobcat Athletic Complex
2025-05-19 10:30 (America/Denver)
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Join us for a special opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art MSU Bobcat Athletic Complex and the new Indoor Athletic Center!

After the tour, we’ll cross the street to have lunch at Bozeman Market & Deli. The sandwiches are made to order, and hot sandwiches take some to cook! Menu available here

Open to GVNC Members and their guests

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DEADLINE to Register – Friday, May 16

EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour
2025-06-06 09:00 - 10:30
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Family owned and operated in Bozeman, West Paw delights dogs with healthy toys and treats—while watching out for their human companions and the world we all live in, too. Join us for a tour to see the production facilities and learn how they have recycled almost 150,000 pounds of used toys into new award-winning dog toys, spun over 16 million water bottles into dog beds and toy stuffing, and innovated a toy line that reclaims ocean-bound plastic.

After the tour, we’ll head to Cafe M on Main Street for coffee!

Limited number of spots available

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Where: West Paw32050 Frontage RoadBozeman

Close-toed shoes required – we will be walking around on the production floor

Cost: $5 (covers tour only, coffee additional)Non-refundable

DEADLINE to Register – Sunday, June 1

EXCURSION: Gallatin River Whitewater Rafting - now open to Guests of Members!
2025-07-30 11:00 - 16:30
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Come for an exhilarating raft down the Gallatin River Canyon with its incredible scenery and whitewater. This half-day trip begins with small rapids that progress in size to bigger rapids including House Rock and the Mad Mile!

Maximum 18 attendees (3 rafts) – guests of members are welcome!

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DEADLINE to Register – Friday, July 25

Non-refundable unless event is cancelled or a replacement is found

EXCURSION: Historic Butte Trolley and Underground Tour
2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Learn about Butte’s rich mining and cultural history on a 1.5 hour trolley tour narrated by a local historian. Enjoy a no-host lunch, then on to an underground tour to hear more about Butte’s colorful past!

Deadline to register: July 31Guests of attending members are welcome!

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Depart: 8:00 a.m. meet-up at Target’s NE parking lot corner by Costco & round about. It is a 1.5 hr drive to the Butte Visitor Center for the 10:00 a.m. trolley tour.Return: Estimated 4:30/5:00 p.m.

Cost: $75 for adults, $65 for seniors (65+)Includes trolley and underground tours as well as carpool. Lunch is additional Non-refundable unless a replacement is found

DEADLINE to Register – Thursday, July 31

Participation is limited to 20 people

EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour
2025-08-14 15:00 - 17:30
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Join us to learn about the rich natural and cultural history and hydrology of Bozeman Creek, the integral waterway running right through town. This exclusive GVNC tour will be given by The Extreme History Project with Gary Limesand as our tour guide.

Following the tour (which will last about an hour) we’ll head to Shine Beer for a no-host food and happy hour. Gary will join us to keep the Bozeman Creek conversation going.

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DEADLINE to Register – Tuesday, Aug 12Participation limited to 20 peopleTickets non-refundable but transferable

EXCURSION: Comedy with Alpacas
2025-09-14 17:30 - 20:00
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening surrounded by alpacas, laughter, and a view of the Bridgers! Start with an alpaca meet & greet on the lawn (pet them and snap photos) from 5:30 until 6:45, then settle in picnic style for the show from 6:45-8:00. Bring your own snacks, blanket and/or chair, and relax on the lawn while local comedians keep you laughing.

This is a different set-up for us as you must PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM ALPACAS OF MONTANA. Please read additional information on their website.

Open to the general public; members and guests may attend! We’ll have an optional happy hour beforehand at 4:30 if you’d like to meet other GVNC members pre-show at Tanglewood. Note that Alpacas of Montana has now added a happy hour at the event also.(The ‘tickets’ below are only to let us know you have purchased/registered with Alpacas of Montana for the comedy show and whether you are interested in joining for happy hour)For questions, contact Cheryl

When: Sunday, September 145:30 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Alpacas of Montana8255 S Cottonwood Road, BozemanCost: $30 – includes alpaca meet & greet until 6:45, then the comedy show from 6:45–8:00 p.m. YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR TICKET FOR THE SHOW DIRECTLY FROM ALPACAS OF MONTANA. Then let us know below that you are coming and whether you are interested in happy hour so that we include you on the email list for this event.

EXCURSION: CrossCut Mountain Sports Center Tour
2025-09-17 11:30 - 13:30
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Enjoy a fall outing to Crosscut Mountain Sports Center! Crosscut is a nonprofit organization offering hiking, biking and cross country skiing trails and programs for all ages and abilities. We will start with a “bring your own” picnic lunch and a presentation about Crosscut, its history, current programs, and upcoming plans. Crosscut staff will then lead us on a short trail hike, under 2 miles.

For questions or waitlisting, please email DoriOpen to members and their guests

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When: Wednesday, September 17, 11:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: Crosscut Mountain Sports Center16621 Bridger Canyon RdBozeman

Cost: $5 (covers tour) Please bring your own lawn chair and lunch for the picnic

Tickets are nonrefundable

DEADLINE to Register – Friday, September 12

EXCURSION: Tinworks Art - Private Tour and Clay Project
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Join us for a private tour of Tinworks Art, a non-profit art space in northeast Bozeman. Tinworks connects artists and community through inclusive art experiences in non-traditional spaces. This summer’s exhibition, A Kin to Clay, celebrates the remarkable legacy of clay in Montana, exploring the relationship between a diverse but connected group of artists who have worked with clay and earthen materials to uncover shared histories and creative affinities.

Following the tour, we will have an opportunity to create our own clay masterpieces which will get fired and be ready for pickup within 2-3 weeks.

Participation is limited to 15 people. Members and their guests are welcome.

For more information or to be added to a waitlist, contact Julie

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DEADLINE to Register – Monday, September 22

EXCURSION: Goose Bay Handblown Glass in Townsend
2025-10-09 10:00 - 15:00
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Have you ever looked at handmade glass pieces and wondered how they do that? Join us for a demonstration of glassblowing technique at Goose Bay Handblown Glass! We’ll head to Townsend, get a tour from the Goose Bay owners, and move on to Bridger Brewing in Three Forks for lunch.

Open to members and their guests

For questions or to get on a waitlist, contact Cheryl

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When: Thursday, October 910:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Where: Goose Bay Handblown Glass101 S. Front Street, TownsendCarpool meeting point at northeast corner of Target parking lot in BozemanBridger Brewing75 Vigilante Way, Three Forks

Cost: $30 (covers tour and carpool fee)Lunch at Bridger Brewing is additional

DEADLINE to Register – Friday, October 3

EXCURSION: Tour of the American Computer and Robotics Museum
2025-11-11 10:00
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Join us for a tour of Bozeman’s American Computer and Robotics Museum led by co-founder Barbara Keremedjiev. The museum houses exhibits and artifacts ranging from Babylonian cuneiform tablets to the first personal computers; from the enigma-code machines to early office equipment; and from robotics pioneers through the Apollo Guidance Computer that helped put humans on the Moon.

You do not need to be a computer “geek” to enjoy this museum, all you need is some curiosity!

Following the tour, we will head to Crossings Kitchen nearby for coffee/lunch.

Open to GVNC members and their guests

For more information, contact Dori

When: Tuesday, November 11, 10:00 a.m.Cost: $5 (includes tour only – coffee/lunch is your responsibility)

Where: American Computer and Robotics Museum, 2023 Stadium Drive, Unit 1-ACrossings Kitchen, 290 W. Kagy

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DEADLINE to Register – Friday, November 7Tickets are nonrefundable

EXCURSION: Caldera Cacao Roasters Tour - Full, waitlist available
2026-01-29 16:30 - 17:30
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Join us for an owner-led tour of small batch dark chocolate makers, Caldera Cacao Roasters. This is a true bean-to-bar chocolate maker where every hand-made bar begins with raw cacao beans that they roast, crack and winnow, then grind into chocolate. The entire process takes place at this little chocolate factory in Bozeman! Hear the story of how this venture came to be, and learn how they make chocolate from sourcing better-than-fair trade cacao beans to making delicious, award-winning bars. Of course there will be samples!

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This tour is again full. Contact Cheryl for more information or to get on the waitlist in case there are more cancellations.

EXCURSION: MSU Women's Basketball Game
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Have you been wanting to go to an MSU game, but somehow just haven’t done it? Now’s your chance! Join your fellow Newcomers to cheer on the Montana State University Women’s Basketball Team as they take on Idaho State on February 21 at 2:00 p.m. We have a block of reserved seats so that GVNC members and guests can sit together.

For those interested, we’ll also meet at Bridger Brewing for lunch before the game at 12:30.

Open to GVNC members and their guests.

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Deadline to register: Monday, February 9

EXCURSION: Saloons, Spirits and Suds Tour
2026-06-18 15:00 - 16:30
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Join us for a walking tour to explore some history about the saloons and bars of downtown Bozeman! We’ll cover gunfights, antics and other hard-to-believe adventures that occurred over the years.The tour requires walking a distance of about a mile and will last 1 to 1 1/4 hours. For those who would like to join in, we’ll stop for a beverage with the group at the end.

20 spots available

DEADLINE to Register – Monday, June 15

Open to GVNC members and their guests.

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HAPPY HOUR - Sip, Socialize and Soak Up the Montana Vibe
2026-07-23 16:00 - 18:00
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Join us for the first GVNC Happy Hour of the summer!We’ll kick back outdoors at Dry Fly Saloon in the Field and Stream Lodge for a little laughter and local flavor. Enjoy specials on beer, wine, cocktails and shareable snacks.

Open to members and guests. 40 spots available.

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DEADLINE to Register – Monday, July 20

EXCURSION: Tour of the Bozeman Public Library
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:30
EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour

Bozeman’s public library offers an amazing array of materials, resources, and classes! Did you know that in addition to books, they have an embroidery machine, a 3D printer and a laser cutter that you can use? Have you ever checked their list of speakers, cooking demonstrations, yoga classes and more? Here is your opportunity to tour the library and learn about all the services and activities they provide.If you’re interested, bring a snack and we’ll find a picnic spot near the library after the tour. Or stay for Gyrokinesis at 12:15 or a cooking demonstration at 1:00.

Open to GVNC members and their guests.

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For more information, contact Dori

DEADLINE to Register – Friday, July 24
