Pumpkin Smash in Story Mill Community Park

NOVEMBER 8, 2025

Grab your pumpkins, jack-o’-lanterns and gourds and meet at Story Mill Community Park or Kirk Park on November 8 from 11. a.m.-2 p.m. for a smashing good time. Did you know that more than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are wasted in American landfills each year, contributing to harmful greenhouse gases? By composting pumpkins locally, you give organic material a second life, and the finished compost benefits farms and gardens right here in the Gallatin Valley. The Pumpkin Smash is a community event brought to you in partnership with Happy Trash Can Curbside Composting, Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department and City of Bozeman Solid Waste department. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact on our environment. The more pumpkins we smash, the bigger difference we make. For more information visit www.bozeman.net/Recreation or call

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Letters From Santa

NOVEMBER 3-DECEMBER 12, 2025

The Parks and Recreation Department elves will be helping Santa send out his letters again this holiday season. To request a letter, visit www.bozeman.net/recreation and select “recreation registration” from November 3 through December 12 at noon.

Victorian Tea at the Story Mansion

DECEMBER 7, 2025

Here is your chance to truly experience the grandeur of the historic Story Mansion in Bozeman. Enjoy being served homemade cookies, pastries and savory treats by the grand ladies of Bozeman who will be dressed in period clothing. Brought to you by the Friends of the Story Mansion. Seatings are at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. The fee is $35 per adult and $15 per child. Please register your group at the same time to be seated together. To purchase tickets please visit www.bozeman.net/Recreation