Crankie Fest FAQs! This video of last year’s Crankie Fest is really the best way to show you what it’s like, but let’s break it down below. Q: What is a Crankie? A: A Crankie is a moving picture show consisting of a very long illustrated scroll rolled up in a box. The scroll is cranked across an opening in the box, hence the name. Q: What is Crankie Fest? A: Crankie Fest is a series of shows featuring original crankies - all illustrated by local artists - performed before your eyes. The shows include live performance, puppetry, music, and sound effects. In other words, an intimate, analog, enchanting experience. Q: Who can attend? A: All shows are free and open to the public, but seating is very limited so reservations are required. You can reserve seats on our website, which is linked in our bio. The shows are best suited for ages 5 and up because of subject material and length of show. Q: Where and when? A: Belgrade Shows | Belgrade Library and Community Center | November 7th Bozeman Shows | Beall Park Recreation Center | November 13th-15th Q: How can I learn more about Crankies? A: Attend an Open House where you can meet the artists, peek inside a Crankie box and even crank one yourself! Open houses are before the Bozeman shows on November 14th and 15th. More questions? Show times, reservation links, and more information can be found at the link in our bio. Even more questions? Ask away in comments or DM us, we looove talking about Crankie Fest!

Join us for our 4th Annual Crankie Fest where we will explore extraordinary storytelling that takes us Out of the Box. A crankie is an illustrated-scroll in a box (also known as a moving panorama) that tells a story. This year’s artists and performers will take their stories quite literally out of the crankie box with unique puppetry, performance, audience participation, live music and sound effects. Belgrade Shows | Belgrade Library and Community Center | November 7th Bozeman Shows | Beall Park Recreation Center | November 13th-15th. Shows are free, but reservations are required. Crankie shows are best suited for ages 5 to adult. Show times, reservation links, and more information can be found at the link in our bio!

Let's face it, we have a lot of random silly things. No storage unit is complete until it is filled with pixie dust, pupptets, and so many craft supplies!!

If you're anything like us, you're probably missing the fairy village right about now. Our friends @countrybookshelf now have copies of all the Bumblewood Thicket books to ease the longing ✨ Our 2026 book features photos by pixie pixeler Lo Hunter, graphic design by marvelous magician Matt Cameron, and stories written in collaboration between Anna Visscher and the fairy architects!

Happy birthday, Sarah 🎂✨️ Wow, are we lucky to have this brilliant gal in our Random Acts family? She wears many hats: Shenaniganator, storyteller, puppeteer, producer, compassion giver, heart holder, and laughter enthusiast! Today, we celebrate the incredible Sarah and wish her silliness and love in the coming year 👑

The fairy village may be hidden away from our eyes now but the magic of Bumblewood Thicket lives on ✨ Thank you @lohunterphoto for capturing these moments of joy!

With Bumblewood Thicket tucked away for the autumn, we are glowing with appreciation for everyone who made the Fairy Village happen! Thank you to our incredible Super Staffers: Amber, Emlyn, Sarah, Emmi, Cassandra, Tracy, Lily, and Heidi 🌟 And thank you to our brilliant volunteers who welcomed over 21,000 visitors with smiles and pixie dust! We couldn't have done it without our sparkly partners @gvlt and @bozemanparksandrec and our generous sponsors: @sarahdaybznre @osmconstruction @heydaybozeman and @guildmortgageco And finally, thank YOU for visiting, donating, posting, and sharing your experiences in the fairy village. We appreciate you ❤

Not ready to say goodbye to the Fairy Village? Good news, many of the houses and businesses are up for auction! Head to the link in our bio to place your bids. We can't wait for these buildings to find new homes and new fairies to move in ✨️ Photo by Loneman Photography | @dougloneman

Send us some fairy mail! We'd love to hear your feedback about this year's fairy village. Head to the link in our bio 💌 Photo by Loneman Photography | @dougloneman

Pull up a chair and take in all the magic of Clover's Room 🍀 This cozy chrysalis is where Clover Cupp studies for the FAE-CTS, dreams up technical wizardry, forgets to fold their laundry, and enjoys music with their pet caterpillar, Butter. Clover's Room was beautifully crafted by Emmi Kat Johnson (@emmikatjohnson ). Since discovering Bumblewood Thicket in 2023, it has become Emmi’s favorite place in Montana and she looks forward to it every year! Her past architectural accomplishments include The Sugar Pine Bakery and Prune’s Bayou Abode. Emmi lives with her dogs; Koda and Riley, and cats; Pigeon, Hotdog, and Ghouligan in a cozy burrow tastefully decorated in fairy flora, mushrooms, haunted knick-knacks, and a probably definitely normal amount of Scooby-Doo memorabilia. She makes a number of whimsical wares: mushroom witch hats to locally foraged curiosity displays, and hand drawn stickers and greetings cards which she sells online, at local shops, renaissance festivals, art markets, and Frolic Cons not too far from Bumblewood Thicket. This year, Emmi made Clover’s Room to honor the many transgender friends who have made her who she is today. You are loved, you are important, you belong, and she is so glad that you’re here. You can see Emmi’s creations online at starberryhollow.com Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Step into the warmth of Filigree Foundry ✨️ The warm workshop of Goldie is where winged creatures and fairies know to go for repairs or replacements for their wings! Outside of crafting beautiful fairy structures, Aysha Carter nurtures young children in all aspects of early childhood development through art and sensory enrichment play at Roots Nature School. At school and in life in general, she loves the magic of fairies and believes magic is part of the building blocks of the executive functioning of developing brains! When not in the classroom or hosting community classes for families, Aysha is surrounded by a loving family. She and her children and husband live in Belgrade with a golden lab named Ajax, two golden cats named Michael and Mr. Cuddlecakes, an axolotl named Cinco, various fish and aquatic creatures. You can visit rootsnatureschool.org to learn more about Aysha's work! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

It's our final weekend of the Fairy Village! The air is turning crisp, leaves are falling, and the fairies are ready to tuck in for the winter. Enjoy Bumblewood Thicket until 3pm on Monday September 28th at Glen Lake Rotary Park. We'll see you there ✨️ Photo by Loneman Photography | @dougloneman

Looking for fun activities or a refreshing beverage? The Bubblery is the spot for you 🫧 Relax on the patio, sip on some bubbles, dance the night away, or participate in the fruit smashing! This effervescent business was created by The Fairy Collective aka Shelly, Bonnie, Valerie, Jennifer, Lisa, Mary, Renne, and Julie. This delightful group of ladies have a common love of gardening with a few friendships spanning decades and a few that are brand new. They are deelly inspired by their own visits to Bumblewood and each of them brought a unique skill to the fairy architect drawing board. The fairy collective is working towards retirement, is retired, and sometimes just tired and battling menopause! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Behold the majestic magic of Azolla’s Arcanum 🪄 These walls hold all you need to get your spells of the ground, literally in some cases! Scrolls, potions, wands, and materials galore. Just don't touch the grimoire!! Casey and Lilie Dodge are the architects behind this magical build. They live here in Bozeman with their wife/mom Megumi and their adorable but crazy little dog Momo. Lilie is a freshman at Montana State University. She loves to do aerial dance and play musical instruments. Casey (@midwinterdesignworks ) is an engineer. He likes to build and listen to audio equipment, and build unusual machines. They have been to Bumblewood Thicket every year and last year crafted Begonia's Bed and Breakfast. To see more of Casey's work, you can visit his website: midwinterdesign.blogspot.com Photo by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Bask in the colorful light of Glasswing Chateau 🦋 This elegant home belongs to Glimmer, a craftsfae with an eye for memories. At all times of day, her stained glass windows catch the light and cast beautiful colors across the stone walls. Alyssa Cudworth is the creator behind the Chateau. She is an aspiring architect who lives in Bozeman with her cat, Luna. She saw the joy the fairy houses brought last year to so many people and decided she wanted to be a part of that! Outside of building a fairy home, Alyssa loves to paddleboard in the summer and go on outdoor adventures any time of year. She can also be found in the middle of various crafting projects. Photo by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Welcome to Hilda’s Home 🪡 This cozy abode is where Hilda keeps cozy, collects honey, and sews quilts for all the fairies of Bumblewood. No fairy goes without Hilda’s love! Susan Fruend lovingly crafted Hilda’s Home. In the summers, you can find Susan outside working in her garden. In the winters, she is in her quilt studio. She's been quilting since she was six years old and has given away hundreds in hopes of providing comfort and joy. Bringing her real life passions into her fairy house, Susan drew inspiration from her work as a nurse and a beekeeper while crafting. Some of the furniture in her house was handcrafted by her mother many years ago. It brings her a lot of joy to include these treasures in Hilda’s Home. Living between Bozeman and Livingston, Susan resides with husband, chickens, and bees. She is very excited to announce that she is now a first-time gramma! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Ready to build your fairy dream home? The Twog and Timber Mill is sure to deliver 🪵 One of the oldest establishments in Bumblewood, this sawmill has been working to deliver quality twog to construction sites across the villages. Sourcing the twogs and timber for this delightful home business was Jill Logan (@jill_logan_art ), a long-time friend of the fairies. Jill was born and raised in Missoula and now lives in Bozeman. Her son Riley (a Bozeman resident) is her engineering consultant and set up guy. Her daughters Savannah (an Oregon resident) is her editing and aesthetics consultant. Jill has participated in many RAS installations over the years, including Portals and Fantastical Forests. She also created the Barbs and Bottles Fairy Dairy for a previous Bumblewood Village. You can find Jill's work on her Etsy page: Jill Logan Originals Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Welcome to The Last Run Inn, your hub for all kinds of adventures and fun 🎿 Fairies of all ages can stop by for spring picnicking, summer biking, fall canoeing, winter skiing, and everything in between! Don't forget a s'more for the road! Laura and Pat Eaton found inspiration for The Last Run Inn when their Christmas tree fell over one year! Pat tinkered up little ski chairs to hang on the string the used to tie up the tree, and those chairs inspired the inn. Regular visitors to the village, Laura and Pat have been living in Bridger Canyon for nearly five years. Joining them at their home is their dog aptly named Bridger. Both are retired: Pat from mechanical engineering and Laura from interior designing and teaching home economics. They are still very active with a love of crafting, cooking, and entertaining. Pat is often found hiking, skiing, playing guitar, building furniture, and reading. You'll find Laura stitching, doing water aerobics, designing for friends, and planning family trips. They love traveling to visit their children, grandchild, and friends! Photo by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

The Fairy Village will be visible to human eyes through 3:00 PM on Monday September 28th ✨️ The fairies heard that it's a PIR Day and wanted to make sure all friends of the fairies could get in one last visit this year! Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village is located at Glen Lake Rotary Park and is open to visitors of all ages!! Photo by Loneman Photography | @dougloneman

Step into the illustrious Scawen Manor 🔮 This Gothic home is filled with mystical items, spell ingredients, and a touch of well-earned luxury for the knowledgeable Rhiannon who resides here. Scawen Manor was created by trio who loves bringing fantastical worlds to life through building and crafting: Laurie Rugemer, Adelaide Rugemer, and Owen Powell. Laurie and Adelaide are a mother-daughter duo who started their magical adventures ten years ago when Laurie turned Adelaide into a rabbit at her Sweet Pea Festival magic show. Since they've taken art classes, painting, making jewelry, and generally looking for ways to create whimsy and joy. Owen is a builder in his own right, even beyond his Lego masterpieces, and has helped bring Rhiannon's house structure to life. When Laurie isn't crafting, she works as a data scientist and spends as much time as she can outdoors with her family and dog. Adelaide and Owen are both seniors at BHS and runners on the BHS cross-country team! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

The bustling Bumblewood Bodega is your one stop shop for all sorts of goodies 🛒 From locally sourced minnows to tooth fairy paste to cough dewdrops, the Bodega has you covered! Megan Feeman (@meganfeema) is the creative mind behind the Bodega. She visited Bumblewood for the first time last fall and fell in love with it! She knew instantly that she wanted to be a part of such a magical event. When she isn't carefully crafting fairy food, Megan is working at her dessert company NoBaked Cookie Dough (@nobaked )She's spent almost a decade making safe to eat raw cookie dough sold online and in stores across the country. Megan and her family moved from Nashville in 2025, and landed in downtown Bozeman. She lives with her husband Jimmy, six year old Aria, four year old Asher, and one year old Autumn. They are joined by their dogs Loki and Bowie, and their cat Charlie. They love being Bozeman residents. Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Been dreaming of having you own fairy house? Many of the houses and businesses in the village are up for auction! All proceeds will go to the architects and Random Acts of Silliness. Link in bio for auction details ✨️ Phot by Loneman Photography | @dougloneman Halftime Hollow by Kristin Kekich and Brooklyn Briggs Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Fiddlehead's Fine Furniture by Steve and Wren Allison-Bunell Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Wren Lake Park by John and Durrae Johanek Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Azolla’s Arcanum by Casey and Lilie Dodge Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Bumblewood Bodega by Megan Feeman Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Hilda’s Home by Susan Freund Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo E. Zinker's Toy Emporium by Mary Demro Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Dr. Lizario’s Laboratory by Emlyn Harris Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Bon Ton Shimmer Mill by Rebekah VanWieren Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Clover's Room by Emmi Kat Johnson Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Bumblewood Mycelial Switchboard by Cassandra Maffey Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo Twog and Timber Mill by Jill Logan Available for auction Photo by Lo Hunter Photo

Need a little extra shimmer? Look no further than the Bon Ton Shimmer Mill ✨️ This mill works around the clock to make what we know as pixie dust. The fairies are so generous in sharing it with us to give to visitors! Rebekah VanWieren made this beautiful structure. She is a Professor of Landscape and Design at Montana State University with a background in research on landscape reuse of old industrial sites. She loves being outdoors, spending time with family, and is perfecting the art of carpooling. Her daughters motivated her to create a fairh house after spending time in previous villages, and she was looking to exercise her artistic mind outside of creatively teaching college students. Long ago, Rebekah helped create a fairy house village trail at the University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum! She lives with her creative mentors: her husband, two daughters, and Winter the sheepadoodle here in Bozeman. Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

The finest furniture a fairy can find is at Fiddlehead's Fine Furniture 🪑 Stop in, take a seat, and watch the magic happen in comfort and in style. Fiddlehead's was handcrafted by Steve and Wren Allison-Bunell. They live here in Bozeman with their spouse/mon and two cats. Steve is an artist, writer, house-spouse, and meditation and mindfulness practitioner. Wren is a video producer and graphic designer. This is their fifth year building a fairy house! Steve and Wren apply digital tools to create natural looking forms and love the challenge of inventing a new story and further growing their design and construction skills each year. The pair are highly influenced by Art Deco and The Lord of the Rings. Wren's work can be seen on their website diskett.tv and on Instagram @diskette.tv Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Step aboard the Petalwind Caravan 🍃 The Bramblewake family has followed the winds for generations, and this year, they landed in Bumblewood! Richelle Wood (@iamrichelleanne) created this beautiful floral piece. Ever since she was a child, Richelle loved books that transported her to magical lands. While wandering through the woods, hiking a trail, or exploring a park, she would imagine crossing the veil into another world, one where fairies, gnomes, and woodland creatures quietly watched from just beyond view. Richelle lives near Bumblewood Thicket with her husband and their three Maltese dogs, whom she considers the devoted guardians of the woods and all its creatures. When she is not running her businesses, she loves hiking with her pups, visiting farmers' markets, and cooking with fresh local ingredients. Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Step into the Maidenhair Bower and allow Laurel to work her magic 🌸 All fairies know to go see Laurel and Baby Biscuit when they need a flower crown or diadem for any occasion! This beautifully magical house was crafted by mega fans of Bumblewood Thicket, Adrienne Zimny and Ellie Newell. They were delighted that the fairies chose them to make a dwelling this year as they have been looking for and building homes for wee magical creatures their entire lives! Outside of the village, Adrienne teaches Longfellow kindergarteners and is a farmer florist @littlebuttonfarm. She lives on her one acre farm with her husband, two children, a rainbow of cattle dogs, and fourteen chickens (who she loves to spoil!). In a 101-year-old home, you'll find Ellie living alongside her husband, child, two elderly cats, and an extremely pampered rabbit. She leads library services for children, teens, and their loved ones at Bozeman Public Library. Adrienne and Ellie married brothers and have been best friends ever since!! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Nestled in a brambly tree, you'll find the colorful and playful world of E. Zinker's Toy Emporium 🪁 Mr. Zinker enthusiastically encourages fairies (and humans) of all ages to make sure they play every day. It's so important! Mary Demro spent her summer imagining the Toy Emporium. She lives in Bozeman with her husband Aaron, young sons Gordon and Wally, and their Samoyed dog Moby. Mary is an architect with A&E + SMA Design, so this is an extension of what she already does, although at a much smaller scale than usual! When not working on houses, both large and small, she and her family love being outside, exploring Montana, and chasing the kids around. They have been going to Bumblewood Thicket for several years and have greatly enjoyed it. You may remember Mary's work from last year: The Twirlybird Carousel! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

A rare chance to peek behind the magic veil and meet the (human) fairy architects! Makers of the fairy village homes and businesses will be present to answer questions both about their process and their fairy friends who live and work in their structures. Visitors will also have a chance to meet the heads of the Bumblewood Zoning & Permitting Committee. These human/fairy liaisons can answer any and all questions about fairy village lore, stories, how one can become a fairy architect, and any other burning questions. Spoiler Alert: Because this event includes very human details about how the fairy village is created, it is not suited for those who believe in fairies and only fairies. Photo by Loneman Photography | @dougloneman

Enter the genius mind of Dr. Lizario in his open air Laboratory 🧪 You never know what this mad scientist has going on in his lab and what puzzles he is trying to figure out! Dr. Lizario’s Lab was diligently crafted by Emlyn Harris (@emlyneharris ). She lives here in Bozeman with Bumi, a boxer mix with a permanent tuxedo and very large ears. She works at the Bozeman Art Museum as the associate director, where she also teaches art classes. You can also find her teaching around town, and she maintains her own art practice in sculpture and watercolor Emlyn has always enjoyed sculpting and creating whimsical things, loving the challenge and inspiration of projects that push her creativity. Last year you may have seen her work in the village or at Crankie Fest. Her dad is an architect, so it's also fun to peek into the world of houses on this tiny magical scale! Follow Emlyn's work online at emlyneharris.com or her Instagram. Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

The Bumblewood Mycelial Switchboard is ready to connect your call 🍄 Looking to call outside of Bumblewood? That'll be long flitstance...which is now included in your wireless spore plans! Cassandra Maffey (@force.of.nature.c ) spent her summer lovingly crafting this switchboard. Bumblewood is a symbol and creation of the heart and wonder that thrives in our Valley of the Flowers, and she is honored to help tend the flame of magic. With a long history tending plants, animals, and people, Cassandra is now focusing on shepherding her young children, Sophia Artemis and Phoenix Rainier. They live in a sunny spot up Bridger Canyon called Wolf Mountain alongside her husband, Peter Constant. Joining them are the wolf Arwen and the cat Clover. And their fish. And their chickens. Cassandra looks forward to creating magic for the Bozeman community to enjoy for many years to come! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

When should you visit the Fairy Village? ☀️ Weekdays are generally less crowded and give you ample time to take in all the tiny adorable details. Pro tip: Rain is forecasted for this weekend. Stop in on Thursday or Friday morning to beat the drizzle! 🌙 Evening visits show the village in a new light! Each house and business is illuminated from 5:30-9:00pm, aka fairy bedtime. Trails are not illuminated, so a headlamp is a good idea! 🎵 Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons are filled with Magic Moments. Live music, storytelling, and photo opportunities are scattered around the village. Link in bio for more details!

Take a stroll through Wren Lake Park 🏐 Enjoy a picnic with a view, play a round of volleyball, and grab a quick snack at the concession stand in between turns up the climbing rock! Durrae and John Johanek are the architects behind this delightful and cleverly named park. They live in their cat Willie's house near Sypes Canyon. Everyone in their household is retired, including Willie, whose hobby is sleeping. In their former lives, John and Durrae worked in publishing. Now they spend their time traveling, birdwatching, and emptying the litter box. In their spare time, Durrae makes baskets, lots and lots of baskets. John can be found painting portraits and supervising Durrae. The couple were greatly inspired by last year's village and were excited to join in on the fun! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Happy happy birthday Emma ✨️ Emma (aka Emmi Kat) is a whimsical and well loved member of our silly family! She does a little bit of everything around here from being a Fairy Architect to a Super Staffer. Emma has a verrryy cool fairy house in Bumblewood Thicket this year. Stop in to see her artistry in action 🧚‍♂️

Welcome to Bumblewood Blossoms, your go-to shop for all your floral needs 🌼 Whether you have an upcoming wedding, a first date, a grand party, or just need a little extra pop of color, Tansy has you taken care of! Jasmine Lilly (@jasminelillycreative) is the creator of this perfect little flower stand. She lives in Bozeman with her partner Patrick and rescue pups Pip and Penny. A creative hummingbird, Jasmine owns Jasmine Lilly Creative and predominantly in the wedding industry as a florist, designer, and bridal boutique owner. She is also a freelance graphine designer and illustrator. You can learn mote about her work at jasminelillycreative.com. Jasmine has surrounded herself with magic and whimsy that calls to the world of the fae for as long as she can remember. As a little girl she spent hours in the garden creating fairy worlds filled with wild stories and foraged objects. As an adult she continues to revel in the magical minutia of nature! Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Welcome one and all to Ocha Tuffet's home 🕸 You'll find the caring Ocha tucked away in a cozy nook caring for our arachnid friends. Ocha's home, clinic, and studio were lovingly crafted by Amy Albert and Jennifer Christy. The pair met last year when Jen was in the midst of crafting the Pippel Family Home. The duo decided to team up on this year's village where they were inspired by spiders, webs, and all the Bumblewood Fairies. Jennifer lives out in Gallatin Gateway with her husband John, Australian Shepherd Lola, and a black cat named Derp. They all love the fairies! Jennifer is often found searching for natural treasures and connecting with all sorts of people while driving for Uber. Amy and her black and orange kitties, Shadow and Flame, reside in Belgrade where Amy likes to craft and spend time amongst the trees. Bumblewood has always been a neat experience for her, and she has been learning the ropes while working alongside Jen. Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

Say hello to Halftime Hollow, the local neighborhood tavern. It's often abuzz with activity! Halftime Hollow was crafted by Brooklyn Briggs and Kristin Kekich (@kristos_crafts) . They both work at Mesa Labs, where Kristin convinced Brooklyn to join the architects! Brooklyn lives out in Belgrade with her husband and four-year-old daughter, who loves Bumblewood Thicket. Kristin lives in Bozeman where the mountains meet the sky with her partner Doug, a distinguished cat named Sir Clarence Donovan McMurphy Kekich the First (aka Larry), a crazy dog named Michkov (aka Mitch), and about a million plants. Together, Brooklyn and Kristin enjoy crafting and belong to the same book club. Last year, Kristin created Poppy's Plot. Photos by Lo Hunter Photo | @lohunterphoto

✨Magic Moments in Bumblewood ✨ Add a little extra sparkle to your fairy village visit with live music, Bumblewood Story Apron performances, a shadow screen, and photo opportunities! This year, we are thrilled to have the Celtic Collective, Steve Marty & Luke Minton, and Hannah Belle Terrell bringing live music to the village. The brilliant Heather Buck and Heidi Krutchkoff will be telling enchanting tales of Bumblewood. Sundays 3:00PM-5:00PM September 13th, 20th and 27th �Wednesdays 6:00PM-7:30PM September 16th and 23rd Photos by Loneman Photography. Thank you to our sponsors, Feed Cafe and Ace Hardware.

The veil of enchantment has lifted and Bumblewood Thicket is officially here 🧚‍♂️ Visit the fairy village from September 10-27 at Glen Lake Rotary Park. Stay up to date on all things Bumblewood by visiting our website 🌼 It takes a village to make a village! Donate today to our Pixie Dust Fund. Link in bio ✨️ Thank you to our incredible partners @gvlt and @bozemanparksandrec. And to our amazing sponsors @sarahdaybznre @guildmortgageco @osmconstruction @heydaybozeman #bumblewoodthicket #fairyvillage #randomactsofsilliness

Be your best fairy friend and come prepared to visit Bumblelwood Thicket ✨ The Fairy Village is open from September 10th-September 27th at Glen Lake Rotary Park. There's a little magic for everyone here! 📷 @dougloneman

Looking for a little extra helping of magic with your Fairy Village visit? Magic Moments in Bumblewood will do the trick ✨ Every Wednesday and Sunday during the village we'll have live music to soundtrack your visit and storytelling performances about our fairy friends. Plus there will be some verrry cute photo opportunities!!

Enjoy another sneak peek into what the fairy village has in store for us this year! Bumblewood Village will be visible to our eyes from September 10-27 and we can't wait ✨ Sneak peeks provided by the architects: Steve & Wren Allison-Bunell @diskette.tv Richelle Wood @thebramblewakes @iamrichelleanne Kristin Kekich & Brooklyn Briggs @kristos_crafts Aysha Carter @ourmontanaroots Emmi Kat Johnson @emmikatjohnson

We saw this cool cloud today and just had to share it with you!! Bumblewood Thicket opens in just one week. Do you have your pixie dust and fairy wings ready? The village will be visible to our human eyes from September 10-27 at Glen Lake Rotary Park. The park is open every day from 5am-11pm ✨️ #fairyvillage #bumblewoodthicket #bozemanart

It takes a village to make a village! You can help the magic happen by donating to this year's Pixie Dust Fund! Contributions support fairy architect stipends, village maintenance, outreach, and much much more. Thank you in advance from the fairies of Bumblewood Thicket and their human collaborators. Link to donate it bio✨

Happy happy birthday to Tracy! Tracy, pictured here in the green hat, is one of our brilliant super staffers. You’ve probably seen her shining smile in the fairy village and at the lantern parade. We are so happy to have Tracy in our silly family, she brings a little bit of sunshine to all she does! Hip hip hooray 🎉

Time to add some whimsy to your calendars ✨ Bumblewood Thicket is quickly approaching and we are beyond delighted to share this years village with everyone! #fairyvillage #bumblewoodthicket #whimsy

Are you ready? On September 10th the fairies will reveal this year’s Bumblewood Thicket! The fairy architects have been hard at work getting ready. Featured in this video are peeks into homes and businesses created by: Jasmine Lilly @jasminelillycreative Rebekah VanWieren Laurie and Adelaide Rugemer and Owen Powell
Adrienne Zimny and Ellie Newell @littlebuttonfarm 
Mary Demro
Jill Logan @jill_logan_art

We are looking for just a few more volunteers to fill out the final weekend of the fairy village. As if access to pixie dust and whimsy weren’t enough, we are offering free fairy village swag to anyone who signs up for a shift on September 25th, 26th, or 27th! You can find the link to sign up in our bio. Thank you in advance! Offer applies to folks new to volunteering with us and anyone already signed up who’d like to add a shift during those dates. Bumblewood Thicket fairy village will be open September 10th through 27th. Fabulous swag made just for us by Intrigue Ink!

The fairy village stories are coming to life! This year you will be able to listen to the Bumblewood Thicket stories on your phone or computer! You can hear about all the magical mysteries of the village as you explore Bumblewood, or listen at home later if you need a little pixie pick me up! Huge thanks to Sally Shannon for voicing the stories so beautifully, to Cody Henderson for recording them, and @kiln.co for hosting us in their beautiful space.

Let’s face it, everything we do at Random Acts of Silliness is kinda chic.

✨Help make magic in the fairy village! ✨ We are seeking volunteers (we call them Friends of the Fairies) to serve as ambassadors in Bumblewood Thicket from September 10th - 27th. Friends of the Fairies greet visitors, offer guidance, and - best of all - offer sprinkles of pixie dust! To learn more about this joyful, heartwarming, community-building, and downright magical volunteer opportunity, follow the Volunteer Opportunities link in our bio. We hope to see you soon in the village! 🎥 Photo by @fischergenau 🎶Original Bumblewood music by Cody Henderson

Cirquepalooza will be the final summer appearance for Roxy and her Story Stand friends! Find us at the Bozeman Public Library this Friday, August 14th, from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Roxy will be telling fortunes and circus stories, @406cirque will be performing 🤹🏽and making balloon animals, you’ll have a chance to eat a 🐜, experiment with 🐘 toothpaste, and paint a mask with @tinworksart . There will be prizes, cotton candy, free lunch, and much, much more!

We found Winky reading fairy mail and they so kindly reminded us that Bumblewood will appear in just one month! It’s going to be fairy hard to wait until September 10th!

It's been a couple of weeks since SUNRISE went up On the Fence and we are still starry eyed 🤩 This project would not be the same without the brilliant @brunamassadas. We've learned this summer just how steadfast, radiant, and conscientious Bruna is a both an artist and a community member. Take a walk along the Gallagator to take in SUNRISE and visit Bruna's page to see more of her vibrant work! Photo Credit: @kyler.ernst

Anna and Jae have been scuttling across the valley on very important fairy business: visiting all twenty fairy architects! At these visits, there are a lot of ooohs, aaahs, eeeps, and omigoshes. This is just a tiny sneak peek into this year's village. We can't wait to share the rest 🍄 Magical structures created by: Durrae and John Johanek Casey and Lilie Dodge Jennifer Christy and Amy Albert Alyssa Cudworth Susan Freund Emlyn Harris The Fairy Collective Cassandra Maffey Laura and Pat Eaton Megan Feeman

Heidi’s birthday - and her one year Random Acts of Silliness anniversary were this weekend. Happy birthaversary @krutchheidi ! You may have spotted Heidi telling silly stories with Roxy at a Story Stand this summer, or spinning yarns at the fairy village, or maybe directing traffic at the lantern parade. Wherever she goes, Heidi beams out positivity, infectious laughter, and delight. We’re very lucky to have her in the Random Silly family!

This morning, we left our hearts On the Fence 💕 The deep love and appreciation for art and community were contagious along the Gallagator this morning. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to weave a heart, a sunburst, and even a smiley face. Our yarn hearts are bursting!! P.S. We left some wooly wonder behind in case you want to add a little bit of your own heart ❤️

Ice Cream Social: Fairy Architect Style 🍦 ✨️ Our fairy scale dolls brought along their human companions to chat all things Bumblewood, share materials, and enjoy a sweet treat donated by @genuineicecream ! Thank you friends! The village appears to our eyes in 41 days, not that anyone's counting, and we can't wait to share with you what our architects have been crafting! Stay tuned for sneak peeks 👀

COME CELEBRATE (AND PLAY) WITH US! Join us on the fence! Saturday, August 1st from 8:00-10:00am to celebrate the unveiling of SUNRISE. If you wish, you can participate in the next phase of installation by weaving yarn designs just like Zoe and Emily are doing 🧶 We’ll bring more yarn than you could imagine, weaving supplies, and a sweet treat! You bring sun protection, plenty of water, and your brilliant self! Meet us on the fence! The easiest, most direct route is to park at College and Black, and follow the trail to the clearing 🌅

Our new Wiz Zoe has issued a communique 🪄 "Hello hello! Zoe here! I’m the Wizard Behind the Curtain at RAS, where I get to organize the gears and logistics behind all the magic. I have a background in teaching and outdoor education, love to play with clay or dirt, and hold a deep love for all things creative. I’m excited to be contributing to the joy and play that RAS brings to our community. When I’m not wrangling fairies, you can find me trail running, picking up a new craft, or at the library." Lightning Facts⚡ Favorite Color- Turquoise! Most Used Emoji-🤸🏻‍♀️ Fairy Name- Sprout If you were a kitchen utensil, what would you be?- A teapot

SUNRISE by Bruna Massadas! This ginormous hand-painted swath of canvas is the first piece in an ongoing installation called ON THE FENCE. ON THE FENCE is a series of temporary art installations on a stretch of chain link fence along the Gallagator Trail on Bozeman's south side. The installations will change and evolve over time, incorporating creations by local artists and community-driven elements. To learn more and get directions head to our website or visit the link in our bio ☀️

It’s Emily’s birthday week 🥳 Did you know Emily is a genius at asking unique check-in questions at meetings? In honor of that, we decided to ask her some fun and silly questions of our own. Swipe through to see her answers! P.S. Emily is an expert on ice cream and her thoughts are not to be missed!

That's right! We're at the Big Sky Country Fair 🎡 Catch us dishing up delicious and delightful stories in the Haynes Pavillion from 1:00-2:00PM & 5:00-6:00PM Wednesday-Saturday. On Sunday we'll be at the North Entrance from 10:00-11:00AM for Sensory Friendly Hour. We can't wait to see you there! #randomactsofsilliness #bigskycountry #bozeman

Bumblewood Thicket appears on September 10th, do you have your wings ready? #fairyvillage #fairyhouse #bumblewoodthicket

String and Shadow are back in Bozeman July 17-18! We’re delighted to be partnering with Tinworks in presenting A Night at the Grand Opera: a frenzied romp through one wild night in an old European opera house with giant puppets and zany costumes galore. These family friendly performances are free and open to the public. Bring blankets and low-clearance chairs to get your spot up close to the magic. Head to @tinworksart for more information and check out the magic @stringandshadow :) Photos by Jo Arlow

A postcard from our new Assistant Shenaniganator, Jaelyn 💃 Oh, hi! It's me, a professionally silly gal and shenanigan wrangler. I've been a long time admirer of Random Acts and finally the stars have aligned for me to be among the magic makers. My name is Jaelyn, though my friends call me Jae and I think we're all friends here so either name is welcome ;) I come to Random Acts with a long theatrical history that I'm excited to share with everyone. I'll be working closely with all the delightful members of the team on bringing joy and whimsy to the world. Lightning Facts ⚡️ Favorite Color- Sky Blue Fairy Name- Ze Evergreen Most Used Emoji- ✨️ If you were a kitchen utensil, what would you be? - A whisk...specifically a rainbow colored one!

Say hello to Winky, our fairy countdown ambassador! They popped in to let us know that the fairies reveal their magic in 77 days ✨️ September 10th can't come fast enough! Aaand if you're looking to work with the fairies, we are looking for volunteers! Job duties include welcoming visitors, answering fairy lore questions, and most importantly sprinkling pixie dust. More info in our bio!

Happy birthday to our one and only Queen of the Fairies, Emma Rathe! 👑 As one might expect, the Queen of the Fairies is multi-talented. An actor, singer, musician, film maker, writer, marketer, and teacher, Emma can and does do it all. We’re not quite sure where she finds the time, but that’s probably another secret of the fae folk. She is also creative, funny, kind, thoughtful, and just the right kind of sassy, so she fits right in with this crew. You may have met Emma performing in the fairy village, offering sprinkles of pixie dust to visitors, or around town in a wide variety of performances. Next time you see her, be sure to pay your respects! 🧚‍♀️👑

Work with us in the fairy village! We are seeking sparkly humans to work in the Fairy Village in September! Roles are part-time, seasonal, and SUUUPER fun. Pixie dust and training provided. Benefits include: being part of a magical community tradition, the happy feeling that comes from knowing you made people smile, and a little extra sparkle in your life. To enquire, follow the We’re Hiring link in our bio. PS Cute photo used for attention getting purposes, this is a position for adult humans only. PPS BYOFW (Bring Your Own Fairy Wings)

Let’s get goofy!🤪 The Silly Monster Story Stand will be part of Montana PBS’ Neighbor Day at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds this Saturday, 6/13, from 9-12! Look for us outdoors between Exhibit Buildings 1 and 2. This event is free and open to all, although probably most fun for kids and families. 9-10am Crafts 10-11am Roxy and her friends will make up stories on the spot, using suggestions from the audience! 11am-12pm Crafts You can see more Silly Monster Story Stand dates and locations on our website. Roxy and her buddies can’t wait to see you!

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to get wacky! All week long we save up the things that made us giggle, or smile, or go awwwwww or wow! Then we share them with you in one big wacky sandwich. No bologna, just a pile of dopamine to get you through the week. The best and silliest we can find, all shared in our stories. If you miss out, or have a particularly bad day and need a silly sandwich, they’re all saved in a highlight for you to binge giggle. 🤪

✨101 days until Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village reappears! Not that anyone’s counting… 😉 This weekend the fairy architects braved the rain to choose their spots in the village, then gathered to meet each other, swap materials, and learn more about the delicate art of fairy construction. We have a really wonderful group of people… ahem… fairies building a pixie dust mill, a mycelial switchboard, an arcana shop, and much, much more this year! We will be sharing more behind the scenes glimpses over the summer. It is truly magical to watch it come together every year and we can’t wait to share it with you! The fairy village will be visible to human eyes on September 10th through the 27th, so mark your calendars! Big thanks to the wonderful folks at @studio.wheelhouse for the perfect gathering space just a hop, skip, and a jump from Bumblewood Thicket. Sketches by Rebekah VanWieren, Casey & Lilie Dodge, and Cassandra Maffey.

✨Move over elf on the shelf, it’s fairy on your shoulder season! The fairy architects are beginning the months long process of building their tiny workshops, businesses, and public facilities for Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village. When we meet with each fairy architect we give them a little doll to help them size their constructions accordingly. Many of the dolls receive names and develop personalities. This one is Woody. Woody will be helping Durrae and John as they create a mini village park, making sure the swings, slide, and seesaw are appropriately proportional. Stay tuned for more BTS fairy lore and construction!

Happy Birthday Lily!!! Today is Super Silly Staffer @lilymacfadyen ‘s birthday! 🎂 🌷🎉 Lily started with us as an intern in 2024, and has been sharing her infectious smile, kindness, curiosity, and care for others ever since. You may have spotted Lily greeting visitors at Cabinets of Curiosity, sprinkling pixie dust at the fairy village, or wrangling large lantern puppets at the lantern parade. She recently received a very serious trophy from RAS, acknowledging her heroic work in protecting the eyeballs of the public from Phinneas Phoenix’s majestic but rascally tail feathers during the lantern parade. We are so grateful to have Lily in our weird and wonderful Random Acts Family. When not sprinkling pixie dust or protecting the public from phoenix tail feathers, Lily studies Landscape Design at MSU, plays outdoors, and is a dear friend to many lucky people.

The Community Wishing Tree was all that we wished it to be and much, much more. As with all Random Acts of Silliness, it too shall fade away until another day. If you’d like to visit, today is the day. It will begin to disappear tomorrow, Thursday 5/14, at 8am. Huge thanks to @rootboundarborists for making that disappearing act possible. Boundless gratitude and sparkly rainbow high fives to everyone who participated in this community affirming project! The Wishing Tree is at 35 N. Bozeman, in front of the Cok Kinzler building. You can find more photos and information about wishing tree traditions around the world on pur website. Magical photos by Lo Hunter.

Join us on Sunday the 17th from 10am to 12:30pm to learn about crankies and get inspired! Crankie experts Sue Truman of the Crankie Factory and Marla Goodman of Bozeman Crankie Community will be sharing their knowledge and answering questions. You’ll even be able to crank a crankie yourself! This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Sign up on our website by following the What’s Next link in our bio.

We’re looking for an Assistant Shenaniganator aka Production and Marketing Assistant! Is that person you? Do you like helping to bring wild ideas to life? Do you enjoy all the serious details and organization required to do that? Applications are due Monday, May 11th so shenanny over to our website to check out the details!

Wowza! Shazam! THANK YOU!!!!! We are so grateful for this community who showed up for @givebiggv and the Wishing Tree! ALL our wishes came true and then some!🎉 💝 Over 1000 wishes on the Wishing Tree 💝 Almost $30,000 in donations to Random Acts of Silliness (far exceeding our Give Big goal!) 💝A whopping $3 million dollars raised by everyone during Give Big!!!! The way everyone came together to support and celebrate this place and its people was truly a dream come true. Thank you. Now let’s go make some more magic!!! ✨✨✨ Roxy, Boomer, and GoGo will be making appearances across the valley this summer, and we have a lot more Random Silliness up our sleeves! 🤪 #givebiggv #randomactsofsilliness

We are SO excited to see you at Silly Hour!!! 5-6pm TODAY May 1st at the Community Wishing Tree, 35 N. Bozeman! Add a wish to the wishing tree, hug a silly monster and get a balloon animal as we close out @givebiggv with a bang and an 🎉aaaaooogaaah! 🎉 #givebiggv

The Wishing Tree is installed! Check it out now at 35 North Bozeman Ave, in front of Cok Kinzler PLLP. You can add your own wish now at Rocky Mountain Toy Company or join us on Friday, May 1st from 5-6pm for Silly Hour! We have two wishes of our own that we would like to share with you: WISH 1: you GIVE BIG NOW* so we can continue to make magical public art for all. WISH 2: you consider GIVING BIG* to some of the inspiring arts nonprofits tagged below. *You can GIVE BIG NOW, fee free, using the link in our bio! ‌ @406cirque @bigskyarts @artsincubatorranch @baroquemusicmontana @bozemanactorstheatre @bozemanartmuseum @bozemanfilmsociety @bozemanfriendsofmusic @bozemansymphony @bozemanchildrenstheatre @compassionpject @gallatintrumpetguild @indepen__dance @montanaballet @mtchambermusic @montana_shakespeare @mtnairdance @opera_montana @mountaintimearts mountaintimearts @opendoortheater @raisondetredanceproject @slamfestivals @sweetpeafestival @‌theellentheatre @tinworksart @vergetheater @wmpacbigsky gsky ky @theemerson_mt @givebiggv Photos by @lohunterphoto ✨

The Community Wishing Tree is going to be filled with so much hope, care, love, and silliness! Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for all your heartfelt wishes. They will be hung today on the Community Wishing Tree at 35 N. Bozeman in front of Coke Kinzler LLP! Please join us on Friday, May 1st at Silly Hour from 5-6pm to witness and contribute to our community’s shared hopes and dreams. Visitors can also get free hugs and high fives from Roxy, Boomer, and GoGo, our team of silly monsters! If you value community art installations like this, please consider donating to Random Acts of Silliness during @givebiggv from 6pm on Thursday 4/30 to 6pm on Friday, May 1st! BIG THANKS TO OUR WISH GATHERING PARTNERS! @bozemanlibrary + @bozeman_health Cancer Center + Bozeman Senior Center + @bienvenidosgv + @bigskyyouthempowerment + @cancersupportcommunitybozeman + @crosscut_mt + @eaglemountbozeman + @gvlt + @havenmt + @thehrdc + @helpcenterincmt + @reachbozeman + @allthrive + @rockymountaintoycompany Students and Staff at: Bozeman Montessori + Emily Dickinson Elementary + Longfellow Elementary + Gallatin High School + Hyalite Elementary + Whittier Elementary + and more! SPARKLY GRATITUDE FOR OUR GENEROUS PARTNERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Cok Kinzler PLLP + @norcresttreeservice + @rootboundarborists #givebiggallatinvalley #givebiggallatinvalley2026 #randomactsofsilliness

There’s still time to make a wish! @rockymountaintoycompany is still gathering wishes for our community wishing tree through Tuesday afternoon. Head over and make a wish of your own! Your wish will be added to hundreds of wishes collected all around our community. The wishing tree will be unveiled on Friday May 1st. Join us for Silly Hour 5-6pm. Roxy and her friends will be there giving out hugs and high fives in exchange for candy corn. Just kidding, they’re free, but…. Beginning at 6pm on Thursday the 30th, you can make a fee-free donation to Random Acts of Silliness, to help us continue to bring art, fun, and whimsy (and maybe candy corn) to our community! #givebiggv #givebiggv2026

Roxy and her friends are so excited to see you at @gallatinvalleyearthday this Saturday!

We are seeking an Assistant Shenaniganator, aka Production and Marketing Assistant! We are growing our small team and are looking to add a fun loving, detail oriented person (or gnome) to join us in bring public art and theater to the Gallatin Valley. In collaboration with the rest of the Creative Team here at Random Acts of Silliness, this person (or gnome) will support and participate in planning, marketing, and implementing RAS art and theater programming. So you enjoy shenaniganating? Does this sound like something you’d be interested in? More info can be found in the link in our bio, just look for the We’re Hiring button to learn more. Applications are due by May 11th. Photo from the Gnome Roam by @loneman_photography

Friday 4/24 is the last day to add your wish ribbon to the Community Wishing Tree! Public wish collection sites are @bozemanlibrary and @rockymountaintoycompany. Wishes are also being collected from nonprofits, businesses, and schools all across the valley! Can’t make it there? You can share your wish with us by tagging @random_acts_of_silliness or DMing us. You can call or text us at 406-600-2184 too. The Wishing Tree will be unveiled next week!

We want your wishes! Our Super Silly Team is creating a Community Wishing Tree! In the tradition of Wishing Trees around the world, the tree will be filled with thousands of ribbon filled with wishes for our community. Wishes are being collected in partnership with local nonprofits, businesses, and schools. We would love to hang your wish on the tree too! You are invited to visit the Bozeman Public Library to fill out a ribbon wish of your own. Look for the table outside the Children’s Room and follow the instructions to add your wish. We encourage you to think about non-material things like hope, healing and peace. The Wishing Tree will be unveiled on Friday, May 1st as part of our Give Big Gallatin Valley celebration. Save the date for Silly Hour with our monster mascots Roxy, Boomer, and GoGo at 35 N. Bozeman!

The deadline is almost here! Submissions for this year’s Crankie Fest are due Sunday. Application info can be found via the link in our bio, just click on What’s Next!

We’re handing the mic to you! Ask us anything about applying for and participating in this year’s Crankie Fest and Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village in virtual informational sessions this Sunday, 4/12! Crankie Info Session 2:00pm Fairy Village Info Session 3:00pm Links to join via zoom can be found using the link in our bio, click on What’s Next. Shamelessly eyecatching photo of Major Monster, our Silly Monster Marching Band leader!

Volunteer with us! Help make our next random act of silliness come to life by cutting ribbonsfor a community wishing tree. The job: Cutting ribbon. We provide everything you need, except you! The result: A brightly colored tree filled with hundreds of wishes written on strips of ribbon appearing on May 1st during Give Big You can sign up for a ribbon cutting party from 11am-3pm on Tuesday 4/7, Wednesday 4/8, and Thursday 4/9 at our office inside the Trust for Public Lands offices. You can also sign up to take ribbon home to cut on your own time. Invite a friend and have fun! Find the Volunteer Opportunities link in our bio and follow the prompts to sign up.

We’re hiring! We and our magical team here at Random Acts of Silliness are searching high and low for the next Wizard Behind the Curtain! We are in need of a new team member to help us bring more joy and whimsy to the Gallatin Valley as as our Operations Manager or, in RAS terms, our Wiz. This role is high energy and execution-focused, ensuring the seamless and professional delivery of all administrative needs and seasonal events while preserving the creativity, joy, and playfulness at the heart of our mission.  For more info, find the link our bio. Know someone who might fit the wizard hat? Please share this post!

Have you dreamed of being a fairy architect in Bumblewood Thicket? Do you see possibility in every mushroom, cool rock, or twisty stick that you come across? Do you yearn to build affordable fairy housing? If so, we are now accepting applications for the 2026 fairy village! To learn more, find the What’s Next button in our bio which links to our events page. You can also find out how to attend an online info session where you get to ask all your fairy construction and design questions! We’ll be having two zoom info sessions: Thursday, April 2nd at 12pm and Sunday, April 12th at 3pm. If you are thinking about participating for the first time, we highly recommend attending an info session. The deadline to apply is April 19th, so start scheming. We look forward to seeing what you think the fairy village needs! Photo: Fairy Architect @emmikatjohnson hunting for building supplies.

Calling all creatives! We are requesting proposals for Crankie Fest exploring the theme: ”Out of the Box: Extraordinary Storytelling.” The crankies will be performed in intimate venues in Bozeman and Belgrade for RAS’ 4th annual Crankie Festival in November, 2026. A crankie is a moving picture scroll that tells a story while being cranked. This year we are encouraging people to think outside the box both literally and figuratively, and to let their imaginations run wild! Unique story telling, alternative crankie boxes, wacky shadow puppetry… we encourage any and all ideas! To learn more, find the What’s Next button in our bio which links to our events page. You can also find out how to attend an online info session where you get to ask all your burning (and cranking?) questions on Wednesday, April 1st at 12pm. We look forward to seeing what’s in those creative brains out there! Tip o’ the hat to @mtmgoo who created this snazzy crankie top hat!🎩✨ Photo of our Whimsy & Wonder Director by @loneman_photography

Hi! We have gained over 1000 new followers in the last month. Welcome everybody! Here’s a snazzy new video about Random Acts. Read on for some bonus silly and serious facts about us. ✨ We are an arts non-profit in Bozeman, Montana producing free, accessible, and joyful public art installations and events for our community. ✨ We believe job titles should be fun, so we have an Executive Enchantment Director, a Whimsy & Wonder Director, a Creator of Captivating Capers, and a Wizard Behind the Curtain… and we’ll be hiring soon! ✨ And we can’t forget our sassy team of silly monster mascots: Roxy, Boomer, and GoGo! There’s never a dull moment with those fuzzy goofballs around. ✨ Together, our team has 64 fingers, 58 toes, and 10 funny bones. Silly Monsters are born with two! ✨ You can learn more about our team, including what superpower each of us dream of having, on our website. ✨ We do 3 big annual events: Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village, Crankie Fest, and the Menagerie of the Imaginary Lantern Celebration. Sprinkled in-between are truly random acts of silliness such as our Silly Monster Story Stand, Silly Monster Marching Bands, and Silly Snow Faces. We know - that’s a whole lot of silly - but we have even more truly random acts of silliness planned for this year! Stick around and see what we come up with next. ✨ Big thanks to pixel magician Kyler Ernst who created this video, and to the wonderful people (and monsters) who participated in its filming. You’re the best! ✨ You can find links in our bio to watch more videos, see photos, learn about our team, and donate to help keep the magic going. Thank you for reading this far! Have a super silly day! 🌈✨🌸🌞🫧

Things you didn’t know you needed until you experienced them: Lantern Puppets dancing at the Mini Lantern Parade last month! Thank you @diskette.tv for the footage !

✨ Menagerie of the Imaginary Recipe Part 6 ✨ 🍒THE CHERRY ON TOP🍒 There’s just one ingredient missing: Your support. Please donate so we can continue to concoct and serve the delicious whimsy, delight and connection you have come to expect from us. The link is in our bio and our stories. Thank you to everyone who has already donated and sponsored. We appreciate you!

✨ Menagerie of the Imaginary Recipe Part 5 ✨ Step 3: Assemble Combine your special sauce and parade ingredients in a large pot or park. Serve over a bed of solid and dedicated community support provided by 40 volunteers and hundreds of hours of RAS staff time. Stir carefully and observe. The dish should sparkle with light and delight. Serve to your community while still warm and luminous. All photos but second by Doug Loneman.

✨Menagerie of the Imaginary Recipe Part 4✨ Step 2: Gather your parade ingredients continued. 9 Whirling Wonders from Illumindance and Bozeman Belly Dance to dazzle our eyes 14 Perfect Percussionists to evoke water, earth and air 1 Marvelous Wizard of Light to lead the parade Ingredient Sources: Dancers coordinated by Melissa Wannamaker of Illumindance Percussionists coordinated by Jeff Vick, Stephen Versaevel, Kris Olsen, Cierra Wallace and Mark Brown Wizard of Light Cody Henderson Photos by Loneman Photography