Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for our all-ages Let’s Go Lego drop-in, where you can learn while having fun! We have lots of Lego Education and Steam sets and will be spending hands-on time letting our imaginations go wild!
We play on Saturdays between 11:00am and 12:00pm.

The Coldest Night of the Year Walk 2025
2025-02-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Alberta
Want to Go for a Walk?

Join us for the Coldest Night of the Year on Feb. 22/25! It’s more than just a walk—it’s a chance to make a difference for the hurt, hungry, and homeless in our community.

Together, we’ll raise funds, build awareness, and share warmth with those who need it most. Whether you walk with friends, family, or coworkers, every step matters.

Here’s how you can join us:
Register your team or yourself at cnoy.org/Cochrane
Start fundraising (it’s easier than you think!)
Show up ready to walk and warm hearts!

We walk because everyone deserves care and kindness. Will you step up?

Let’s lace up for a cause. See you there!

FULL DETAILS ABOUT THE WALK AND HOW TO REGISTER: https://cnoy.org/location/cochrane

Kids Night Out - Paint Night
2025-02-22 17:30 - 19:30 | The Messy Moose Inc., 123 2nd Avenue West, Unit #3, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Get ready for a fun-filled Kids’ Night Out at Messy Moose Studio!
This special paint night is perfect for young artists eager to unleash their creativity. Kids will enjoy a night of painting, with all art materials provided, while indulging in delicious pizza. It’s the perfect chance for them to express themselves, make new friends, and bring home a masterpiece. Don’t miss out on this exciting evening of art, food, and fun!
Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 – we are painting a heart bird!
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: The Messy Moose Studio
Includes: Pizza and all art materials

PUZZLE DAY AT THE LEGION
2025-02-23 14:00 - 17:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada

Cochrane Wild Rose Square Dance Club
2025-02-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Seniors on the Bow, 800 Griffin Road E., Cochrane, AB, Canada
Square dance lessons for beginners Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Experienced dancers start at 7 p.m.
Singles, couples, and families are welcome (12 yrs+).
Casual dress. We are closed for July and August.

St. Andrew's Community Lunch
2025-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, 128 1st Street E, Cochrane, AB
Our free Community Lunch resumes next week: 12-1pm, every Tuesday, starting Sept 17th!Come join us for freshly-homemade soup, a bun, and good conversation, here at St. Andrew’s United Church.

Wings Nights at the Legion
2025-02-26 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-05 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-12 16:30 - 19:30 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
Every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, wings are $8 per order at the Legion.

Kids Leadership Course (Ages 9-11)
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, 128 1st Street E, Cochrane, AB
Unleash your child’s leadership potential in a supportive and collaborative environment at Village of Play! Our inaugural Leadership Development Course, designed for ages 9-11, fosters a sense of community while empowering young minds to make a difference. Through teamwork challenges, engaging discussions, and inspiring guest community speakers, your child will develop essential leadership skills, build lasting friendships, and discover the power of working together. It’s an opportunity to cultivate compassion, empathy, and a strong sense of purpose. Join us and watch your child become a confident and inspiring leader of tomorrow!
**THIS INAUGURAL COURSE OFFERED IS COMPLIMENTARY, SEATS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**
Course Agenda:
Jan.22/Week 1: Responsibility, Integrity, and Taking Initiative (Guest Speaker: Calgary Pediatric Nurse)
Jan.29/Week 2: Emotional Regulation, Self-Control, and Anti-Bullying Strategies (Guest Speaker: Cochrane Town Councilor Tara McFadden)
Feb.5/Week 3: Introduction to Leadership and Confidence Building (Guest Speaker: Cochrane Town Mayor Mayor Jeff Genung)
Feb.12/Week 4: Communication, Making Friends, and Conflict Resolution (Guest Speaker: Local Business Owner and Community Volunteer Karlene Myers)
Feb.19/Week 5: Resilience, Tenacity, and Overcoming Challenges (Guest Speaker: Cochrane Wolves Soccer Coach Tariq Bin Zayyad)
Feb.26/Week 6: Street and Internet Safety, Peer Pressure, and Leadership in Action (RCMP Community Officers)

Little Sprouts at Growing Roots
2025-02-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Alberta
Get outside with your 18–36 month olds in this parented outdoor program at the Cochrane Ranch. This Forest School program provides a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore, play outside with other kids and make new friends. It’s for kids who are ready to dip their toes into the larger world but are not ready to be on their own just yet. Let’s help our littles embrace their curiosity and take on the world with confidence!
When: Friday mornings, 10:30-12
Where: Historic Cochrane Ranche
Who: 18-36 months olds and their families – siblings welcome!
Cost: First class free! Then $15/class. Register for only the class(es) you wish to attend
More details at GrowingRootsKids.ca

What's Happening At Village of Play In March!
2025-03-01 - 2025-04-01 | 128 1st street, 128 1st. Street East, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1X6, Canada
New and exciting community events, classes, camps and activities happening this month at Village of Play!

DROP IN STORYTIME (PARENTED)
2025-03-03 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-03-10 11:15 - 12:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will incorporate early literacy skills into your daily routine. These sessions will keep your preschooler interacting from start to finish!

Session #2 – March 3 – April 7

*All Early Literacy sessions are drop in, to a maximum of 25 people. Program passes will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Event dates

Every week on Monday ends on April 7, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Rhythm Launchpad at CPL
2025-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Homeschoolers ages 5-8 are invited to join us for a brand new music literacy program on Wednesday afternoons from 1-2pm! Participants will have the opportunity to learn musical skills and vocabulary, get hands-on experience with rhythm and melody, and build their confidence by playing with their peers!
This program is free with registration! Parents/guardians are also welcome to attend.
Registration opens at 10:30am on Saturday, January 4.

Event dates

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

TUNDRA NIGHT AT COCHRANE TOYOTA
2025-03-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Cochrane Toyota
Calling all truck lovers!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the Toyota Tundra!

Discover why the Toyota Tundra is the most competitive option in the truck market today– built for life, with outstanding performance, top value, and unmatched legacy.
Enjoy delicious snacks, unexpected surprises, and the opportunity to connect with fellow truck enthusiasts.

PLUS… an exclusive chance to win amazing prizes

This is a FREE event with limited capacity.

RSVP now and get ready to experience why the Tundra is the ultimate choice for adventure and reliability!

Let’s make it an evening to remember – Tundra style.

DROP IN STORYTIME *PARENTED
2025-03-06 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-03-13 11:15 - 12:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will incorporate early literacy skills into your daily routine. These sessions will keep your preschooler interacting from start to finish!

Session #2 – March 6 – April 10
*All Early Literacy sessions are drop in, to a maximum of 25 people. Program passes will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Event dates

Every week on Thursday ends on April 10, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Homeschool Game Club at CPL
2025-03-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Cochrane homeschoolers are invited to join us for a new drop-in board game club on Thursday afternoons! Stop by for the whole two hours, or just for a couple of games, to socialize and play with your peers!
**Please note this program will NOT be running from February 18 – March 2, 2025!**

ENDS APRIL 10, 2025

Forever Treasure Island
2025-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
Jen Hawkins can’t believe her luck when she stumbles upon an old treasure-map. And yes, X does indeed mark the spot! So, just days later, under the wing of Doctor Livesey and Captain Smollett, she boards the Hispaniola and is soon riding the waves towards Skeleton Island. But so is Long John Silver and his parrot Cap’n Flint, not to mention the motliest collection of ‘sailors’ she’s ever set eyes on. Will her quest end happily, or will she be swimming with the fishes?
With ten fantastic new songs and a dramatic but comical script, ‘Forever Treasure Island’ brings the classic novel leaping into the 21st Century.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 – 6PM – SOLD OUT
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 – 1PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 – 6PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 16 – 1PM – SOLD OUT

Patty's Weekend at Half Hitch Brewing
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-18 | Half Hitch Brewery
SAVE THE DATE Cochrane!
We’re your designated spot this St. Paddy’s weekend from March 15th to March 17th – we’ll have live music, an Irish-themed feature menu, and of course, our beloved Shamrock Beer!
