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Cochrane Classic Car Club meet Up
2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | A&W WESTSIDE DRIVE
Cochrane Classic Car Club Thursday Night Show and Shine will start on Thursday April 17th (Weather Permitting) from 5:00 to 8:00.
The event will be held every Thursday during the season unless otherwise posted on Facebook at the A&W Westside Cochrane.
Hope to see everyone soon

Drop-in Summer Stories in the Garden (Parented)
2025-08-22 11:15 - 11:45 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Come to the Library for exciting stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles in our garden. These sessions will keep your little one involved from start to finish!
For ages 0-5.
This program occurs from 11:15am – 11:45am on Mondays and Fridays.

Cochrane Historical Museum
2025-08-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-24 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Ranche, Hwy 1A, Cochrane, Alberta
Visit the Cochrane Historical Museum Wednesday through Sunday (plus stat Mondays) until September 1st, 12pm to 4pm.
Learn more: https://urbancasual.ca/history-live-here-cochrane-historical-museum-opens-at-the-ranche-may-17th/

POPPY BROACH MAKING *FREE
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Help Make Poppy Brooches!Have some fun with clay and help make poppy brooches to donate to the local Cochrane Legion for Remembrance Day!All brooches will be donated to the local Cochrane Legion. We will be contributing to a Remembrance Gardens of Poppies— public installations honouring veterans and raising funds for Canadian Legions.All templates & materials will be provided, there’s no experience necessary!DATE: 23 August, 2025TIMES:– 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM– 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM– 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMCOST: Free: Register to save your spot!AGES: 8+For more information and registration:– Screenshot this post and scan the QR code to get registered now!– OR, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Cochrane Children's Theatre Festival 2025
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Mitford Park
Join us on August 23, 2025 at Mitford Park in Cochrane, Alberta for the Cochrane Children’s Theatre Festival.
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Bringing Professional Theatre for Young Audiences to Cochrane!
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy!
Join us for a magical experience at the first annual Children’s Theatre Festival at Mitford Park in Cochrane, Alberta! Set against the beautiful backdrop of nature, this festival features a variety of captivating performances designed to entertain and inspire young audiences. Families can enjoy a lineup of talented acts throughout the day, creating unforgettable memories together.
Don’t miss this delightful celebration of creativity and imagination!
LET THE ORGANIZERS KNOW YOU ARE GOING –EVENTBRITE TICKETS
SCHEDULE OF THE DAY – CLICK HERE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025
10AM TO 10:10AM – FESTIVAL OPENING & WELCOME, MAIN STAGE
10:15AM TO 10:25AM – THE KINKONAUTS IMPROV, MAIN STAGE
10:30AM TO 10:50AM – STORY MAGIC WITH CHARLIE & JEANIE – SET ONE, MAIN STAGE
11AM TO 11:20AM – GUSTAVO THE IMPOSSIBILIST – SET ONE, MAIN STAGE
11:25AM TO 11:35AM – THE KINKONAUTS IMPROV, MAIN STAGE
11:40AM TO 12:30PM – THE TRIPLE FUN SHOW, MAIN STAGE
12:40PM TO 1PM -STORY MAGIC WITH CHARLIE & JEANIE – SET TWO, MAIN STAGE
1:10PM TO 1:20PM – THE KINKONAUTS IMPROV, MAIN STAGE
1:30PM TO 1:50PM – GUSTAVO THE IMPOSSIBILIST – SET TWO, MAIN STAGE
1:50PM TO 2PM – CLOSING REMARKS AND FAREWELL, MAIN STAGE

Back-to-School Family Resource Fair
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B8, Canada
Kickstart the school year with confidence! Join us for a free fun and informative event designed to help PreK–Grade 12 students thrive. Connect with agencies, explore academic resources and discover exciting extracurricular activities.
Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including life-size games (operation, whack-a-mole, basketball, skee-ball, light strike), pony cycles, ride-on cars, glitter tattoos, a digital photo booth, crafts and yummy popcorn!

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-08-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

57th Annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade
2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:00
Round off your summer by joining us for the
57th Annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade
on September 1, 2025!
Grab your lawn chairs, claim your spot
and enjoy pre-parade entertainment starting at 9am.
The parade follows at 10am with a variety of businesses & groups strutting their stuff
with eye-catching floats down 1st Street and Railway Street.
Please note that barricades will be going up
throughout downtown at 8:00am sharp,
so please plan accordingly.
Follow us on social media for the most up to date information.
Instagram: @cochrane_area_events_society
Please email labourdayparade@gmail.com if you have any questions.

TRADING POST LABOUR DAY WEEKEND MARKET
2025-08-29 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-31 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-01 10:00 - 18:00 | The Lions Event Centre, 109 5th Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Big News, Cochrane!
We’re proud to present the First-Ever Trading Post Market — happening August 29, 30, 31 & September 1 — alongside the Cochrane Lions Rodeo!

Step inside the Cochrane Lions Event Centre to explore 50+ amazing vendors offering:
Handmade goods
Western wear
Home décor
Unique gifts
Tasty treats
… and so much more!

Venue: Cochrane Lions Event Centre
Address: 109 5th Ave W, Cochrane, AB
Dates: August 29 – September 1
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM daily

FREE ADMISSION – No rodeo ticket required to attend the market!

Celebrate Rodeo Weekend in true western style. Shop local, meet talented makers, and enjoy the festive atmosphere!

Stay tuned all month as we feature our fantastic vendors, including:
Cool Shirts • Glass n Stuff • 3D Printing • Thick Boys Spices• Cochrane Lions Rodeo Regalia• Jolly 23 • BBB Honey • Enlightened Oils • Rara Joy • Valley General Store • Midnight Silver • IV Therapy • Good Spirit Photo • Super Dips • White Lightning Distillery • Red Neck Rough & Tough • Woody Worn • Phoenix Fudge • Angelica Roberts • Jordan Ridge Sauces • Dark Horse Design • Purple Pantry • Happily Homemade Creations • Rocky Mountain Mules • Catrina Toffee • Frayed Knot • M3 Custom Metals • Norwex • Sweets by the Creek • Vintage Buckskin • Sasquatch Trails • Rad Crafts • A Strong Impression • Leaf Filter • Busted Bronco • Heritage Soap Works • Emerson Cree Designs • ENMAX Energy • Let Them Play • Stunning Creations • Cody & Sioux • Ukrainian Fine Foods • Memories of the Bay • My Teepee • Imagine That Art • Juice Plus • Made by CJ-Bethel Masterpiece

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind market experience!

FREE Pancake Breakfast
2025-08-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Cochrane Alliance Church is excited to invite the community of Cochrane for our FREE Annual Pancake Breakfast!
Serving breakfast on Sunday, August 31 from 9:00am to 11:00am (rain or shine).
Meet on the grass to the west of the church (or inside the church if the weather doesn’t cooperate). Enjoy great food, live music by the Backroad Traveler Band and connecting with friends!

2ND ANNUAL COCHRANE ALTITUDE FMX + AUTO SHOW 2025
2025-09-01 12:00 - 20:00 | House of Cars Cochrane, 544 Railway Street W.
FREE, FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Join us for a free, family event – a freestyle motorcross event featuring local FMX rider Cody Matechuk & Team + automotive show by Cruise Cochrane on Monday, September 1, 2025 at House of Cars in Cochrane.

Silent Auction proceeds go directly to supporting the Cochrane Search & Rescue and their life-saving efforts.
FULL DETAILS AT: https://cruisecochrane.com/2025-fmx-and-auto-show
AUTO SHOW SIGN UP: CLICK HERE
DOLLY POPS EATING CONTEST SIGN UP: CLICK HERE

PROM NIGHT - GIRLS SKATE CLUB
2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00
Empowering girls through skateboarding
Girls Skateboard Club in Cochrane, AB
DATES
JUNE 17
JULY 22
AUGUST 5
SEPTEMBER 2

FALL COLOURS SHOW & SHINE
2025-09-07 10:00 - 15:00
Cochrane Classic Car Club Fall Colours Show and Shine.

Sunday, September 7th, 2025. Gates open at 8:00am.

Show starts at 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Main Entrance is 1st Street (Main) and 1st Avenue only, all other entrances will be closed with barricades.

The Legacy of Residential Schools: Understanding the Enduring Impact
2025-09-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
This important session during Truth and Reconciliation month will discuss the history and enduring legacy of residential schools across Canada. This will be a time for learning, reflection, and understanding the widespread effects on Indigenous individuals, families, and communities.
This program is part of the “Unpacking the Past, Understanding the Present” series by dr. linda manyguns and is made possible by an ethnocultural grant provided by the Government of Alberta. This series will take place on the eighth of each month from June to October.
You can register for this session and find more information on upcoming sessions by visiting cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events/The-Legacy-of-Residential-Schools-Understanding-the-Enduring-Impact!
