Drop-in Summer Stories in the Garden (Parented)
2025-07-25 11:15 - 11:45, 2025-08-01 11:15 - 11:45, 2025-08-08 11:15 - 11:45 (America/Edmonton) | 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
2025-07-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-31 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-03 12:00 - 16:00 and 6 more dates | 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/

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 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.

Family Fun Fest
2025-07-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Appaloosa Park, 46 Appaloosa Gardens, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2P2, Canada
Join us for Family Fun Fest, an incredible outreach event hosted by Impact Church with something for every age:
🟠 6 massive bouncy castles
🔵 Petting Zoo
🟢 FREE BBQ
🟣 Fun, laughter, and community
🔴 And best of all? It’s all free!
Bring your kids, your friends, your neighbours—anyone who loves food, fun, and family time.

Picnic in the Park
2025-07-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Mitford Park

Sounds of Summer
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Station, 360 Railway St W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
From July 8th to August 12th, join the Cochrane Public Library on Tuesday evenings at the Cochrane Crossing Civic Plaza for a series of outdoor concerts featuring local musicians!
Pack a dinner for you and your loved ones and relax on the lawn as you take in the Sounds of Summer. From bagpipes to classical clarinet, opera, and more, there’s something for everyone at this new series — and you may just discover your new favourite artist! You’ll have the opportunity to learn about local musicians, their creative process, and the significance of their music, all from the comfort of your picnic blankets.
Please note that in the case of poor weather, Sounds of Summer will be moved indoors to the Rotary Lounge at the Cochrane Public Library!

Cochrane Classic Car Club meet Up
2025-07-31 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-07 17:00 - 20:00 | 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

PROM NIGHT - GIRLS SKATE CLUB
2025-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Empowering girls through skateboarding
Girls Skateboard Club in Cochrane, AB
DATES
JUNE 17
JULY 22
AUGUST 5
SEPTEMBER 2

Free Public Swim *Registration Required
2025-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Join in the fun at our Free Community Swim Saturday, August 9, generously sponsored by @cochranehometreasures

Secure your spot by registering today and get ready to make a splash!

Register now: https://tab.so/FreePublicSwim

A Turning Tide: Indigenous Peoples in a Time of Change
2025-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
This session with dr. linda manyguns delves into a crucial period of change for Indigenous peoples between 1860 and the early 1900s. Uncover the stories behind population changes, the introduction of agriculture, and the complex process of treaty signings that dramatically altered the landscape and lives of Indigenous 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/A-Turning-Tide-Indigenous-Peoples-in-a-Time-of-Change-1860-1900s!
