Back-to-School Family Resource Fair
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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, 2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 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.

Cochrane Historical Museum
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/

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.

Cochrane Classic Car Club meet Up
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 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

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!

Village of Play Open House!
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B8, Canada
Bring the whole family and come see what Village of Play is all about!
✨ Try out fun game demos from each of our age-group programs
✨ Meet our team and learn how we build executive function skills through play
✨ Ask questions and explore the right fit for your child
✨ Enter our prize giveaway for a chance to win something special
Each age group will have a 20-minute demo, rotating every hour. Join the session that fits your child’s age or stay for more than one to see what’s ahead!
1:00–1:20pm | Ages 6–8
1:20–1:40pm | Ages 9–11
1:40–2:00pm | Ages 12–14
2:00–2:20pm | Ages 6–8
2:20–2:40pm | Ages 9–11
2:40–3:00pm | Ages 12–14
3:00–3:20pm | Ages 6–8
3:20–3:40pm | Ages 9–11
3:40–4:00pm | Ages 12–14
✨ Kids can join in their age group at any time.
✨ Parents can chat with our team in between demos.
✨ Prize giveaway runs all afternoon, enter before 4pm!
Whether you’re already registered or just curious, this is the perfect chance to experience the energy, creativity, and connection behind our programs. Kids can play, parents can chat, and everyone leaves with a smile!
No registration needed, just drop in anytime between 1–4pm at the SLS Centre. We can’t wait to meet you!
