CRIB NIGHT AT THE LEGION (DROP IN)
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN WEDNESDAYS AT 7PM

Drop-In Storytime
2026-05-21 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-05-28 11:15 - 12:15, 2026-06-04 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! Storytime is a half hour program, then come and go free play time to follow!
*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.
**There will be no storytime on May 18.

CHESS CLUB - FOR EVERYONE, EVERY SATURDAY!
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00
Chess Club at Mathnasium of Cochrane
Join us every Saturday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for our FREE Chess Club!
Open to everyone in the community, this is a welcoming space where players of all levels can learn, practice, and enjoy the game.
Whether you’re just starting or sharpening your strategy, come think, play, and grow with us — at no cost

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 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.

Drop In Shuffleboard at The Legion (Saturdays)
2026-05-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada

Vyshyvanka Day
2026-05-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
The Cochrane Public Library is pleased to welcome the Ukrainian Association of Cochrane to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day. Traditionally observed on the third Thursday of May, this cultural celebration highlights the traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt known as the vyshyvanka, a garment recognized for its artistry, symbolism, and long standing connection to Ukrainian identity.
This event offers our community an opportunity to learn about Ukrainian heritage and appreciate the beauty and significance of this enduring cultural art form. We are honoured to welcome the Ukrainian Association of Cochrane as they share this day with the community.
This program is open for all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Better Understand Your Digital Camera
2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Do you own a digital camera? Would you like to take photos but you don’t know what buttons to press? Learn what White Balance, ISO, and Aperture are, and how you can use them to produce beautiful photos.

EUCHRE NIGHT AT THE LEGION (DROP IN)
2026-05-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada

Community Lunch
2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Cochrane United Church, 128 1st Street, Cochrane, Alberta
Our weekly, free Community Lunch is back! 😀🎉🍲
Join us 12-1pm, every Tuesday for a hearty, freshly-made bowl of soup…and more!
Come for the food, stay for the community, here at St. Andrew’s United Church.

Drop In Shuffleboard at The Legion (Tuesdays)
2026-05-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-02 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada

Cochrane Walk Crew Wednesdays
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Mitford Park
📣👟 Cochrane Walk Crew is BACK! 👟📣
With the days getting longer and the evenings brighter, it’s the perfect time to get moving again.
WE ARE BACK starting next week, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST – 7pm at Mitford Park.
Grab your friends, bring the family, and don’t forget your furry companions 👟—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re looking to stay active, meet new people, or just enjoy the fresh air, we’d love to have you join us.
Let’s make the most of these beautiful evenings together.

Teen Night Takeover at CPL
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Pizza, snacks, games, friends…what’s not to love? Come out to the library after hours from 6:00-8:00pm for food, video and board games, and hang with friends in a space all your own!

Advanced Care Planning and the Greensleeve
2026-06-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for an important discussion about the Green Sleeve.
In recognition of Seniors’ Week in Alberta, Julie from the Cochrane & Area Hospice Society will lead a talk explaining this valuable Alberta Health Services resource.
Learn how the Green Sleeve can help your family ensure their healthcare wishes are clearly communicated and respected. This session offers a chance to understand how to facilitate these crucial conversations and plan for the future with confidence.
In partnership with Cochrane FCSS and Cochrane Area & Hospice Society.

Library After Hours - Board Games Night
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Hosted by YAP Social and the Cochrane Library
May 8th
June 5th

The Big Give
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Bow Valley Baptist Church, 54 West Aarsby, Cochrane, Alberta
Each year on the first Saturday of June, churches of all denominations across Canada (under the umbrella of The Big Give) host a local customized community event where everything is offered free to those who need it most and ask nothing in return.
This year, for the first time ever, Bow Valley Baptist Church is hosting The Big Give at their location at 54 West Aarsby Rd in Cochrane.
This will be a Free Garage Sale with clothing, toys, kitchenware, housewares, furniture, and so much more!
There will also be a free BBQ lunch (while supplies last) as well as a kids’ games area. Our goal is to show God’s unconditional love to those in need in our community.
