Holiday Pop-Up Market 2025
2025-11-14 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre, 109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 0A4, Canada
‘Tis the season for our 6th Annual Holiday Pop-Up Market! More than just shopping, it’s an evening out to enjoy the season and support local. Sip on a festive cocktail, enjoy live music, and discover one-of-a-kind, locally made, gifts while supporting makers & small businesses in our own community.
✨ Nov 14 – First Stop for Holiday Finds: Get ahead of the rush and shop unique holiday treasures early.
✨ Dec 19 – Last Stop Shop: Find those final treasures for stockings and under the tree.
📅 Fridays | 5 to 9 pm
📍 Cochrane Lions Event Centre, 109 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, AB
🎁 The first 100 attendees each night will receive one of our ever-popular swag bags!
💲 Entry is just $2.
Gather your friends, soak in the festive vibes, and celebrate local creativity while checking everyone off your list.

Saffron Studios Christmas Pottery Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Saffron Pottery Studios
Join us on November 15th and 16th for our annual Christmas Pottery Market. Our members will fill our studio with tons of pottery and art that isn’t always available for sale in this twice annual event.
It’s the perfect opportunity to find the perfect gift for that special someone just in time for the holidays.. even if that special someone is you

The Market will be open Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16 from 10am – 4pm

2025 BRAGG CREEK ARTISANS CHRISTMAS SALE
2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Bragg Creek Community Centre
The highly anticipated Bragg Creek Artisans Annual Christmas Sale is back this November.

Just a short, scenic drive from Calgary, the charming hamlet of Bragg Creek sets the stage for a day of holiday shopping and local creativity. Explore an impressive collection of handcrafted pieces – from fine art and jewelry to pottery, woodwork,textiles, and more – all made by talented local artisans.

Enjoy festive food and drinks on-site while you browse. As always, Free Admission and Free Parking. Wheelchair accessible.

See you there!

Cochrane Christmas Market
2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cochrane Ranchehouse, 1 Ranchehouse Road, Cochrane, Alberta
The annual Cochrane Christmas Market Market is an event the Cochrane and surrounding community looks forward to every year. It is a great way to start feeling the magic of the holiday season and to get some Christmas shopping done locally.

Holiday Wreath & Porch Pot Workshop
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-30 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
MULTIPLE DATE & STYLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE! Click HERE for more details 🙂

NOVEMEBER 17 – WREATH & PORCH POT, 7PM
NOVEMBER 30 – GRINCH TREE, 930AM
DECEMBER 2 – WREATH & PORCH POT, 7PM
DECEMBER 3 – WREATH & PORCH POT, 7PM
DECEMBER 5 – WREATH & PORCH POT, 7PM
DECEMBER 7 – GRINCH TREE, 930AM

Christmas Market
2025-11-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Alberta
Grande Avenue Village Christmas Market

Grinch Photo Fundraiser
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-23 | PET VALU COCHRANE, 55 BOW STREET COMMON, COCHRANE
Mini photo session with Grinch. Bring in your friendly pet for a photo with your favorite holiday character.
You will receive digital copies of the photos about 2 weeks after the session.
Min $20 donation, or you can shop in-store for a local rescue animal (donation tree coming soon).
Call us to book your session now.

Cram-A-Cruiser
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Alberta
🎄 Cram-a-Cruiser for local food banks! 🎄
The Cochrane RCMP, Southern Alberta Regional Victim Services and Cochrane Municipal Enforcement are teaming up with No Frills (Mark’s, Cochrane) and Cochrane Save On Foods to make a difference in our community this holiday season!
📅 When: Saturday, November 29th
🕒 Time: 10am-2pm
📍 Where: Cochrane No Frills & Save On Foods
Help us fill an RCMP cruiser (or two) with non-perishable food items for the Cochrane Food Bank and the Iyahrhe Stoney Food Bank.
Every donation helps a local family in need this holiday season.
Let’s show how Cochrane comes together to support our community. 💛
Top 5 items on the wish list:
◾oatmeal & cereal
◾rice
◾canned fruit
◾canned soups
◾juice
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Canmore Christmas Artisans Market
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
Meet 75 artisans and makers from Canmore and surrounding areas, for the Bow Valley’s premier market of handcrafted items. Pottery, artwork, jewelry, paintings, home décor, bath and beauty products, clothing, fine foods, and so much more…we have the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list!

Join us on November 22 & 23, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm at the Canmore Recreation Centre, 1900 8th Avenue.

$5 admission (cash or card at the door). Children 12 and under are free. Admission proceeds in support of the Canmore Preschool Society.

Youth Entrepreneur Market
2025-11-27 11:00 - 16:30 | SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B8, Canada
Come support homeschool entrepreneurs at our exciting market!
Discover handmade goods, creative products, and fresh ideas
– all crafted by talented students.
Shop local, be inspired, and help encourage the next generation of innovators!

SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS PARADES
2025-11-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Alberta
The Share Your Christmas Parades are coming to your neighbourhood!
This is a great opportunity to donate non perishable food and unwrapped toys for the Cochrane Activettes ‘Share Your Christmas’ Hamper Program.
Each parade is scheduled to start at 5pm and will run until 7pm.

2025 SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS PARADES
NOVEMBER 27 – HEARTLAND, HERITAGE HILLS, COCHRANE HEIGHTS & SUNTERRA
NOVEMBER 28 – SUNSET RIDGE
NOVEMBER 30 – ALL RIVERSONG COMMUNITIES AND FIRESIDE
DECEMBER 2 – RIVERVIEW, GLENBOW & GREYSTONE
DECEMBER 3 – WEST TERRACE & WEST VALLEY
DECEMBER 5 – BOW MEADOWS, BOW RIDGE & JUMPING POUND
DECEMBER 7 – EAST END, GLENEAGLES
PARADES WILL START AT 5PM AND RUN UNTIL 7PM

Christmas Comes to You Market
2025-11-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Alberta
Calling all local vendors and Crafters!!
This special event allows our residents to enjoy holiday shopping right from the comfort of home. We’re offering free tables!
Please contact Kim at 403-932-3355 or activitiesbhl@rockyviewfoundation.org to reserve a free table 😊🎄

COCHRANE LIGHT UP 2025
2025-11-29 16:30 - 17:00 | Alberta
Cochrane Light Up, presented by the Town of Cochrane isSaturday, November 29th in Historic Downtown.
Time 4:30pm to 7:30pm.

Cochrane Light Up has long been a cherished event for families in Cochrane, offering an excellent opportunity for businesses and organizations to engage with the community.

STAY TUNED FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!
In line with last year’s initiative, the 2025 Cochrane Light Up event aims to reduce waste by encouraging participants to bring their own reusable cups for their hot chocolate.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Historic Downtown streets. Attendees can enjoy hot dogs, hot chocolate, fire pits, live music, and much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!

To view: https://cochranelightup.com/our-sponsors-and-partners/

Beaupre Community Hall Holiday Market
2025-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Beaupre Community Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd, Rocky View County, Alberta, T4C 1A8, Canada
Get into the holiday spirit at the Beaupre Community Hall Holiday Market!
Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift or a little treat for yourself, this is a wonderful way to shop local and support our community.
With a variety of vendors offering something for everyone, you’re sure to find something special.
Enjoy delicious food available for purchase, provided by our event caterer, while you browse and connect with friends and neighbours.
Join us at Beaupre Community Hall, just 15 minutes west of Cochrane, on Sunday, November 30th, from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Don’t miss out on this festive community event — we can’t wait to see you there!

Holiday Dried Floral Wreath Workshop
2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | The Creative Haven, #208, 118 1st Ave W, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2N9, Canada
Join us for this fun workshop where we will create these magical festive wreaths using various dried florals, moss and other adornments! All skill levels welcome!
Date: Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: The Creative Haven Art & Wellness Studio (In Sheridan Mall)
Address: 118 1st Ave, Suite #208, Cochrane, AB (Enter building via South staircase)
All Supplies Included
Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages (Alcohol is NOT permitted)

St. Andrew's Church Christmas Concert
2025-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Alberta
It’s almost time for our annual Christmas concert– you won’t want to miss this extravaganza of SAUC’s musical talent! 🎤🎻🎸🎹 7pm, free with a cash donation or contribution to the Food Shed.

NORTH POLE OF COCHRANE
2025-12-04 16:30 - 20:30 | Alberta
AT THE TRADING POST BUSINESSES IN SUNSET RIDGE.
DATE: DECEMBER 4
TIME: 430PM TO 830PM

HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES, HOT CHOCOLATE, COOKIES, FIRE POTS, SANTA + MORE!

Snap Dance Studios Presents - The Nutcracker
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07, 2025-12-05 | Rockpointe Church
Don’t miss this treasured, holiday classic! Come see our full scale production of the Nutcracker…Snap Dance Studios style. Our show features talented local kids, sparkling costumes, a full professional set, and not just ballet…but tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary dance.
Tickets go on sale Oct 6, 2025. Click here to grab yours!
Show Information:
Friday, December 5 – 3:30pm – Red Cast
Friday, December 5 – 7:00pm – Green Cast
Saturday, December 6 – 1:00 – Green Cast
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00pm – Red Cast
Location: Rockpointe Church, Bearspaw

Bragg Creek's Spirit of Christmas Indoor Market
2025-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
The Bragg Creek Community Association and the Bragg Creek Chamber are teaming up to share one of our favourite local traditions – the Spirit of Christmas Indoor Market!

Dec 5 (4–8pm) | Dec 6 (10–5) | Dec 7 (10–4)
Shop 45+ small and local vendors for handmade gifts, tasty treats, and Bragg Creek charm.
Mark your calendars, grab your mittens, and get ready to feel the magic, because the Spirit of Christmas lives right here in Bragg Creek!
