Springtime Paint & Sip Nights
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Springtime Paint & Sip Night with Susan Ballantine
Join us for an evening of some Springtime painting with Susan and leave with a finished piece!
No experience is necessary and all supplies will be included!
All are welcome!
Route 22’s bar will also be open for some alcoholic (and non-alcoholic!) beverages.
Dates: April 10th and 24th, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery
Price: $25 + GST | Fees
Ages: 18+
Visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

EggaPOOLooza at SLS Centre
2026-04-04 09:00 - 12:45 | SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B8, Canada
Make a splash this Easter at EggaPOOLooza, SLS Centre’s unique twist on the classic egg hunt!
Dive into the Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre to collect colorful floating eggs in the family friendly team competition.
This fun-filled event features multiple 45-minute sessions, including a sensory-friendly option, making it perfect for all ages.
Don’t miss out—register early to secure your spot in this one-of-a-kind aquatic adventure!

CHESS CLUB - FOR EVERYONE, EVERY SATURDAY!
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 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

Cochrane Sings Practice
2026-04-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | All Saints Anglican Church, 404 Fourth Ave N, Cochrane, Alberta
Our new Season begins MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8 and if you’re thinking about what awesome amazing extracurricular activity you should join, look no further, ESPECIALLY if you’re a MAN!! Yes we are a MIXED adult choir and YES we have some pretty incredible MEN!!
Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm
At the All Saints Anglican Church at 404-4th Ave
www. cochranesings.com for more info!

Learn to Paint with Stephen Purdy
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Learn to Paint with Stephen Purdy!
Most of us enjoy the natural landscape, and sometimes stand in awe of its beauty.
Join Stephen as he teaches and shares what he’s learned to help you make a landscape painting you can be proud of!
This class is based on the process of painting outdoors, in which it is essential to develop a strong composition, designate the appropriate values, and make the colour sparkle with the life of the scene before your eyes. Outside, you have a limited time to capture the scene as the light will change. Inside the studio, this same efficiency will keep your painting fresh.
This class is for everyone. Beginner, Intermediate or Expert. We can all learn from some constructive criticism. The class is structured with demonstrations of each stage of a painting, followed by individual critiques of each stage of the students’ progress. If you are a little uncertain of your ability, don’t be, this class might be a little intense, but that is because painting is really, really, really fun!!!
Dates:
– Tuesdays, from April 7th until May 26, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Registration Price:
One class: $30 + GST | Fees
For more information and to register:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– OR, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Before Hours - Coffee Break
2026-04-08 07:00 - 09:00
Kickstart your morning with our new monthly Business Before Hours Networking Event!

Location
Cochrane Coffee Traders Ltd.
114, 2nd Ave West Cochrane, Alberta

Fees/Admission
This event is complimentary, however registration is required.

Website
http://www.cochranechamber.ca

Exclusively for Chamber Members, this complimentary gathering takes place on the second Wednesday of each month—offering the perfect opportunity to connect, build relationships, and showcase your business in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.

Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)
2026-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) and help shape programs, collections, and events for your peers!
-Share ideas for teen programs, events, and library spaces
-Curate book displays and plan events like teen nights, book clubs, game nights, or escape rooms
-Create digital content, zines, and social media projects
-Advocate for youth in the community
Event dates
Every month on the first Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Photography Basics with Jo-Anne Oucharek
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Photography Basics with Jo-Anne Oucharek
Join Jo-Anne for a hands-on workshop designed for anyone who wants to take better photos, using a camera or phone!
You’ll learn:
– How to use the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) without the jargon
– Simple tricks to compose stronger photos
– Why light is everything in photography
– Easy tips to practice at home or outdoors with any camera
*No experience required! — Just bring your curiosity and your camera (or phone). By the end, you’ll have the confidence to move beyond “auto mode” and start capturing photos that tell your story.
Dates:
– Saturday, February 21st | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Tuesday, March 24th | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
– Sunday, April 12th | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Thursday, June 25th | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Price: $25 + GST | Fees
For more information and to register:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– OR, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Cultural Cooking Experience
2026-04-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino, 888 Nakoda Way
Cook, Learn and Connect through food!
Our Cultural Cooking Experience brings culture and tradition to the table.
$65 per person – 3 Course Meal
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 AT 630PM
CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY – (403) 881 – 2830
WHERE: 888 NAKODA WAY, MINI THNI, ALBERTA
Info@stoneynakodaresort.com

Sip and Sculpt Fridays!
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Sip and Sculpt Fridays!
Join Michael Emery for a hands-on soapstone carving workshop. Enjoy some refreshments from our cash bar while you learn the fundamentals of shaping stone and creating a finished sculptural piece!
Participants will learn basic carving techniques, safe material handling, and simple hand-sanding methods using water to reduce dust. With the ability to choose from a small set of pre-selected shapes and designs, participants will be able to create a finished sculptural piece. The emphasis is on process, experimentation, and creative confidence rather than artistic perfection.
No prior experience is required, and each participant will leave with a completed stone carving they created themselves.
When:
– February 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
– March 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
– April 17, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB
Cost:
– $50, + GST | Fees
For more information and to register:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– OR, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Free Choking + CPR workshop
2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Cochrane Emergency Training Services, 218 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Alberta
In this two-hour, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to recognize and respond to child and infant choking emergencies. We’ll practice essential resuscitation techniques and review CPR skills so you feel prepared and confident when it matters most.
Sponsored by the Cochrane Activettes.

JAM & DRAW MIXER AT FOUND
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
A welcoming space for musicians and artists at any skill level; play non-stop music with each other in an open circle, “living room” setting! If you don’t play, we will have a variety of art supplies available.
This space offers a chance to jam with friends and meet new people in your community. All instruments & genres (even spoken word/emcees) are welcome. This is a queer-friendly space.
Cover by donation: RSVP HERE

Learn to Use Google Docs
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Get More Done with Google Docs If you write reports, collaborate with a team, or simply want a better way to organize your ideas, Google Docs can make your work faster and easier.
Our upcoming program will show you how to: Create clean, professional documents Collaborate with others in real time Use formatting tools to save time.
Access your documents from anywhere.
Whether you’re a beginner or just want to sharpen your skills, this program will help you work smarter.
Registration opens at 10.30am on Saturday, March 28, 2026

Cochrane & Area Gardening Expo
2026-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | The Lions Event Centre, 109 5th Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
The Cochrane & Area Gardening Expo (CAGE2026) is gearing up.
The date, time, and location are:
Sunday, April 26 – 11:00am – 3:00pm at the Cochrane Lions Event Centre, Cochrane
This will be its 3rd year of operation. Please save the date. Additionally, if you or someone you know might be interested in being a vendor they can reach out to us at: cage@cochraneenvironment.org or follow the link below to the online registration form.
Vendor Registration Link: https://forms.gle/8e67FXSGTPkqRTYu5

Start Up Cochrane
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Corner Coworking, 225 Railway Street E, Cochrane
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.

NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.

COST: Free

What can I do? How do I get involved?

For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.

-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?

Chamber of Commerce Trade Show 2026
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Save the date and join us May 2nd & 3rd from 10am to 4pm at the SLC Centre for the largest event of the year!
With over 100+ vendors, a Kids Fun Zone, fashion show, live entertainment, and daily prizes, there’s something for everyone!
🎟 Admission
Kids 12 & Under: FREE 13 & Up: $3/day
Bring the whole family and enjoy the best Cochrane has to offer!
