MARKET BY THE BOW - COCHRANE FARMER'S MARKET
2025-09-27 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Market by the Bow – OPENING DAY JUNE 7TH UNTIL OCTOBER 4, 2025

The Cochrane Farmers’ Market is heading into our 27th season! We invite you to join us at the Market by the Bow – enjoy one of the best market experiences in the region.
Weekly vendor lists are posted every Friday before the market on Facebook and Instagram as well as showcased below in the vendor gallery.
Attendance Reminders:

Market opens at 9 am – no early entry. Please respect the time vendors require to be set up and ready to welcome their customers.
Pets are NOT allowed in the market – service animals with ID are welcome. Please do not leave pets unattended in vehicles.
Customers are encouraged to bring their market basket or reusable bags.

Parking and admission free of charge.

Cochrane Generals at Home - September
2025-09-27 19:15 - 22:15 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
REGULAR SEASON:
STRATHMORE WHEATLAND KINGS VS GENERALS – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 – 7:15PM

Our 2025/26 Home Opener, presented by the Cochrane Humane Society, is 9 days away!

Join us for a full night celebrating our great community and honoring the life of Elliott VanWynsberghe.

Pregame Tailgate BBQ starts at 5:00 PM in the back curling parking lot, featuring animals from the Cochrane Humane Society and delicious food from Patsy’s Place.

Pre-Game Ceremonies, player introductions & puck drop at 7:15 PM. with the On The Rocks T1 Beer Garden available by the sound booth. Please be in your seats by 7:00 PM

We’ll also be collecting donations for the Cochrane Humane Society, 50/50 draw and a chance to meet our mascot Hat-Trick!

Cochrane Generals at Home - October
2025-10-04 14:45 - 17:00, 2025-10-10 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-10-11 19:30 - 22:15, 2025-10-24 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-10-25 19:15 - 22:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
REGULAR SEASON:
VS HIGH RIVER FLYERS – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4/25 – 245PM
VS COALDALE COPPERHEADS – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10/25 – 730PM
VS MOUNTAINVIEW COLTS – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11/25 – 730PM
VS RED DEER VIPERS – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24/25 – 730PM
VS OKOTOKS BISONS – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25/25 – 715PM

MUNICIPAL ELECTION - ADVANCED VOTING
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-14 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-16 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | AB
Advanced polling info:

October 11- SLS Centre, 10-4

October 14- Cochrane RancheHouse, Noon-8

October 16- Cochrane RancheHouse, Noon-8

October 18- SLS Centre, 10-4

TRUNK OR TREAT AT SLS CENTRE
2025-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
For more details, visit: https://www.slscentre.com/trunk-or-treat.

Trick or treating reimagined!

Please join us for a COMPLETELY FREE spook-tacular evening at SLS Centre in Cochrane as we host our second annual Trunk or Treat!

Trunk or Treat is a fun and safe alternative to traditional trick or treating. Trunk or Treaters will visit each station that has a fun and spooky decorated vehicle for Halloween treats.

Stations will be hosted by a local business, organization or community member.

We’re inviting local businesses, organizations and community members to join the fun by bringing and decorating their vehicles in festive Halloween themes and handing out treats in a safe and friendly environment.

Don’t miss out on the chance to promote your business and connect with the community while making this a night to remember! Each business will get their own assigned parking space, and the cost to participate is completely free.

Complete the form on our website to sign up: https://www.slscentre.com/trunk-or-treat

PUMPKIN GLOW AT SLS TRUNK OR TREAT
2025-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Step into a magical evening at the Pumpkin Glow on Saturday, October 25th displayed at the SLS Centre Trick or Treat event.

Compete for the chance to win local prizes and see your pumpkin shine along the festive trail! Families, friends, and local businesses are invited to showcase their creativity in this glowing pumpkin display, lighting up the night for everyone to enjoy.

Sign up to participate -> https://forms.gle/6QcxQFyCgwxp1Ark7

A special thank you to our supporters:
Town of CochraneCochrane ActivettesInterpipelineLeah Real Estate GroupCochrane NissanWest Fraser CochraneMaverick LawTwo Pharmacy

This activation was created to honour the legacy of the old Pumpkin Walk at Cochrane Ranche, where local schools and families would come together to celebrate Halloween.

Cochrane Blizzard Dodgeball
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Looking for adult players to come join our co-ed drop-in dodgeball group! We play most Saturday nights out of SLS, and beginners are welcome.
Next game is November 1, 2025 – hope to see you out there!
Registrations and schedule is here:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/slsc/daycare/program/54?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&online=true&fbclid=IwY2xjawNqNlJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExS1pLSUh4YUdwMlYwWkVFAR5dlHJulooULDQPoEoCaxyZrtAv4nYadkQoJJeVH4-cxvUSvPVPJMgVNAOgnA_aem_Ohn8c0TykqPtsGN-W6-rng

Cochrane Generals at Home - November
2025-11-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-23 16:15 - 19:00, 2025-11-29 16:15 - 19:00, 2025-11-30 15:00 - 17:30 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
REGULAR SEASON:
VS MEDICINE HAT CUBS – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7/25 – 730PM
VS AIRDRIE THUNDER – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23/25 – 415PM
VS HIGH RIVER FLYERS – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29/25 – 415PM
VS RED DEER VIPERS – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30/25 – 3PM

FREE SWIM *registration required
2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Join in the fun at our Free Community Swim Saturday, Nov 8, generously sponsored by @cochranehometreasuresSecure your spot by registering today and get ready to make a splash! Register now: https://buff.ly/O7sCc1Q

Cochrane Generals at Home - December
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
REGULAR SEASON:
VS STRATHMORE WHEATLAND KINGS – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5/25 – 730PM
VS OKOTOKS BISONS – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19/25 – 730PM
VS PONOKA STAMPEDERS – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21/25 – 3PM

2025 Cochrane Christmas Farmers Market
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Cochrane Christmas Farmers’ Market – the market you wait all year for – our LARGEST Farmers’ Market of the 2025 season!

Dates and Times:Saturday, December 13: 10:00 am to 4:00 pmSunday, December 14: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

TWO days ~ TWO floors ~ FOUR market zones! It’s a unique shopping experience you will not find at any other venue! The Christmas Market is overflowing with your favourite vendors from the summer Market by the Bow +plus+ seasonal vendors selected to make this a ‘must attend’ event! Shop & support an exciting lineup of local ‘make, bake and grow’ vendors while you check off the items on your holiday shopping list. Find unique handcrafted gifts and décor for gift giving as well as a wide range of items from our producers, food artisans & beverage vendors that are perfect for your entertaining and holiday pantry.

Admission & parking are free of charge; a donation to support local food banks and food security organizations is welcomed.

Christmas Market Information & Vendor Gallery: https://cochranefarmersmarket.ca/christmas-market-2/

Free Public Swim
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Join in the fun at our Free Community Swim Saturday, Dec 13, generously sponsored by @cochranehometreasuresSecure your spot by registering today and get ready to make a splash! Register now: https://tab.so/FreePublicSwim
