Art of the Wild: A Dwayne Harty Master Class
2025-08-26 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-27 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-28 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Art of the Wild: A Dwayne Harty MasterClass is your chance to paint alongside a master. Spend your days in hands-on workshops with renowned wildlife artist Dwayne Harty at the scenic Glenbow Ranch Park (indoors & outdoors), then unwind with inspiring evening talks and art presentations at Route 22 Gallery in historic Downtown Cochrane. Connect, create, and be inspired.
Hands-on workshops with world-renowned wildlife artist Dwayne Harty, with inspiring evening talks and art presentations.
Dates: Aug 26- 28th, 2025
Audience: Adults 18+
Registration Cost:
– Early Bird Special: $500.00 until AUGUST 15th
– Regular Registration Price: $750.00 [after August 15th]
Registrants are encouraged to also register as a participating artist for Art in the Park, with opportunities to put their learning from the workshop into practice at the park! Join other plein-air artists for the 29/30th and enjoy the Wet Paint Sale & Soirée on Saturday evening!
For more information and registration please visit our website at route22gallery.com under events!

LEGION: SHUFFLE BOARD
2025-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 4PM
DROP IN SATURDAYS AT 2PM

LEGION: CRIB
2025-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN WEDNESDAYS AT 6PM

ADULT BOOK CLUB AT CPL
2025-08-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Whether you’re an avid reader, or looking to get out of a reading rut, everyone is welcome here!
Meet with fellow readers on the fourth Tuesday of every month for an evening of bookish conversation! Each month will feature a new read across a variety of genres — whether you’re a fan of sci-fi, historical fiction, or non-fiction, there’s something for everyone!
Registration opens at 10:30am on Saturday, January 4.

Start Up Cochrane
2025-08-26 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?

Rockyview Hotel - Learn to line dance
2025-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Jam Night at The Shire Pub
2025-08-26 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
Every Tuesday we have a Jam/Open Mic night for all . No matter what instrument or type of music you play, come on down,

Cochrane Baby Boomers Group Meet-Up - Wed AM
2025-08-27 09:00 - 11:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
EVERY WEDNESDAY – JOIN US AT ONE OR BOTH GROUPS!
GROUP 1 – 9 TO 11AM AT THE LEGION – 114 FIFTH AVE.
GROUP 2 – 2 TO 4PM AT THE VENUE – 79 RAILWAY ST.

57th Annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade
2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | AB
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 Historical Museum
2025-08-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-28 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/

Cochrane Baby Boomers Group Meet-Up - Wed PM
2025-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
EVERY WEDNESDAY – JOIN US AT ONE OR BOTH GROUPS!
GROUP 1 – 9 TO 11AM AT LEGION – 114 5TH AVE
GROUP 2 – 2 TO 4PM AT THE VENUE – 79 RAILWAY ST.

Wing Night at The Taproom
2025-08-27 17:00 - 20:30 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Join us every Wednesday from 5pm to 8:30pm for $8.50/lb wings!
We have a variety of flavours from you to choose from. You won’t wanna miss it!

Country Music with Turner Bates at the Venue
2025-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | AB

LEGION: POOL LEAGUE
2025-08-27 18:30 - 21:30 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 6:30PM
CONTACT PACIFIC VENDING AT (587) 577-5434

Cochrane Weekend Buzz - Weekly Series
2025-08-28 12:00 - 12:30 | AB
� Join us every Thursday at 12pm for the Cochrane Weekend Buzz!
Stay in the loop about upcoming events and fun activities happening right here in our community.
Tune in on our website, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube, to connect with your neighbors and discover what Cochrane has to offer.

Cochrane Classic Car Club meet Up
2025-08-28 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

Kaleidoscope: Four Dimensions | Opening Reception
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Kaleidoscope: Four Dimensions | Opening Reception
We proudly present our next Member Exclusive Exhibition in our downtown Cochrane Gallery.
Kaleidoscope: Four dimensions of perception, currents, perspective and catalyst…
An Art Exhibition featuring the collaborative artworks of Susan Lindsay, Lara Kruger, Rick Ducommun, and Kelly Zeeb.
This exhibition is showing from August 25th to September 28th.
Each member chose a word to describe their body of work:
Susan Lindsay: Perception
Lara Kruger: Currents
Rick Ducommun: Catalyst
Kelly Zeeb: Perspective
Opening Reception | Celebration:
Thursday – August 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB.
Refreshments served, including a dessert bar!
All are welcome!
For more information:
– Please visit our website at route22gallery.com for our Events Calendar!

LEGION: EUCHRE
2025-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM

OPEN MIC AT ROCKY VIEW BREWING
2025-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
WITH HOST KERRY HUNTER

Heros Mending on the Fly
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Cochrane Legion, 114 5th Ave, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A5, Canada
Heroes Mending on the Fly Canada is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of injured members of the Canadain Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), First Responders and Veterans through fly fishing and its associated on going program activities, including education and outings.
Join us the last Thursday of every month 6:30pm at the Cochrane Legion

Karaoke at the Venue
2025-08-28 19:30 - 23:30 | AB
🎤🍽 Join us at The Venue this Thursday for a night of delicious food and epic karaoke!
🎶 Get ready to sing your heart out starting at 7:30pm.
See you there! #KaraokeNight #TheVenue #ThursdayVibes 🎤🍷

The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2025-08-28 20:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel

COCHRANE DISCOVERY DAYS 2025
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-30 | AB
The 2nd Annual Cochrane Discovery Days takes places Friday, August 29th to Monday, September 1st in Cochrane, in 5 different locations around town.
FULL DETAILS : DISCOVERY DAYS 2025

Cochrane Lions Labour Day Weekend Rodeo
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-02 | Lions Rodeo Grounds
59TH Cochrane Lions Rodeo presented by COWBOY TRAIL BREWERY.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!
visit: https://cochranerodeo.com/event/cochrane-lions-labour-day-rodeo-2025/
Get your tickets for this years 59th Cochrane Lions Rodeo on Labour weekend the official dates are: 29th August to Monday 1st September
Our event kicks off on Friday, get warmed up and get into the rodeo spirit by joining us. The whole day is completely FREE!!!!
Our free Friday Community Day event is our 🎁GIFT to Cochrane, thanks to our generous Community day Sponsors.
Friday Schedule
8am-11am FREE Pancake Breakfast at the Station 🥞🥞🚂
10-am-6pm Trading Post Market FREE ENTRY @(Events Centre)
2pm Rodeo Gates open FREE entry
2pm Bar Opens
3pm Ranch Rodeo begins, showcasing real western cowboy events showcasing traditional horsemanship used in modern day cattle ranching.
5pm FREE Community BBQ and Live Music 🍔🌭🎤
7pm FREE Family Cabaret with a top act, TBA!! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎸🥁🎹🎤
Saturday Schedule (PLYGEM RETRO DAY)
10am-6pm Trading Post Market FREE ENTRY @(Events Centre)
11am Gates open
1pm Rodeo Begins
🐎Full FCA sanctioned Rodeo Program.
🐎Trick Rider Bella Da Costa
👑Rodeo Queen Farewell and Crowning
🏇Mounted Shooting Event
🥁Indigenous Dancers
👏Volunteer of The Year Awards
🐂 Wild Cow Races
🏰Kids Zone
🚚Food Vendors
🎁Swag give aways
🍻Licensed Bar
💵50/50
🎁Belt Buckle Draws
➕Many more events throughout the day!!
7pm 🎸🥁🎹🎤 Cabaret Gates Open with local warm-up acts
8.30pm-11.30pm Headliner The Johner Brothers entry $30 advanced tickets recommend.
12am Gates Close
Sunday Schedule (CALGARY CO-OP MAKE A WISH DAY)
7am-11am Make a Wish Charity Fun Run
10am-6pm Trading Post Market FREE ENTRY @(Events Centre)
11am Gates open
1pm Rodeo Begins
🐎Full FCA sanctioned Rodeo Program.
🐎Trick Rider Bella Da Costa
🏆Poster Art Competition Winner Buckle Presentation
🏇Mounted Shooting Event
🥁Indigenous Dancers
🐂 Wild Cow Races
🏰Kids Zone
🚚Food Vendors
🎁Swag give aways
🍻Licensed Bar
💵50/50
🎁Belt Buckle Draws
➕Many more events throughout the day!!
Monday Schedule (Veterans & First Responders Day)
10am-6pm Trading Post Market FREE ENTRY @(Events Centre)
11am Gates open
1pm Rodeo Begins
👮‍♂️👮‍♀️Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Parade
🐎Full FCA sanctioned Rodeo Program.
🐎Trick Rider Bella Da Costa
🥁Indigenous Dancers
🐂 Wild Cow Races
🏰Kids Zone
🚚Food Vendors
🎁Swag give aways
🍻Licensed Bar
💵50/50
🎁Belt Buckle Draws
➕Many more events throughout the day!!
TRADING POST MARKET
Friday • Saturday • Sunday • Monday
📍 Cochrane Lions Event Centre
🕘 Open Daily: 10am – 6pm
🛍️ Over 50 Vendors!
🤠 Western Wear • Horse Tack • Handmade Crafts
🧰 Local Woodworking • Apparel • Jewelry
🛒 Unique Consignment Items
🍪 Fine Foods – Baked Goods, Jams, Preserves & More!
✨ Come explore treasures, treats, and true western charm.
🧡 Support Local | Find Hidden Gems | Family Friendly
📅 4 Big Days of Deals & Discoveries
📞 Info: 403-837-0033
📍 109 5th Ave, Cochrane, AB
📲 Follow us on Facebook: @CochraneLionsEventCentre

Learn Landscape Painting with Stephen Purdy
2025-08-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Learn Landscape Painting with Stephen Purdy!
Dip your toes (or paintbrushes) into plein air painting and learn to make the landscape that you see real in your paintings.
Date: Friday, August 29th, 2025
Location: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (please meet at pathway entrance to the park).
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meet at 9:00 AM at the picnic tables by the parking lot.
Cost: $25.00
Audience: All Ages!
Attire: Dress for being outside. Warm layers, sunscreen, etc. Pack water or something warm to drink.
What Students Will Learn:
– Learn to make the landscape that you see real in your paintings.
– Students will learn how to compose a painting, establish a strong base design and an approach to detailing and finishing.
– The goal of the class is for each student to take home a painting they can be proud of.
– The format for the class will be a demonstration of painting stages, with most of the time focused on each individual student’s painting.
For more information and registration please visit our website at route22gallery.com under events!

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2025-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Frank Wills Memorial Hall, 405 1st Street E, Cochrane, Alberta
Welcome to Cochrane’s Parent & Tot Sing-Along Sessions!
Join us for a fun and interactive music experience with your little ones. Sing along to popular children’s songs and nursery rhymes in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
STARTING DATE Friday January 3, 2025
Time: Doors at 10:00 AM music starts at 10:15am
Location: Frank Wills Community Hall
Coffee, tea and cookies provided.
Bring your singing voices and get ready to bond with your child through music. No experience necessary, just come ready to have a great time!
Floor seating so bring a blanket, yoga mat or cushion if you’d like.
*Price is for parent & tot with no more than 2 parents per caregiver. $7/each drop-in or $20 for 4 consecutive drop ins (billed once at the beginning of the month)

TRADING POST LABOUR DAY WEEKEND MARKET
2025-08-29 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!
