Poetry Reading and Signing with Anna Veprinska: Bone Memory
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a Poetry Reading and Signing with Poet Anna Veprinska. Anna will be with us for a calm evening to read selctions from her latest publication, Bonememory.
PLEASE NOTE! Books have to be ordered well in advance for this event, so if you want to secure your copy for the evening, be sure to choose the Book Included Ticket before JUNE 12TH. If you have your own copy already, want to just come and enjoy the evening, or order a copy on the night of the event, choose the General Ticket option. We can not guarentee there will be extra copies of Bonememory on the night of, so get your Book Inclusive tickets early!
When: Tuesday July 29th, 7:00-9:00pm (Doors Open 6:30pm)
Where: Found Books & Shop, 208 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB T4C 1B7
Cost:
-Book Included Ticket: $18.99 plus taxes and fees (Available until June 12th to guarentee a copy of Bonememory)
-General Admission: $4.99 plus taxes and fees (Available until the day of the event).
About Bonememory:
Our memories, and the memories of others, live in our bones. These poems document personal, intergenerational, and collective trauma—and the astonishment of survival. Memory is stored in the body. Memory sprouts in families and is transmitted from one generation to the next. Memory imprints at the level of bone. In Bonememory, Anna Veprinska bares down to the marrow. An expert lyric poet writing at the intersection of memory and pain, Veprinska fearlessly traces intergenerational histories of struggle and survival. This collection confronts the indelible marks left by immigration, the Holocaust, Canadian settler-colonialism, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Amid these various upheavals, Veprinska finds herself within her own body, facing chronic illness and navigating disability. Bonememory is an investigation of history and memory studded with moments of insight and revelation. Written with a keen eye and close attention, these poems balance lyrical tenderness and formal experimentation, never forgetting that extending into another can be an act of care and an act of invasion.
Make sure to get your tickets early HERE!

Jam Night at The Shire Pub
2025-07-29 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 COFFEE CLUB
2025-07-30 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 AVENUE
GROUP 2 – 2 TO 4PM AT THE VENUE – 79 RAILWAY ST.

Cochrane Historical Museum
2025-07-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-31 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 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/

Wing Night at The Taproom
2025-07-30 17:00 - 20:30 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
It Wing Night Wednesday, but we’re dropping the ‘Night’ and hosting it ALL DAY!
Join us every Wednesday 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
2025-07-30 18:00 - 21:00 | AB

LEGION: POOL LEAGUE
2025-07-30 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
2025-07-31 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
2025-07-31 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

LEGION: EUCHRE
2025-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM

Heros Mending on the Fly
2025-07-31 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
2025-07-31 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
2025-07-31 20:00 - 23:30 | 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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The Western Canadian Pony Classic
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-05 | Cochrane AG Society Grounds
🌟 The Western Canadian Pony Classic – August 1–4, 2025 • Cochrane, Alberta 🌟
Mark your calendars—an exciting new multi-discipline pony show is coming to Alberta!
We’re thrilled to welcome judges Shawn Bigley, Brian McClelland, and Astrid Hryciuk to the Western Canadian Pony Classic.
2025 Show Highlights:
✨ Over $2,000 available in prize money!
✨ Royal Winter Fair Qualifiers
• Welsh Champion of Champions Qualifying Classes
• Starsearch Sport Pony Qualifying Classes
✨ National Dressage Pony Cup Classes
• Under Saddle and Dressage Breeding Classes on the triangle
✨ Full slate of Welsh Classes
✨ Open to both Junior & Senior competitors – that’s right, we’re offering pony classes for Adults!
✨ Early Bird Perks:
• Lower entry fees
• You will be automatically entered to win your stall!
✨ Disciplines Include:
• Pony Hunter Breeding
• Welsh Breed & Sport Pony Classes
• Hunters • Jumpers • Dressage • Driving • Trail
• English Flat • Fun/Novelty Classes
✨ Spectators – admission is free!
✨ Sale Pony Package available for sale ponies competing at the show
✨ Want to help out? Volunteers welcome!
✨ Sponsorship opportunities available – connect with a dedicated equestrian audience!
Join us for four unforgettable days of pony sport, community, and celebration.
Follow us for updates on Facebook and Instagram – We can’t wait to see you in Cochrane!
Our prize book is available at: https://poshalta.com/shows/

Rocky Shawarma Anniversary Celebration
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | AB
🎉 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! 🎉
📅 [August 1st and August 2nd]
We’re beyond excited to celebrate our anniversary with YOU — our amazing community! 🙌
As a thank you for all the love and support, we’re giving back with 30% OFF in-store for our celebration day! 🥳💥
Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come join us — we can’t wait to see you all and celebrate together!
Let’s make it a day to remember! ❤️

Open Corner at the Corner Coworking
2025-08-01 09:00 - 17:00 | The Corner Coworking, 225 Railway Street E, Cochrane
It’s Open Corner down at The Corner Coworking where you can drop in for FREE.
Have a client meeting? Need a whiteboard to brainstorm great ideas? Video conference? We’ve got you covered.
Just show up, grab a desk and we’ll do the rest!

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2025-08-01 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)

Drop-in Summer Stories in the Garden (Parented)
2025-08-01 11:15 - 11:45 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Come to the Library for exciting stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles in our garden. These sessions will keep your little one involved from start to finish!
For ages 0-5.
This program occurs from 11:15am – 11:45am on Mondays and Fridays.

SRC - Friday Fun
2025-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Drop in for some Friday Fun at the Cochrane Public Library!
Each Friday from 1–3pm, explore a mix of crafts, challenges, and hands-on activities at different stations. All of these activities will vary from week-to-week and will usually happen in the activity room. No registration needed—just show up and join the adventure!
Joining us this year at Friday Fun’s will be RVS Mental Health Capacity Building and Cultivate Cochrane with their Solar Roller bringing extra fun to our Friday Fun events!

FADDA at The Venue Sportsbar & Grill
2025-08-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Venue Bar & Grill, 79 Railway St E, Cochrane, AB, Canada
New to Cochrane and eager to find your tribe? Look no further! Fridays at 4 p.m., the Venue transforms into the heart of social connections as we launch FADDA (Friday Afternoon Drinking Association).

JOIN TO OUT GROUP NOW —->FADDA (Friday Afternoon Draft Drinking Association)

What’s on special?

Fish & Chips
Keith & Guinness
Captain Morgan’s

Join us for an extended happy hour until 8 p.m., where newcomers are embraced, and friendships flourish.

Let’s turn Cochrane into a community of shared laughter and unforgettable moments. Your Friday adventure starts here!

Friday Night BBQ (Family Friendly) at the Legion
2025-08-01 16:30 - 19:00 | Cochrane Legion, 114 5th Ave, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A5, Canada
Steak, burger and hot dogs are on the menu Friday nights. All items come with potato, salad, beans and garlic toast.
Check our Facebook page for updates.
Family Friendly
No membership required
We hope you can join us

Traditional Irish Music Sessions
2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
The first Friday of every month , The Shire pub welcomes the Irish club of calgary to play traditional irish music.

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2025-08-01 22:00 - 23:30 | 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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MARKET BY THE BOW - COCHRANE FARMER'S MARKET
2025-08-02 09:00 - 14:00 | 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.

VENDOR POP-UP // The Brudders Co
2025-08-02 10:00 - 18:00 | The Social Spot Marketplace 222, 1st Street W., 222 1 St W, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 0A4, Canada
Join us for a Vendor Pop-Up!
Visit Heather in store on Saturday Aug 2nd from 10am-6pm, and pick out something from her Charm Bar.
Whether you’re working that corporate job, a CEO, or a stay at home mom we can all agree we love to accessorize. And here at BruddersCo we want to help you express your style!
“I wanted to create a line that is totally customizable and create an experience for others to pick pieces that represent a milestone, relationship or symbolize something that is meaningful to them!”
Proceeds of sales will be donated to help sponsor a special Olympic athlete compete in the 2026 National Summer Games.

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-08-02 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.

Saturday Meat Draws at the Legion
2025-08-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Cochrane Legion, 114 5th Ave, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A5, Canada
Come out and try your luck at winning one or more of our 16 weekly food and/or gift card prizes
Check out our website for other events: www.cochranelegion.ca
Follow us on Facebook: Cochrane Legion, Men of Vision, Branch 15
