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Village of Play Open House!
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B8, Canada
Bring the whole family and come see what Village of Play is all about!
✨ Try out fun game demos from each of our age-group programs
✨ Meet our team and learn how we build executive function skills through play
✨ Ask questions and explore the right fit for your child
✨ Enter our prize giveaway for a chance to win something special
Each age group will have a 20-minute demo, rotating every hour. Join the session that fits your child’s age or stay for more than one to see what’s ahead!
1:00–1:20pm | Ages 6–8
1:20–1:40pm | Ages 9–11
1:40–2:00pm | Ages 12–14
2:00–2:20pm | Ages 6–8
2:20–2:40pm | Ages 9–11
2:40–3:00pm | Ages 12–14
3:00–3:20pm | Ages 6–8
3:20–3:40pm | Ages 9–11
3:40–4:00pm | Ages 12–14
✨ Kids can join in their age group at any time.
✨ Parents can chat with our team in between demos.
✨ Prize giveaway runs all afternoon, enter before 4pm!
Whether you’re already registered or just curious, this is the perfect chance to experience the energy, creativity, and connection behind our programs. Kids can play, parents can chat, and everyone leaves with a smile!
No registration needed, just drop in anytime between 1–4pm at the SLS Centre. We can’t wait to meet you!

Fine Art Show and Sale
2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Anything Grows Garden Center, 209 River Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2C1
Local artists are hosting a show and sale of their fine art at Anything Grows September 20 and 21 from 11:00-4:00

Cremona Farmers Market
2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:00
Bring the whole family out and join us for the Season Opener THIS SUNDAY MAY 18th from 11-4. Lions Club ParkLocated on the south side of the main road through Cremona, just east of the Cremona Hotel.

BRAGG CREEK FARMERS MARKET
2025-09-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Bragg Creek Community Centre
The Bragg Creek Community Centre Farmers Market opens for the season on Sunday June 15 and very limited vendor space is still available.
More information is available at rental@braggcreekca.com and at https://braggcreekca.com/…/21/summer-farmers-market-2025/

Bearspaw Lions Farmers Market
2025-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Bearspaw Lions Club, 25240 Nagway Road NW, Calgary, Alberta
Our Sunday Farmers Market opens again on June 1, 2025! 10AM TO 2PM

All market communications must be emailed to: farmersmarket@bearspawlions.com

We look forward to your continued support of our vendors and the Lions Club charities. There are over 110 vendors in the market and we look forward to seeing our returning vendors and welcoming new faces to the mix!
New for 2025!!
Low fee ATM onsite with all fees supporting the Lions Club and our charity activities
Free Souvenir Shopping bags available while supplies last!
Bearspaw Lions Farmers Market Shopping Bags can be obtained by just asking any Lions Member.
The bag celebrates 30 years of our Sunday Farmers Market plus promotes membership in the Bearspaw Lions Club and rentals of our Hall. Please take home this souvenir of our community featuring local artist’s donated artwork and local businesses which have sponsored the cost to make these reusable tote bags.

WHERE: 25240 NAGWAY ROAD NW, CALGARY

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2025-09-20 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-09-19 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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LIVE MUSIC AT THE VENUE
2025-09-20 21:00 - 2025-09-21 01:30, 2025-09-19 21:00 - 2025-09-20 01:30 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
SEPT 5 – SHANNON SMITH
SEPT 6 – GRAFFITI DUO
SEPT 12 / 13 CRAIG SILVER
SEPT 19 / 20 JOY RIDE
SEPT 26 / 27 CLAUD HOLTZ

OKTOBERFEST
2025-09-20 19:00 - 2025-09-21 01:30 | The Lions Event Centre, 109 5th Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
PROST! Cochrane’s Annual Oktoberfest returns for 2025 celebrations! Join us at the Lion’s Event Centre on September 20th for endless steins of craft beer, live music, and Bavarian snacks! Get ready for games, prizes, and dancing in your Oktoberfest best as Premium Akkord delivers a mix of traditional Oktoberfest tunes, Schlager hits, and contemporary pop-rock & country. Plus, don’t miss the unforgettable Yodel Ladies making a special appearance. It’s the Oktoberfest you know and love—bigger and better than ever!

Admission is $30
General admission includes entry, entertainment & prizes, with food and drinks available for purchase onsite.
Doors at 7pm – Band starts at 8pm
AGE 18+
Join us as we kick-off this awesome annual celebration! It’s going to be one hell of a good time, ya!

Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre109 Fifth Avenue Cochrane, AB T4C 0A4

LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2025-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

LEGION: SHUFFLE BOARD
2025-09-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 4PM
DROP IN SATURDAYS AT 2PM

Old Time Family Dance
2025-09-20 13:30 - 16:30
Come join the fun at the third-annual Old Time Family Dance on Sat, Sept 20th at Frank Wills Memorial Hall.
All ages welcome!
Basic dance tutorial from 1:30-2pm, with the dance from 2-4:30pm.
Live fiddle music!
Tickets $10 at the door.

Saturday Meat Draws at the Legion
2025-09-20 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

Community Tree Fruit Round-Up
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00
Last chance to make your fruit count!
The final Community Tree Fruit Round-Up is happening Saturday, September 20 from 12–3 p.m. at the Town Lagoon (141 Bow Bend Way).
Whether it’s freshly picked or gathered from the ground, your fruit donations support local food programs and wildlife care — and help reduce wildlife attractants in our community.
Let’s wrap up the season strong! 💚🌳
🔗 Learn more: https://www.cochrane.ca/community-and-culture/community-events/community-tree-fruit-round
#CochraneCares #FruitForGood #SupportWildlife #ReduceWaste #CommunityCleanUp

CO-OP GREYSTONE GRAND OPENING
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00
We are excited to be joining the town of Cochrane!
From 11am to 2pm, join our grand opening celebration filled with food, fun and community spirit. Check out what Calgary Co-op has to offer and enjoy the following activities:

Fresh hot dogs from Harvest Meats
MacKay’s Ice Cream
Live local music
Face painting, balloon artists, and a kids’ scavenger hunt
Swag bags with Cal & Gary’s products for early shoppers
Giveaways, samplings and more!

Enjoy and give back! At the event, the Cochrane Food Bank will be accepting food and fund donations.
This vibrant new destination will bring everyday convenience closer to home, with a Food Centre, Pharmacy Walk In Clinic, Gas Station with propane and touchless car wash and a Wine Spirits Beer location. Whether you’re shopping for groceries, treating a common ailment, fueling up, or finding the perfect bottle for any occasion, Greystone Calgary Co-op will be your go-to stop for quality, service, and local products.

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-09-20 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.

Cochrane Legion Show
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada

SHRED IT EVENT
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00
Visit the Cochrane Eco Centre this Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for FREE on-site document shredding! 📅
Cochrane residents and businesses – bring up to 3 bankers boxes per vehicle and securely dispose of your confidential documents.📦
While shredding is free, monetary donations for Helping Hands Society Cochrane are appreciated!
Visit our community calendar for event details![https://www.cochrane.ca/community-and-culture/community-events/shred-it-community-shredding-event](https://www.cochrane.ca/community-and-culture/community-events/shred-it-community-shredding-event)

Cochrane Food Drive
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00

WE'VE TURNED 13 SALE!
2025-09-20 09:00 - 17:30
Discounts, deals, swag bags, door crashers, prizes and so much more!!

MARKET BY THE BOW - COCHRANE FARMER'S MARKET
2025-09-20 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.

Silent Book Club
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Register HERE & welcome to introvert happy hour! Learn more about Silent Book Club – hosted by Mortgages by Melanie

2nd ANNUAL OFF-ROADING EXPERIENCE FUNDRAISER
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
The Ken Morris Team Calgary, Cochrane & Area Real Estate and Royal LePage Benchmark are running our 2nd Annual Alberta Off-Road Experience and will be once again in sponsorship of the Cambodia Challenge for Shelter Royal LePage Shelter Foundation where 100% of all money raised will be going to the Shelter Foundation.
Because this is a local Cochrane event, 80% of those funds go directly to Big Hill Haven here in Cochrane while the remaining 20% gets dispersed amongst other woman’s shelters in Canada.
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY and help make a difference in our community!
A BBQ, drinks, and an UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE all included!

Swiftie Night at The Messy Moose Studio
2025-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Messy Moose Inc., 123 2nd Avenue West, Unit #3, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Calling all Swifties!
Join us for the ultimate Swiftie-themed party at Messy Moose Studio!
Get ready to make custom T-shirts, craft friendship bracelets, and sing your heart out to Taylor’s biggest hits during karaoke. It’s a night of fun, friendship, and music, with plenty of pizza to keep the energy going. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the Taylor Swift fandom, this is the perfect party to celebrate all things Taylor.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable Swiftie experience! Limited spaces are available.
Drop-off event
Friday, Sept 19th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Includes: Custom t-shirt, pizza, and all craft materials

Friday Night BBQ (Family Friendly) at the Legion
2025-09-19 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

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2025-09-19 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)

The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2025-09-18 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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Karaoke at the Venue
2025-09-18 19:30 - 23:30
🎤🍽 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 🎤🍷
