Howl-oween After Hours at the Sanctuary
2024-10-26 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, 263156 Range Road 53, Cochrane, AB, Canada
Get spooky after hours with wild enrichment in BOTH intro structures, then help us solve a mystery in a game of real life, wolfdog CLUE!
Come out to the sanctuary for one of our ONLY after hours events of the year. We will kick off the evening with 2 mini intro tours with halloween enrichment in both the Galatea and Engadine structures. After these tours we are going to need your help because our wolfdogs like to get a little sneaky especially in spooky season! They have been known for stealing so many of our belongings over the years.
Can you help us solve our latest mystery here at the Sanctuary in a real life, sanctuary-wide game of CLUE? Help us determine WHO (which pack) stole WHAT (item) from WHERE (which enclosure)!
You can play the game solo, or in a team of up to 6 players. Every player must register for the event.
Never played the game of clue? That is no problem, we will get you set up with everything you need to know, and get you prepared for a few twists we have along the way!
Youth ages 10 and older are welcome to join for the fun!
Date: Saturday, October 26
Time: 5pm (suggested arrival by 4:45pm)

Halloween Bowling Tournament
2024-10-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Cochrane Lanes, 402 Railway Street West #Suite 11, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B6, Canada
8th Annual Halloween Tournament!
Happy Hour all night!
Wear your best Halloween costume, prizes to be awarded for best costumes.
3 games of No Tap bowling (leave a corner pin your first shot it counts as a strike)
Points over average scoring; you can still join without being a league bowler! An average will be assigned to you.
Cash prizes for top bowlers!

2nd Annual Halloween Party at Messy Moose
2024-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | AB
Join us for a spellbinding evening with potion play, spooky sensory bins, and a few tricks and treats along the way.
Get your tickets on our website!

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2024-10-26 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.

PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY FOR FOOD DONATION
2024-10-26 09:00 - 11:30 | AB
It’s that time of year again!

Our Annual Pumpkin Giveaway is here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the fall season with YOU!

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2024-10-25 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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October Concert Series at The Venue
2024-10-25 21:00 - 23:30 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
OCTOBER 4 & 5 – SUCKER PUNCH *Note, on the Friday night there is a free comedy event prior to start time at 9pm +
OCTOBER 11 & 12 – BACK IN THE DAY
OCTOBER 18 & 19 – WILD CARD
OCTOBER 25 – SORRY NOT SORRY
OCTOBER 26 – HI5GH

“Trick or Treat?”
2024-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Final Touch Art Studio, #10 118 1 Ave West, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Join the crew for a special Halloween paint night!

HALLOWEEN DANCE - GRADES 5 TO 8
2024-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | AB
Friends of Fireside Halloween Dance 2024

Join us on October 25, 2024, for a spooktacular night of dancing, fun, and frights (the friendly kind, of course)! Get your costumes ready—no weapons allowed—and come dance the night away!

This year the dance is split into 2 groups:

Kindergarten to Grade 4
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Parent supervision is required for this group, and yes, parents need a ticket too!
Due to the limited space in the school, it would be greatly appreciated to limit 1 parent per student.
Music and activities geared towards the younger crowd. Chips and water are available for purchase.

Grade 5 to Grade 8
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
No need for parental supervision, so drop off and let your older kids enjoy the fun!
Music and activities will be geared toward the older crowd. Chips and water are available, and cash or credit is welcome.

Non-students of the Fireside School (including graduated students) are not allowed to join in and will be refused at the door

Costumes are required for everyone, so come dressed to impress! Let’s make this Halloween one to remember!

Tickets are $5.00 per student or parent. Tickets will be handed out on the 24th of October to the students on the order.

We have a limited amount of tickets due to fire code and they sell out every year, so please purchase your tickets early at https://www.friendsoffireside.ca/

Teen Night Takeover at CPL
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Grade 9-12 teens REJOICE! TEEN NIGHT TAKEOVER is here! Have your say in what programming you want to enjoy and we will make it happen. Games, activities, crafts, movies, fun challenges, and more! Did we mention PIZZA?!

Made possible by the generosity of Cochrane FCSS, United Way, and Panago.

Event dates

Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, September 27, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 4, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 25, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 1, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 22, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 6, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 13, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

HALLOWE'EN DANCE - GRADES KINDERGARTEN TO 4
2024-10-25 17:30 - 19:00 | AB

Legion DINNERS + KARAOKE
2024-10-25 17:30 - 19:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
Every Friday night from 5:30pm to 7pm – hit up the Legion for a pint and some dinner!
Various weekly options available.
+ Karaoke with DJ Marky Mark

To reserve a table for groups of 8 or more, please call: 403 932 2011

Friending Fridays at the Taproom
2024-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
New in town? Looking to meet new people and make new friends?
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Join us every Friday from 4-6pm for FRIENDING FRIDAYS!
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$20 Pitchers
Complimentary Popcorn
Buy a stranger a pint for 10% off

Join their Friending Fridays Facebook group HERE.

Games Afternoon at CPL
2024-10-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for an afternoon of games, puzzles, and more! All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Event dates

Every week on Friday ends on October 18, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Every week on Friday ends on December 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Re/Max Pumpkin Giveaway
2024-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | AB
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
2PM TO 4PM
110- 2ND AVE

Little Sprouts at Growing Roots
2024-10-25 10:30 - 12:00 | AB
Get outside with your 18–36 month olds in this parented outdoor program at the Cochrane Ranch. This Forest School program provides a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore, play outside with other kids and make new friends. It’s for kids who are ready to dip their toes into the larger world but are not ready to be on their own just yet. Let’s help our littles embrace their curiosity and take on the world with confidence!
When: Friday mornings, 10:30-12
Where: Historic Cochrane Ranche
Who: 18-36 months olds and their families – siblings welcome!
Cost: First class free! Then $15/class. Register for only the class(es) you wish to attend
More details at GrowingRootsKids.ca

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK IN COCHRANE
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-26, 2024-10-24 - 2024-10-25 | AB
FULL DETAILS:
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The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2024-10-24 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
2024-10-24 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 🎤🍷

LIVE IN THE LODGE at Mr. Mike
2024-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse
Live in the Lodge tonight! Bring the entire Family…Lodge Night means all burgers are $13, 22oz House Beer only $7…and Our Little Doe Wine is 5$ off 1/2L!

Wine & Wolves of the World: Part 1
2024-10-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Vinestone, 608 2 St W, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1Z7, Canada
A PRESENTATION PAIRING SCIENCE, ART, AND SPECIALTY WINE, SERVED WITH LIGHT APPETIZERS.
Join us for “Wine and Wolves of the World,” featuring Dr. Shelley Alexander, a leading expert on wild canid behaviour and compassionate conservation, and award-winning wildlife photographer Jo-Anne Oucharek. Explore captivating wolf research and stunning wildlife photography, as they share their passion for understanding and protecting wolves while showcasing the beauty of nature through science and the art of storytelling.
Specialty wine & light food pairings will be served, with vegetarian options. A silent auction will be held with work by local artists.
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Evening Program:
6:30pm – Doors open, specialty wine & light food pairings served, and silent auction opens with work by local artists
7:15pm – Presentation begins, followed by a question period
8:15pm – Socializing, Final bidding
9:00pm – Silent Auction closes
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Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Location: Vinestone Wine Co. 608 Second St W, Cochrane, AB
Price: $125
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About our Presenters:
Dr. Shelley M. Alexander
Dr. Shelley Alexander is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Calgary. She has over 30 years of experience studying wolves and coyotes. Shelley founded the Canid Conservation Science Lab. Embracing the principles of Compassionate Conservation, her research spans ecology, ethology, epidemiology, ethics, and coexistence (@canid_lab). She founded the flagship coexistence program UCalgary Living with Wildlife (https://research.ucalgary.ca/wildlife). Shelley has provided expert review on wild canid behaviour for international communities, courts, and contributes regularly to the media on best coexistence practices.
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Jo-Anne Oucharek
Jo-Anne Oucharek is an award-winning wildlife photographer. Capturing moments has always been a part of her life. When she moved to Cochrane in 2014, she brought my camera out of retirement. It marked the beginning of a new photography adventure. It was the birds that inspired “Nature in my Backyard”! This new journey opened her eyes to the beauty and nature that surrounds us in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Her adventures are usually close to home, but over the past couple of years, her backyard has expanded, travelling to other provinces, the US and Africa to capture amazing birds and wildlife stories. Jo-Anne is passionate about sharing her adventures through the stories behind the lens. Her hope is the images captured from these adventures provide insight into the compelling stories of the animals she is fortunate to spend time with in nature.
The past 10 years have been a learning experience. A big part of my journey is connecting with like-minded photographers who believe that nature comes first. We are privileged to have such a variety of wildlife so close to home. When we get to see wildlife in their natural environment, it is truly a gift!

LIVE MUSIC at Half Hitch
2024-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Half Hitch Brewery
Join us every Thursday evening at 6pm for free local live music! Enjoy great tunes, local craft beer, and tasty fare. Here are our upcoming artists!

New to Line Dance
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B8, Canada
Join me for this 5-week series in the Seniors on the Bow auditorium, SLS Centre.
This class is for anyone who is new to line dancing or who wants to gain more confidence with their basic line dance skills. (Under 18 welcome if mature and registering with a guardian.)
The focus will be on basic line dance steps such as jazz box, toe strut, v step, k step, rumba box, lock step, mambo, grapevine, etc.
Learn 8 fun dances to a variety of upbeat music in a fun, relaxed environment.

Lions Community Market
2024-10-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre, 109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 0A4, Canada
Join us for the Lions Community Market! Starting October 17, 4-8pm, enjoy local vendors, live music, free coffee, an open bar, and a variety of tables including baking and second-hand items. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support the Lions Club.
Located at the Lions Event Center. Don’t miss out!”

Volunteer and Board Member Recruitment (On-Going)
2024-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 | AB
Cultivate Cochrane Society is a local non-profit organization that teaches people about growing food in this climate, food sustainability, supporting community connections, and increasing one’s resilience in the ongoing changes happening around the globe regarding food, water, and health access. Please check out our website and Facebook page for further information.
https://cultivatecochrane.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040271816164025/user/100067204061496/
We are currently seeking volunteers in numerous areas including ongoing maintenance and improvements to our Passive Solar mobile greenhouse, event planning and support, grant applications, program support, and long range planning for a permanent, largescale greenhouse and community space. We also require board members to oversee the operations of Cultivate Cochrane, continue building community networks, and increase stakeholders.
If you would love to work with an exciting group of passionate people who love food and seeing things grow, reach out to us. You do not need a green thumb or need to know how to garden. We can teach you, plus people with a variety of skills are needed. If you have an idea to bring forward, please let us know. We will work with you to match your interests with our needs. Individuals, groups, and organizations are welcome. People of all ages and life stages are welcome. Perhaps this could be a team building opportunity for your organization, church, community group!

Writer's Unplugged Open Mic
2024-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Come share your poetry, stories, and spoken word at our laid-back Writer’s Unplugged Open Mic night – no technology, just raw talent!

Welcome to Writer’s Unplugged Open Mic ! Join us at Found Books & Shop in collaboration with the Alexandra Writers Centre Society for a night of creativity and community.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive environment. Come listen to fellow writers, poets, musicians and storytellers, or take the stage yourself! Let your words flow freely and connect with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this chance to be inspired and inspire others. It’s easy. Show up with a max of 5 minutes of material to share. Throw your name into the duck bowl. Readers are drawn at random.Please register in advance so we know you’re coming.
We launched on March 27, 2024 and are running on the last Wednesday of the month thereafter. Share your words while surrounded by walls of books, in front of the friendliest audience you’ll ever meet.
It’s easy.
Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, songs, dramatic monologues…anything goes.
Maybe you’re not ready to read in front of people and just want to enjoy the show. Be a part of our live studio audience, cheer on our writers.We are a licensed space also boasting a coffee bar & light snacks available for purchase.

2024 – 2025 Dates:Sept 25 | Oct 30 | Nov 27 | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 26 | Apr 30 | May 28 | June 25

Ukulele Classes
2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Frank Wills Memorial Hall, 405 1st Street E, Cochrane, Alberta
Weekly group ukulele classes starting sept 13 at Frank Wills Community Hall. Have fun and learn skills to play in a ukulele orchestra. Keep your mind and body healthy and happy. $180 for fall session. Bring ukulele, ukulele tuner, music stand and a smile. Contact Karen Rollins at krollins@telus.net for more information and to register.

Country Music with Turner Bates at the Venue
2024-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | AB
