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LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2025-07-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

LEGION: SHUFFLE BOARD
2025-07-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 4PM
DROP IN SATURDAYS AT 2PM

Family Fun Fest
2025-07-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Appaloosa Park, 46 Appaloosa Gardens, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2P2, Canada
Join us for Family Fun Fest, an incredible outreach event hosted by Impact Church with something for every age:
🟠 6 massive bouncy castles
🔵 Petting Zoo
🟢 FREE BBQ
🟣 Fun, laughter, and community
🔴 And best of all? It’s all free!
Bring your kids, your friends, your neighbours—anyone who loves food, fun, and family time.

Saturday Meat Draws at the Legion
2025-07-26 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

Story Time with "Isabelle Visits Perú"
2025-07-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Sabores del Sur, 318 1 St W, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1X8, Canada
Join us for a special Story Time as we celebrate Peru’s Independence Day with Isabelle Visits Perú!
Bring the little ones and take a colourful journey through the vibrant culture, traditions, and sights of Perú — all through the eyes of Isabelle — just in time for Fiestas Patrias on July 28!
Books will be available for purchase at the event, including the other two titles in the Kids Visit the World series. Don’t miss the chance to meet the local author and illustrator duo and have your copies personally signed — a perfect keepsake from this fun and festive celebration!
Let’s share stories, smiles, and a little Peruvian magic together!

Cochrane Historical Museum
2025-07-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-24 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/

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-07-26 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.

DIY Pressing Mat Class
2025-07-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Maple Leaf Quilting Company Ltd., 9105 - 101 Sunset Drive, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C0W7, Canada
✨ Try Something New in Cochrane – No Experience Needed! ✨
Looking for a quick, creative activity in Cochrane? Join us at Maple Leaf Quilting Company on Saturday, July 26 for a fun and beginner-friendly Pressing Mat Class!
In just 2 hours, you’ll create your very own custom pressing mat—an essential tool for anyone who sews, crafts, quilts, or even just irons! These mats are heat-safe, compact, and perfect to keep right beside your sewing machine or on your table for pressing seams, appliqués, patches, collars, hems, or anything that needs a quick press.
🧵 Why You’ll Love It:
✨ No sewing experience needed – seriously, beginners welcome!
✨ ALL materials included – just show up and craft!
✨ Choose from 8 curated fabrics to match your style
✨ Learn to layer, staple, and finish your mat from start to finish
✨ Leave with a custom project you’ll actually use again and again!
📅 When: Saturday, July 26 | 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Where: Maple Leaf Quilting Company – 141 River Ave, Cochrane AB
💰 Cost: $44.99
👩‍🏫 Taught by: Sharla M.
👧 Ages 15+ (we’ll be using staple guns)
🎉 BONUS: Enjoy 10% OFF any fabric or ironing products used in the class—valid that day only!
Whether you’re a total beginner, a casual crafter, or a seasoned sewist, this is a fun way to try something new, learn a few skills, and make something functional and fabulous. Bring a friend or come solo—we’d love to have you!
💥 Limited seats available – sign up today!
👉 https://mapleleafquiltingcompany.com/products/maple-leaf-stitching-academy-ironing-mat-beginner-craft-class
#CochraneEvents #CraftClass #MapleLeafQuilting #TrySomethingNew #YYCThingsToDo #PressingMatClass #BeginnerFriendly #FabricCrafts #SewingTools #CreativeFun #LocalEvents

MARKET BY THE BOW - COCHRANE FARMER'S MARKET
2025-07-26 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.

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2025-07-25 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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House Jam at The Venue
2025-07-25 20:00 - 2025-07-26 01:30 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
House Jam at The Venue – This Friday!

Join us for an electrifying night of live music as Elliot Wyman & Friends take the stage at The Venue! Experience a dynamic blend of acoustic folk, country, and Alberta rock on our brand new wide open stage — and yes, musicians are welcome to bring their own axe and join the jam!

Friday, July 25th
Show starts at 8 PM

The Venue – Cochrane’s premier destination for live music
No cover charge

Let’s celebrate local talent and authentic live sound in the heart of Cochrane.

FOUND: Puzzle Races
2025-07-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
As part of our Summer Evenings at Found!
Grab your team mates & race to win first place! Details & to reserve your teams table click HERE

Friday Night BBQ (Family Friendly) at the Legion
2025-07-25 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

FADDA at The Venue Sportsbar & Grill
2025-07-25 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!

SRC - Friday Fun
2025-07-25 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!

Drop-in Summer Stories in the Garden (Parented)
2025-07-25 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.

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2025-07-25 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)

Reading Retreat
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-28 | Hunter Valley Adventures
Reading Retreat

Friday Jul 25th, 2025

9:00 AM

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5:00 PM

All Day

Community Events

Hunter Valley Adventures

Reading Retreat by Found Books & Shop – snag your spot HERE
📚 July 25 – 27, 2025 | Hunter Valley Adventures
Escape to a weekend of pure reading bliss at the stunning and rustic Hunter Valley Adventures. Hosted by Found Books & Shop, this retreat is your permission to slow down, unplug, and simply read.
Nestled in nature, you’ll have cozy spaces to curl up with a book, uninterrupted hours to get lost in stories, and the freedom to read at your own pace.
Whether you want to socialize with fellow book lovers or enjoy quiet solitude, this retreat is designed for you. Expect:
📖 Ample time to read—guilt-free and uninterrupted
🔥 Cozy communal spaces with fireside reading nooks
🌿 Peaceful surroundings to relax and recharge
🍷 Delicious meals provided by Fence & Post & wine (BYOB) to complement your literary escape
No required reading. No schedules. Just you, your books, and a beautiful place to enjoy them.
Learn more HERE

The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2025-07-24 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
2025-07-24 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 🎤🍷

Music Bingo Night
2025-07-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
music bingo every second thursday

OPEN MIC NIGHT - Rocky View Brewing Taproom
2025-07-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Hey there music lovers! We’re super exited to invite you to the first Open Mic night at The Taproom!
This is an amazing opportunity to share your talent and connect with fellow musicians.
Come join us for an evening filled with great music, tasty food and of course #goodbeerfromgoodfolks
Fun begins at 6pm!

Summer Evening Series: The Vintage Upcycle Pop-Up Market
2025-07-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
🎉 Part of our Summer Evening Series: The Vintage Upcycle Pop-Up Market🗓️ Date: July 24th, 2025🕕 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm📍 Location: Found Books & Shop
Join us for a summer evening that’s all about timeless finds and creative flair! The Vintage Upcycle Pop-Up Market celebrates local makers who specialize in vintage goods and one-of-a-kind upcycled creations — from fashion to homewares and everything in between.
✨ Here’s what to expect:
🛍️ A curated selection of local vendors with vintage & upcycled treasures & creations📚 25% off all Vintage & Rare Books + Vinyl Records🍹 Drink Specials:— $2 off Aperol Spritz (because it’s not summer without one)— Italian Wines featured by the glass & bottle— $3 Italian-style Sodas for a fun, fizzy treat
Whether you’re hunting for your next unique piece or just looking to soak in the summer vibes with a spritz in hand — this is your kind of night.
Come browse, sip, shop, and support local.Interesting in being a vendor for this event? Contact FOUND directly.

LEGION: EUCHRE
2025-07-24 18:00 - 21:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM

Cochrane Classic Car Club meet Up
2025-07-24 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

Cochrane Weekend Buzz - Weekly Series
2025-07-24 12:00 - 12:30
� 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.

Mindful Mood Movers
2025-07-24 09:30 - 11:00
Through movement, participants are encouraged to express themselves authentically, fostering self-awareness, self-discovery and self compassion. Mindful movement promotes awareness, mind-body connection and stress relief by releasing tension and finding our calm. This program was designed so participants may explore different forms of mindful movement and learn how physical activity can influence mood and overall health and wellbeing.
Dates: Thursdays July 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Location: Mitford Park Stage (207 West Rock Road, Cochrane)
Age: 6 – 11 years
Registration: https://rockyview.schoolengage.ca/#/home

LEGION: POOL LEAGUE
2025-07-23 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
