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FADDA at The Venue Sportsbar & Grill
2025-10-03 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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!

Changing Seasons Solo Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-10-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Changing Seasons Solo Exhibition Opening Reception
We proudly present our next Solo Exhibition in our downtown Cochrane Gallery location.
“Changing Seasons” – Art Exhibition featuring the art of local artist Jason Mann.
This exhibition is showing from September 29th to November 2nd.
Experience the beauty of transformation in the changing seasons, capturing nature’s shifting moods and colors!
Opening Reception | Celebration:
Friday – October 3, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB.
Refreshments will be provided!
For more info:
– Please visit our website at www.route22gallery.com under Programming for our Events Calendar!
All are welcome!

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2025-10-03 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)

Open Corner at the Corner Coworking
2025-10-03 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!

Seniors on the Bow - October
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04, 2025-10-02 - 2025-10-03, 2025-10-01 - 2025-10-02 | Seniors on the Bow, 800 Griffin Road E., Cochrane, AB, Canada

The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2025-10-02 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
2025-10-02 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
2025-10-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
music bingo every second thursday

Building a Strategic Artist Resume
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Building a Strategic Artist Resume
Join Michelle Wiebe for CEDD Module 7 for an informative session on how you can begin listing your past and present achievements to build a brighter future!
In today’s world an Artist’s Curriculum Vitae (CV or resume) is not only a list of their achievements but a story of their experiences, priorities and direction forward as a creative professional. A well-rounded resume can unlock funding opportunities, creative projects, educational roles and so much more. Join Michelle Wiebe for this informative session on how you can start today listing your past and present achievements to build a brighter future.
When: October 2, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB
Cost:
Route 22 Members: Free!
Non-Members: $10 + GST | Fees
For more information and to register:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– OR, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!
This series of Entrepreneurial Development workshops (CEDD Modules) are funded by PrairiesCan (Federal Govnt) and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD).

LEGION: EUCHRE
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM

Cochrane Classic Car Club meet Up
2025-10-02 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
2025-10-02 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.

COCHRANE HOUSE CONCERTS
2025-10-01 19:30 - 21:30 | 64 Sundown Way Cochrane, AB, 64 Sundown Way, Cochrane
As always, you can secure your seat with a $25 per ticket E-Transfer to tickets@willowspringsss.com, with all the funds going directly to the musicians.

LEGION: POOL LEAGUE
2025-10-01 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

Arctic Enigma: Searching For The Franklin Expedition
2025-10-01 18:15 - 19:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for a fascinating historical journey into the heart of one of the greatest Arctic mysteries—the search for Sir John Franklin and his lost expedition.
William Pullen, great-grandnephew of the Captain of HMS North Star, brings to life the dramatic and often harrowing story of the Belcher Expedition (1852–1854) – the final and largest mission to locate Franklin. Learn about the many efforts to find the missing explorer and gain a rare glimpse into daily life aboard North Star, frozen in Arctic ice for two brutal winters at Beechey Island.
Discover the resilience, hardship, and hope that defined this historic quest. The presentation will be followed by an open Q&A and discussion.
Don’t miss this compelling evening of history, exploration, and Arctic adventure!
Refreshments will be served.

Country Music with Turner Bates at the Venue
2025-10-01 18:00 - 21:00

Wing Night at The Taproom
2025-10-01 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!

Cochrane Baby Boomers Group Meet-Up - Wed PM
2025-10-01 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.

A Deep Dive into Acrylic Painting
2025-10-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
A Deep Dive into Acrylic Painting!
Unlock your creative potential in this 5 weeklong course designed for new and intermediate artists!
Join us at Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery for a hands-on course led by Marike MacDonald:
Explore new techniques and deepen your skills!
Dates:
– Week 1 — Sept 10: Design Strategies
– Week 2 — Sept 17: Colour Strategies
– Week 3 — Sept 24: Underpainting Strategies
– Week 4 — Oct 1: Negative Painting
– Week 5 — Oct 8: Glazing Techniques
Time: Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 4:00 am
Ages: 18+
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery
Fees:
– Full Series: $400 for all 5 classes
– Drop-In: $100 per class (choose your preferred sessions)
Each Week Offers:
– A focus on a specific principle or method in the morning
– Time for lunch and movement breaks
– An afternoon instructor-led painting session | Subjects will primarily include landscapes and florals!
– Participants will be able to take home a finished or nearly finished painting each week!
For more information and registration please visit our website at route22gallery.com under events!

Cochrane Baby Boomers Group Meet-Up - Wed AM
2025-10-01 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.

COCHRANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-05
Local laughs, big names, all in Cochrane!
Oct 1–4.
Get them at:
Www.jakehirsch.ca

Jam Night at The Shire Pub
2025-09-30 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,

Rockyview Hotel - Learn to line dance
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockyview Hotel

LEGION: CRIB
2025-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN WEDNESDAYS AT 6PM

LEGION: SHUFFLE BOARD
2025-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 4PM
DROP IN SATURDAYS AT 2PM

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
2025-09-30 13:30 - 16:30 | The Station at Cochrane Crossing, 306 Railway St. W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Learn about this unique art form from artist Michelle Wiebe, its role in the residential school system, and create a custom themed postcard as a token of truth and reconciliation.
This event is Free & open to the public.
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: The Station at Cochrane Crossing | 360 Railway St. W, Cochrane AB
The day will begin with a flag raising and moment of silence, followed by reflections from local First Nation Elders and Métis Knowledge Keepers.
*Bannock and refreshments will be provided for the first 400 people.*
Join us and the Town of Cochrane to create a space for reflection, learning, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
2025-09-30 13:30 - 16:30 | The Station, 360 Railway St W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
Join us on Monday, September 30 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at The Station at Cochrane Crossing as we come together to honour Survivors, remember those lost and reflect on our shared path toward reconciliation.This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action – a time to recognize the progress made and the important work still ahead. Experience culture & tradition: Métis fiddle & jig, storytelling, and a traditional hide tanning demo Take part in art: Create commemorative postcards with local artists Taste & share: Bannock samples & refreshments Discover resources: Indigenous literature from Cochrane Public Library + wellness supports from Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).Presented in partnership with Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Wazin Ichinabi Ti, Cochrane Public Library, Otipemisiwak Métis Government District 4, and FCSS. All municipal facilities will be closed on September 30, giving space to honour Survivors and continue learning about the legacy of residential schools.

Community Lunch
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Cochrane United Church, 128 1st Street, Cochrane, Alberta
Our weekly, free Community Lunch is back! 😀🎉🍲
Join us 12-1pm, every Tuesday till the end of May for a hearty, freshly-made bowl of soup…and more!
Come for the food, stay for the community, here at St. Andrew’s United Church.
