Bow River Dental Centre Stampede Lunch
2025-07-04 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Yeehaw, Cochrane! We’re kicking off the first day of Stampede with a BBQ lunch—and you’re invited! Come by Bow River Dental Centre Cochrane for free food, good vibes, and western hospitality. Everyone’s welcome—bring the whole family! Friday, July 4 Starts at 11:30 AM #104, 30 Bow Street Common, Cochrane

Cochrane Historical Museum
2025-07-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-06 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/

Dog Man Day: SRC Kick-Off Week
2025-07-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Come with friends and family to the Cochrane Public Library participate in all things Dog Man.
We will kick things off with a special screening of the Dog Man movie, then dive into an afternoon of exciting Dog Man-themed crafts, games, and activities. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the hilarious adventures of this half-dog, half-man hero, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the grand finale—awesome Dog Man prizes and giveaways for participants!

Friday Night BBQ (Family Friendly) at the Legion
2025-07-04 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
2025-07-04 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.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE VENUE
2025-07-04 21:00 - 2025-07-05 01:30, 2025-07-05 21:00 - 2025-07-06 01:30 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
NO COVER CHARGE
CALL TO MAKE A RESERVATION

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2025-07-04 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-07-05 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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4th Annual G20 Paddlefest
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | Alberta
The 4th Annual G20 Paddlefest takes place on July 5, 2025, features the tour of ghost lake, which is a 20km distance course that will circumnavigate Ghost lake, and will be open to all paddle craft (SUP, Prone, Kayak, Canoe).
The 10km course covers the first section of the lake before turning back.
Later, after everyone has had a chance to rest up and socialize, the tech race begins near the start/finish line. This will be an 800meter course with a seated water start, 7 buoy turns, and a water finish. There will be two heats starting at 12:00 and 12:15, and a final at 12:45. Everyone will be split up into the two heats with the top four women and top four men from each heat moving onto the finals.

NEW for 2025: “The Jack Morris Classic” will also take place this weekend on Sunday, this is a river course starting in Exshaw, in the Rocky Mountains and head up and back on the beautiful Bow River. This slow moving section of water is emerald green and features some beautiful scenery. You won’t soon forget this course! The distance is about 10k.

Check out the instagram page @G20_paddlefestival for more information and to see the course map

Saturday Schedule:

registration begins at 8:00

Distance races start promptly at 9:00

20 km G20 distance race
10 km

Tech Races begin at 12:00

Awards will follow promptly
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Registration/number pick up in Exshaw at the boat ramp at 10:00
Race begins at 11:00 am
Awards will follow promptly

Email any questions to:
northswellpaddleclub@gmail.com

Fireside Stampede Breakfast
2025-07-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Alberta
2025 Fireside Stampede Breakfast
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 5TH
TIME: 9AM – 11AM
LOCATION: CENTRAL PARK (ACROSS FROM 38 EMBERSIDE LINK)
Yeehaw! The Stampede Breakfast Is Back!
Get your cowboy boots ready—it’s that time of year again! We’re thrilled to bring the Stampede Breakfast back to the community, and this year promises to be more fun than ever. Whether you’re a long-time resident or just settling in, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Delicious Pancakes, Hot Off the Griddle
Start your morning the best way possible—with a stack of fluffy pancakes served up fresh and free! It’s our way of saying thank you to the amazing community that makes this place so special.
Live DJ & Line Dancers
We’ve got a live DJ and line dancers teaching some steps. Whether you’re tapping your boots or busting a move, the energy will be high and the playlist will keep the good times rolling.
Family-Friendly Activities Galore
There’s something for every age and interest:
Inflatables that’ll have the kids jumping with joy
Face painters turning little faces into tigers, butterflies, and cowboys
A petting zoo full of furry friends ready for a cuddle
And so much more!
A Community Tradition
This event is about more than just pancakes—it’s about connection. It’s a chance to mingle with your neighbours, make new friends, and celebrate the unique spirit that brings our community together year after year.
Don’t Miss It!
Mark your calendar and join us for a morning full of western charm, delicious food, and family fun. Bring your appetite, your cowboy hat, and your community pride—we’ll see you there!

MARKET BY THE BOW - COCHRANE FARMER'S MARKET
2025-07-05 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.

Story Magic with Charlie & Jeanie
2025-07-05 09:15 - 09:45, 2025-07-05 15:00 - 15:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Story Magic with Charlie & Jeanie:
A fun and interactive show for 0-6 year olds presented at Found Books!
“Brother and sister duo Jeanie and Charlie love acting out stories from their favourite books. Every time they get together, they sing, dance, and laugh their way through new takes on old classics.
In this episode of Storytime Magic, Jeanie and Charlie explore the unlikely friendship between Webster the spider and Little Miss Muffet. Why was Miss Muffet so scared? Why did Webster sneak up on her? And for goodness’ sake, what is a tuffet?
Join us for Story Magic with Jeanie and Charlie to find out!”

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-07-05 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
2025-07-05 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

LEGION: SHUFFLE BOARD
2025-07-05 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 4PM
DROP IN SATURDAYS AT 2PM

LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2025-07-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

Erin Ross Stampede Extravaganza
2025-07-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Alberta
July is Stampede season, and be ready to get Stampede ready right in Cochrane with Erin Ross! Erin has just released her new album The Wind Will Lead Me Home which is a great listen perfect for the season. Tickets will be $25 per and can be secured with an e-transfer to tickets@willowspringsss.com, and, fingers crossed, we’ll be hosting the show in the backyard!!

Erin Ross has been playing a confident mix of roots music for many years from her home base in Calgary. In February 2024 she released her first full-length album. The Wind Will Lead Me Home is an assured, nine song collection that shows Ross’ command of the bedrock strains of roots, including blues, folk, rock and roll and jazz.
Recorded in Nashville with Canadian studio veteran Steve Dawson and long time drummer Lorne Petersen, The Wind Will Lead Me Home features session work by John Prine bassist Dave Jacques, Sheryl Crow keyboardist Jen Gunderman, multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin, and percussionist Justin Amaral. The nine tracks ruminate on home and belonging while showcasing some of Music City’s magic and polish.

To learn more, check out her website www.erinross.ca

Sunset Ridge Trading Post Stampede Breakfast
2025-07-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Alberta

Bearspaw Lions Farmers Market
2025-07-06 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

BRAGG CREEK FARMERS MARKET
2025-07-06 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/

Cremona Farmers Market
2025-07-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
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.

BREWS & BBQ
2025-07-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Alberta
Join the Leah Real Estate Group, the Cochrane Legion & Urbancasual.ca (that’s us!) for a night of Brews & BBQ – A free family Stampede BBQ!
JULY 6
3pm to 7pm
Memorial Way & 4th Avenue (Behind Royal Lepage Benchmark at the Cochrane Legion
BEER GARDENS
HOT DOGS
STREET GAMES
PONY PATROL
FACE PAINTING
MUSIC

SUNDAY JAM AT THE VENUE
2025-07-06 16:00 - 20:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
The Sunday Jam is back at the Venue starting October 6th!
Featuring Allen Christie.
WINGS $10 OFF
HAPPY HOUR 2PM TO 8PM

LEGION: POOL LEAGUE
2025-07-07 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

LEGION: DART LEAGUE
2025-07-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
MONDAY NIGHTS AT 7:30PM

LEAGUE CONTACT: WWW.COCHRANEDARTS.COM

Stampede Pancake Breakfast at Northstar Ford Cochrane
2025-07-08 07:00 - 10:00 | Northstar Ford Cochrane, 9 River Heights Dr, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 0N8, Canada
Free Stampede pancake breakfast at Northstar Ford here in Cochrane, In partnership with Cochrane Lions Club.
July 8th 2025
7am – 10am.
