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The North Pole of Cochrane
2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton)
Come and get festive at the North Pole of Cochrane Event!
Come and have your photo taken with Santa and receive a take home cookie decorating kit, enjoy a horse & sleigh ride, some hot cocoa, music, treat bags and more!
Brought to you by Sunset Ridge Dental, Mountain Vista Law, Sunset Ridge Pharmacy, Candid Cosmedics, The Lion Head Pub, and Sunset Dreams and Beauty Bar.

LIVE MUSIC at Half Hitch
2024-12-12 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!

Christmas Hamper Fundraiser at FOUND
2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Shop late in historic downtown and pop this hamper fundraiser happening at FOUND.

LIVE IN THE LODGE at Mr. Mike
2024-12-12 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!

Karaoke at the Venue
2024-12-12 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 🎤🍷

The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2024-12-12 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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Little Sprouts at Growing Roots
2024-12-13 10:30 - 12:00
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

Games Afternoon at CPL
2024-12-13 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.

Friending Fridays at the Taproom
2024-12-13 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.

Chestermere Christmas Market
2024-12-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00

Piano Solo at Wow Cochrane
2024-12-13 16:00 - 20:00 | WOW STORE COCHRANE, 240 RIVERVIEW DRIVE
Join us on Friday, December 13th, from 4 PM to 8 PM for a special evening of live jazz piano!

DECEMBER 20th – Musician Night
DECEMBER 27th – Prize Draw Day

Enjoy a solo performance by a talented jazz pianist while sipping on a complimentary drink and munching on crispy rice chips and fries.

How? Simply call us or stop by the store and purchase a $15 ticket, which includes the drink and snacks at no additional charge.

Don’t miss out on this perfect way to unwind with great music, delicious bites, and good vibes!

#DecemberEvents #LiveJazz #FreeDrink #CrispyRiceChips #FrenchFries #JazzNight

Legion DINNERS + KARAOKE
2024-12-13 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

Teen Night Takeover at CPL
2024-12-13 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.

Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop
2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Cochrane Baking Company, 101 Sunset Dr #4101, Cochrane, AB, T4C0W7, Canada
Come learn the fun art of cookie decorating.
Christmas music, snacks and cookie decorating.
No experience needed.
I’ll teach you everything.
You leave with 6 decorated cookies, recipes and the skill to go make them at home.

THE WIZARD OF OZ
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:00
The Wizard of Oz
A ‘Wicked’ Pantomime Adventure
By Tom Whalley
Directed by Roxanne McCallum
Show Dates December 6-8 and 13-14 2024
Location: Cochrane RancheHouse Theatre

Free Community Concert
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00
A free community concert by professional musicians. Dolce is made up of piano, cellos and violins. They are joined by a men’s vocal quartet and some audience Christmas sing alongs. You won’t regret coming! Invite your friends, family and neighbors.

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2024-12-13 22:00 - 23:30, 2024-12-14 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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Learn to Weave: Winter Workshops
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Join us for a day filled with creativity and festive cheer at Route 22 Gallery in Cochrane! We’re excited to offer a series of four mini workshops, each providing a hands-on experience in crafting beautiful, natural decorations from willow.
You will have the opportunity to learn how to make willow stars, wreaths, bird feeders, and miniature trees.
Please see the agenda above for specific times and detailed descriptions of each workshop. To help us prepare, we kindly ask that you register and pay for any workshops you’d like to join in advance. This ensures we have enough willow for everyone.
Minimum age: 14

Cochrane Christmas Farmers Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Cochrane Christmas Farmers’ Market. The market you’ve been waiting for – our LARGEST Farmers’ Market of the 2024 season!

Dates and Times:Saturday, December 14: 10:00 am to 4:00 pmSunday, December 15: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

TWO days ~ TWO floors ~ FOUR market zones!

It’s a unique shopping experience you will not find at any other venue!

The Christmas Market is overflowing with your favourite vendors from the summer market + plus + seasonal vendors selected to make this a ‘must attend’ event!

Shop & support an exciting lineup of local ‘make, bake and grow’ vendors while you check off the items on your holiday shopping list. Find unique handcrafted gifts and décor for gift giving as well as a wide range of items from our producers, food artisans & beverage vendors that are perfect for your entertaining and holiday pantry.

Admission & parking are free of charge; a donation to the Cochrane Food Bank is welcomed.

Christmas Market Information & Vendor Gallery: https://bit.ly/Christmas-CFM

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2024-12-14 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 Blanket Drive
2024-12-14 12:00 - 15:00
We’re excited to announce our 3rd Annual Blanket Drive in support of the Cochrane & Area Humane Society!

Help us bring warmth to animals in need this winter by donating blankets and supplies. Drop off your donations at PetValue Cochrane (80 Bow Street) or email us at blanketdrivecochrane@gmail.com to arrange a pick-up on December 14th or 15th between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Thank you for supporting our furry friends and making a difference!

#BlanketDriveCochrane #SupportLocal

Winter Wonderland at CPL (+Santa)
2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at the library! Join us for a festive celebration filled with activities, including fun crafts and activities. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of holiday fun.
There may even be a surprise visitor from the North Pole!
In partnership with Stepping Stones to Mental Health, Timea Piano and Cochrane Drum Tutors.

LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2024-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.
DECEMBER 21 – JUSTINE VANDERGRIFT

Winter Celebration Concert
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Come and celebrate the magic of the Holiday Season with fantastic music!
Saturday, December 14 at 7pmCochrane Alliance Church
Let Choral Waves choir, Band on the Bow concert Band and Riverside Jazz move you with music ranging from festive joy to romance to awe and wonder to toe-tapping big band jazz.
Tickets available at the door or at www.cochranemusic.ca

Holiday Benefit Concert with Turner Bates
2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Come join us for a festive evening of music and giving back at Found Books & Shop!
Turner Bates is a local Cochrane resident that is making waves in the Country Music Scene! He has been sited gracing the stage at The Big Valley Jamboree, Ranchmen’s, will be performing live, singing some originals, familar covers & of course a holiday tune or two.
This in-person event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause. 100% of ticket sale proceeds will be donated to Cochrane’s Helping Hands .
Ticket holders enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on their meals at our wonderful neighbors, **Fence & Post**, with a reservation. Offer valid on the same day as the event; proof of tickets required. Terms and conditions apply.

Cram A Cruiser for the Food Bank
2024-12-15 09:00 - 14:00
🎄 Cram-a-Cruiser for the Cochrane Food Bank! 🎄
The Cochrane RCMP and Southern Alberta Regional Victim Services are teaming up with Cochrane No Frills to make a difference in our community this holiday season!
📅 When: Sunday, December 15th
🕒 Time: 9am-2pm
📍 Where: Cochrane No Frills Parking Lot (210 5th Ave W)
Help us fill an RCMP cruiser (or two) with non-perishable food items for the Cochrane Food Bank. Every donation helps a local family in need this holiday season.
Come say hello to your local RCMP officers and Victim Services team while kicking off the holidays with the spirit of giving! Let’s show how Cochrane comes together to support our community. 💛
Top 5 items on the wish list:
◾oatmeal
◾rice
◾canned fruit
◾canned soups
◾1 litre juice
We can’t wait to see you there!
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#CramACruiser #CochraneCares #HolidayGiving #Cochrane #Cochranecares #CochraneAlberta
