With Thanksgiving long gone, it is time to look ahead at some spooky fun around town in Cochrane.

A wide variety of activities are going on throughout Cochrane, and Cochrane Now has the run down.

  • October 22- Paint For Fun Cochrane is hosting a paint afternoon for children and adults. 'Van Gogh's' can paint three Halloween pictures that will be mounted on a jute banner for hanging. Class takes place at Heritage House Coffee Company, 2-4 pm, $20 per person. Register at bentleys_staff@yahoo.ca
  • October 24-31- Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre come check out SLSFSC spooky Halloween Graveyard Haunted House, October 24-30, 9 am- 10 pm, October 31 9 am-4 pm, $2 entry, parental discretion advised.
  • October 29- Cochrane Public Library is hosting a haunted house with family friendly games, spooky stories, a costume contest, prizes, and a movie, 1-4 pm
  • October 28- Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Area is hosting Halloween Fright Night for youth 13-24, scary movies, food, music, pool. Event runs 3-9 pm details can be found at youthteam@bgccochrane.ca
  • October 30- Town of Cochrane Goblin Gathering at Cochrane Ranche House. Children are invited to join in games, art and crafts, entertainment, tricks and treats. Generally best for children 6 and under, though older children can attend, 2-4 pm, $8/child 
  • October 30- 4Cats Art Studio is hosting 'Boo-tiful Night' a free art and activity night. Adults must accompany, 5:30-7pm, must register. Accepting donations to Cochrane Humane Society. You can find more info and register here.
  • October 29- Rockyview Hotel- 'Insomniac's Attic' presents a Southern Gothic theme. 4 course dinner, drinks, souvenir sack, brief psychic reading, pop up boutique of distinctive Gothic style. Tickets to Creatures of the night $55/person or $100/couple. Tickets available at Insomniac's Attic or Rockyview Hotel, expecting to sell out.

Dressing up is encouraged at all events.