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1 EVENT CALENDAR DECEMBER 2018 visitwindsoressex.com River Lights Winter Festival Thursday, November 15 to Friday, January 4, 2019 Downtown Amherstburg, Dalhousie St., Amherstburg The Amherstburg River Lights Winter Festival features hundreds of themed LED light displays throughout historic downtown Amherstburg! Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Festival Saturday, November 17 to Monday, January 7, 2019 With a variety of events, all ages can partake in the festivities: Kingsville Fantasy Express Train Rides, Children s Christmas Crafts & Activities, and Christmas Ginger Bread House! Journey s End Friday, November 23 to Essex Hall Theatre, 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor Taking place over 4 days in 1918, we meet the members of Company C, awaiting an imminent German attack, and grappling with cold, unforgiving life in the trenches. William Shakespeare s Hamlet Thursday, November 29 to Walkerville Arts Centre, 1519 Wyandotte St E, Windsor The simplest way to explain our vision of Hamlet is: Shakespeare s text plus Oliver Stone s Wall Street plus American Psycho and you have our Hamlet. Cardinal Music Productions Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame Friday, November 30 to The Green Room Theatre, 600 E C. Row Ave. W., Windsor Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, we follow Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be Out There. Walkerville Brewery s Holiday Extravaganza Friday, November 30 to Walkerville Brewery, 525 Argyle Rd., Windsor Join us from 5 pm 10 pm as we ring in the Christmas season with two nights of our Holiday Extravaganza loaded with festive entertainment, food & drink, shopping and of course craft beer! Friday, November 30 - Sunday December 2, 2018 J.P. Wiser s Distillery Experience - Jack Miner Country Christmas Friday, November 30 to Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, 360 Road 3 W., Kingsville Come and see the Miner home all decorated for the season! The Nutcracker Friday, November 30 to The Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave, Windsor From the costumes and the sets to the large cast and brilliant score, Edmunds Towers School of Dance s production of The Nutcracker is guaranteed to entertain all ages! Jody Raffoul Band Friday, November 30 to The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St S, Leamington The Bank Theatre presents Jody Raffoul Band CD Release Concert with special guests Billy Raffoul & Peter Raffoul! Another Christmas Play: A Musical Friday, November 30 to Shadowbox Theatre, 1501 Howard Ave. Unit 103B, Windsor It s Christmas Eve at a failing resort in the Colorado mountains, home to an assortment of oddball characters beset by crises both small and smaller. Christmas Market to Sunday, December 2 Cindy s Home and Garden, 585 Seacliff Drive, Kingsville Visit and shop from our amazing vendors! A Verry Merry Holiday Bazaar 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Enjoy a Verry Merry Holiday Bazaar with over 50 vendors and a visit from Santa Claus!

2 Paint with Santa and Mrs. Claus 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Real Canadian Superstore, 4371 Walker Rd., Windsor There s no better way to kick off December than a paint party with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Walkerville Brewery Argyle Rd., Windsor Take a tour of Windsor Essex s largest brewery! Learn more about Hiram Walker, the Honest Beer, and the roots of the brewery dating back to the 1890 s. Wolfhead Distillery Tours Drinks of Walkerville Walking Tour 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm Walkerville, Walkerville, Wyandotte St, Windsor Windsor Eats Drinks of Walkerville Tour celebrates what is unique and exceptional about Canada s southernmost city, including a tour inside of North America s largest distillery! Sip & Shop Holiday Nights to Sunday, December 2 Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St, Kingsville Brought to you by W.E. Made It, presented by Tourism Windsor Essex. To learn more about the makers & artisans in Windsor Essex visit yqgmade.ca. The Dirty Poutine Experience 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Windsor Eats takes a stroll through downtown Windsor to explore the flavours and folklore surrounding Canada s most iconic dish: poutine! Christmas Variety Show and Dinner 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Harrow United Church, 45 Munger St. E., Harrow Show features three outstanding performers. Show includes our famous full course Roast Beef Dinner. 50th Windsor Santa Claus Parade 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Ouellette Ave, Windsor Don t miss the Annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade, with spectacular floats, clowns, bands, horses and of course Santa himself! BREW Sample Saturdays Festival of Christmas 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm St. Alphonsus Church, 85 Park St. E., Windsor Join the University of Windsor Chamber Choir for their Christmas performance! Crafternoon at CREW CREW: Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, 108 East County Rd 50, Colchester A fun crafternoon creating holiday themed chalkboard art for your home or for a fabulous gift! Holiday One Stop Shop and Pancake Breakfast with Santa 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Vollmer Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway, Lasalle Pancake breakfast, children s activities, and vendors. Montreal Canadiens Alumni Tour The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Rd, Amherstburg Rotary Club of Amherstburg is hosting the Montreal Canadiens Alumni. Breakfast with Santa and the Mayor 9:00 am to 1:00 pm The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Rd, Amherstburg Take pictures with Santa and create festive crafts in Santa s Workshop. Registration required. Holiday Extravaganza Shopping Event 10:00 am to 4:00 pm The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Rd, Amherstburg Enjoy a day of shopping for your special loved ones and maybe a little something for yourself! Christmas Bazaar 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Polish Club Windsor, 1275 Langlois Ave, Windsor Bring your appetite the Christmas Bazaar will feature all your homemade Polish favourites! 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm River Canard Christmas Festival 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm River Canard Outpost Store, 9350 Malden Rd, Amherstburg Watch Santa arrive by boat to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season! Festival of Christmas 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Banwell Community Church, 2400 Banwell Rd., Windsor Join the University of Windsor Chamber Choir for their Christmas performance! Holiday Cheer! 3:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion #594, 5030 Howard Ave, Windsor A family Christmas show, bake sale and prizes. With The Silver Bells Handbell Choir. WSYO Winter Concert 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm The Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave, Windsor Join the students of the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestras and Conductor Daniel Wiley as they put on their first concert of the year!

3 Light up the Night Hanukkah Tuesday, December 4 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Ave, Windsor Chabad Jewish Centre of Windsor Presents Light Up the Night, honouring the Windsor Fire Department. Story Time with Santa Wednesday, December 5 10:00 am Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Ave, Windsor Join Santa as he reads a short story at his new Winter Woodland! Christmas Market Wednesday, December 5 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Windsor Crossing, 1555 Talbot Rd., Windsor Enjoy three nights at the indoor Christmas Market at Windsor Crossing! Get unique gifts, taste amazing food and take pictures with Santa! Wednesday, December 5 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Local Artisan Chocolate and Craft Beer Pairing Experience Wednesday, December 5 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm GL Heritage Brewing Co, 8728 Howard Ave, Amehrstburg A fun and informative evening of local artisan chocolates paired with the entire lineup of six GL Heritage Brews! Tony Orlando & Dawn: A Christmas Reunion Thursday, December 6 The Colosseu, 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Tony Orlando & Dawn rank among the Top 100 Billboard Magazine artists of all-time with hits like Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree and Knock Three Times. Another Christmas Play: A Musical Thursday, December 6 to Shadowbox Theatre, 1501 Howard Ave. Unit 103B, Windsor It s Christmas Eve at a failing resort in the Colorado mountains, home to an assortment of oddball characters beset by crises both small and smaller. Pinocchio by Korda Artistic Productions Thursday, December 6 to Sunday, December 9 Kordazone Theatre, 2520 Seminole St, Windsor Silliness for the kids and naughty jokes for the grownups in this delightful all-ages musical production. Windsor Spitfires vs. Sarnia Sting Thursday, December 6 7:05 pm Cheer on the Windsor Spitfires as they take on the Sarnia Sting! Windsor Language Exchange Thursday, December 6 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Craft Heads Brewing Company, 89 University Ave W, Windsor Parlez-vous français? Habla español? A meet-up for people interested in languages! Cardinal Music Productions Presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame Friday, December 7 to Sunday, December 9 The Green Room Theatre, 600 E C. Row Ave. W., Windsor Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, we follow Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be Out There. Friday, December 7 - Sunday December 9, 2018 Flamekeeper: A Christmas Tale Friday, December 7 to Sunday, December 9 The Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave, Windsor A Christmas tale is based on a short story by Richard Paul Evans and centres around the ceremonial passing on of the Christmas Torch. Friday Evening Dinner & Music Series Friday, December 7 Rino s Kitchen & Ale House, 131 Elliot St W, Windsor Head to Rino s every Friday for the Dinner and Music Series! Each week features a talented local musician and Rino s delicious food! BREW Unfiltered Fridays Friday, December 7 Get your Brew crew together and get ready, Windsor Essex is craft beer crazy! Hey Jingle! A Kid s Christmas Musical Friday, December 7 to The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St S, Leamington A blend of sacred and secular with the overall message being the love and peace that Jesus taught. Merry Christmas 1930 s Friday, December 7 to 5 Chrysler Theatre, 201 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor St. Clair College Music Theatre and Entertainment Technology students and their yearly holiday show! The Legendary Downchild Blues Band Something I ve Done Tour Friday, December 7 to Olde Walkerville Theatre, 1564 Wyandotte St E., Windsor Enjoy their signature jump-blues style and sweet, infectious sound. Bright Lights Windsor Friday, December 7 to Sunday, January 6, 2019 A spectacular backdrop of thousands of lights and stunning displays, a wonderland to share with family and friends Bright Lights Windsor is back for a second year! W.E. Made It Artisanal Market at Bright Lights Windsor Friday, December 7 to A destination for visitors at Bright Lights Windsor to purchase items from local makers and artisans while enjoying local food and entertainment.

4 PAW Patrol Live! Friday, Dec 7 to Sunday, Dec 9 WFCU Centre, 8787 McHugh St., Windsor X barks the spot in the new tour PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure! Walkerville Brewery Argyle Rd., Windsor Take a tour of Windsor Essex s largest brewery! Learn more about Hiram Walker, the Honest Beer, and the roots of the brewery dating back to the 1890 s. Wolfhead Distillery Tours BREW Sample Saturdays Miracle in Sandwich 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Sandwich Street, Sandwich Street, Windsor Live holiday performances, crafts for all ages, bellywarming treats and story time with Santa! Breakfast with Santa Essex 9:00 am to 10:15 am Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave. W, Essex Children and their families are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Winter Wonderland Shopping Extravaganza 10:00 am to 4:00 pm St. Augustine Hall, 5145 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor Come out and support your local makers and business owners and win some great prizes! Museum Windsor Free Day & Can 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Chimczuk Museum, 401 Riverside Dr W, Windsor Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Windsor 1918, free admission at the Chimczuk Museum. Breakfast with Santa Colchester 11:30 am to 12:45 pm Colchester Community Centre, 100 Jackson St, Colchester Children and their families are invited to a pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Noel in the Mansion 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm Duff-Baby Mansion, 221 Mill Street, Windsor Built in 1798 the Duff-Baby Mansion is Windsor s oldest home. Enjoy tours, seasonal decorations and treats from the Tea Room! Dark Sky Night 7:30 pm Point Pelee National Park, 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington Enjoy an evening of stargazing at Point Pelee National Park! Essex Santa Claus Parade 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm The annual Town of Essex Santa Claus Parade! A Christmas Peter Pan to Sunday, December 9 Downtown Mission, 664 Victoria Ave., Windsor Junior performers from Riverfront Theatre Company will be producing A Christmas Peter Pan! Handel s Messiah 7:30 pm Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E., Leamington A WSO Christmas Tradition: Handel s timeless classic featuring four outstanding soloists and the WSO Chorus! Music N Arts Collide Christmas 7:30 pm Olde Walkerville Theatre, 1564 Wyandotte St E., Windsor A show centered around great Canadian entertainers Sarah Smith and Paul Murray with special guest Brian Good Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 9 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Canadian Transportation Museum, 6155 Arner Townline, Essex Come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with Santa himself! Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 9 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Average Joe s Sports Bar, 1286 Lauzon Rd, Windsor Enjoy pancakes, juice and milk with Santa! Christmas in the Country Sunday, December 9 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm John R. Park Homestead, 915 Essex Cty Rd 50, Essex See John R. Park Homestead in its holiday splendor! Sunday, December 9 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Handel s Messiah Sunday, December 9 7:30 pm Ste. Anne Parish, Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh A WSO Christmas Tradition: Handel s timeless classic featuring outstanding soloists and the WSO Chorus! Candlelight Christmas Tuesday, December 11 John R. Park Homestead, 915 Essex Cty Rd 50, Essex See the 1842 house decorated with natural materials from farm and forest! Story Time with Santa Wednesday, December 12 10:00 am Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Ave, Windsor Join Santa as he reads a short story at his new Winter Woodland!

5 Christmas Market Wednesday, December 12 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Windsor Crossing, 1555 Talbot Rd., Windsor Enjoy three nights at the indoor Christmas Market at Windsor Crossing! Get unique gifts, taste amazing food and take pictures with Santa! Wednesday, December 12 6 pm to 8 pm Willistead Manor, 1899 Niagara St Windsor The December Holiday Tours will showcase the manor all decked out in its holiday finest! Christmas at the Museum Wednesday, December 12 Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King St., Amherstburg Enjoy a warm and friendly celebration of the Christmas season at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum! Winter Beer Pairing Dinner Wednesday, December 12 7:00 pm The Grove Brew House, 12 Main St E, Kingsville Start the holiday season off right with the four-course Winter Beer Pairing Dinner hosted by the culinary and brewery teams of The Grove Brew House! Another Christmas Play: A Musical Thursday, December 13 to 5 Shadowbox Theatre, 1501 Howard Ave. Unit 103B, Windsor It s Christmas Eve at a failing resort in the Colorado mountains, home to an assortment of oddball characters beset by crises both small and smaller. Pinocchio by Korda Artistic Productions Thursday, December 13 to Sunday, December 16 Kordazone Theatre, 2520 Seminole St, Windsor Expect silliness for the kids and naughty jokes for the grown-ups in this goofy, delightful all-ages musical. Movie Trivia Thursday, December 13 Villains Beastro, 256 Pelissier, Windsor Form a team of 2 to 4 players, and put your heads together in a series of mini-rounds to test your knowledge of all things movies! Windsor Spitfires vs. Erie Otters Thursday, December 13 7:05 pm Cheer on the Windsor Spitfires. Go Spits go! Windsor Language Exchange Thursday, December 13 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Craft Heads Brewing Company, 89 University Ave W, Windsor Parlez-vous français? Habla español? A meet-up for people interested in languages! Michael Bolton: The Symphony Sessions Thursday, December 13 8:00 pm The Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Grammy Award-winning singer, Michael Bolton, returns to The Colosseum stage with his holiday show The Symphony Sessions: Greatest Hits & Holiday Favourites! Friday, December 7 - Sunday December 9, 2018 W.E. MADE IT Artisinal Market at Bright Lights Windsor Friday, December 14 to 5 A destination for visitors at Bright Lights Windsor to purchase items from local makers and artisans while enjoying local food and entertainment. Paint with Pelee Friday, December 14 Pelee Island Winery, 455 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville A little paint, a little wine, a whole lot of fun no experience is necessary! BREW Unfiltered Fridays Friday, December 14 Get your Brew crew together and get ready, Windsor Essex is craft beer crazy! Friday Evening Dinner & Music Series Friday, December 14 Rino s Kitchen & Ale House, 131 Elliot St W, Windsor Head to Rino s every Friday for the Dinner and Music Series! Each week features a talented local musician and Rino s delicious food! O Holy Night: A Celebration of Christmas Friday, December 14 to 5 All Saints Anglican Church, 330 City Hall Square W, Windsor Enjoy an evening of music with the talented Arts Collective Theatre mentors, Costa Music Studio students, and friends! 5 Walkerville Brewery Argyle Rd., Windsor Take a tour of Windsor Essex s largest brewery! Learn more about Hiram Walker, the Honest Beer, and the roots of the brewery dating back to the 1890 s. Wolfhead Distillery Tours 5 The Dirty Poutine Experience 5 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Windsor Eats take takes a stroll through the streets of Windsor to explore the flavours and folklore surrounding Canada s most iconic dish: poutine! BREW Sample Saturdays 5 Windsor Express vs. St. John s Edge 5 7:00 pm Cheer for the Windsor Express as they take on the St. John s Edge.

6 Toldo Holiday Pops 5 to Sunday, December 16 The Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave, Windsor The WSO and Maestro Franz will whisk audiences away to the tune of 12 Days of Canadian Christmas! Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with Mister Please 5 8:00 pm Riverside Royal Canadian Legion Branch, 5645 Wyandotte St E, Windsor If your sweaters get ugly as cold weather begins. Here s a party where you are sure to blend in! Sunday, December 16 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Windsor Spitfires vs. Saginaw Spirit Sunday, December 16 2:05 pm Cheer on the Windsor Spitfires as they take on the Saginaw Spirit! Teutonia Christmas Concert Sunday, December 16 3:00 pm Fogolar Furlan, 1800 North Service Rd, Windsor Come out and enjoy a Christmas Concert, put on by the Tuetonia Club. The Tenors: Home for the Holidays Sunday, December 16 8:00 pm The Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Don t miss your chance to hear all your holiday favourites performed by the talented Tenors live! Live Reenactment of the Nativity Sunday, December 16 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Rd, Oldcastle Come out to see a LIVE reenactment of the nativity. 67th Annual Christmas Bird Count Monday, December 17 Point Pelee National Park, 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is the longest running citizen science program in North America! Come out and help count! Pure Academy Christmas Show Tuesday, December 18 6:00 pm Chrysler Theatre, 201 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor Join us for the Pure Academy Christmas Show. Story Time with Santa Wednesday, December 19 10:00 am Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Ave, Windsor Join Santa as he reads a short story at his new Winter Woodland! Christmas Market Wednesday, December 19 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Windsor Crossing, 1555 Talbot Rd., Windsor Enjoy three nights at the indoor Christmas Market at Windsor Crossing! Get unique gifts, taste amazing food and take pictures with Santa! Wednesday, December 19 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Windsor Express vs. St. John s Edge Wednesday, December 19 7:00 pm Cheer for the Windsor Express as they take on the St. John s Edge. Friday, December 21 - Sunday December 23, 2018 W.E. MADE IT Artisinal Market at Bright Lights Windsor Friday, December 21 to Saturday, December 22 A destination for visitors at Bright Lights Windsor to purchase items from local makers and artisans while enjoying local food and entertainment. Seriously Trivia Walkerville Friday, December 21 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Walkerville Brewery, 525 Argyle Rd., Windsor Come down to Walkerville Brewery for the freshest beer, most delicious food, and the best trivia! BREW Unfiltered Fridays Friday, December 21 BREW Microbrewery, 635 University Ave. E, Windsor Get your Brew crew together and get ready, Windsor Essex is craft beer crazy! Dale s Friday Night Coffee House Friday, December 21 7:00 pm Bank Theatre, 10 Erie Street South, Leamington Come out for a great night of acoustic music, refreshments, and community. Friday Evening Dinner & Music Series Friday, December 21 Rino s Kitchen & Ale House, 131 Elliot St W, Windsor Head to Rino s every Friday for the Dinner and Music Series! Each week features a talented local musician and Rino s delicious food! The S Aints: A Holiday Celebration Friday, December 21 8:00 pm The Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Windsor s favourite philanthropic super-group, The S Aints are here with an all ages fundraising concert! Saturday, December 22 Walkerville Brewery Argyle Rd., Windsor Take a tour of Windsor Essex s largest brewery! Learn more about Hiram Walker, the Honest Beer, and the roots of the brewery dating back to the 1890 s.

7 Wolfhead Distillery Tours Saturday, December 22 The Dirty Poutine Experience Saturday, December 22 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Windsor Eats takes a stroll through the downtown Windsor to explore the flavours and folklore surrounding Canada s most iconic dish: poutine! BREW Sample Saturdays Saturday, December :00 pm to 4:00 pm Windsor Express vs. St. John s Edge 3 2:00 pm Cheer for the Windsor Express as they take on the St. John s Edge. Christmas Dinner Guide 2018 Let someone else do the cooking for a change and the cleanup! See our guide to Christmas dinners throughout Windsor & Essex County. Tim Hortons Free Skate-Forest Glade Thursday, December 27 Forest Glade Arena, 3205 Forest Glade Dr, Windsor Bring out the entire family to enjoy a free skate at the Forest Glade Arena, put on by Tim Horton s. Tim Hortons Free Skate - Adie Knox Thursday, December 27 Adie Knox Herman Complex, 1551 Wyandotte St W, Windsor Bring out the entire family to enjoy a free skate at the Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex, put on by Tim Horton s. Windsor Comedy Festival Thursday, December 27 8:00 pm Chrysler Theatre, 201 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor Comedians are selected from all over the North America to perform at Chrysler Theater for one night only! Friday, December 28 - Sunday December 30, years of the WFCU Centre Skate & Swim Friday, December 28 The City of Windsor is offering free family skate & swims for all to enjoy. W.E. MADE IT Artisinal Market at Bright Lights Windsor Friday, December 28 to A destination for visitors at Bright Lights Windsor to purchase items from local makers and artisans while enjoying local food and entertainment. BREW Unfiltered Fridays Friday, December 28 Get your Brew crew together and get ready, Windsor Essex is craft beer crazy! Windsor Express vs. St. John s Edge Friday, December 28 7:00 pm Cheer for the Windsor Express as they take on the St. John s Edge. Friday Evening Dinner & Music Series Friday, December 28 Rino s Kitchen & Ale House, 131 Elliot St W, Windsor Head to Rino s every Friday for the Dinner and Music Series! Each week features a talented local musician and Rino s delicious food! Seriously Trivia Amherstburg Friday, December 28 9:00 pm Beacon Ale House, 239 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg Bring your friends for a fun night of team-based trivia and puzzle games, delicious beer and food in the Burg! Tim Hortons Free Skate at Forest Glade Arena Forest Glade Arena, 3205 Forest Glade Dr, Windsor Bring out the entire family to enjoy a free skate at the Forest Glade Arena, put on by Tim Horton s. Walkerville Brewery Argyle Rd., Windsor Take a tour of Windsor Essex s largest brewery! Learn more about Hiram Walker, the Honest Beer, and the roots of the brewery dating back to the 1890 s. Wolfhead Distillery Tours The Dirty Poutine Experience 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Windsor Eats takes a stroll through downtown Windsor to explore the flavours and folklore surrounding Canada s most iconic dish: poutine! Wild Game Dinner 6:00 pm Oxley Estate Winery, 533 County Rd 50 East, Harrow Celebrate the end of another successful year with a special menu by Chef Aaron and music all night long.

8 BREW Sample Saturdays 10 years of the WFCU Centre Skate & Swim Sunday, December 30 The City of Windsor is offering free family skate & swims for all to enjoy. Tim Hortons Free Skate at Forest Glade Arena Sunday, December 30 Forest Glade Arena, 3205 Forest Glade Dr, Windsor Bring out the entire family to enjoy a free skate at the Forest Glade Arena, put on by Tim Horton s. Countdown to Noon Kids Party 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Real Canadian Superstore, 4371 Walker Rd., Windsor Drop the kids off at Crock A Doodle to ring in the New Year early! New Year s Eve Swims and Skates 1:00 pm to 6:45 pm Vollmer Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway, Lasalle Enjoy free recreational swimming and skating! Windsor Spitfires vs. Mississauga Steelheads 2:05 pm Cheer on the Windsor Spitfires as they take on the Mississauga Steelheads! New Year s Eve at the Roma Club 5:00 pm Roma Club of Leamington, 19 Seacliff Drive E, Leamington Ring in the New Year at the Roma Club in Leamington! New Year s Eve Party 6:00 pm Polish Club Windsor, 1275 Langlois Ave, Windsor Celebrate 2019 with Polish Club Windsor! New Year s Eve Gala 6:00 pm Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Rd, Oldcastle Head to the Ciociaro Club to ring in 2019! The evening will feature entertainment by Fantasia, a live DJ, champagne reception, dinner and a midnight buffet! Caboto New Year s Eve Gala 6:00 pm to 11:45 pm Giovanni Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave, Windsor Join us for The Caboto New Year s Eve Gala! New Year s Eve Fireworks 7:30 pm Vollmer Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway, Lasalle Enjoy fireworks in LaSalle to celebrate 2019! Coffee Culture If you have a passion for great coffee, Windsor-Essex has a cup of perfection waiting for you. Indulge in the aromas and flavours at our many locally-owned coffeehouses, café-bakeries, and similar purveyors of artisanal-style gourmet offerings. However you take your brew, sip into something deliciously different on the Windsor-Essex Coffee Trail. Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail Visit the stops along the Trail and enjoy flights of craft beer or small batch-ultra premium spirits. Sample the products to obtain a stamp and complete your Barrels Bottles & Brews Passport. W.E Made It yqgmadeit.ca The premier spot to find Windsor Essex made items a guide to find the artisans, makers, retail stores and foodie stops that make our districts unique and vibrant! Enjoy top-rated gourmet bites, artfully created jewellery and home goods, locally designed clothing and so much more! EPIC Wine Country Wineries of Essex Pelee Island Coast. Come uncork our passion! Meander along our Lake Erie North Shore and visit the wineries and sample award-winning vintages. Various locations, Essex County and Pelee Island Adventure Bay Family Waterpark & Cannon Cove Soak up the fun with an ocean of awesome features: 5 giant waterslides, Flow Rider surf experience, wave pool, Lazy River, Splash Zone, and much more. Art Gallery Exhibits in Windsor Essex Art Gallery of Windsor THE LIVING RIVER PROJECT: ART, WATER AND POSSIBLE WORLDS SOVEREIGN ACTS LOOK AGAIN! THE AGW COLLECTION AT 75 YEARS Wed Sun 11 am 5 pm, $10/Admission , Riverside Dr. W., Windsor Artspeak Nov 21 - Dec 6, 2018 MISTLETOE & SNOW ART SALE & EXHIBITION Tues Fri 1 pm 5 pm, Sat 10 am 5 pm Wyandotte St. E., Windsor Gibson Gallery November 22 December 9, 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT SHOPPE Thurs Sun 11 am 5 pm; Free , Richmond St., Amherstburg Leamington Arts Centre November 27 - December 22, 2018 A SIGNATURE CHRISTMAS: INDOOR ARTIST MARKET Tues Fri 10 am 4:30 pm, Sat 12 pm 5 pm , 72 Talbot St. W., Leamington