EVENT CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2018 visitwindsoressex.com Harrow Fair Thursday, August 30 to Harrow Fairgrounds, McAffee St, Harrow Fair highlights include a midway, bingo tent, crafter s alley, teddy bear parade, lawn tractor races, birds of prey, and all Canadian nightly musical entertainment. Fun Home Presented by Korda Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 16 Kordazone Theatre - 2520 Seminole St, Windsor Meet Alison at three different ages, revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family that connect with her in surprising new ways. Essex Windsor Loop Ontario By Bike Small Group Bicycle Tour to Monday, September 3 Day 1: Start/End locations Comber to Windsor Day 2: Start/End location Windsor to Leamington Day 3: Start/End location Leamington to Comber Explore beautiful south west Ontario riding a mix of rural trails and roads, with a big city stop in Windsor. The Color Run, 9:00 am Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor The Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality. Wild Ontario to Point Pelee National Park - 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington See live birds of prey. Learn about the role they play in the environment. Walkerville Brewery Tours 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 5 PM Walkerville Brewery - 525 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. Annual Dog Show to Monday, September 3 Colasanti s Tropical Gardens - 1550 Road 3 E, Kingsville Make your way to Colasanti s for the Annual Dog Show! Seven shows in one location with hundreds of beautiful dogs! Amherstburg Farmers Market 8:30 am to 1:30 pm 7860 County Road 2, Amherstburg Come out and load up on your favourite fruits and vegetables, baked goods, wines and other great produce as well as flowers and many craft items! Leamington Farmers Market 194 Erie St N, Leamington Our amazing vendors offer fruits, vegetables, fresh meat, fish, baked goods, honey, and much more! Downtown Windsor Farmers Market 567 Maiden Ln E., Windsor Providing residents with local, fresh and in-season food in an accessible setting. Olde Sandwich Towne Farmers Market & Sunday September 2 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 749 Felix Ave, Windsor A variety of farm fresh foods, crafts and food items. Kingsville Community Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce, fresh Lake Erie fish, home baked goods, pies, breads & sauces & handcrafted products. Wine Trail Cycling Tour 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Enjoy a scenic ride on your bike to Essex Pelee Island Coast wineries for tastings and enjoy a meal at the final stop!
Lunch Buffet Cruise 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Dieppe Park - Windsor An afternoon cruise with a gourmet buffet lunch! Wolfhead Distillery Tours 1 Wolfhead Distillery - 7781 Howard Ave, Amherstburg Go behind the scenes for a tour and taste some of the products that were 3.5 million years in the making. Small Group Tasting Tours, 12:00 pm Coopers Hawk Vineyards - 1425 Iler Road, Harrow Find your favourite wine during this guided tour of Cooper s Hawk Vineyards! Live Entertainment at the Pavilion & Sunday September 2 Pelee Island Winery Pavillion - 20 East West Rd., Pelee Join the fun select Fridays and every Saturday and Sunday this summer! Music Onthe42 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Seacliff Park - Seacliff Dr W & Forest Ave, Leamington Van Halen Invasion & Jody Raffoul Band Community Bonfire, Marshmallow Roast & Fireworks 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Lakewood Park - 13451 Riverside Dr. E., Tecumseh Celebrate the end of the summer with a community bonfire, fireworks and music from Max Marshall! BREW Sample Saturdays BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E., Windsor Sample all the Brew craft beer that you like including live music each and every Saturday! Outdoor Movie Night 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm J. L. Forster Secondary School - 3244 Edison St, Windsor Come out for a summer series of FREE outdoor movie nights in SIX different public parks in Windsor! St. Clair Bass Anglers Bass Fishing Tournament 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Belle River Marina - 100 Lake St, Belle River We fish the amazing waters of Lake St. Clair. Automotive Flea Market & Festival of Cars Show Canadian Transportation Museum - 6155 Arner Townline, Essex Partake in a stroll around the village where you can admire the many show cars on display. Tour Di Via Italia 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Erie St., Windsor This popular tour features amateur and professional cyclists racing through the streets of Windsor s own Little Italy. The late afternoon Pro Race is always the highlight of the day. Belle River Farmers Market 705 Notre Dame St., Belle River Featuring local produce, meat, fish, wine, baked goods, art, and other handmade goods. Live Entertainment on the Patio 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pelee Island Winery - 455 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville All Summer Sundays have wine by the glass for $4. Food for Purchase Catered by Kings Landing. Live, Local and Lakeside 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Viewpointe Estate Winery - 151 County Rd. 50, Harrow Come out to Viewpointe Estate Winery for the Live, Local and Lakeside music series! Weekend Wine Down Oxley Estate Winery - 533 County Rd 50 East, Harrow Join Oxley Estate Winery on Sundays this summer for live music in the garden! Tune Up the Parks presents Macsmusic Monday, September 3 Colchester Park - 100 Jackson St, Colchester Ken McLachlin is an acoustic guitar musician, folk singer, songwriter and recording artist. Wednesday, September 5 WEPrideRides Wednesday, September 5 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Foot of the Great Canadian Flag - Riverside Dr, Windsor Join LGBTQ+ social bike rides around Windsor on Wednesday nights! Cyclists of all abilities welcome! Mack Flash Trivia Windsor Wednesday, September 5 The Manchester Pub - 546 Ouellette Ave, Windsor Trivia combined with delicious food and a great beer selection! Mack Flash Trivia Tecumseh Wednesday, September 5 The Spitfire Pub - 11828 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh With trivia, food specials and cold beer, this sounds like a recipe for greatness!
Tune Up the Parks presents Lawrence Hank Wednesday, September 5 Spitfire Memorial, Essex Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music. Cruise In Night Thursday, September 6 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Canadian Transportation Museum - 6155 Arner Townline, Essex Come out and see a collection of classics and hot rods. Windsor Language Exchange Thursday, September 6 8:00 pm Craft Heads Brewing Co. - 89 University Ave W, Windsor Parlez-vous français? Habla español? A meet-up for people interested in languages! Mack Flash Trivia Amherstburg Thursday, September 6 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Shooter s Roadhouse - 17 Sandwich St N, Amherstburg Trivia, cold beer, and delicious food every Thursday this summer! What else could you want? Hair (The Musical) Friday, September 7 to The Capitol Theatre - 121 University Ave, Windsor The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Live Entertainment at the Pavilion Saturday, September 7 - Sunday September 9 Pelee Island Winery Pavillion - 20 East West Rd., Pelee Join the fun select Fridays and every Saturday and Sunday this summer! Carnegie Social Friday, September 7 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Get social in Kingsville! Good friends, good food, great drinks, live music & more! Cainerfest Friday, September 7 to Rockstar Music Hall - 2418 Central Ave, Windsor 2 nights of live music, and raffles, and information and service booths for local mental health supports. The Hear + Now Concert Series Friday, September 7 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Muscedere Vineyards - 7457 County Rd 18, Harrow It s the final stop on this Concert Series featuring singer-songwriters Andrew MacLeod & Leighton Bain! Seriously Trivia Walkerville Friday, September 7 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, September 7 BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E., Windsor Get your Brew crew together and get ready, Windsor Essex is craft beer crazy! Friday Night Lights Bike Ride Friday, September 7 7:30 pm Willistead Park - 1899 Niagara, Windsor Friday Night Lights is a pub and grub crawl on two wheels throughout the city of Windsor! Deck out your bike in bright lights to light up the night! Gowan Friday, September 7 9:00 pm The Colosseum - 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Juno award-winning solo artist and Styx lead singer, Gowan, will hit The Colosseum stage on Friday September 7 at 9 pm. Walkerville Brewery Tours 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 5 PM Walkerville Brewery - 525 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. Amherstburg Farmers Market 8:30 am to 1:30 pm 7860 County Road 2, Amherstburg Come out and load up on your favourite fruits and vegetables, baked goods, wines and other great produce as well as flowers and many craft items! Leamington Farmers Market 194 Erie St N, Leamington Our amazing vendors offer fruits, vegetables, fresh meat, fish, baked goods, honey, and much more! Downtown Windsor Farmers Market 567 Maiden Ln E., Windsor Providing residents with local, fresh and in-season food in an accessible setting. Olde Sandwich Towne Farmers Market Saturday, September 7 & Sunday September 9 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 749 Felix Ave, Windsor A variety of farm fresh foods, crafts and food items. Kingsville Community Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce, fresh Lake Erie fish, home baked goods, pies, breads & sauces & handcrafted products. Vintage Car Show and Shine 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Point Pelee National Park - 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington Celebrate Point Pelee s centennial with this classic car show, remembering the days of cruising through the park! Health & Wellness Expo Vollmer Complex - 2121 Laurier Parkway, LaSalle The Health & Wellness Expo aims to promote community health and health initiatives by local businesses, programs, partners and organizations!
Stroll Windsor: Walkerville 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Participating local businesses and community organizations have something special in store for Strollers : samples, tastings, tours, promos, and art. 8th Annual Wheels on Wyandotte Car & Motorcycle Show 11:00 am to 4:00 pm 5300 to 5900 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor It is never too early to get revved up for Wheels on Wyandotte Car & Motorcycle Show! Wine Trail Cycling Tour 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Enjoy a scenic ride on your bike to EPIC wineries for tastings and enjoy a meal at the final stop! The Rum Runners Tour, 9:30 am Franco s Parking Lot - 1495 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor Go back in time to the Roaring Twenties as costumed actors tell the story of prohibition and Windsor s connection to gangsters like Al Capone. How-To Festival 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Windsor Public Library Fountainebleau Branch - 3030 Rivard Ave, Windsor Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and learn something new in 10 minutes or less! PAWp Up Cat Cafe 11:30 am to 4:00 pm Moggy s Mission - 13161 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh The $10 entry fee includes a bottomless cup of coffee or tea, unlimited kitty cuddles and up to an hour visit! Wolfhead Distillery Tours 1 Wolfhead Distillery - 7781 Howard Ave, Amherstburg Go behind the scenes for a tour of the facility and taste some of the products that were 3.5 million years in the making. Small Group Tasting Tours 12:00 pm Coopers Hawk Vineyards - 1425 Iler Road, Harrow Find your favourite wine during this guided tour of Cooper s Hawk Vineyards! Windsor Eats Bikes & Beers Cycling Tours 1:15 pm to 6:00 pm Willistead Park - 1899 Niagara, Windsor Explore the city of Windsor by bike, stopping at local restaurants, pubs, and breweries to sample craft beers and delicious food! Escape Windsor Take Back Windsor 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm Exodus Windsor Escape Rooms - 1501 Howard Ave, Windsor Travel around Windsor solving escape room-style, rum runner themed clues! & Sunday September 9 The Great Canadian Poutine Experience 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Stroll through the streets of downtown Windsor to explore the flavours and folklore surrounding Canada s most iconic dish: poutine! The Stone & Sky Music & Art Series 6:00 pm Pelee Island Old Quarry, Pelee Island An eclectic series of concerts and other artistic events. BREW Sample Saturdays BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E., Windsor Sample all the Brew craft beer that you like including live music each and every Saturday! Let s Get Batty & Dark Sky Night 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm Point Pelee National Park - 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington Join a park interpreter for a theatre presentation about bats, before heading out on a hike. Pressa 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Olde Walkerville Theatre - 1564 Wyandotte St E., Windsor Catch Pressa Live in Concert in Windsor for the first time ever performing hits like Canada Goose, Deadmihana, Bllody Feet and many more!! Militaria, Gun and Sportsman Show Canadian Transportation Museum - 6155 Arner Townline, Essex Featuring historical, gun, military, hunting and fishing items. Peacekeepers Memorial Service 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Reaume Park - 4714 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Join the local Community and Veterans in memory of the many members of the Canadian Armed Forces that have fallen in Service of the Country as part of the UN/Nato Forces The Harrow Market Country Depot - 44 Sinasac St W, Harrow Local grown produce, flowers, hand crafted soaps and body products. Belle River Farmers Market 705 Notre Dame St., Belle River Featuring local produce, meat, fish, wine, baked goods, art, and other handmade goods. Weekend Wine Down Oxley Estate Winery - 533 County Rd 50 East, Harrow Sundays this summer for live music in the garden!
FAM-ily Picnic 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Dieppe Gardens - 78 Riverside Dr W, Windsor Anyone and everyone is invited to come out and share who they are and what they do! The Office Trivia Monday, September 10 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Green Bean Cafe - 2320 Wyandotte St W, Windsor Can t stop putting staplers in Jell-O? Obsessed with Pretzel Day? Then this night is for you! Wednesday, September 11 Join Windsor River Cruises for a two hour cruise on the Women of Windsor Wednesday, September 12 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Art Gallery of Windsor - 401 Riverside Dr W., Windsor A film photography exhibition celebrating twenty of Windsor s most influential and impactful women WEPrideRides Wednesday, September 12 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Foot of the Great Canadian Flag - Riverside Dr, Windsor Join LGBTQ+ social bike rides around Windsor on Wednesday nights! Cyclists of all abilities welcome! Mack Flash Trivia Windsor Wednesday, September 12 The Manchester Pub - 546 Ouellette Ave, Windsor Trivia combined with delicious food and great beer! Mack Flash Trivia Tecumseh Wednesday, September 12 The Spitfire Pub - 11828 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh With trivia, food specials and cold beer, this sounds like a recipe for greatness! Cruise In Night Thursday, September 13 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Canadian Transportation Museum - 6155 Arner Townline, Essex See a collection of classic cars and hot rods. WIFF 365 Thursday, September 13 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm The Capitol Theatre - 121 University Ave, Windsor Every second Thursday of each month, we will be screening two films. Dinner & Dance Cruise Thursday, September 13 Dieppe Park Windsor We combine a fully catered buffet, live DJ, dance floor and a 3 hour Cruise to create a unique atmosphere perfect for a night out! Windsor Spitfires vs. Sarnia Sting Pre- Season Game Thursday, September 13 7:05 pm Cheer on the Windsor Spitfires as they take on the Sarnia Sting in this pre-season game! Vintage Cinema Night Thursday, September 13 7:30 pm Hodge Podge Attic - 1580 Wyandotte St E, Windsor Come hangout with us, eat snacks and watch classic movies! Amy Schumer and Friends Thursday, September 13 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm The Colosseum - 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Amy Schumer and Friends comes to Windsor at the Colosseum! Windsor Language Exchange Thursday, September 13 8:00 pm Craft Heads Brewing Co. - 89 University Ave W, Windsor Parlez-vous français? Habla español? A meet-up for people interested in languages! Mack Flash Trivia Amherstburg Thursday, September 13 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Shooter s Roadhouse - 17 Sandwich St N, Amherstburg Trivia, cold beer, and delicious food every Thursday this summer! What else could you want? Hair (The Musical) Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16 The Capitol Theatre - 121 University Ave, Windsor The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Fall Flight & Harvest Weekend Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16 Pelee Island Heritage Centre - 1073 West Shore Rd, Pelee A Pelee Island Weekend packed with nature events and the Harvest Dinner, with special dinner speaker Gard Otis. BREW Unfiltered Fridays Friday, September 14 BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E, Windsor Get your Brew crew together and get ready, Windsor Essex is craft beer crazy! Monet N Chardonnay Friday, September 14 Coopers Hawk Vineyards - 1425 Iler Road, Harrow Join artist Rico Dancel for a fun filled evening of Paint N Wine featuring Starry Starry Night Over the Detroit Skyline. No experience required! Merkaba Visionary Art Show Friday, September 14 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm SHO: Art, Spirit and Performance - 628 Monmouth, Windsor Merkaba is an exploration of the spiritual practice of meditative art. Come get activated! Festival of Hawks to Sunday, September 16 Holiday Beach - 6952 County Rd. 50 W, Amherstburg Witness the migration spectacular at Holiday Beach Conservation Area as tens of thousands of hawks and raptors fly overhead on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south. Walkerville Brewery Tours 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 5 PM Walkerville Brewery - 525 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.
Children s Fest to Sunday, September 16 Central Park Athletics - 3400 Grand Marais Rd E, Windsor A weekend filled with spectacular live entertainment, and an array of exciting hands-on activities that are sure to please children 12 and under. Fall Outdoor Flea Market to Sunday, September 16 Canadian Transportation Museum - 6155 Arner Townline, Essex Join us rain or shine for our outdoor flea market. Amherstburg Farmers Market 8:30 am to 1:30 pm 7860 County Road 2, Amherstburg Come out and load up on your favourite fruits and vegetables, baked goods, wines and other great produce as well as flowers and many craft items! Leamington Farmers Market 194 Erie St N, Leamington Our amazing vendors offer fruits, vegetables, fresh meat, fish, baked goods, honey, and much more! Downtown Windsor Farmers Market 567 Maiden Ln E., Windsor Providing residents with local, fresh and in-season food in an accessible setting. Olde Sandwich Towne Farmers Market & Sunday September 16 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 749 Felix Ave, Windsor A variety of farm fresh foods, crafts and food items. Kingsville Community Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce, fresh Lake Erie fish, home baked goods, breads & handcrafted products. Sizzlin Summer Car Show 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Southpoint Lally Ford - 414 Rocky Rd, Leamington A family event with great cars, trucks and motorcycles! Wine Trail Cycling Tour 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Enjoy a scenic ride on your bike to Essex Pelee Island Coast wineries for tastings and enjoy a meal at the final stop! PAWp Up Cat Cafe 11:30 am to 4:00 pm Moggy s Mission - 13161 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh The $10 entry fee includes a bottomless cup of coffee or tea, unlimited kitty cuddles and up to an hour visit! Wolfhead Distillery Tours 1 Wolfhead Distillery - 7781 Howard Ave, Amherstburg Go behind the scenes for a tour and taste some of the products that were 3.5 million years in the making. Opa Festival to Sunday, September 16 Greek Community Centre - 3052 Walker Rd, Windsor Enjoy Greek food at its best while listening to Greek tunes by D.J. Vasilaki! & Sunday September 16 The Great Canadian Poutine Experience 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Stroll through the streets of downtown Windsor to explore the flavours and folklore surrounding Canada s most iconic dish: poutine! Coming Home Music Festival 5:00 pm Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor The Coming Home Music Festival the greatest & largest EDM, hip hop and techno festival held on Windsor s waterfront returns in 2018 with headliners Loud Luxury! Music Onthe42 Concert: Tribute by Showtime Country Legends 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Seacliff Park - Seacliff Dr W & Forest Ave, Leamington Best tributes to Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood all in one night! City Grill 4-Course Beer Dinner 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The City Grill Event Centre - 375 Ouellette Ave., Windsor Join us for a Night of Delicious Food and Awesome Local Beer! Featuring some of Windsor s finest local BREW Sample Saturdays BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E, Windsor Sample all the Brew craft beer that you like including live music each and every Saturday! Broken Social Scene 7:00 pm Olde Walkerville Theatre - 1564 Wyandotte St E., Windsor The Canadian band play the Olde Walkerville Theatre in Windsor! Johnny Reid Revival 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm The Colosseum - 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor With an illustrious career spanning more than two decades, the JUNO Award winning singer has captured the hearts of fans and audiences around the world. Savour the Wine Sunday, September 16, 11:00 am Ciociaro Club - 3745 North Talbot Rd, Oldcastle Join us in exploring the bounty of Essex County wine country with visits to local wineries, breweries and distilleries ending with a dinner al Fresco
Fall Fair & Horse Festival Sunday, September 16 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Ridgeview Park- 124 Fox St, Cottam Head to Cottam for this family event offering food, music and activities for children of all ages! Belle River Farmers Market Sunday, September 16 705 Notre Dame St., Belle River Featuring local produce, meat, fish, wine, baked goods, art, and other handmade goods. Weekend Wine Down Sunday, September 16 Oxley Estate Winery - 533 County Rd 50 East, Harrow Sundays this summer for live music in the garden! Battle of Britain Memorial Sunday, September 16 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Jackson Park - 125 Tecumseh Rd. East, Windsor Everyone is welcome to honour those that gave their lives in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Battle of Britain Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Premier Golf Tournament Monday, September 17 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Roseland Golf and Curling Club - 55 Kennedy Dr W, Windsor Join us for our 7th Annual Premier Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Premier Golf Tournament sponsored by Your TV. It s a great day of golf, networking and fun for a great cause, with partial proceeds to benefit Maryvale Adolescent & Family Services Stroll Windsor: Walkerville Tuesday, September 18 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm On Stroll dates, participating local businesses and community organizations will have something special in store for Strollers, like free samples, tastings, tours, promos, and art. blink-182 In Concert Tuesday, September 18 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm The Colosseum - 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor One of the defining rock bands of their generation with over 50 million albums worldwide since debuting over 25 years ago. WEPrideRides Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Foot of the Great Canadian Flag - Riverside Dr., Windsor Join LGBTQ+ social bike rides around Windsor on Wednesday nights! Cyclists of all abilities welcome! 27th Annual Fall Wedding Event Wednesday, September 19 to Thursday, September 20 Giovanni Caboto Club - 2175 Parent Ave, Windsor The Windsor area s largest Fall event to get your wedding planning done before the holiday season! Battle of The Hors D oeuvres 2018 Wednesday, September 19 6:30 pm Caesars Windsor - 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Guests will have a chance to be food critics and vote for their favourites to win the People s Choice Award, while a panel of expert judges will choose the Critic s Choice Award winners. Cruise In Night Thursday, September 20 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Canadian Transportation Museum - 6155 Arner Townline, Essex Come out and see a collection of classics and hot rods. Thursday, September 20 Dinner & Dance Cruise Thursday, September 20 We combine a fully catered buffet, live DJ, dance floor and a 3 hour Cruise to create a unique atmosphere perfect for a night out. Windsor Language Exchange Thursday, September 20 8:00 pm Craft Heads Brewing Co. - 89 University Ave W, Windsor Parlez-vous français? Habla español? A meet-up for people interested in languages! Windsor Spitfires Season & Home Opener Thursday, September 20 7:05 pm The Windsor Spitfires open the 2018-19 season at home versus the Guelph Storm! Cardinal Music Productions Presents Les Miserables Friday, September 21 to The Green Room Theatre - 600 E C. Row Ave. W., Windsor This is the school edition. Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play Friday, September 21 to Fri 8 pm, Sat 2 pm, 8 pm, Sun 2 pm Essex Hall Theatre - 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor In a post-apocalyptic world without electricity, strangers become allies as they struggle to survive, using shared memories of The Simpsons to connect to one another and find solace in desolation. Local Street Party Friday, September 21 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Talbot Street, Essex The Essex Centre BIA is hosting a party along Talbot Street! Windsor (Fall) Rib & Craft Beer Fest Friday, September 21 to Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor Get ready for mouth watering, finger lickin, belly rubbin good BBQ! Windsor Rib & Craft Beer Fest is back for its fall edition!
Stroll the Street Friday, September 21 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Notre Dame St, Belle River An upbeat experience bringing people and local businesses together for food, fun activities, shopping and entertainment! Paint with Pelee Friday, September 21 Pelee Island Winery - 455 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville A Little Paint, a little wine, a whole lot of fun. Must be of legal drinking age. BREW Unfiltered Fridays Friday, September 21 BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E, Windsor Get your Brew crew together and get ready, Windsor Essex is craft beer crazy! Friday Night Lights Bike Ride Friday, September 21 7:30 pm Willistead Park- 1899 Niagara, Windsor Friday Night Lights is a pub and grub crawl on two wheels throughout the city of Windsor! Deck out your bike in bright lights to light up the night! Festival of Hawks to Holiday Beach Conservation Area - 6952 County Rd. 50 W, Amherstburg Witness the migration spectacular at Holiday Beach Conservation Area as tens of thousands of hawks and raptors fly overhead on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south. Doors Open Windsor to Various Locations An initiative to open up buildings that would not normally be accessible to the public. All access to buildings during this event are free of charge. West Side Story in Concert to The Capitol Theatre - 121 University Ave, Windsor Led by Maestro Robert Franz, this performance is sure to have you leaving the Capitol Theatre snapping! Walkerville Brewery Tours 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 5 PM Walkerville Brewery - 525 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. Amherstburg Farmers Market 8:30 am to 1:30 pm 7860 County Road 2, Amherstburg Come out and load up on your favourite fruits and vegetables, baked goods, wines and other great produce as well as flowers and many craft items! Leamington Farmers Market 194 Erie St N, Leamington Our amazing vendors offer fruits, vegetables, fresh meat, fish, baked goods, honey, and much more! Downtown Windsor Farmers Market 567 Maiden Ln E., Windsor Providing residents with local, fresh and in-season food in an accessible setting. Olde Sandwich Towne Farmers Market & Sunday September 23 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 749 Felix Ave, Windsor A variety of farm fresh foods, crafts and food items. Kingsville Community Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce, fresh Lake Erie fish, home baked goods, pies, breads & sauces & handcrafted products. Yoga with Goats 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Charlotte s Freedom Farm, Comber Our furry friends invite you to the farm for Yoga With Goats! This year we are offering not only All Levels classes geared to adults, but also some children s classes! Handmade Fall Extravaganza to Head to the 6th Annual Handmade Fall Extravaganza featuring 100 local artists and small businesses! Dropped On Drouillard 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Drouillard Road - 1055 Drouillard Road, Windsor Windsor s only all-day urban street culture festival! Wine Trail Cycling Tour 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Enjoy a scenic ride on your bike to Essex Pelee Island Coast wineries for tastings and enjoy a meal at the final stop! Wolfhead Distillery Tours Saturday, September 23 1 Wolfhead Distillery - 7781 Howard Ave, Amherstburg Go behind the scenes for a tour and taste some of the products that were 3.5 million years in the making. Family Fun Fair 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm McAuliffe Park - 2391 St. Alphonse Rd, Tecumseh Families are invited for a FREE fun-filled afternoon of activities including jumping castles, pony rides, games and crafts! Flags of Remembrance Unfurling Ceremony 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Assumption Park - Riverside Dr W, Windsor Join Veteran Voices of Canada as we pay our respects to all who serve and have served
& Sunday September 23 McGregor Mug Run & International Beer Fest to Co-An Park - 11071 Concession Rd 11, McGregor The McGregor Mug Run & International Beer Fest is back for a 7th year! The Great Canadian Poutine Experience 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm The Poutine Project will take guests on a stroll through the streets of downtown Windsor to explore the flavours and folklore surrounding Canada s most iconic dish: poutine! Dinner and Dance 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Lakeside Park Pavilion - 315 Queen St, Kingsville The Kingsville 55+ Committee presents a Dinner and Dance featuring the music of Gord Ciliska! Outerbridge: Magical Odyssey The Incredible Shrinking Woman 7:30 pm Chrysler Theatre - 201 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor Be transported into a Victorian parlour of mysteries to experience the Golden Age of Magic in this family experience. BREW Sample Saturdays BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E, Windsor Sample all the Brew craft beer that you like including live music each and every Saturday! Tecumseh BIA Fall Into Health Day 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Lakewood Park - 13451 Riverside Dr. E., Tecumseh This event connects our community to the top health and wellness vendors, exhibits, and expert speakers Belle River Farmers Market 705 Notre Dame St., Belle River Featuring local produce, meat, fish, wine, baked goods, art, and other handmade goods. Windsor Hummus Fest 1 Catholic Central High School - 441 Tecumseh Rd. East, Windsor The 2018 Windsor Hummus Festival is the first event of its kind in Windsor-Essex. Open Streets Windsor 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Open Streets involves the temporary closure of roadways to vehicular traffic, allowing people to use them for a host of fun activities and leading residents to explore their neighbourhoods. Live Entertainment on the Patio 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Pelee Island Winery - 455 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville All Summer Sundays have wine by the glass for $4. Food for Purchase Catered by Kings Landing. Live, Local and Lakeside 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Viewpointe Estate Winery - 151 County Rd. 50, Harrow Come out to Viewpointe Estate Winery for the Live, Local and Lakeside music series! Moggy Mixer & Fashion Show 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Paglione Estate Winery - 724 County Rd 50 E, Harrow Enjoy food, live music, a fashion show and much more! Weekend Wine Down Oxley Estate Winery - 533 County Rd 50 East, Harrow Sundays this summer for live music in the garden! BBQ Pig Roast Hawaiian Luau Party Feast 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Riverside Royal Canadian Legion - 5645 Wyandotte St E, Windsor Get your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts ready! It s going to be a tikirific good time! Howl at the Moon Dinner Tuesday, September 25 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Oxley Estate Winery - 533 County Rd 50 E, Harrow Enjoy a delicious menu served outside under the full moon! Live music too! Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play Friday, September 21 to Fri 8 pm, Sat 2 pm, 8 pm, Sun 2 pm Essex Hall Theatre - 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor In a post-apocalyptic world without electricity, strangers become allies as they struggle to survive, using shared memories of The Simpsons to connect to one another and find solace in desolation. WEPrideRides Wednesday, September 26 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Foot of the Great Canadian Flag - Riverside Dr., Windsor Join LGBTQ+ social bike rides around Windsor on Wednesday nights! Cyclists of all abilities welcome! Thursday, September 27 Cruise In Night Thursday, September 27 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Canadian Transportation Museum - 6155 Arner Townline, Essex Come out and see a collection of classics and hot rods. Open Studio Thursday, September 27 to Sunday, September 30 3080 Grand Marais Road East, Windsor Award Winning Abstract Painter, Shirley Williams is features a new body of paintings in all price ranges.
Windsor Spitfires vs. Saginaw Spirit Thursday, September 27, 7:05 pm Cheer on the Windsor Spitfires as they take on the Saginaw Spirit! Windsor Language Exchange Thursday, September 13 8:00 pm Craft Heads Brewing Co. - 89 University Ave W, Windsor Parlez-vous français? Habla español? A meet-up for people interested in languages! Oktoberfest Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30 Heimat Banquet Centre - 1367 Drouillard Rd, Windsor Six days of authentic Bavarian Beer Celebrations, plus traditional dance performances, beautiful costumes, food and of course, beer. Culture Days 2018 Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30 Various Locations across Essex County Join Windsor Essex as we celebrate Culture Days 2018 with an explosion of history and art! Cardinal Music Productions Present Les Miserables Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30 Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm The Green Room Theatre - 600 E C. Row Ave. W., Windsor This is the school edition. PAWp Up Cat Cafe Friday, September 28 & Sat September 29 Moggy s Mission - 13161 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh The $10 entry fee includes a bottomless cup of coffee or tea, unlimited kitty cuddles and up to an hour visit! BREW Unfiltered Fridays Friday, September 28 BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E, Windsor Get your Brew crew together and get ready, Windsor Essex is craft beer crazy! Windsor Comicon to Sunday, September 30 Caesars WIndsor - 377 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Prepare for an incredible Pop Culture event featuring entertainment and comic celebrities, thousands of square feet of shopping, Celebrity Q&A sessions, panels and workshops, Community groups and more! The Rum Runners Tour, 9:30 am Franco s Parking Lot - 1495 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor Go back in time to the Roaring Twenties as costumed actors tell the story of prohibition and Windsor s connection to gangsters like Al Capone. Walkerville Brewery Tours 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 5 PM Walkerville Brewery - 525 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. Amherstburg Farmers Market 8:30 am to 1:30 pm 7860 County Road 2, Amherstburg Come out and load up on your favourite fruits and vegetables, baked goods, wines and other great produce as well as flowers and many craft items! Leamington Farmers Market 194 Erie St N, Leamington Our amazing vendors offer fruits, vegetables, fresh meat, fish, baked goods, honey, and much more! Downtown Windsor Farmers Market 567 Maiden Ln E., Windsor Providing residents with local, fresh and in-season food in an accessible setting. Olde Sandwich Towne Farmers Market & Sunday September 30 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 749 Felix Ave, Windsor A variety of farm fresh foods, crafts and food items. Kingsville Community Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce, fresh Lake Erie fish, home baked goods, breads & handcrafted products. Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Mettawas Park, Kingsville All routes will begin and end at Mettawas Park in Kingsville, and will feature a lakefront festival with local food and entertainment! Fused Glass Class 9:30 am to 11:00 am Walkerville Artists Coop - 1974 Wyandotte St E., Windsor Enjoy making a beautiful sunset art piece ready to frame and hang on your wall! Ruthven Apple Festival to Sunday, September 30 Colasanti s Tropical Gardens - 1550 Road 3 E, Kingsville Something for everyone including a parade, two days of non-stop music, an incredible Sunday car show, and more. Etsy Made in Canada: Windsor 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Canadian Historical Aircraft Association - #104-2600 Airport Rd, Windsor The Rose City Etsy Team is happy to bring together Windsor Finest Etsy shops for the second Made in Canada event. Wine Trail Cycling Tour 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Enjoy a scenic ride on your bike to Essex Pelee Island Coast wineries for tastings and enjoy a meal at the final stop!
Windsor Essex Women s Expo to Sunday, September 30 A tribute to women in Windsor-Essex! A celebration of strength, leadership, power and energy! Windsor Spitfires vs. Kitchener Rangers, 7:05 pm Cheer on the Windsor Spitfires as they take on the Kitchener Rangers! Native Indians Involvement in Essex County Presentation, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Canadian Transportation Museum - 6155 Arner Townline, Essex A series of presentations about local history including the Native involvement, with host Chris Carter. Wolfhead Distillery Tours 1 Wolfhead Distillery - 7781 Howard Ave, Amherstburg Go behind the scenes for a tour and taste some of the products that were 3.5 million years in the making. The Great Canadian Poutine Experience 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Stroll through the streets of downtown Windsor to explore the flavours and folklore surrounding Canada s most iconic dish: poutine! Fort Malden by Candlelight 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fort Malden - 100 Laird Ave., Amherstburg An opportunity to explore Fort Malden at night! BREW Sample Saturdays BREW Microbrewery - 635 University Ave. E, Windsor Sample all the Brew craft beer that you like including live music each and every Saturday! Grieg Piano Concerto in A 8:00 pm The Capitol Theatre - 121 University Ave, Windsor Making his WSO Debut, internationally acclaimed pianist Spencer Myer performs. I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience 8:00 pm Chrysler Theatre - 201 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor Incredible musicians and dancers bring Jackson to life in an explosion of energetic perfection. VegFest Windsor Sunday, September 30 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Lanspeary Park - 1250 Langlois Ave., Windsor Family-centered event that celebrates compassion, sustainability and plant-strong eating! Adventure Bay Family Waterpark 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. Best Darn Heritage Tour A two hour canoe trip and walkabout. Some topics covered include rum running, Indian burial sites, settlers, War of 1812 hot spots & historical landmarks. 519.978.3672, www.rivercanardcanoe.ca Essex Road 3 and Front Road, Amherstburg Peche Island Tours Wed, Sat & Sun, June to October $5, 519 948 3383 Boats depart from Lakeview Park Marina - 9200 Riverside Drive East, Windsor Explore the 86-acre island. Shuttles run from 10 am every hour on the hour until the last departure from the marina at 2 pm, returning from the Island at 3:30 pm. Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail www.barrelsbottlesbrews.ca Visit the stops along the Trail and enjoy flights of craft beer or small batch-ultra premium spirits to obtain a stamp in your Barrels Bottles & Brews Passport. Once your passport is full redeem it at Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. J.P. Wiser s Distillery Experience Tour Thurs -2pm, Fri - 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, Sat & Sun - 1pm & 3pm J.P Wiser s - 2072 Riverside Drive East, Building 20, Windsor Experience the story of Canadian whisky and the process of making it, from the grains harvested to pouring it into a glass to enjoy. The tour concludes with samples of our award-winning whisky. EPIC Wine Country Wineries of Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC) Come uncork our passion! Meander along our Lake Erie North Shore and visit any one of the almost 20 wineries to sample award-winning vintages. 11 am 5 pm (varies by winery), tours/tastings www.epicwineries.com Various locations, Essex County and Pelee Island Coffee Trail www.visitwindsoressex.com/coffee 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 and purveyors of artisanal-style gourmet offerings. Art Cart Tours Weekends until October 8, 2018, hop on board the Art Cart for a free 1 hr tour of the Sculpture Garden. Sat & Sun: 11 am 5 pm 519.253.1812, www.citywindsor.ca Caron Ave Pumping Station, Riverside Dr. W, Windsor Live Harness Racing Every Sunday, August - October Get up close to a Half Mile Harness Horse Race Track. Post time 1:30 pm 519.817.9734, www.lakeshorehorseraceway.com Leamington Raceway 194 Erie St. N., Leamington