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- We still have some hot temperatures this week with some thunderstorms today and some possible rain on Sunday.
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On My Radar: Tour Di Via Italia. Is it wrong to eat delicious Italian food while watching them race? - Dropped on Drouillard Festival sounds fun!
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Highlights: Murder Mystery - Windsor International Black Film Festival - Block Parties - Esports Tournament - Comedy - Queen! - Concerts - WIDAFEST is back! - Street Fests - Ouellette Car Cruise - Lots of Live Music - Workshops
NEWS
Beach Water Quality
| Beach |
Status |
E. Coli |
Blue-Green Algae |
Link |
| Cedar Beach |
Open |
50.00 |
No |
More Info |
| Cedar Island Beach |
Open |
29.00 |
No |
More Info |
| Colchester Beach |
Closed |
1000.00 |
No |
More Info |
| Holiday Beach |
Warning |
226.00 |
No |
More Info |
| Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach |
Open |
167.00 |
No |
More Info |
| Point Pelee North West Beach |
Warning |
419.00 |
No |
More Info |
| Seacliff Beach |
Open |
173.00 |
No |
More Info |
WEATHER
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. High 29. Humidex 37. UV index
8 or very high.
High: 29°C
Low: 21°C
Thursday
Sunny. High 28.
High: 28°C
Low: 16°C
Friday
Sunny. High 30.
High: 30°C
Low: 15°C
Saturday
Sunny. High 32.
High: 32°C
Low: 16°C
Sunday
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 27.
High: 27°C
Low: 22°C
Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada
data
SPORTS
Home Games 🏠
Away Games ✈️
👨 ⚽ ✈️
Whitby FC Men vs Windsor City FC Men
League1 ON Championship (M) 2025
Sport: Soccer
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Telus Dome
Game Details
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Home Games 🏠
👨 ⚽ 🏠
Windsor Lancers vs Open Tryout
Sport: Men's Soccer
Time: TBD
Location: Alumni Stadium
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Away Games ✈️
EVENTS
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Make a Paper Squishy!
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Windsor Public Library
Summary:
Join us at the Central library to make a new squishy friend or two! We’ll teach you how to make your own paper squishy to take home with you.
Registration not required, while supplies last. Contact Micaela at mmuldoon@windsorpubliclibrary.com if you want more information.
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Game Nights @ Central Library for KIDS!
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Windsor Public Library
Summary:
Come to the Central branch every Wednesday evening to enjoy our selection of board games! The games will be sitting on a table waiting for you to play with family, friends, and maybe even some new friends! Ages 3 and up. No registration required.
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So You Think You’re Funny?
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Tailgater's Sports Bar
Ticket Price: FREE
Summary:
Another round! Come be a JUDGE or a COMIC! Either way, come out and let's have some fun...
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Thursday, August 14, 2025
39th Madonna Di Canneto Festival
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Location: Ciociaro Club
Summary:
Don't miss the 39th Madonna Di Canneto Festival!
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Oyster Pop-Up With Shuck the World
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Walkerville Brewery
Summary:
We’re teaming up with the legendary Shuck the World for an Oyster Pop Up you won’t want to miss - freshly shucked PEI oysters with mind-blowing sauce accompaniments… and of course delicious, local craft beer!
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Leamington Lebanese Club Mother Mary Festival
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Leamington Lebanese Club
Summary:
You’re all welcome to join us and celebrate the Feast of the Assumption and the Festivities (Lebanese Food, Entertainment and Drinks prepared by the Leamington Lebanese Club).
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Dinner and Sunset Cruise
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: St Clair Centre for the Arts
Ticket Price: $90 +tax
Summary:
Enjoy a 3 course meal on the outdoor terrace at the St. Clair College Centre For The Arts followed by a 2 hour sightseeing cruise along the stunning Detroit River!
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Summer Series: Jazz in The Park
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Wigle Park
Summary:
Spend your summer evenings soaking in the smooth sounds of jazz at Jazz in the Park!
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Live at the Lighthouse
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Mettawas Park
Summary:
We're hosting live entertainment from artists all over Windsor-Essex County during our summer concert series Live at the Lighthouse! Come see live shows at the Gazebo at Mettawas Park. All shows are free, all ages, and open to the public.
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Trivia Night at The Manchester Bar
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Manchester
Summary:
Thursdays are better with trivia!
Join your host, BRN Trivia, at The Manchester Bar every Thursday at 7pm for free trivia with prizes for the winning teams.
We’ll have drink specials and three rounds of trivia to keep you and your friends entertained and enjoying the evening!
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Windsor International Diaspora Festival
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Lanspeary Park
Ticket Price: FREE
Summary:
After a successful debut last year, WIDAFEST is back—bolder, brighter, and bigger—with a mission to once again unite the community through the power and pride of African and Caribbean culture.
Check widafest.com for the schedule
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Destroyer Live In Downtown Windsor - Ouellette Car Cruise Afterparty
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Chatham Street West
Ticket Price: Free
Summary:
🎸 Rock the T-Block: Ouellette Car Cruise After Party 🎸Featuring DESTROYER – Canada’s Ultimate KISS Tribute Band
Join us in the heart of downtown Windsor for the official after party to the Ouellette Car Cruise — and get ready to Rock the T-Block!
🗓 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
📍 Location: Chatham Street West, between Ouellette Ave & Ferry Street, Downtown Windsor
🎟 Admission: FREE and all ages welcome!
What to Expect:
🔥 Live on stage: DESTROYER, Canada’s premier KISS tribute band, delivering all the pyrotechnics, theatrics, and face-melting rock anthems you know and love
🍔 Street eats, outdoor bars & licensed patios
🎉 Retro vibes, classic cars, and an open-air block party like no other
Come for the cruise, stay for the concert — it’s a celebration of summer, music, and downtown energy you won’t want to miss!
🎤 Face paint optional, attitude required. Let’s rock the block!
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Amherstburg Open Air Weekends – Farm Fest
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown Amherstburg
Summary:
Check out Open Air Weekends in Amherstburg
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Enbridge Presents: Live at The Square
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: City Hall Square
Summary:
Every Friday evening from July through October 2025, Windsor’s new City Hall Square plaza will transform into a hub of music, culture, and community with Live at The Square.
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Music On The 42 Summer Concert Series
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Seacliff Park Amphitheatre
Summary:
The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with The Bank Theatre, is pleased to announce the full lineup for the highly anticipated Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series, returning to the SUNSET® Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park.
Openers: Peter Raffoul (5:30 PM), The Indiana Drones (6:30 PM), and The Brandy Alexanders (7:30 PM)
Billy Raffoul at 8:30 PM
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Friday Night Lights Bike Ride
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Windsor Eats
Summary:
Enjoy the sight of colourfully lit cyclists roll through the streets, bells clacking, as they partake in a pub crawl on two wheels!
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Enbridge Presents: Live at The Square with BB Anne
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: City Hall Square
Summary:
Every Friday evening from July through October 2025, Windsor’s new City Hall Square plaza will transform into a hub of music, culture, and community with Live at The Square.
This weeks feature performer is BB Anne
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Lakeshore Summer Parks Concert Series: Comber Pavilion
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Comber Pavilion
Summary:
Join Lakeshore for an incredible lineup of musicians and musical acts, coming to a park near you!
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Terrace Dinners
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, Ontario, Canada
Ticket Price: $65.95
Summary:
Terrace Dinners- Multiple dates and themes. Doors open 6:30pm. Dinner 7pm
August 15th – Italia
Please see chryslertheatre.com for menus.
Must call the box office at 519-252-6579 to purchase
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Queen: Its A Kinda Magic
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
location: The Chrysler Theatre
Ticket Price: $40.90 – $66.56 including fees
Summary:
QUEEN: IT’S A KINDA MAGIC
Following the huge success of its 2024 Canadian national tour, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is RETURNING IN 2025 by popular demand!
Show is approximately 2.5 hours long
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Saturday, August 16, 2025
General Intro To Audio Production
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: CJAM 99.1 FM
Ticket Price: Free
Summary:
Thinking of starting a radio show or podcast?This beginner-friendly session will show you how to record your voice in CJAM’s studios using proper mic technique and simple editing tools. It also pairs well with our Field Recording & Sound Collage workshop happening the following week.
You’ll learn:
- How to record clean, professional voice audio in the studio
- Tips on mic placement and recording conventions
- The basics of editing with Audacity
Perfect for new volunteers or anyone who wants to sound good behind the mic.CJAM is located in the lower level of the CAW Student Centre at the University of Windsor, right next to the Assumption Church parking lot. Free parking is available in that lot. To find us, head downstairs (via stairs or elevator), walk past the pharmacy, and turn right down the hall.
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The We Store's 5th Cannaversary Carnival
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 6050 Tecumseh Rd E
Ticket Price: Free
Summary:
The We Store is turning 5—and we’re going big.
Join us for The Cannaversary Carnaval, a 19+ outdoor cannabis consumption event packed with celebration, community, and curated cannabis experiences.
Expect 10+ of your favourite cannabis brands, exclusive product drops, limited giveaways, interactive stations, live entertainment, food, games, and SESH WITH YOUR BUDTENDERS.
This is not just an event—it’s a milestone.
Come celebrate five years of The We Store with us the best way we know how.
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Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Downtown Windsor
Summary:
At the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market you’ll find farm fresh fruit, vegetables, produce and unique artisan food products from the best our area has to offer.
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Colchester Village Country Markets
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Heritage Colchester
Summary:
The Colchester Village Country Markets are back for a fifth season!
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Dropped On Drouillard
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Location: Drouillard Road
Summary:
Windsor’s only all-day urban street and culture festival, in the heart of Ford City on Drouillard Road.
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Pressure Point – Two Day Esports Tournament
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location: None
Summary:
In collaboration with St. Clair Esports, were hosting our biggest fighting game tournament yet at the state-of-the-art St. Clair Esports Arena.
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Resin Workshops- For Beginners!
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Resin by Jenny
Summary:
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to try something new. Spots are limited, so grab yours before it’s gone!
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Robotics For Kids Open House
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Genio-Tech Robotics
Ticket Price: Free
Summary:
Welcome to the Robotics for kids Open house at Genio-Tech Robotics! 🤖🎉
Come join us for a fun-filled day of exploring the exciting world of robotics designed especially for kids! 🚀🤖
At our open house, kids will have the opportunity to interact with robots, learn basic coding skills, and participate in hands-on activities that will spark their interest in technology and innovation. 🌟🤖
Don't miss out on this chance to inspire creativity and ignite a passion for STEM in your child! 🌈🚀
Join us at Genio-Tech Robotics for a day of learning, fun, and exploration in the world of robotics! See you there! 🤖🎉
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Windsor Hip Hop Festival
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Ernest Atkinson Park
Summary:
Come out to Ernest Atkinson Park and enjoy the Windsor Hip Hop Festival!
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Fantastical Uncut Calamity Of Kings
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Meteor
Ticket Price: $15.00
Summary:
Mina Gorgina brings you an all Drag King Show Aug 16th . Prepare for a talent packed cast of Kings from around Southern Ontario
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Essex Centre StreetFest
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Talbot Street
Summary:
Essex Centre StreetFest is a vibrant outdoor community event designed to bring together local businesses, artisans, food vendors, and entertainers for a fun-filled day in downtown Essex.
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Kingsville Block Party Country Night
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Kingsville Centre
Summary:
Join us the third Saturday of each month through the summer for our community block parties.
Located in Kingsville Centre, on King Street and Chestnut Street
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Tour Di Via Italia Bike Races
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 5:45 pm
Location: Erie Street
Summary:
Windsor's little Italy will once again provide the back drop for another exciting edition of racing!
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Charcuterie & Wine Flight Night
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lakeside Bakery
Summary:
Looking for the perfect night out? Join us on Saturday, August 16th from 6–8PM for a deliciously curated experience where food, wine, and good company come together.
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Tecumseh Farmer’s Markets
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Lacasse Park
Summary:
Join us this summer to connect, support local artisans, and celebrate the talents and spirit of the Town of Tecumseh.
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Mats and Mimosas with FLO Studio Windsor
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Wineology Walkerville
Summary:
We've teamed up with Flo Studio to bring you an exclusive morning of movement, mimosas, and moments on - you guessed it - our rooftop patio!
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SOLD OUT: Rum Runners Tour
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Rockstar Music Hall
Summary:
The Rum Runners Tour is currently sold out through October.
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Watercolor Workshops for Beginners
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Art Windsor Essex
Summary:
Join Suela Prendi for two different workshops and learn how to use water colours.
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Amherstburg Farmers Market
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: GL Heritage Brewing Company
Summary:
The Amherstburg Farmers Market is a welcoming, outdoor space offering a deliberate and diverse, hand-selected lineup of farmers, makers and creators.
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Connections At Circuit
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Circuit
Ticket Price: Free
Summary:
SOTC and Tempo have partnered to bring you a free outdoor dance music event at Circuit!
Performances by Carl Collins, Designated Jim, DJVodkasoda Ex Libris b2b Roice, Rickmo b2b Thrack Anderson and Tyler Johnston.
Void Acoustics sound by SOTC Productions.
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
FREE EVENT - LIMITED CAPACITY - Please RSVP for guaranteed entry
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Music Bingo Trivia at Walkerville Brewery
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Walkerville Brewery
Summary:
Join us for Music Bingo Trivia Sunday, August 17th at 5pm with your host Mack Flash Entertainment. A...
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Diabetes, Healthy Feet And You - Downtown Location
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: 1200 University Ave W
Ticket Price: Free
Summary:
Diabetes, Healthy Feet & You is a peer-led workshop run by people like you who have experienced diabetic foot complication. They have been trained by experts and can help you prevent diabetic foot ulcers that may lead to amputation.
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Brewing For Comedy – Tuesdays
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Craft Heads Brewing Company
Summary:
Brewing For Comedy is a weekly Stand up comedy show Tuesday's at Craft Heads Brewing Co. Every week a new ensemble of comedians take the stage, sharing their observations, stories and opinions. The show is balanced between new comedians and ones more experienced, with even a few pro touring acts stopping by. No two shows are the same, but there will always be something to remember.
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