What's Happening: Windsor
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- A little more rain in our forecast this week. There is plenty to do inside or outside!
- On My Radar:AWE at night could be
- Highlights: Mambomania - Butterfly Festival - Vintage Bike show - Comedy - Whining (spoken word) and Wine - Community Markets - Workshops - Historical Reenactment - RuPaul! - Asian Night Market - Middle Eastern Festival - Bird watching - Concerts - The Corn Fest is back!
NEWS
Beach Water Quality
| Beach | Status | E. Coli | Blue-Green Algae | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Beach | Warning | 318.00 | No | More Info |
| Cedar Island Beach | Warning | 764.00 | No | More Info |
| Colchester Beach | Warning | 923.00 | No | More Info |
| Holiday Beach | Closed | 1000.00 | No | More Info |
| Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach | Warning | 258.00 | No | More Info |
| Point Pelee North West Beach | Open | 80.00 | No | More Info |
| Seacliff Beach | Warning | 868.00 | No | More Info |
WEATHER
Wednesday
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 25. Humidex 33. UV index 5 or moderate.
High: 25°C
Low: 18°C
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 26.
High: 26°C
Low: 16°C
Friday
Sunny. High 29.
High: 29°C
Low: 17°C
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 29.
High: 29°C
Low: 19°C
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 25.
High: 25°C
Low: 15°C
Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada data
SPORTS
Home Games 🏠
Windsor City FC Men vs The Borough FC Men
League1 ON Championship (M) 2025
Sport: Soccer
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: St. Clair College
Game Details
Away Games ✈️
EVENTS
Game Nights @ Central Library for KIDS!
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025Time: 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.
Smart Money Session
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Signature Tributes Event Centre
Ticket Price: Free
Summary:
Registration 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Event 6:30pm to 7:30pm
AWE at Night
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Art Windsor Essex
Summary:
Be sure to join us for this month’s AWE at Night on August 21! AWE is open for an evening filled with art activities, community discussions, guided tours, and great vibes.
Brews and Board Games at Walkerville Brewery
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Walkerville Brewery
Summary:
Whether you're a seasoned board game pro or just looking to have a good time, this event is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy some tasty brews & bites while playing your favorite games. We will have a variety of board games available, or feel free to bring your own to share with others.
Sip and Savour Kingsville
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Downtown Kingsville
Summary:
Come join us for a delightful evening of sipping and savoring, at our 𝗦𝗶𝗽 & 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿 event. Indulge in a variety of exquisite drinks and delicious bites while mingling with fellow food and beverage enthusiasts.
Live at the Lighthouse
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025Time: 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.
Trivia Night at The Manchester Bar
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025Time: 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!
Buzzin’ About Birds Drop-in
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary
Summary:
Fly by for a feather-filled adventure!
See & Smile Kingsville
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 59 Main St. E. #3
Summary:
Picnic in the parking lot!
Tecumseh Corn and Music Festival
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: McAuliffe Park
Summary:
This year's festival will feature a carnival, a treat zone, a corn zone, Arts and crafts, food trucks, kids area, meet and greets and much more!
Amherstburg Open Air Weekends! -Latin Fest
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Amherstburg
Summary:
Check out Open Air Weekends in Amherstburg
3rd Annual Canadian Middle Eastern Festival
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: St. Simeon Stylites Parish Melkite Catholic Church of Windsor
Ticket Price: FREE
Summary:
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Canadian Middle Eastern Festival!
Amherstburg Night Market
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown Amherstburg
Summary:
Join us every Friday this summer for the Amherstburg Night Market - part of Open Air Weekends in downtown Amherstburg
Enbridge Presents: Live at The Square
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 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.
August 22: Border City Brass
Walkerville Distillery District Night Market
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Walkerville Brewery
Summary:
A community event to bring people together.
Windsor Asian Night Market
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza
Summary:
Windsor Asian Night Market at Festival Plaza.
Friday Night Lights Bike Ride
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 6:30 pm - 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!
Windsor Public Library Outdoor Movie Night – Moana 2
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Fountaine Bleu Park
Summary:
Windsor Public Library and the Friends of Fontainebleau invite you to a free outdoor movie night at Fontainebleau Park. We'll be featuring Disney favourite 'Moana 2'.
Lakeshore Summer Parks Concert Series: Leffler Park – Allesandro Rotondi
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Lakeview Park
Summary:
Join Lakeshore for an incredible lineup of musicians and musical acts, coming to a park near you!
Leffler Park - Allesandro Rotondi
Terrace Dinners
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, Ontario, Canada
Summary:
Terrace Dinners- Multiple dates and themes. Doors open 6:30pm. Dinner 7pm
August 22nd – Canada eh East Coast $55.95
Please see chryslertheatre.com for menus. Must call the box office at 519-252-6579 to purchase
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Summary:
A star-studded lineup of Queens will take The Colosseum stage in RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour 2025
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SUBSCRIBEDowntown Windsor Farmer’s Market
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 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.
Pilates In The Park With Embodywellness
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Alexander Park
Ticket Price: $15.00
Summary:
Embody Wellness invites you to Pilates in the Park
Saturday, August 23 at 10:00AM in Alexander Park
Leah and Laura will guide you through an intentional 45-minute mat Pilates class along Windsor’s scenic waterfront, breathing in the warmth of summer and the joy of community.
No refunds available, event will be rescheduled in the event of unforseen weather conditions.
Canada’s Forgotten Battalion – Historical Reenactment
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village
Summary:
Join us for an American Civil War Reenactment Weekend! Featuring all kinds of fun activities for the whole family and local vendors offering goods and treats!
Art by the River
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Fort Malden National Historic Site
Summary:
Don't miss the annual festival, Art by the River
The Pop Yard
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: St. Matthew’s Anglican Church
Summary:
The Pop Yard is a one-day community market designed to bring residents together in a welcoming and vibrant space.
The Hangar
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location: Canadian Aviation Museum
Ticket Price: $20.00 – $40.00
Summary:
Windsor music collectives, SOTC Productions and SpaceBarn have once again joined forces to bring back the party of the summer!
The Hangar is an indoor/outdoor hybrid music festival transforming the Canadian Aviation Museum into a dance floor featuring a world-class Void Acoustics sound system, custom visual lighting show and international music artists. Local hospitality vendors will be providing food and beverage.
Music On The 42 Summer Concert Series
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 5:00 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.
2-Minutes To Kill: Windsor Comedy Showdown For $1,000 - August 23rd
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Walkerville Brewery
Ticket Price: $28.50 – $32.29
Summary:
🎤 Love Kill Tony? You’ll Love This!
Windsor’s very own version of Last Comic Standing, America's Got Talent Or Kill Tony, 2-Minutes to Kill, is back and bigger than ever! Get ready for a night of rapid-fire comedy, where YOU decide who wins the $1,000 grand prize!
🎟️ Tickets available at WindsorLaughs.com
Whining: A Burgundy Toast To Spoken Word
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Sho Art, Spirit & Performance
Ticket Price: $20.00 – $25.00
Summary:
WHINING: A Burgundy Toast to the Spoken Word
To wine is divine, and we are WHINING.
THEME: When I knew better, I did better!
Join us for an intimate and sacred celebration of the spoken word. Whether expressed through story, prose, poetry, or song, WHINING is a transformative gathering where truth and absurdity dance freely. It’s a space to feel, to connect, and to be moved.
70’s Soul Train Dance Party with DJ Chino
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Windsor Premier Cruises
Summary:
Enjoy a fun cruise by Windsor Premier Cruises!
Standup Comedy At Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill!
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Ticket Price: $10.00 – $12.00
Summary:
The summer of standup at Sidelines isn't over! On August 23rd we continue another monthly installment of Stand up at your favourite sports bar!
Led X Zepplin
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Location: The Cherry Rock Lounge
Ticket Price: $15.00
Summary:
Led by Zeppelin is:
Robert Miniaci – vocals
Rob Micoli – guitars
Kelsey Erwin – bass, mandolin, keyboards
Doc – drums
Ages 19+
Doors at 9:00pm - Show starts around 10:00pm.
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Southern Ontario Vintage Bicycle Show
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Southern Ontario Vintage Bicycle Show
Ticket Price: FREE
Summary:
11th annual event for all bicycle and history enthusiasts!
5th Annual Butterfly Festival
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Via Italia Heritage Garden
Summary:
The 5th Annual Butterfly Festival returns!
Amherstburg Farmers Market
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025Time: 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.
Board Game Sunday
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
Summary:
Sundays are the ultimate fundays at North 42 Degrees Estate Winery!
Mambomania - Come Dance Like It'S 1955!
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Cherry Rock Lounge
Ticket Price: $10.00
Summary:
Let. Salsa. Live!!
This Salsa Social hits different. First, it's hosted by the people, for the people, providing a space for Salsa to breathe and live in a space of its own.
Respecting the culture and art of salsa and to simply dance - no frills, no gimmicks. Just Salsa.
Let’s create a home for salsa in the Windsor/Detroit communities and surrounding areas.
$10 online
$15 at the door
The Birth of Heaven
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Meteor
Summary:
Celebrate the birthday of local drag star Yasstrology Cures
Soundtrack Your Story
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: intune
Ticket Price: Free
Summary:
A creative event where your life’s story meets music—blend personal moments with soundtracks that bring them to life. Join us!
Brewing For Comedy – Tuesdays
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025Time: 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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