What's Happening: Windsor

Windsor, Ontario

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Carrousel of the Nations continues this weekend! The schedule was sent yesterday so you can plan where you are going this week. I've heard nothing but positive comments from everyone so far. Let's celebrate our diverse communities and enjoy some great food!

We have many cool events this week. The FIREWORKS are on Monday! Make a plan to get downtown.

What caught my eye: Live music - Game nights - Free Family Fishing - Workshops - Farmer's Markets - Live Pro Westling - Basketball Camp - Jann Arden at Caesars - School of Rock Movie Night - Amherstburg Ribfest - Live theatre - Car show!

WEATHER

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NEWS

Beach Water Quality

Beach Status E. Coli Blue-Green Algae Link
Cedar Beach Open 32.00 No More Info
Cedar Island Beach Open 43.00 No More Info
Colchester Beach Open 18.00 No More Info
Holiday Beach Open 15.00 No More Info
Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach Open 196.00 No More Info
Point Pelee North West Beach Open 10.00 No More Info
Seacliff Beach Open 11.00 No More Info

EVENTS

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Windsor Transportation Club Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament

Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 7:30 am
Location: Seven Lakes Golf Course Ltd
Summary: Get ready for an exciting day for the Windsor Transportation Club Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament!

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Classic Car Show – Rosewood Erie Glen

Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Rosewood Erie Glen
Summary: Rosewood Erie Glen’s Annual Classic Car Show is back—and it’s one of the most anticipated events of the year!

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15Th Annual Detroit River Evening (2026)

Date: Wednesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 18
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Windsor Yacht Club
Tickets: Free
Summary: Join us at the 15th Annual Detroit River Evening!

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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‘Because I’m A Photographer’ – A Photo Exhibition

Date: Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Art Gallery of Windsor
Summary: Anthony Sheardown’s First Solo Gallery Exhibition. Heavily Inspired By the Colourful, Symmetrical Worlds Of Wes Anderson.

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Kona Sushi Masterclass

Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Kona Lakeshore
Summary: Have you always wished to learn how to make your own sushi? Know is your chance with these professional classes that teach you everything you need to know!

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Dueling Pianos At Walkerville Brewery

Date: Thursday, June 18 – Friday, June 19
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Walkerville Brewery
Tickets: $15.00
Summary: Join us on Thursday, June 18th at Walkerville Brewery for Rose City Dueling Pianos ft. Mark Calcott & Frankie Turner

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Ride the Cyclone at Kordazone Theatre

Date: Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Kordazone Theatre
Tickets: Pay-What-You-Can Night
Summary: In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster.

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Sarah Smith Summer Tour 2026 Windsor

Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: The Man’s Shop & Barbershop Bar
Summary: Join Sarah Smith on tour singing all your favourite songs. A fun night of music and dancing.

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Friday, June 19, 2026

Roseland Responder Golf Classic SOLD OUT

Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Roseland Golf Course
Summary: Come out and show your support for the Roseland Responder Golf Classic!

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Amherstburg Ribfest

Date: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Downtown Amherstburg
Summary: Don’t miss the Amherstburg Ribfest!

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Carrousel of the Nations – Weekend Two

Date: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Various Locations
Summary: Explore cultures from around the world by visiting each country’s village at the award-winning Carrousel of Nations!

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Amherstburg Open Air Weekends

Date: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Downtown Amherstburg
Summary: Amherstburg Open Air Weekends are the perfect weekend adventure with activities for all ages!

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Gary L Parent 2026 Labour Activists Awards

Date: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20
Time: 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Fogolar Furlan Windsor
Tickets: $40.00
Summary: Presentation of the 2026 Gary L Parent Labour Activists Awards, including dinner.

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‘Because I’m A Photographer’ – A Photo Exhibition

Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Artspeak Gallery
Tickets: Free
Summary: Anthony Sheardown’s First Solo Gallery Exhibition.

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Taste of Tecumseh

Date: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20
Time: 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Location: Lakewood Park
Tickets: $15 online - $20 at the door
Summary: The 10th Annual Taste of Tecumseh Festival takes place at Lakewood Park

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Music Off The Back Porch At The Park House Museum

Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Park House Museum
Summary: Join us for an evening of Music off the Back Porch!

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NCG Wrestling Presents "The Night Before The Big Event"

Date: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Portofino Riverside Tower Inc
Tickets: $199.00
Summary: For one exclusive night, NCG Wrestling invites a limited number of fans inside a private luxury dinner experience.

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School of Rock Movie Night!

Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: The Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: $10.00
Summary: Check out School of Rock at the Chrysler Theatre

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Strings: A Marionette’s Tale

Date: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre Windsor
Summary: This production features a fearful Wizard that is in control of 7 magic dolls. One of these dolls is very special and has developed a soul.

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An Echo of the Soul by Barry T. Brodie

Date: Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Shadowbox Theatre
Summary: Barry T. Brodie & Post Productions present An Echo of the Soul: Tchaikovsky and His Women

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Jann Arden Live at Caesars Windsor

Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Summary: Be there when Jann Arden takes The Colosseum stage on Friday, June 19th!

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Sarah Smith Summer Tour 2026 Windsor

Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: The Man's Shop & Barbershop Bar
Tickets: $30.00
Summary: Join Sarah Smith on tour singing all your favourite songs. A fun night of music and dancing.

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Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Free Family Fishing

Date: Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21
Time: 6:00 am
Location: None
Summary: Fish for free in Windsor Essex!

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Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Pelissier Street (between Wyandotte & Park)
Summary: Discover fresh local produce, artisan foods, family fun, and community events at the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market.

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Colchester Markets

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 195 Bagot Street, Colchester, ON, Canada, Ontario N0R 1G0
Summary: Celebrate local makers, history, and community at the 6th annual Colchester Markets, a lively vendor event supporting the restoration of Colchester Schoolhouse #2.

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Farmer’s Market In The Quarry

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Stone & Sky at The Quarry
Summary: Join Stone and Sky at the Quarry for their weekly Farmers Market!

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Opening Of We Were Always Here Exhibition

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Park House Museum
Summary: Visit the Exhibit “We Were Always Here”, a celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in history at the Park House Museum.

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A Decade of Distilling | Complimentary Guided Tours at Wolfhead

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Wolfhead Distillery
Summary: Join us this May as we celebrate 10 years of distilling in Amherstburg with a special thank you to our guests.

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Duff-Bâby House – Open Days

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Duff-Baby House
Summary: Following extensive restoration work by the Ontario Heritage Trust and the installation of new exhibits the Duff-Bâby House is ready to welcome visitors back

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Becoming Limitless - Unlocking The Infinite Within

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Giovanni Caboto Club - Rino Piccinin Hall
Tickets: $15.00 USD
Summary: We walk through life believing our potential is fixed… but within you lies a power waiting to be awakened.

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Topside: Rooftop Day Party

Date: Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21
Time: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: The Well Windsor
Tickets: $20.00
Summary: TOPSIDE: Windsor's First Rooftop Day Party with great music, DJ Mikey, amazing views, good people coming together for an unforgettable time.

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Techno Block Party

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Maiden Lane Art Alley
Summary: June 20th, Art Alley is going full night club, with DJs, drinks, food trucks and block party vibes.

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Windsor Express Parents & Kids Basketball Camp

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: WFCU Centre Sports Gym
Tickets: $45.00
Summary: The Windsor Express is hosting a Parents & Kids Basketball Camp at the WFCU Centre Sports Gym on June 20, 2026.

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Death Becomes Queer - A Newcomer’S Pride

Date: Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Signature Tributes Event Centre
Tickets: $25.00
Summary: Families First presents a Pride fundraiser featuring BOA from Canada’s Drag Race in support of QTMAAWE.

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Kingsville Block Party – Summer Solstice – Cottam

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Cottam Centre, on County Road 34 between Hill Street and County Road 27
Summary: Enjoy great food, socialize with fantastic people, shop local vendors and businesses, check out Kingsville’s arts and culture scene and let the kids enjoy some fun activities!

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Movie Trivia With Mack Flash at Walkerville Brewery

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Walkerville Brewery
Summary: From cult classics to modern blockbusters, are you ready to test your film knowledge?

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NCG Live Pro Wrestling Presents “The Headbangers Ball”

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Event Centre at LaSalle Landing
Tickets: $40 – $120
Summary: Get ready for a high-energy night of hard-hitting action and headbanging excitement at NCG Pro Wrestling’s Headbangers Ball!

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UK Pink Floyd - A tribute to the Floyd

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: Boxes: $63.75 + taxes and fees Mainfloor: $53.75 + taxes and fees
Summary: Lose yourself in ‘The Songs from every Album Tour’ in 2026! Featuring songs from every one of Pink Floyd’s 15 studio album legacy.

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Good Deeds: A Drag Show Fundraiser

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Location: The Man's Shop & Barbershop Bar
Tickets: $10.00 – $15.00
Summary: Join the House of Cures as we celebrate Pride Month with Good Deeds - a charity event benefitting Trans Wellness Ontario!

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Electro on Erie

Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: Erie St GastroPub
Summary: Electro lounge beats all night long with resident DJ, Greg Gnyp + new DJs every week.

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Sunday, June 21, 2026

Dad's Pace: A Father's Day Community Run & Walk

Date: Sunday, June 21
Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Location: Parkside Tennis Club
Tickets: Free
Summary: Name a better way to celebrate dad!

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Tecumseh Farmers Market

Date: Sunday, June 21
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Lacasse Park
Summary: Discover fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, and unique treasures from our talented local vendors.

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Sunday Sounds At Oxley Estate Winery

Date: Sunday, June 21
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Oxley Estate Winery
Summary: Join us every Sunday all summer long for live music, great food and wine, and good company right here on the estate.

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Music Bingo Trivia at Walkerville Brewery

Date: Sunday, June 21
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Walkerville Brewery
Summary: A night filled with a little bit of bingo, a little bit of trivia and a whole lot of music!

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Prisoner Call Of The Reaper Tour W/Lewd Antics & No Exceptions

Date: Sunday, June 21 – Monday, June 22
Time: 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Location: The Cherry Rock Lounge
Tickets: $10.00
Summary: Get ready to rock out with PRISONER on their Call Of The Reaper Tour with LEWD ANTICS & NO EXCEPTIONS!

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Summer Sundays with Cherry Rock Lounge & 89X

Date: Sunday, June 21
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Cherry Rock Lounge
Summary: Celebrate with Cold Drinks, Great Vibes, and LIVE Music! Keep the good times rolling … head to Cherry Rock Lounge and Summer It UP!!

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Napoleon: The Garden Of Eden Tour

Date: Sunday, June 21
Time: 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Location: Meteor
Tickets: $12.75
Summary: Windsor, ON | June 20, 2026 | Meteor

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Monday, June 22, 2026
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Windsor Riverfront Fireworks Party At The Bistro

Date: Monday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 23
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: The Riverfront Bistro
Tickets: $125.00 – $875.00
Summary: Join us at the Bistro for epic views, good vibes, and a dazzling Windsor Riverfront Fireworks Party!

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Charity Fireworks Party - In Support of Community Living Windsor

Date: Monday, June 22
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: $15+ taxes & fees
Summary: St. Clair College Centre For The Arts Presents:

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SCC Fireworks Terrace Night

Date: Monday, June 22
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: $59.95 + tax
Summary: St. Clair College Centre For The Arts Presents:

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Julie Doiron / Carson McHone at Meteor

Date: Monday, June 22
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Meteor
Summary: Julie Doiron and Carson McHone take the stage at Meteor for an intimate night of indie songwriting, backed by The Outfit.

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Ford Fireworks

Date: Monday, June 22
Time: 9:30 pm
Location: Windsor Riverfront
Summary: Don’t miss the iconic Ford Fireworks show!

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Chapter Two Brewing Company Chess Club

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Chapter Two Brewing Company
Summary: In the new year we are introducing a new club: The official Chapter Two Chess Club.

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Terracotta Planter Pot Dot-Painting Workshop!

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Banded Goose Brewing Co.
Summary: Paint your own terracotta planter pot with colourful dot-painting techniques, then take home a packet of flower seeds to plant in your finished creation!

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Phogheads Comedy Showcase

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Phog Lounge
Tickets: Free
Summary: Looking for something to do Tuesday night? Skip the scrolling and come laugh.

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SPORTS

Wed, Jun 17, 2026
✈️ ⚽ 👨 FC London Men vs Windsor City FC Men
8:30 pm • Soccer • Henk Van Dyk Field
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
🏠 ⚽ 👨 Inter Toronto Ii vs Windsor City FC Men
5:00 pm • Soccer • St. Clair College (Acumen Stadium)
✈️ ⚽ 👩 Tecumseh United FC Women vs International FC Women
6:00 pm • Soccer • Libro Credit Union Centre

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