What's Happening: Windsor

Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Date: Wednesday, July 15
Time: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Windsor
Summary: Experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as Canada Celebrates brings football, culture, music, food, and community spirit to downtown Windsor.

Mandala Journal painting

Date: Wednesday, July 15
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Beerded Dog Brewing Company
Tickets: $35
Summary: Step into a peaceful creative space and experience the calming art of mandala painting and mindful journaling.

Willistead Manor Summer House Tours

Date: Wednesday, July 15
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Willistead Manor
Summary: Discover timeless elegance and rich history with a guided tour of Willistead Manor, Windsor’s iconic 1906 heritage estate set in beautiful parkland.

Amherstburg Poutine Feast

Date: Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19
Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: The Fort Family Fun Center
Summary: Get ready, Amherstburg!  we’re bringing the ultimate Canadian comfort food festival to town!

AWE Summer Nights

Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Art Windsor Essex
Summary: There’s something new happening this summer. AWE Summer Nights, every Thursday in July & August!

July 16th Dinner & Cruise

Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: $90 + tax
Summary: St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Presents: Start your night on the rooftop Viewpoint Terrace at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, enjoying a delicious three-course plated dinner surrounded by breathtaking Detroit skyline views and sparkling waterfront scenery.

Kona Sushi Masterclass

Date: Thursday, July 16
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!

Neighbourhood Nights – Mic Mac Park

Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Mic Mac Park
Summary: Neighbourhood Nights brings the celebration closer to home with FREE community gatherings taking place in parks across all 10 wards of the city.

Live at the Lighthouse in Kingsville – Alysia Therrien

Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Mettawas Park Gazebo
Summary: Join us every Thursday throughout July and August for a free evening of live music at the gazebo next to the Lighthouse

Summer Theatre – Talley’s Folly

Date: Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Heritage Colchester
Summary: Heritage Colchester is pleased to host the Inspired Acting Lab’s presentation of Talley’s Folly, a 1980 play by American playwright Lanford Wilson.

RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 10TH - Nelly Returns

Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Summary: The Nelly show, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 8 PM has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 10 at 8 PM.

It'S Okay To Feel! | Young Black Men Empowerment Symposium

Date: Friday, July 17
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Giovanni Caboto Club
Tickets: Free
Summary: We're excited to launch the It's Okay to Feel Project, a new initiative created for Black and biracial boys.

Park House Museum’s Bridgerton Masquerade Tea

Date: Friday, July 17
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Park House Museum
Tickets: $25 – $30
Summary: Join us in the eldest estate in the town of Amherstburg for tea, treats, mystery, and of course the greatest gossip. Lady Whistledown herself would not even dare miss this event.

Windsor West Jewellery & Coins Buying Event-By Appointment - July 17-18

Date: Friday, July 17 – Saturday, July 18
Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Windsor
Tickets: Free
Summary: Book a private appointment to have your treasure evaluated by an expert and sell at the highest price.

Amherstburg Open Air Night Markets

Date: Friday, July 17
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Downtown Amherstburg
Summary: Check out Amherstburg Open Air Night Markets every Friday Evening until the end of the summer!

SYNC

Date: Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza
Summary: SOTC Productions presents SYNC. A 2-day electronic music festival bringing house, techno, and dance music to the city’s waterfront at Festival Plaza.

Wheels Nights at City Hall Square

Date: Friday, July 17
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: City Hall Square
Summary: Wheels Nights is a Friday evening summer event series taking place at City Hall Square in partnership with the DWBIA.

Terrace Dinner - France SOLD OUT

Date: Friday, July 17
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: $65.95 + tax
Summary: St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Presents:

Cicada, Dante’S Paradise And Hearts Of Palm @ Phog Lounge

Date: Friday, July 17
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Phog Lounge
Tickets: $12.00
Summary: Windsor’s local alternative staple Cicada is joined by Dante’s Paradise and Hearts of Palm, both touring from Montreal, QC.

Amherstburg Open Air Weekends

Date: Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19
Time: TBD
Location: Downtown Amherstburg
Summary: Amherstburg Open Air Weekends are the perfect weekend adventure with activities for all ages!

Dark Sky Nights – Point Pelee National Park

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 6:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: Point Pelee National Park
Summary: Explore the park after dark and experience the dark skies of Point Pelee National Park.

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) will be onsite with telescopes to facilitate star gazing. RASC attendance is weather permitting as cloudy skies inhibit night sky viewing. Cloudy skies or clear, the park will be open until 12 am unless otherwise stated.

Lakeside Market

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Atlas Tube Centre
Summary: Don’t miss the Lakeside Market!

Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market

Date: Saturday, July 18
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.

Colchester Markets

Date: Saturday, July 18
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.

Farmer’s Market In The Quarry

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Stone & Sky at The Quarry
Summary: Join Stone and Sky at the Quarry for their weekly Farmers Market!

The Summoning Convention

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 10:00 am
Location: None
Tickets: $12
Summary: The Summoning is a convention style event hosted at St. Clair College that aims to create an unparalleled experience for collectors, competitors and families.

City Cinema Saturdays

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Performance Hall of SoCA Armouries
Summary: Presented in partnership with the Windsor International Film Festival, City Cinema Saturdays invites visitors to enjoy free family-friendly movies and popcorn every Saturday morning throughout the summer.

Mousetrap Artist Bazaar

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Wyandotte St East, from Lincoln Rd. to Devonshire Rd.
Tickets: Free
Summary: Mousetrap Artist Bazaar is back with another pop-up market, this time, as part of the Walkerville Art Walk!

Walkerville Art Walk

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Wyandotte St East, from Lincoln Rd. to Devonshire Rd.
Summary: Come explore the streets of Walkerville with the annual Walkerville Art Walk!

Living Battlefields – Historical Reenactment

Date: Saturday, July 18 – Sunday, July 19
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village
Summary: Join us for Living Battlefields, an American Civil War Reenactment Weekend at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village

Dark Skies & Fireflies Night Market

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Event Centre at LaSalle Landing
Summary: Experience a magical summer evening under the stars featuring 40+ local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and interactive activities!

Kingsville Block Party – Kids Night – Kingsville

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Kingsville Centre, at the intersection of King Street, Chestnut Street, and Walnut Street
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!

Butterflies of the Night with Maurice Bottos

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Point Pelee National Park
Summary: Discover the fascinating world of moths in an engaging all-ages presentation by Maurice Bottos

Diamonds & Denim Country Hoedown Cruise

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Windsor Premier Cruises
Summary: Dust off those cowboy boots and let’s get this rodeo started!

Leamington’s Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series – Rick LaBonte & Band of Brothers

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: SUNSET® Amphitheatre
Summary: The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce the full lineup for the 2026 Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series, returning to the SUNSET® Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park with free live music all summer long!

The Eric Johnston “Son of a Bull” Comedy Tour Live on Pelee Island

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 403
Tickets: $30
Summary: Don’t miss the Eric Johnston “Son of a Bull” Comedy Tour Live on Pelee Island

DIRTBALLS (Amish Patel/Gee Gethiga) LIVE Comedy At Tipsy Toucan

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Tipsy Toucan
Summary: Dirtballs (Amish Patel/Gee Gethiga) Live at the Tipsy Toucan

Standup at Sidelines!

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Tickets: $10 – $15
Summary: Summer is here! There’s no better way to beat the heat than with some cold drinks, good food & jokes on the side!

Bats on the Beach

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: Meteor
Summary: A Goth Beach Party is coming to a bar near you!

Electro on Erie

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: Erie St GastroPub
Summary: Electro lounge beats all night long with resident DJ, Greg Gnyp + new DJs every week.

Tecumseh Farmers Market

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Lacasse Park
Summary: Discover fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, and unique treasures from our talented local vendors.

Needle Felted Owl Workshop

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 10:30 am
Location: John R. Park Homestead
Summary: Learn ‘owl’ about needle felting wool in this upcoming Friends of the Homestead workshop!

Yoga House Social Vol. 1

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Circuit
Tickets: $35.00
Summary: Love house music, yoga, and socializing? This event is for you!

Uncorked Weekend

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Pelee Island Winery
Summary: Ease into the holiday weekend with an afternoon of smooth jazz, exceptional wine, and authentic wood-fired pizza.

GL Heritage Anniversary Party

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: GL Heritage Brewing Company
Summary: GL Heritage Brewing Co. will be celebrating 9 years of business in July and what better way to celebrate than with some live music! Adam Butcher and Lauren Victoria will be playing under GL’s newly built pavilion on Sunday, July 19th from 1-4 PM.

Sprucewood Shores Summer Music Series Featuring Max Marshall

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Summary: Max Marshall has a passion for crafting songs out of stories from the vast palate of the Canadian folk Identity.

Sunday Sounds At Oxley Estate Winery

Date: Sunday, July 19
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.

Willistead Manor Summer House Tours

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Willistead Manor
Summary: Discover timeless elegance and rich history with a guided tour of Willistead Manor, Windsor’s iconic 1906 heritage estate set in beautiful parkland.

Park House Museum Discovery Days

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Park House Museum
Tickets: Free
Summary: Looking for a fun way to spend your Sundays this summer? Join us for Discovery Days!

Playwriting 1: Mastering The Basics (Summer Session)

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: The Shadowbox Theatre
Tickets: $135.00
Summary: Playwriting 1: Mastering the Basic - a six(6) week course offered as part of the 2026 Theatre Skills Education Program

Punjabi Virsa Concert

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: Mainfloor: $100 (taxes and fees included) Balcony I (Boxes + AA-EE): $50 (taxes and fees included) Balcony II (FF-KK) $30 (taxes and fees included)
Summary:

Crafts On The Rocks: A Cocktail & Crafting Class

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: 1009 Drouillard Rd #2
Tickets: $60.00 – $65.00
Summary: Join us for a cocktail and crafting class where you'll learn how to make 2 delicious cocktails & paint 2 ceramic coasters to take home.

Summer Sundays with Cherry Rock Lounge & 89X

Date: Sunday, July 19
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!!

Dirtballs (Amish Patel/Gee Gethiga) Live Comedy At Tipsy Toucan (July 18Th)

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: The Tipsy Toucan
Tickets: $11.00 – $22.00
Summary: Windsor! Nonstop laughs every Saturday—pro stand-up with nationwide touring headliners!

Standup At Sidelines!

Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Tickets: $3.45 – $11.00
Summary: Summer is here! There's no better way to beat the heat than with some cold drinks, good food & jokes on the side! July 18th come join us !

Card Board Game Night

Date: Monday, July 20
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: The Shadowbox Theatre
Summary: Only at The Shadowbox Theatre on the 3rd Monday of every month: Card Board Game Night!

PLAY FOR FREE! Roseland FREE Par 3

Date: Tuesday, July 21 – Sunday, July 26
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Roseland Golf and Curling Club
Summary: Enjoy free access to swimming, skating, curling, and golf at facilities across the city.

Phogheads Comedy Showcase

Date: Tuesday, July 21
Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Phog Lounge
Tickets: Free
Summary: Looking for something to do Tuesday night? Skip the scrolling and come laugh.