What's Happening: Windsor
Amhurstburg, Ontario. Attribution: Photo by Guy Daudlin on Unsplash
How is your Wednesday, Windsor? The sun is shining and it's a beautiful day! It looks like it is going to be a gorgeous week!
Thanksgiving is on Monday. Even in these tumultuous times, we have a lot to be thankful for. Please check on the elderly and those who may not have family nearby, as this may be a difficult time for them. Include them or provide them with a meal, and let them know you are thankful they are a fellow Windsorite.
What's Happening: Jimmy Carr is at the WFCU! - Twisted Sister and Whiskey Myers are at the Colosseum! - 5th Annual Bathukamma Festival - Gilmore Girls Paint & Trivia Night - Sandwich Town Walking Tour - Crissi Cochrane "Fire Sign" Vinyl Release Show - Kingsville Sip & Savour Speak Easy - Lots of workshops, live music, and comedy!
WEATHER
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Wed
24°C/11°C
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Thu
21°C/9°C
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Fri
20°C/6°C
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Sat
21°C/6°C
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Sun
22°C/11°C
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Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada data
EVENTS
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Discover the Galápagos Islands with Todd Pepper
Date: Wednesday, October 07
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: The Bank Theatre
Summary: Come and explore the geology, plants, mammals, reptiles and birds of the Galápagos Islands.
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Fall Sip and Snip – Floral Arrangement Workshop
Date: Wednesday, October 07
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Vivace Estate Winery
Summary: Join us for a beautiful evening at Vivace Estate Winery on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM, just in time to create something special for Thanksgiving.
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Thursday, October 08, 2026
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Encore Productions Presents: Whisky, Water and Wild Times
Date: Thursday, October 08
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Essex County Library – LaSalle Branch
Summary: Step back into the Roaring Twenties, when Prohibition transformed the Detroit River into one of the busiest smuggling routes of the era.
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Kingsville Sip & Savour Speak Easy
Date: Thursday, October 08
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Banded Goose Brewing Co.
Summary: Step back into the 1920s for an evening of secret sips, great bites, and good company in downtown Kingsville
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New Moon Ritual and Moon Mandala Painting Workshop
Date: Thursday, October 08
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Beerded Dog Brewing Co.
Summary: Learn simple dot-painting techniques while creating your own beautiful wooden moon ornaments to take home.
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Autumn in the Vineyard
Date: Thursday, October 08
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Paglione Estate Winery
Summary: Join us for a cozy autumn evening of wine, food, and a little creativity.
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Whiskey Myers Hits The Colosseum Stage with Special Guest The Ransom Brothers
Date: Thursday, October 08
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Summary: Southern rockers Whiskey Myers are teaming up with The Ransom Brothers for a can’t-miss stop on The Colosseum stage!
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The Pet by Shane Devon Nelson
Date: Thursday, October 08 – Saturday, October 10
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Shadowbox Theatre
Summary: Experience a brand new work of psychological horror this spooky season with ‘The Pet’ by Shane Devon Nelson, only at The Shadowbox Theatre!
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Fall on the Farm at Denver Homestead
Date: Friday, October 09
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Denver’s Homestead
Summary: As the sun sets, the farm will come alive for our Fall on the Farm: Night Market Edition! Join us for the Great Pumpkin Contest, live music, food trucks, a vendor market and plenty of fun for the whole family!
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Black Ink Birds On A Branch: Ink Wash Art Class For Adults And Teens
Date: Friday, October 09
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Expressive Brush Art Studio
Tickets: $30.00
Summary: Create graceful birds with loose black ink brushwork, simple shapes, and expressive ink wash techniques in this beginner-friendly class
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Heimat Oktoberfest
Date: Friday, October 09 – Saturday, October 10
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Heimat
Summary: Experience Oktoberfest at Heimat
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Stroll The Street
Date: Friday, October 09
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Notre Dame Street
Summary: Thanksgiving Stroll the Street: Celebrate the season of gratitude with festive fall activities and local delights
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Crissi Cochrane "Fire Sign" Vinyl Release Show
Date: Friday, October 09 – Saturday, October 10
Time: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Meteor
Tickets: $12.00
Summary: Crissi Cochrane performs her new EP live with special guests, including an opening set by Brooke McKenna.
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Windsor Lancers Hockey
Date: Friday, October 09
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Adie Knox Herman Arena
Summary: Catch the Windsor Lancers in action as they take on Lakehead at Adie Knox Herman Arena.
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Dear Evan Hansen – Arts Collective Theatre
Date: Friday, October 09 – Saturday, October 10
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre Windsor
Summary: Arts Collective Theatre is proud to present Dear Evan Hansen, a contemporary musical about connection, honesty, and what happens when one small moment changes everything.
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Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon & Splush
Date: Friday, October 09
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: $55+taxes & fees Rows A-D & Rows AA-CC $45+taxes & fees Rows F-X & Rows DD-KK $70+taxes & fees Box Seats
Summary: Join the legendary Deke Sharon, ‘Father of Contemporary A Cappella’, and the Music Director for the three blockbuster ‘Pitch Perfect’ films, in a sing a song from the famous movie franchise!
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The Pet By Shane Devon Nelson
Date: Friday, October 09
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: The Shadowbox Theatre
Tickets: Unknown
Summary: Post Productions presents a new psychological stage horror and winner of the 2025 Windsor-Essex Playwriting Contest: The Pet by Shane Nelson
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Dark Sky Nights – Point Pelee National Park
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 7:00 am – 11:59 pm
Location: Point Pelee National Park
Summary: Explore the park after dark and experience the dark skies of Point Pelee National Park.
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Museum Windsor Presents: Sandwich Town Walking Tour
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Chimczuk Museum
Summary: Join museum staff for a tour that explores the long, rich history of Sandwich Town and how it continues to be a cultural hub.
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Ready, Set, CHEER! Marathon Posters
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Art Windsor-Essex
Summary: Join us in the Education Studio for a poster and sign-making workshop to cheer on the runners of the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 18! We’ll have all the supplies you need to create bold, colorful, and motivating messages.
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League Impact Series Grand Finals
Date: Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11
Time: 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Saints Esports Nexus Arena
Tickets: Free
Summary: Join us for the Grand Finals of the League Impact Series hosted by Blue Otter!
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Gilmore Girls Paint & Trivia Night
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: 1009 Drouillard Rd #2
Tickets: $45.00 – $50.00
Summary: Gilmore Girls Fans — it's time for ANOTHER Stars Hollow-inspired paint night at Windsor Craft Club!
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A Charlie Brown Double Feature 2026
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Chrysler Theatre
Tickets: $10+ taxes & fees
Summary: Chrysler Theatre Presents:
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Windsor Essex County’s 5th Annual Bathukamma Festival
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Windsor
Tickets: $15
Summary: Join us in Windsor Essex County for the 5th Annual Bathukamma Festival 2026—fun, flowers, and festivity!
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Oshawa Generals V.S. Windsor Spitfires – Star Wars Night
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 7:05 pm
Location: WFCU Centre
Summary: A galaxy of excitement awaits! Head on out to the WFCU Centre, for an exciting OHL Matchup as the Spitfires matchup against one of their rivals the Oshawa Generals!
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Ghost Tours in Sandwich Town
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Sandwich Brewing Co.
Summary: With decades of research and storytelling experience, Robert brings the past to life in a way that’s intriguing, atmospheric, and welcoming for everyone who loves a good ghost story.
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Hannah Osborne LIVE Comedy At Tipsy Toucan
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Tipsy Toucan
Summary: Hannah Osborne live at the Tipsy Toucan!
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TWISTED SISTER Featuring Sebastian Bach on Lead Vocals
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Summary: Experience a night of heavy metal with Twisted Sister, live from The Colosseum stage.
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2-Minutes To Turkey - Windsor Stand-Up Comedy Contest
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Windsor Laughs Comedy Club at The Tipsy Toucan
Tickets: $18.00 – $20.00
Summary: This Thanksgiving, Windsor’s funniest comics have just 2 minutes to kill… before they get stuffed.
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Saginaw Spirit V.S. Windsor Spitfires – Paws and Pucks
Date: Monday, October 12
Time: 2:05 pm
Location: WFCU Centre
Summary: Hockey is better with your best friend by your side! Head on out to the WFCU Centre, for an exciting OHL Matchup as the Spitfires matchup against one of their rivals the Saginaw Spirit!
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Dan Duvall: Live at Windsor Laughs
Date: Monday, October 12
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: The Tipsy Toucan
Summary: Dan Duvall brings his ‘Pretty Good Comedy’ filled with punchy comedy and stories of his past to Windsor for one-night only!
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Bassgiving
Date: Monday, October 12
Time: 9:00 pm – 2:30 am
Location: 44 University Ave W
Tickets: $10.00
Summary: BassGiving’s the ultimate bass-heavy bash where beats and vibes come together IRL for a killer evening of bass-heavy beats!
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Italian Culture Lecture Series – Comedia Dell Arte
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Giovanni Caboto Club
Summary: You are invited to join us every Tuesday evening in October, plus Tuesday, November 3, for an informative and entertaining series featuring five knowledgeable guest speakers. October 13 – Commedia dell’Arte presented by Gina Lori Riley
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Jimmy Carr live at the WFCU Centre
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: WFCU Centre
Summary: Global comedy superstar Jimmy Carr is returning to Canada with his biggest national tour ever.
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 am — Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market
@ Pelissier Street (between Wyandotte & Park)
11:00 am — Lakewood Mini Market
@ Lakewood Park
1:00 pm — Leamington Raceway Horse Races
@ Leamington Raceway
SPORTS
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St. Clair Saints vs Fanshawe
5:00 pm • Baseball • Lacasse Park, Tecumseh |
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St. Clair Saints vs Fanshawe
7:30 pm • Baseball • Lacasse Park, Tecumseh |
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StFX X-Women vs Windsor Lancers
4:00 pm • Women's Basketball • Toronto, ON |
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Windsor Lancers vs Seneca College
12:00 pm • Women's Volleyball • Toldo Lancer Centre |
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Sheridan vs St. Clair Saints
1:00 pm • Women's Soccer • Trafalgar Campus Soccer Field, Oakville |
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McGill Martlets vs Windsor Lancers
2:00 pm • Women's Basketball • Toronto, ON |
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Sheridan vs St. Clair Saints
3:15 pm • Men's Soccer • Trafalgar Campus Soccer Field, Oakville |
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Windsor Lancers vs Algoma Thunderbirds
6:00 pm • Women's Soccer • Alumni Stadium |
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Windsor Lancers vs Lakehead Thunderwolves
7:30 pm • Men's Hockey • Adie Knox Arena |
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Windsor Lancers vs Algoma Thunderbirds
8:15 pm • Men's Soccer • Alumni Stadium |
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Windsor Lancers vs St. Clair Saints
11:00 am • Women's Volleyball • Toldo Lancer Centre |
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St. Clair Saints vs Sheridan
1:00 pm • Baseball • Lacasse Park, Tecumseh |
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Humber vs St. Clair Saints
2:00 pm • Women's Soccer • Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre, Vaughan |
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Saskatchewan Huskies vs Windsor Lancers
2:00 pm • Women's Basketball • Toronto, ON |
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Windsor Lancers vs Brock Badgers
2:00 pm • Softball • Mic Mac Park #2 |
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Queen's Gaels vs Windsor Lancers
3:00 pm • Football • Kingston, ON |
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St. Clair Saints vs Sheridan
3:00 pm • Baseball • Lacasse Park, Tecumseh |
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Windsor Lancers vs TBA
3:00 pm • Women's Volleyball • Toldo Lancer Centre |
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Windsor Lancers vs Brock Badgers
4:00 pm • Softball • Mic Mac Park #2 |
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Humber vs St. Clair Saints
4:30 pm • Men's Soccer • Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre, Vaughan |
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Windsor Spitfires vs Oshawa Generals
7:05 pm • OHL Hockey • WFCU Centre |
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Windsor Spitfires vs Saginaw Spirit
2:05 pm • OHL Hockey • WFCU Centre |
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Lambton vs St. Clair Saints
7:00 pm • Softball • Tecumseh Park, Sarnia |
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CCAA Championship Round 1 vs St. Clair Saints
TBD • Golf • TBD |
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