event calendar - Pleasant Valley Campground

EVENT CALENDAR August

2017

Pelee Island Stone & Sky Music & Arts Series Saturday July 01, 2017 to Saturday August 19, 2017

An eclectic series of concerts containing spoken word, live performance, & visual arts. $12.50/Adult, Children Free 519.254.8393, Facebook: Pelee Quarry Stone and Sky The Quarry – 65 East-West Road, Pelee Island

Summer Art Festival

Friday July 28, 2017 to Saturday August 05, 2017

Local artists will be showcasing a wide variety of works in a number of Windsor businesses. SAF Gallery hours Tues – Sat, 12 pm – 6 pm 519.977.6564, artcite.ca Artcite Inc. – 109 University Ave W, Windsor SAF Gallery – 307 Ouellette Ave., Windsor

Sip N’ Swirl with Windsor River Cruises Tuesday August 01, 2017

Join us for a night of painting ‘Peace Fountain’, while touring the Windsor Riverfront. Please arrive 30 minutes prior. 7 pm – 10 pm, $50 www.sipnswirl.ca 1 Festival Plaza, Windsor

Windsor Rock Gym Birthday Bash-Day 2 Wednesday August 02, 2017

Climb for free, enjoy free ice cream and check out the Five Ten shoe demo! 2 pm – 11 pm Facebook: Windsor Rock Gym Birthday Bash Day 2 Windsor Rock Gym – 1215 Walker Rd., Windsor

Escape Room @ Fort Malden Thursday August 03, 2017

Decipher the riddles to break out of the soldier’s quarters! Reservations and pre-payment required. 5:30 pm and 7 pm, $24.50 519.736.5416, pc.gc.ca Fort Malden National Historic Site – 100 Laird Ave S, Amherstburg

Thirsty Thursday

Thursday August 03, 2017

CoOL FM will be onsite at a partnered business promoting Happy Hour specials and deals! 2 pm – 6 pm 226.246.0720, www.windsor.coolradio.ca BREW – 635 University Ave E, Windsor

Kingsville’s Downtown Market Crawl Thursday August 03, 2017

Wander through your favourite shoppes, eateries and watering holes in downtown Kingsville as they burst forth onto the sidewalks. 5 pm – 9 pm 519.733.6250, Facebook: Kingsville BIA Downtown Kingsville

Hogs For Hospice Media City Film Festival

Wednesday August 02, 2017 to Saturday August 05, 2017

An international festival of film and video art presented in Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. $25/Early Bird Pass, $40 After the festival line up is announced, $5/Show (Pay what you like) 519.973.9368, www.mediacityfilmfestival.com Opening Night at Detroit Institute of Arts – 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI Capitol Theatre – 121 University Ave. W., Windsor, ON

Friday August 04, 2017 to Sunday August 06, 2017

An exciting 3-day long motorcycle rally including a variety of activities tailored to the motorcycle community, families, and riders’ and non-riders’ alike. Saturday night will feature ‘Our Lady Peace’. 519.919.2547, www.hogsforhospice.com Seacliffe Park – Leamington

Emancipation Celebration

The Rum Runners Tour

The annual event recognizes the Abolition of Slavery in Canada. This year’s theme is Red and White Party.

This live action tour tells the story of prohibition and takes you back in time to The Roaring Twenties.

6 pm, $50 519.736.5433, www.amherstburgfreedom.org Giovanni Caboto Club – 2175 Parent Ave., Windsor

9:30 am, $79 519.990.5379, www.rumrunnerstour.com Start Location: Franco’s Restaurant overflow parking lot, located behind 1495 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor

Friday August 04, 2017

Saturday August 05, 2017

Canuck it UP! Festival Canadiana

Saturday August 05, 2017 to Sunday August 06, 2017

Premier Canada 150 event for our region! Celebrating Canada’s 150th Anniversary with all things CANADIAN in the beautiful historic Downtown of Amherstburg! Free admission 519.730.1309, Facebook:AmherstburgConnection Downtown Amherstburg

Raiders, Redcoats and Rebels


Sun Parlour Rodeo


The Rodeo features numerous events including Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tiedown Roping, Bull Riding, and more! 6 pm, $15/Adult, $7/Child 519.796.0151, sunparlourrodeo.com Easy Walking Stables – 1835 County Rd. 18 (Rd. 4 E..), Kingsville

The Island Unplugged Music Festival Saturday August 05, 2017 to Sunday August 06, 2017

A family friendly festival taking place in the heart of rural Pelee Island with local and regional Canadian musicians, artisans, local wine, beer and food creations. 519.724.9916, www.theislandunplugged.org East Park Campground – 1362 E Shore Rd, Pelee Island

Join Parks Canada and Fort Malden in commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Rebellions of 1837. Come and see historical re-enactors transform Fort Malden and the Town of Amherstburg into a village on the cusp of rebellion! 10 am – 5 pm, special event rate/$1.90 519.736.5416, pc.gc.ca Fort Malden – 100 Laird Ave. S., Amherstburg

Drinks of Walkerville Walking Tour Saturday August 05, 2017

Enjoy a hands-on tour of the Hiram Walker & Sons distillery, learn the history and brewing process of Walkerville Brewery, then finish off the tour discovering street art at The Willistead Restaurant. 11 am and 1:30 pm, $85 519.982.5212, windsoreats.com Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd – 2072 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor

Sciensational Ssnakes


Hands-on education about reptiles and amphibians for audiences of all ages. Sat 11 am, Sun 4 pm 519.322.2365, pc.gc.ca Point Pelee National Park – 1118 Point Pelee Dr., Leamington

Windsor Emancipation Day Celebration Saturday August 05, 2017 to Sunday August 06, 2017

Join the celebration and enjoy the children’s village, bbq, live music, guest speakers, mini golf, and all of the heritage, beauty and culture Windsor has to offer. 10 am – 10 pm 519.990.6511, edcw.ca Lanspeary Park – 1250 Langlois Ave., Windsor

Jeff Dunham


Hilarious entertainer Jeff Dunham will bring new material and laughs on his Perfectly Unbalanced tour. 9 pm, $45 and up 1.800.991.7777, caesarswindsor. com Caesars Windsor, Colosseum – 377 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor

Emancipation Cruise Saturday August 05, 2017

Enjoy a fully commentated 2 hour dinner theatre cruise. 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, $45 www.windsorrivercruises.com 1 Festival Plaza, Windsor

Hop On W.E. Trolley Tour

Kingswoof Dog Show

This tour visits Muscedere Vineyards, Wolfhead Distrillery and Walkerville Brewery.

It’s a Dog Party & Competition! Come join the fun, browse our great vendor tables, and have a BBQ lunch!

Sunday August 06, 2017

11 am / 11:30 am, $85 519.738.2224, www.wetrolley.com Windsor Crossing – 1555 Talbot Rd., LaSalle Ciociaro Club – 3745 N Talbot Rd., Oldcastle

Monday August 07, 2017

9 am – 12 pm, $5 Registration 226.347.4522, www.e-clubhouse.org Lakeside Park – 315 Queen St., Kingsville

This live action tour tells the story of prohibition and takes you back in time to The Roaring Twenties. 9:30 am, $79 519.990.5379, www.rumrunnerstour.com Start Location: Franco’s Restaurant overflow parking lot, located behind 1495 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor

Eat Your City Restaurant Week

Monday August 07, 2017 to Sunday August 13, 2017

It’s time to celebrate our local restaurants! Diners and food lovers can celebrate Windsor and Essex County’s local dining scene by taking part in a unique culinary event. 11 am – 2 am, $10 and up 519.982.5212, www.windsoreats.com Visit website for participating restaurant locations

8 pm Facebook: Walkerville Buskerfest “Sneak Peek” Variety Show Olde Walkerville Theatre – 1564 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor

Join us on the marina patio every Friday, June through September for live outdoor patio music. The Leamington Kinsmen host a cash bar from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

You will find items made by local artisans, including hand crafted jewelry, soaps, wood working, gift ware, produce, artwork, baked goods and more!


Catch your 2017 Walkerville Buskerfest Lineup of International Performers under one roof!!!





Marina Patio Night Music

The Harrow Market

11 am – 4 pm, Free 519.738.2223, Facebook: The Harrow Market Harrow Country Depot – 44 Sinasac Ave. W., Harrow

Walkerville Buskerfest “Sneak Peek” Variety Show

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest

Wednesday August 09, 2017 to Sunday August 13, 2017

Our festival is an explosion of Pride in the heart of Downtown Windsor, attracting over 5,000 people in a celebration of diversity. Parade Sat 11 am 226.348.3378, www.wepridefest.com Various Locations, Windsor


Decipher the riddles to break out of the soldier’s quarters! Reservations and pre-payment required.

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, donation by choice www.lemington.ca Leamington Marina – 90 Robson Rd, Leamington

Walkerville Buskerfest


Be amazed as international street performers and master chalk artists take over Windsor’s vibrant heritage neighbourhood with spectacular daredevil feats of circus skill and slapstick magic for all ages.

5:30 pm and 7 pm, $24.50 519.736.5416, pc.gc.ca Fort Malden – 100 Laird Ave S, Amherstburg

519.903.4751, www. walkervillebuskers.com Walkerville – Wyandotte St. E. between Lincoln Rd. and Devonshire Rd., Windsor

Tony Orlando

158th Annual Comber Fair

One of America’s most endearing stars. Hits include “Knock Three Times” and “Candida”.

Our goal is to promote agriculture, while providing good family entertainment. Come see the animals, midway, demolition derby, home crafts, and more.


3 pm & 8 pm. $20 and up 1.800.991.7777, caesars.com Caesars Colosseum – 377 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor


Gates open 8 am Day Pass $7, Weekend Pass $15, Kids 12 & under FREE 519.687.3410 / 519.687.3607; www.comberfair.on.ca Comber Fair Grounds – 6400 Community Centre St., Comber

2nd Annual Tomato Town Weekend Saturday August 12, 2017 to Sunday August 13, 2017

Kingsville Folk Music Festival


Canada’s most southern town will play host to national and international award-winning musicians. 1.800.838.3006, www.kingsvillefolkfest.org Lakeside Park – 315 Queen St., Kingsville

Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show Friday August 11, 2017 to Sunday August 13, 2017

Featuring international tractors and machinery. Tractor parade Saturday at 9 am. Fri 12 pm – 6 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm; $6/Adult, $2/Child, $12/weekend, Fri only $3/Seniors 519.726.0606, www.essexsteamandgasengine.com Co-An Park – 11071B Concession 11, McGregor

Bikes & Beers Cycling Tour Saturday August 12, 2017

Cycle through the streets of Windsor, sampling beers at local breweries and pubs.

Food vendors, children’s activities, unlimited rides, mini-golf, zoo admission & shows. All proceeds go to the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank.

See demonstrations of lost arts and visit the voyageur encampment. Stay to enjoy hands-on activities, live music, livestock displays and games for kids.

10 am – 5 pm, Free – Donation appreciated 519.326.3287, www.colasanti.com Colasanti’s – 1550 Road 3 East, Kingsville

12 pm – 4 pm, $6/Adult, $4/Child 519.738.2029, www.erca.org John R. Park Homestead – 915 County Rd. 50 E, Essex

Perseid Meteor Celebration Saturday August 12, 2017

We’re staying open all night to view the peak of this annual meteor shower. Join members of Royal Astronomical Society and enjoy the meteor show. 519.322.2365, pc.gc.ca Point Pelee National Park, West Beach – 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington

Windsor Comicon


An incredible Pop Culture event featuring entertainment and celebrities, thousands of square feet of shopping, Q&A sessions and more!

1:45 – 5:45 pm, $70/per person, $100/including bike rental (Advance purchase only) 519.982.5212, www.windsoreats.com Starting point: 1899 Niagara St., Windsor

Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm 1.888.466.7116, windsorcomicon.com The Colosseum – 377 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor

Annual Woofa-Roo Pet Fest



There is so much to do and see, you’ll need two days! Friendly dogs are welcome to bring their responsible owners. Please read our pet policy before attending Woofa-Roo with your dog. 10 am – 6 pm, $5 519.903.5500, www. woofaroo.com Libro Complex – 3295 Meloche Rd., Amherstburg

Lost Arts Festival


The French Connection Tour

Inspire

Tuesday August 15, 2017

A pep-talk for women on overcoming challenges, rising above, and self-love. 7 pm – 9 pm, $20/ticket deniselowe.eventastic.com The Olde Walkerville Theatre – 1564 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor

Graceland

Wednesday August 16, 2017 to Sunday August 20, 2017

Graceland is a play about two women wanting to be the first to enter Elvis Presley’s mansion. Wed Graceland 7:30 pm & Elvis Fare by Ray’s Ribhouse 8:30 pm & Elvis Karaoke 9 pm, $25 Wed – Sun Graceland Only 7:30 pm, $10 519.326.8805, www.banktheatre.com The Bank Theatre – 10 Erie St. S., Leamington

Amherstburg Cruise – Round Trip

Wednesday August 16, 2017

This is the story of French explorers and their hardships, accomplishments and “joie de vivre”.

Step aboard the Macassa Bay and enjoy a wonderful day in historic Amherstburg. Our commentary will point out historic Fort Wayne, Sandwich town, Fighting Island and much more.

9:30 am, $79 519.990.5379, www.thefrenchconnectiontour.com Roseland Golf Course – 455 Kennedy Dr. W., Windsor

9 am – 6 pm, $69.95 519.258.0911, www.windsorrivercruises.com Departs/Arrives: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor

EPIC Vintage Tasting Sunday August 13, 2017

Escape Room @ Fort Malden


Taste the best wine and food from our region, along with tasting & pairing seminars and beautiful music.

Decipher the riddles to break out of the soldier’s quarters! Reservations and pre-payment required.

1 pm – 5 pm, $65 www.epicwineries.com Pelee Island Winery – 455 Seacliff Dr, Kingsville

5:30 pm and 7 pm, $24.50 519.736.5416, pc.gc.ca Fort Malden – 100 Laird Ave. S., Amherstburg

Kingsville’s Downtown Market Crawl

Ouellette Car Cruise

Opera Luminata

Wander through your favourite shoppes, eateries and watering holes in downtown Kingsville.

The second annual car parade. All vintage, classic, custom, collector, street rods and muscle cars welcome.

Whether you’ve never heard an aria or are a seasoned opera aficionado, this show for all ages is one you are guaranteed to love!


5 pm – 9 pm 519.733.6250, www.mykingsville.ca Downtown Kingsville


6 pm – 11 pm, Free 519.252.5723, cruisinouellette.ca Starting Point: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor

Chaps & Spurs Country Fest

Friday August 18, 2017 to Saturday August 19, 2017

Ford City Twilight Market Thursday August 17, 2017

Featuring live music, local vendors, indoor and outdoor market, interactive crafts, authentic German cuisine, and Windsor’s Only Bavarian Biergarten.

Enjoy two days of great food, activities, vendors and country music. 19+ event Main Stage Admission/ $15 and up Friday Night Hoedown: 4 pm – Midnight Saturday The “Big” Ticket: 1 pm – 1 am chapsandspurs.com Lanspeary Park – 1250 Langlois Ave, Windsor

6 pm – 10 pm, Free 519.563.7497, Facebook: Ford City Market Heimat Windsor Banquet Centre – 1367 Drouillard Rd., Windsor

Tidbits & Trifles – Food Trivia Thursday August 17, 2017

Mack Flash Entertainment brings an All-Food Trivia contest for you and your friends, all while Chef Trish Gill prepares a delicious snacking menu. 7 pm – 10 pm, $10 deposit 519.915.2665, Facebook: Tidbits & Trifles Food Trivia The Chef Next Door – 1833 Wyandotte St E, Windsor

Sip, Savour and Experience Leamington Friday August 18, 2017 to Sunday August 20, 2017

Celebrate locally sourced food and beverages designed to bring chefs, farmers, winemakers, brew masters and local food producers together to create a culinary experience.


8 pm, $25 – $35 519.252.6579, www.chryslertheatre.com Chrysler Theatre – 201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor

Perch-a-Palooza Saturday August 19, 2017

Guests will enjoy a savoury seasonal menu that includes fresh from the docks Lake Erie Perch, and award winning wines from Viewpointe Winery. 12 pm – 8:30 pm $10/Admission $5/Food Ticket 519.738.0690 Facebook Perch-a-Palooza Viewpointe Estate Winery – 151 County Road 50 E., Harrow

Michael Geeter Comedy Stand Up Special Saturday August 19, 2017

Windsor Comedy Festival is proud to present comedian Michael Geeter filming his first comedy special. 8 pm, $25 and up 519.973.1238 Ext.3, capitoltheatrewindsor.ca The Capitol Theatre – 121 University Ave. W., Windsor


519.326.5761, www.sipandsavour.onthe42.com Leamington’s new waterfront properties – adjacent to the Pelee Island Ferry Docks between Erie St. and Foster Ave.

The Paddle Party will feature 14 different local home businesses, and you could win prizes from them!

Wine Trail Ride

The concert will feature a solid collection of the bestknown Jethro Tull repertoire from 1968 to today. .

Our friendly guide will lead you to enjoy world-class wines and tours at Essex Pelee Island Coast wineries and then finish the day with a long table feast.

8 pm, $40 and up 1.800.991.7777. caesarswindsor.com The Colosseum – 377 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor

Paddle Party for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 143

Jethro Tull By Ian Anderson Sunday August 20, 2017


5:30 pm – 9:45 pm 519.254.1024, Facebook: Paddle Party Royal Canadian Legion Branch #143 – 1570 Marentette Ave, Windsor

11:30 am, $95 (19+ advance purchase only) 519.982.5212, www.windsoreats.com

Hop On W.E. Trolley Tour

Family Fun Day

Marina Patio Night Music

This tour visits Beacon Ale House, Oxley Estate Winery and Colchester Ridge Estate Winery.

Pony & wagon rides, swimming, vendors, inflatables, the Windsor Spitfires, Zoo 2 You, princesses & a BBQ!

11 am / 11:30 am, $85 519.738.2224, www.wetrolley.com Windsor Crossing – 1555 Talbot Rd., LaSalle Ciociaro Club – 3745 N Talbot Rd., Oldcastle

11 am – 4 pm, Free Free Swimming 1 pm – 4 pm www.stclaircollege.ca St. Clair College South Windsor Campus – 2000 Talbot Rd. W., Windsor

Join us on the marina patio every Friday, June through September for live outdoor patio music. The Leamington Kinsmen host a cash bar from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.


Old Amherstburg Walking Tour – A Journey back in Time Sunday August 20, 2017

Take a walk into the past with Robert Honor as he shares exciting stories of war and occupation, churches and taverns, fur-traders and more.



7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, donation by choice www.lemington.ca Leamington Marina – 90 Robson Rd, Leamington

Swine & Wine

The Little Mermaid: The Musical

Try some swine, down some wine and groove to live musical entertainment. Several restaurants will be serving their best pork dishes to be paired with the wines of Pelee Island Winery.

Join your children’s favourite mermaid on a fantastic journey underwater! Meet endearing sea creatures and sing and dance to fun new rhythms!


12 pm – 5 pm, $10 519.733.6551, www.peleeisland.com Pelee Island Winery – 455 Seacliff Dr., Kingsville


3 pm and 7 pm, $30 and up 519.973.1238 Ext 3, www.capitoltheatrewindsor.ca Capitol Theatre – 121 University Ave. W., Windsor

1 pm – 3 pm, $10 519.736.7737, www.amherstburg.ca Starting Point Mudpuppy Gallery – 264 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg

5th Annual Movie Night in the Park

Wet & Wildlife Hawk Run

8 pm – 11 pm, Admission: 1 canned good 519.974.4221, Facebook: Community Living Windsor Willistead Park – 1899 Niagara St, Windsor ON


Community Living Windsor invites you to come out and enjoy a Movie Night in the park with friends!


Throughout the beautiful natural course you will run through misting stations, may meet up with a water sniper and encounter other wet and wild adventures along the way. 9:45 am/Kids Dash, 10 am/5k Run; $5/Kid dash, $30/Run 519.736.3772, www.erca.org Holiday Beach Conservation Area – 6952 County Rd. 50 W., Amherstburg

The Rum Runners Tour Sunday August 20, 2017

This live action tour tells the story of prohibition and takes you back in time to that infamous period known as The Roaring Twenties. 9:30 am, $79 519.990.5379, www.rumrunnerstour.com Start Location: Franco’s Restaurant overflow parking lot, located behind 1495 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor

Tecumseh Corn Festival

Gene Simmons & His Band

Enjoy delicious hot buttered corn-on-the-cob, carnival rides, live entertainment, parade, and vendors. The Tecumseh Corn Festival is fun for the whole family.

Rock superstar and KISS front man Gene Simmons brings an intimate show with big hits and hidden gems.

Thursday August 24, 2017 to Sunday August 27, 2017

Daily General Park Admission/$3, Seniors/Free on Fri, 12 & Under/Free 519.735.4756, www.tecumseh.ca Lacasse Park – 590 Lacasse Blvd., Tecumseh


Discover if you can decipher the riddles to break out of the soldier’s quarters! 5:30 pm and 7 pm, $24.50 519.736.5416, pc.gc.ca Fort Malden – 100 Laird Ave. S., Amherstburg


9 pm, $30 and up 1.800.991.7777, caesarswindsor.com Caesars Windsor, Colosseum – 377 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor

Yoga in the Gallery Saturday August 26, 2017

Join dance artist and instructor, Anh Nguyen from HNM Dance Company for a one-hour yoga session. Open to all levels. Bring your own mat. Free with $10 Gallery admission 519.977.0013, www.agw.ca Art Gallery of Windsor – 401 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor

Hop On W.E. Trolley Tour Saturday August 26, 2017

Our Hop On Wine Tour is just the thing! This tour visits Thompson House, Wolfhead Distillery and Muscedere Vineyards. 11 am / 11:30 am, $85 519.738.2224, www.wetrolley.com Windsor Crossing – 1555 Talbot Rd., LaSalle Ciociaro Club – 3745 N Talbot Rd., Oldcastle

Boarder City Brawlers – Roller Derby Season Closer Saturday August 26, 2017

The Border City Brawlers Allstars will be taking on Ann Arbor Derby Dime’s Ypsilanti Vigilantes in their season closer. Doors at 4 pm, $10/Adult, Free/Kids 12 and under www.bordercitybrawlers.com Location TBD


WSO Free Summer Concerts

Art By The River

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy a woodwind quintet.

Southern Ontario Vintage Bicycle Open House Sunday August 27, 2017

5th annual event for all bicycle enthusiasts! Buy, sell, trade, display! 9 am – 4 pm, FREE 519.726.4132 Facebook: Southern Ontario Vintage Bicycle 6871 6th Concession Rd North, Amherstburg

7 pm – 10 pm, Free 519.969.7771, www.LaSalle.ca 5950 Malden Rd., LaSalle

End of Summer Party

1 pm – 4 pm, Free 519.969.7771, www.lasalle.ca Vollmer Centre – 2121 Laurier Parkway, LaSalle

9:30 am, $79 519.990.5379, www.rumrunnerstour.com Start Location: Franco’s Restaurant overflow parking lot, located behind 1495 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor

10 am – 5 pm, $5/adult, Free/12 and under 519.736.2826 www.gibsonartgallery.com Fort Malden – 100 Laird Ave., Amherstburg

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a family evening celebrating some of Canada’s greatest music!

Splash pad, inflatables, games and much more!

This live action tour tells the story of prohibition and takes you back in time to that infamous period known as The Roaring Twenties.

Enjoy the art, music, magic and history at Art by the River – an olde town, end of summer tradition since 1967.


Wednesday August 30, 2017



LaSalle Outdoor Family Concert Series

Escape Room @ Fort Malden Sunday August 27, 2017

7 pm, Free admission 519.973.1238, www.windsorsymphony.com Reaume Park – 4714 Riverside Dr E, Windsor


Are you cunning enough to escape the Fort’s Barracks? Participate in Fort Malden’s escape room event and discover if you can decipher the riddles to break out of the soldier’s quarters! 5:30 pm and 7 pm, $24.50 519.736.5416, pc.gc.ca Fort Malden – 100 Laird Ave S, Amherstburg

The Rum Runners Tour Sunday August 27, 2017

This live action tour tells the story of prohibition and takes you back in time to that infamous period known as The Roaring Twenties. 9:30 am, $79 519.990.5379, www.rumrunnerstour.com Start Location: Franco’s Restaurant overflow parking lot, located behind 1495 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor

2017 Lancer Football Kick-Off Brunch Sunday August 27, 2017

An alumni, friends and family event in support of Lancer Football. A fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with new and old friends, families and old teammates before we kick-off the 2017 season. 11 am – 12:30 pm, $40, $280/table of eight 519.253.3000 ext. 6070, uwindsor.ca St. Denis Centre Multi-Purpose Room – 2555 College Ave, Windsor

Harrow Fair

Thursday August 31, 2017 to Sunday September 03, 2017

Fair highlights include a midway, bingo tent, crafter’s alley, teddy bear parade, lawn tractor races, birds of prey, pie eating contest, and all Canadian nightly musical entertainment. Teddy Bear Parade: Friday 10:30 am Parade: Saturday 11:30 am 519.738.3262, www.harrowfair.com Harrow Fairgrounds – McAffee St., Harrow

Art Gallery Exhibits in Windsor Essex Art Gallery of Windsor

May 27 – October 1, 2017

Walkerville Brewery Tours

Baxter & Food Verner’s Sandwich Charles Pachter: The Cranbrook Years

Saturdays

Tours begin in our Retail Shoppe, with an overview of historical Walkerville, the contributions of the Walker family, and a look at the brewing industry in Windsor/ Essex from the late 1800’s to today. At the brewery you will view our 25HL brew house and learn about the brewing process. Then, samples in the Tap Room. Sat: 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm & 5 pm, $7/adult (19+ only) Tap Room and Shoppe hours: Sun – Wed: 11 am – 6 pm, Thurs – Sat: 11 am – 7 pm 519.254.6067, www.walkervillebrewery.com 525 Argyle Rd, Windsor

Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Wed - Fri 9 am - 4 pm, Sat - Sun 9 am - 3 pm

The Museum showcases antique, vintage and hot rod cars and trucks. The Village features over 20 heritage buildings from the late 1700s up to the late 1920s. Museum: $6/adult, Village: $7/adult , Package: $11/ adult, Children & Family rates available 519.776.6909,www.ctmhv.com 6155 Arner Townline, County Rd 23, Kingsville

Museum Windsor - Chimczuk Museum Tues - Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm

Permanent exhibits include the history of the Windsor area, the Original People’s Culture and Legacy, and the development of The City of Windsor.

Serbian Heritage Museum

June 8 – November 13, 2017.Women Who Went to War in

Sesquicentennial Exhibit.

August 4 – December 31, 2017: Toast to the Coast: An

EPIC 150 Years $5 Adult, $4 Student/Senior 519.253.1812 x 2530, www.museumwindsor.ca 401 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor

Park House Museum

June 1 – August 31, 2017: Confederation House July 3 – October 6, 2017: Herstory: 150 Years of Women in Canada – Fashion, Politics, and Gender Roles July 8 – August 20, 2017: Hands-on Heritage – Interactive Exhibit

Daily, 10 am – 4 pm, $4/Adult, $2.50/Child 519.736.2511 , www.parkhousemuseum.com Park House Museum – 214 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg

Artcite

July 28 - August 05, 2017

Summer Art Festival Wed – Sat 12 pm – 5 pm 519.977.6564, www.artcite.ca Artcite – 109 University Ave. W., Windsor

Gibson Gallery

July 10 – August 6, 2017

White Works : Dennis & Dylan White August 7 – September 3, 2017

Serbia; A Time for Recognition

Across Thresholds : Dennis K. Smith and Vivian Cattaneo

Mon – Fri 10 am – 4:30 pm 519.944.4884, serbianheritagemuseum.com 6770 Tecumseh Rd E., Windsor

Thurs – Sun 11 am – 5 pm; Free 519.736.2826, www.gibsonartgallery.com Gibson Gallery – 140 Richmond St., Amherstburg

Free For All Walls Project

Leamington Arts Centre

Temporary Exhibits

June 15 - December 31, 2017:Metis Footprints July 1- December 31, 2017:Windsor 1867 and 1967 A

Wed – Sun 11 am – 5 pm, $10/Admission 519.977.0776, www.agw.ca Art Gallery of Windsor – 401 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor

An ongoing project where alleys are turning into galleries as professional graffiti artists create wall murals. Contact ARTCITE for locations. Anytime, Free admission 519.977.6564, www.artcite.ca

Tour the Ford City Murals Self-Guided Tour

Explore the murals and fascinating auto history along Drouillard Road. A self-guided Mural Tour booklet is available at our Tourism Information Centres. Free – Self-guided tour www.fordcity.ca Ford City BIA: Drouillard Rd (from Riverside Drive to the north and Seminole St to the south), Windsor

August 1 – August 26, 2017.

Familiar Faces: Janet Domarchuk Canada 150 & Beyond: Group Exhibit Passionate Living: Deborah Cameron. Tues – Fri 10 am – 4 pm, Sat 12 pm – 4 pm 519.326.2711, www.leamingtonartscentre.com Leamington Arts Centre – 72 Talbot St. W., Leamington

Leamington Farmers’ Market Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm

Open year round 519.326.2116, www.leamingtonfarmersmarket.com Leamington Fairgrounds – Old Gymnastics Bldg Erie St. N. & Wilkinson Dr., Leamington

Olde Sandwich Towne Farmers Market Saturdays & Sundays, 9 am – 3 pm

Amherstburg Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

www.amherstburgfarmersmarket.com Malden Community and Cultural Centre – 7680 County Road 20, Amherstburg

LCBO Cooking Classes Various dates

A fresh take on summer cocktails, delicious craft beers, and scrumptious seasonal recipes. Various times $45 and up 519.250.5121, www.lcbo.com LCBO Roundhouse Centre - 3165 Howard Ave., Windsor

EPIC Wine Country Daily

Wineries of Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC) Come uncork our passion! Meander along our Lake Erie North Shore and visit any one of the almost 20 wineries to sample award-winning vintages. 11 am – 5 pm (varies by winery), $3+ tours/tastings 519.255.6530 www.epicwineries.com Various locations, Essex County and Pelee Island

519.990.1055 Facebook: Olde Sandwich Towne Farmers’ Market 3199 Sandwich St., Windsor

Riverside Farmer’s, Crafts & Flea Market Sundays 9 am – 4 pm

Belle River Farmers’ Market Sundays, 10 am - 2 pm

519.564.5128, Facebook Page: Belle River Farmers’ Market Optimist Park – 705 Notre Dame St, Belle River

519.735.3031 x 12, www.rscwindsor.com Riverside Sportsmen’s Club – 10835 Riverside Drive East, Windsor

The City Market

Mon – Fri 9 am – 6 pm, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm

Open year round 226.674.2700, www.thecitymarket.ca 1030 Walker Rd., Windsor

Downtown Windsor Farmers Market Saturdays 8 am – 1 pm, May 27 – Oct 7, 2017

Facebook: Downtown Windsor Farmers Market Pelissier St. and Maiden Lane, Windsor

Ford City Twilight Market

Every 3rd Thursday, 6 pm – 10 pm, May 18 – Dec 21, 2017

Facebook: Ford City Market Heimat Banquet Centre – 1367 Drouillard Rd, Windsor

Harrow Market

12 pm – 5 pm, First Sunday of the Month

Facebook: Harrow Market 44 Sinasac Street West, Essex

Kingsville Community Farmers’ Market Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm

519.733.8162 kingsvillefarmersmarket.com 23 Mill St W, Kingsville

Willistead Night Market

2017 Dates: May 26 | June 30 |Sept 29 | Oct 27

The last Friday of the month, 5 pm – 10 pm Facebook: The Willistead Night Market The Willistead Restaurant parking lot – 1840 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor

Windsor Market Square

Tues – Thurs 8 am – 6 pm, Sat 7 am – 4 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm

Open year round 519.253.7374, www.windsormarketsquare.com Windsor Market Square – 2109 Ottawa St., Windsor

Live Harness Racing

Every Sunday, August - October

Get up close to a Half Mile Harness Horse Race Track. Post time 1:30 pm 519.817.9734, www.lakeshorehorseraceway.com Leamington Raceway – 194 Erie St. N., Leamington

Exodus Escape Rooms

Serch, think, solve, escape! Your job is to discover clues, solve puzzles and open locks that will eventually lead to your escape! Groups of 2 - 24

Adventure Bay Family Waterpark & Cannon Cove

Soak up the fun with an ocean of awesome features: 5 giant waterslides (including Python, Whizzard and Master Blaster), Flow Rider surf experience, wave pool, Lazy River, Splash Zone, and much more. For dry fun, Cannon Cove is a play place 3 levels high for ages 3-12. July & August open Daily 10 am - 8 pm Cannon Cove Daily 9 am – 8 pm Full Day: 42” and over/$23; Under 42”/$18 After 4 pm: 42” and over/$14.50; Under 42”/$12 Early Bird: 42” and over/$11; Under 42”/$6 Cannon Cove: $5/pp (1/2 price with waterpark tix)

226.393.1829, www.exoduswindsor.com 201 - 1501 Howard Ave., Windsor

Windsor River Cruises Check cruise schedule

Welcome aboard! We offer a delightful and relaxing sightseeing cruises along the Detroit River. Visit website for hours $23.89 & up/Adult, $16.00 & up/Child 5 – 12 yrs 519.258.0911, www.windsorrivercruises.com Foot of Caesars Windsor, 1 Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor

**During early bird hours, only Lazy River, Splash Zone, Tot Loch, and the Wave Pool will be in operation. Windsor residents receive a discount for the waterpark

519.974.2782, www.adventurebay.ca 401 Pitt St.W, Windsor

Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Daily

A true tourism hot spot for all ages, Colasanti’s offers retail plants, a Petting Farm, 18 hole indoor mini golf, kiddie rides, bumper cars, inflatables, an arcade, a gift shoppe, restaurant and more! Mon – Thurs: 8 am – 5 pm, Fri – Sun: 8 am – 6 pm Free admission 519.326.3287, www.colasanti.com 1550 Road 3 E, Kingsville

Silver Tee Golf & Virtual Gaming Centre

Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy playing 80 of the world’s top golf courses. The multi-sport options, including football, hockey, baseball, soccer, zombie dodgeball, carnivals games and more, are perfect for families. Open daily 9 am – midnight 519.966.4911, www.silverteegolf.com Silver Tee Golf & Virtual Gaming Centre – 1360 Highway 3, Windsor

Comedy Quarry Comedy Nights Every Friday and Saturday

LOL! We are Windsor’s premiere comedy club. Fri 9 pm, Sat 8 pm & 10:30 pm, $15/per person 226.346.0646, www.comedyquarry.com Comedy Quarry (lower level of Rockhead Pub) – 1444 Ottawa St, Windsor

Leo’s Komedy Korner Every Friday and Saturday

Located inside Windsor Sportsmen’s Club featuring live stand up comedy. $15/person 519.736.8269, www.komedykorner.com Windsor Sportsmen Club 2401 Dougall Ave, Windsor

Pelee Island Ferry Service

Enjoy a 1.5 hour cruise over to Pelee Island for a step back in time in our own private island paradise.

Best Darn Heritage Tour Daily

Join our tour guide on a two hour canoe trip and walkabout. Travel through time and learn all about our local history. Topics covered on this tour include rum running, Indian burial sites, muskrat farms, French Canadian settlers, Wendat Indians, War of 1812 hot spots, historical landmarks, bridges and churches. Visit our facebook page! $25/per person (min 4 people) 519.978.3672, www.rivercanardcanoe.ca Essex Road 3 and Front Road, Amherstbur , ON

Departure times - check website, Fee schedule check website 1.800.661.2228, www.ontarioferries.com KingsvilleTerminal - 25 Dock Road, Kingsville