Weekend Preview: Windsor-Essex events Easter long weekend

A stock photo of children with Easter baskets. (Unsplash/Gabe Pierce)

There are many activities and events in Windsor-Essex over the Easter long weekend.

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has complied a list of what’s happening to keep people of all ages entertained.

EASTER BRUNCH AND FOOD SPECIALS

All day perch on Good Friday

April 18th -11:30-7PM.All Day perch at The Vines Restaurant on Good Friday. Reservations are recommended! $30 per person.

Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards1425 Iler Rd. Harrow, On519-738-4295

Good Friday Buffet At Leamington Portuguese Club

April 18 12pm – 2pm and 5pm -8pm

Good Friday & Easter is just around the corner! Have you reserved your seat yet for our delicious Good Friday buffet? Don’t forget to put your order in for our famous seafood salad ? that you can pick starting April 16. We are taking orders now so call us today.

Leamington Portuguese Club217 Talbot St W, Leamington519-326-5561

Good Friday: Fish N’ Chips Takeout

April 18

Let Harbour House do the cooking for your holiday this Good Friday! Enjoy a delicious portion of fish &chips including fries, coleslaw and homemade tartar. Options include haddock, halibut, perch and event penne for the pasta lovers. Dine-in all day for lunch and dinner or enjoy curbside pickup!

Harbour House Waterfront Eatery9550 Riverside Dr E, WindsorPre-Order Here

Good Friday At Menu At Crew Winery

April 18Join us at Crew Winery for a special Good Friday Menu on April 18th! Indulge in delicious seafood, gourmet appetizers, and savory mains—available for one day only. Reservations required! Visit colchesterridge.com or call 519-738-9800 to book your table.

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery108 Essex County Rd 50, Harrow519-738-9800

Good Friday At Vin Winery

April 18

Good Friday, Smoked Salmon Board. A shareable board featuring smoked salmon, crisp cucumber rounds, shaved red onion, briny capers, pickled beets, and sweet pickles. Served with zesty lemon-dill whipped cream cheese, fresh lemon wedges, garlic-toasted flatbread, and golden crostinis for the perfect bite, every time. This one day feature only available Good Friday for $19.99

Easter weekend Hours: Friday 5PM-9PM, Saturday & Sunday 12PM-6PM

VIN Winery1241 S Malden Rd, EssexReservations

Good Friday At Wolfhead

April 18th from 12:00pm – 9:00pm.Enjoy Wolfhead’s famous Fish Special on Good Friday to celebrate the start of Easter weekend 2025! For seating, be sure to book a reservation using the link blow. (please note that Wolfhead Distillery will be closed Easter Sunday).

Wolfhead Distillery7781 Howard Ave, AmherstburgReserve Your Table

Annual Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet At The Manor

April 20Join in for a memorable Easter celebration at the historic Willistead Manor in Walkerville, co-produced by the City of Windsor’s Culture & Events Department and exclusive caterer, Thyme To-Go. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet crafted by Head Chef Julie Myers, inspired by the manor’s rich history and world travel, featuring fresh and local ingredients.

The Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet includes:

A gourmet buffet brunch with multiple stations

An Easter Egg Hunt inside Willistead Manor

The chance to explore the recently restored main courtyard and view the new portrait of Mary Walker in the Great Hall

Seating times: 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.

Tickets: $50 for adults and $25 for children under 12. Seating is limited.

Willistead Manor1899 Niagara St, WindsorGet Your Tickets

Easter Brunch At Ciociaro Club

April 20Bring your family and friends and enjoy Ciociaro’s tasty brunch buffet this Easter Sunday. Call the office to make a reservation today!

All group sizes accepted.

Ciociaro Club of Windsor3745 N Talbot Rd, Windsor519-737-6153

Easter Brunch At The Caboto Club

April 20 from 11:00am – 3:00pm.Celebrate Easter with your loved ones at Caboto Club. Join in for Windsor’s largest and finest Easter Brunch, offering a variety of choices from breakfast items to veal, lamb, pasta, and much more! With options to satisfy every palate, it’s the ideal gathering for the entire family to cherish.

Don’t wait—reserve your tickets before they’re gone! Visit us or call the Caboto office at 519-252-8383.

Giovanni Caboto Club of Windsor2175 Parent Ave, Windsor519-252-8383

Easter Brunch At Colchester Ridge Estate Winery

April 20 from 10am to 1pmJoin us on Sunday April 20, 2025 between 10 am and 1pm for Easter Brunch at Colchester Ridge Estate WineryReservations Required

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery108 Essex County Rd 50Reservations

Easter At North 42

April 20 from 11:00am – 4:00pm.Easter is just around the corner! How are you celebrating?

Celebrate Easter with North 42 and a delicious spread of all of your holiday favourites — from delicious roasted ham to mouth-watering house-made pastries, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So bring a loved one, the whole family and your appetite and prepare to be wowed by the menu our Bistro 42 team has put together to celebrate the festivities!

At North 42 Degrees Estate Winery our mission is to deliver an exceptional experience to you, our guests, by skillfully blending produce grown in our own garden with locally sourced ingredients, crafting approachable, from-scratch cuisine for your enjoyment.

North 42 Degrees Estate Winery130 County Road 50, E, HarrowReservations

Easter Brunch At St Clair College Centre For The Arts

April 20 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.Let the cooks at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts take care of your Easter Brunch plans this year! With seatings at 11:00am, 11:30am and 12:00pm, you and your family & friends can enjoy an Easter buffet featuring a dessert buffet extravaganza!

Reservations:Adults: $46.95Seniors (55+): $44.95Youth (5-12): $22.95Kids 4 and under are free. Private seating for parties of 6 or more.

Chrysler Theatre201 Riverside Dr W, WindsorGet Your Tickets

Easter Day At The River Room

April 20Celebrate Easter with festive brunch & dinner buffets at the River Room! Enjoy a delicious brunch or dinner with holiday favourites and stunning Detroit skyline views.

Brunch Buffet: 11AM – 2PM (Adults $54; Kids 10 & under $27; Kids 4 & under free)Dinner Buffet: 5PM – 8PM (Adults $56; Kids 10 & under $28; Kids 4 & under free)

RIver Room Restaurant333 Riverside Dr W, WindsorReservations

Easter At Twisted Apron

April 20Join The Twisted Apron in celebrating Easter! One of the few days a year they take reservations, so don’t miss your chance. To reserve your table for Easter Sunday, call 519-256-2665 ext. 3.

The Twisted Apron1968 Wyandotte St E, Windsor,Reservations

Order Chocolate Eggs From Evelyn’s

With Easter just around the corner, we’re excited to offer a delicious way to celebrate the season. Evelyn’s personalized Chocolate Easter Eggs! Our hollow milk chocolate eggs are hand decorated with care and each one uniquely customized to make your Easter celebrations extra special. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift or a sweet treat for your family, our Easter eggs are sure to bring joy to your loved ones. Reserve your Eggs today.

Evelyn’s Candy House63 Richmond St. AmherstburgOrder Now

EVENTS

Easter Bunny Photos At Devonshire Mall

April 4 – 19Visit the Easter Bunny in Centre Court in front of Hudson’s Bay! Capture the magic of the season with Bunny photos. Reservations are recommended. Walk-ups are welcome! Click here to view the Easter Colouring Fun Giveaway.

Book your reservation below!

SENSORY FRIENDLY BUNNY PHOTOS – Sunday, April 6 | 9am – 10:30am

Devonshire Mall3100 Howard Ave, WindsorReservations

Wizard of Oz

All Wizard of Oz fans are encouraged to follow the yellow brick road to Windsor’s Chrysler Theatre for St. Clair’s rendition of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

The show will run from April 19 to April 26. It will be put on by 44 performers, 36 of which are first-year students, alongside eight third-year students.

More information here

Easter Egg Hunt At North 42

April 17 – April 19

Get ready for an Easter Egg hunt Willy Wonka himself couldn’t dream up..

The Easter Bunny has been hopping though our Vineyard and garden leaving eggs filled with goodies hidden all over the place! Every day there’s 144 eggs filled with prizes!!

For just a $20 +HST entry fee per person you can join this egg-citing hunt for treasures galore!

Up for grabs a $200 gift certificate for dinner for 2, free tastings, bottles of winean Easter basket filled with over $100 worth of goodies from North 42 and Serenity Lavender, a case of that awesome Easter brunch pairing Sparkling Rieslingand much, much more!

North 42 Degrees Estate Winery130 Essex County Rd 50, HarrowWebsite

Easter Weekend At Adventure Bay

April 18 – April 21 Adventure Bay is going to be hoppin’ over the Easter weekend. Our good friend the Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ over to Adventure Bay on Saturday, April 19th from 11:30am – 12:30pm and 1 – 2 pm. Extended hours for Easter Weekend: Good Friday from 10am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm, Easter Sunday from 11am – 6pm and Easter Monday from 12 – 4pm.Don’t miss out on the fun!

Adventure Bay401 Pitt St W, WindsorWebsite

National Service Dogs Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs

April 18 from 10:00am – 12:30pm.Celebrate Easter with Your Furry Friend!

National Service Dogs’ Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs is a family event that includes your fur baby. We invite you to join the celebration on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in the Ontario cities of Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, London, Windsor, Hamilton and Calgary. Together, we will empower children with autism and restore independence to veterans and first responders living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD).

How Does the EASTER EGG HUNT Work?Thousands of colourful eggs are filled with prize tokens and a dog treat, which are hidden over a defined area of the local park. Participants (dogs with the assistance of their humans) will hunt, collect eggs and retrieve prizes from the collected eggs.

Bring your family, pup, and donations to the event on April 18, 2025.Come out for a fun-filled day with lots of treats and the chance to win great prizes! Getting its start in Oakville, Ont. in 1998, the Easter Egg Hunt quickly became NSD’s largest and most anticipated event. All monies raised support NSD’s award-winning Certified Service Dog programs.

Malden Park4200 Malden Rd, WindsorRegister now

Creative crew: easter activities at the museum

April 19 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm.The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village invites your to their Easter celebrations!

• Play Bunny Bingo and win magical prizes
• Do an Easter egg hunt through the village
• Participate in cool crafts and take them home
• Enjoy tasty treats and drinks for sale
• Have your face painted
• Get a balloon animal

Cost: $5.00 per child & adult

The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village6155 Arner Townline, KingsvilleEvent Page

Easter At CHV

April 19 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Celebrate Easter with us at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards on Saturday, April 19th!

Kids can enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt (12-2 PM) and fun Easter crafts, while adults indulge in a Cadbury Creme Egg & Wine Pairing or a cozy adult hot chocolate (available for purchase).

Take in the fresh spring air with a self-guided walk along our Hawk Trail and make it a day to remember!

Hop on over, sip, stroll, and enjoy an egg-stra special Easter at CHV!

Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards1425 Iler Rd, Harrow, ON519-738-4295

Town Of Kingsville Easter Egg Hunt

April 19 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

Children Easter Egg HuntThe Town of Kingsville’s Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Lakeside Park and Lakeside Park Pavilion (315 Queen St) on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Join us for a morning of candy collecting, themed crafts, lawn games, inflatable features, and a scavenger hunt.

Dog Easter Egg HuntThe Town of Kingsville’s Dog Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30 pm at Linden Beach Dog Park, off Conservation Boulevard.

Details on times at the dog Easter egg hunt can be found when you register. Register to participate with your dog here.

Children’s Egg HuntLakeside Park & Pavilion315 Queen St, Kingsville

Dog’s Egg HuntLinden Beach Dog Park110 Conservation Blvd, KingsvilleMore Information

Lasalle Spring Fling

April 19 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm.Mark your calendars for the energetic, buskers-style LaSalle Spring Fling on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Event Centre. This unique one-day-only event promises to bring captivating performances, laughter, and fun for the whole family. Best of all, it’s free!

Entertainment includes Canadian beatbox champion Scott Jackson, puppet tamer Tim Holland, acrobat and entertainer Limited Edition Andy, and Shawn Ferguson with the Got Magic Show! Don’t forget to participate in the roaming activities like Melody Mistblossom the Bubble Fairy, who enchants audiences using bubbles. Or, enjoy the seed planting station with the Horticultural Society.

LaSalle Event Centre970 Front Rd, LaSalleEvent Page

Adult Easter Egg HuntCoo

April 19 -20The popular Adult Easter Egg Hunt is back! Explore Sprucewood’s expansive grounds in search of eggs that will get you amazing prizes, treats and a golden egg prize! Enjoy a glass of wine as well as an appetizer as part of your ticket to the Event.

Only 30 tickets available per time slot and must be purchased in advance – remember to act quick, as tickets ell out fast every year!

This is an outdoor event and will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather. Good luck & Happy Easter!

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery7258 Essex County Rd 50, AmherstburgGet Your Tickets