What’s happening in Windsor-Essex Aug. 1 to 4

Leamington Hogs for Hospice’s sixth annual charity event, as seen on August 5, 2023. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

If you’re looking for some activities to do this weekend, here’s a full outline, courtesy of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. Do you have an event to add? Email us at [e-mail].

Aug. 1 to 3

• Hogs for Hospice at Seacliff Park in Leamington
• Leamington Rib Fest at Seacliff Park in Leamington
• Amherstburg Open Air Weekends in downtown Amherstburg from 3 p.m. Friday until 8 p.m. Sunday

Aug. 1 to 10

• Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and Parade at various locations throughout Windsor and Essex County

Aug. 1

• Amherstburg Night Market from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Amherstburg
• Heroes and Villains: A Broadway Cabaret at Coopers Hawk Vineyards. Cocktail hour from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
• Emancipation Day at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Enbridge Presents: Live at The Square from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall Square in Windsor
• St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Presents: Terrace Dinner at St. Clair Centre for the Arts. Theme is Caribbean and doors open at 6:30 p.m.
• Friday Night Lights bike ride at Windsor Eats in Windsor. Register at 6:30 p.m., ride starts at 7 p.m.
• Lakeshore Summer Parks Concert Series: Lakeview Park – Midlife Jazz from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Lakeview Park in Belle River
• The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour at The Colosseum at 8 p.m.
• Pride Disco at 9 p.m. at Disco Inferno in Windsor

Aug. 1 and 2

• The Explorer’s Secret: An Immersive Escape Room at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village in Kingsville. Bookings available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Aug. 2

• Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market in downtown Windsor from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Essex County Plowing Match at 10 a.m. at Reaume Farms in Lakeshore
• Emancipation Day at Chimczuk Museum in Windsor from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Pride Tea Dance at WindsorEats in Windsor from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Creative Writing Circle at Windsor Public Library Central Branch from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• All Movie Trivia at Walkerville Brewery in Windsor from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Havana Nights Dance Cruise with Latin Power Band at Windsor Premier Cruises from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Gone Country at Aloe Lounge from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 2 to 3

• Living History Festival at Ford Malden National Historic Site in Amherstburg

Aug. 2 to 4

• Emancipation Jubilee 2025 – The Black Council of Windsor-Essex at the Caribbean Centre in Windsor. Full schedule available here

Aug. 3

• Rum Runners Tour at Rockstar Music Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Amherstburg Farmers Market at GL Heritage Brewing Company from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Pride Drag Lunch at The GOAT Tap and Eatery in Walkerville from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Pride Drag Lunch at The GOAT Tap and Eatery in LaSalle from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Board Game Sunday at North 42 Degrees Estate Winery in Harrow from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Canada’s Circus Spectacular at the WFCU Centre in Windsor at 2 p.m.
• Unplugged – an official Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Event at JJ’s Roadhouse in Windsor from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.