With summer in full swing, there’s a full roster of activities in Windsor-Essex. Here’s a look at events July 2-5. AWE Summer Nights Thursday July 25:00 pm to 9:00 pm There’s something new happening this summer. AWE Summer Nights, every Thursday in July & August! This week is sip and paint! Essex Fun Fest Thursday July 2 to Sunday July 5 Essex Fun Fest returns for four unforgettable days of family fun, entertainment, food, music, and community celebration. Live at the Lighthouse in Kingsville – 401 Smooth Jazz Thursday July 27:00 pm to 8:30 pm Join us every Thursday throughout July and August for a free evening of live music at the gazebo next to the Lighthouse Terrace Dinners at St. Clair College Centre For The Arts Friday July 3 Enjoy a four course dinner on the roof top terrace overlooking the Detroit skyline! Cheer Up, Hamlet! Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5 Don’t miss Cheer Up, Hamlet! Amherstburg Open Air Night Markets Friday July 3 Check out Amherstburg Open Air Night Markets every Friday Evening until the end of the summer! Uncorked Weekend Friday July 3 to Saturday July 4 Ease into the holiday weekend with an afternoon of smooth jazz, exceptional wine, and authentic wood-fired pizza. Wheels Nights at City Hall Square Friday July 36:00 pm to 10:00 pm Wheels Nights is a Friday evening summer event series taking place at City Hall Square in partnership with the DWBIA. Behind the Curtain Friday July 3 6:30 pm Join Broadway alumni and real-life best friends Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford, winners of The Amazing Race Canada, as they raise the curtain on their incredible journey from the ballet barre to Broadway and beyond. Line Dancing at The Fort Friday July 37:00 pm to 10:00 pm Grab your boots and round up your friends — Line Dancing is BACK at The Fort! Concerts True North Voices Friday July 38:00 pm to 9:30 pm Get ready to celebrate the songs and artists that helped shape the Canadian soundscape with True North Voices! Leamington’s Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series – EPIC EAGLES: The Definitive Eagles Tribute Band Saturday July 4 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! Lakeside Market Saturday July 48:00 am to 1:00 pm Don’t miss the Lakeside Market! Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market Saturday July 49:00 am to 2:00 pm Discover fresh local produce, artisan foods, family fun, and community events at the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market. Farmer’s Market In The Quarry Saturday July 410:00 am to 1:00 pm Join Stone and Sky at the Quarry for their weekly Farmers Market! City Cinema Saturdays Saturday July 411:00 am to 2:00 pm 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. Pensioners’ Day: Special Tours At Park House Museum Saturday July 41:00 pm to 4:00 pm Pensioner’s Day - join us for special tours of the Park House Museum! Arts & Culture Art Windsor Essex Guided Tour Saturday July 42:00 pm to 3:00 pm Discover the stories behind the artworks at Art Windsor–Essex! Share Grand Opening of The Coach House Historical Exhibition Expansion Saturday July 4 5:00 pm Come Explore The Coach House Historical Exhibition Expansion at Willistead Park. Stone and Sky Music & Art Series At the Quarry – The Soul Delagation Saturday July 4 5:30 pm Come experience all the sights and sounds at the Stone and Sky Music & Art Series! Hiram Walker 210th Birthday Celebration Saturday July 46:00 pm to 11:00 pm In honour of the 210th birthday of Hiram Walker, the Willistead Manor Inc. Board of Directors and Thyme To-Go will host a Roaring 20s and Prohibition-themed evening fundraising event at Willistead Manor. 90’s Dance Cruise Saturday July 47:00 pm to 11:00 pm Join us for our infamous throwback 90’s cruise! Jody Raffoul Band Live at El Rancho Saturday July 47:00 pm to 10:00 pm JRB is BACK at El Rancho servicing up some of the best Rock & Roll tunes this side of the Rio Grande! Best of the Bee Gees and Rod Stewart, Night Fever and Forever Young Saturday July 47:30 pm to 9:30 pm Night Fever, the world’s number one production of the Bee Gees, and Forever Young, a dynamic Rod Stewart tribute, combine to deliver an unforgettable night of music. Kyle Lucey LIVE Comedy At Tipsy Toucan Saturday July 47:30 pm to 9:00 pm Kyle Lucey Live at the Tipsy Toucan! “Weird AL” Yankovic with special guest Puddles Pity Party Saturday July 4 8:00 pm Yankovic brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the stage with the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour. Maple Magic Saturday July 48:00 pm to 10:00 pm A Drag Show celebrating Canadian music, from Celine to Avril Lavigne Electro on Erie Saturday July 4 9:00 pm Electro lounge beats all night long with resident DJ, Greg Gnyp + new DJs every week. 6th Annual High Tea and Garden Party Sunday July 5 The July summer tours season kicks off at Willistead Manor with one of the At the Manor series’ most popular events. Militaria Gun, Bow and Knife Show Sunday July 58:00 am to 2:00 pm Join us at CTMHV for our annual Militaria Gun, Bow and Knife Show. LSC Pro Tackle 2nd Annual Kids Fishing Derby Sunday July 58:00 am to 12:00 pm Join us for a fun morning of fishing, prizes, and family-friendly activities. Port Windsor Music & Arts Festival Sunday July 511:00 am to 9:00 pm Don’t miss Port Windsor Music & Arts Festival Sunday Sounds At Oxley Estate Winery Sunday July 51:00 pm to 5:00 pm Starting May 17th, join us every Sunday all summer long for live music, great food and wine, and good company right here on the estate. Sprucewood Shores – Summer Music Series Featuring The Smiths Sunday July 51:00 pm to 3:00 pm Join us July 5th for local father daughter duo The Smiths. Park House Museum Discovery Days Sunday July 52:00 pm to 4:00 pm Looking for a fun way to spend your Sundays this summer? Join us for Discovery Days! Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore Sunday July 5 8:00 pm Following the sold-out successes of Symphony of Dance, Dance for the Holidays, and Live: The Tour, Derek Hough is back with his most dynamic live experience yet.
