What’s Up YQG: Firehouse Comedy Show, Paul Anka, Rose City Romance

CTV Windsor's Melanie Kentner and 89X’s Jonny Parks feature the Firehouse Comedy show and other weekend events.

From comedy to concerts, there’s a wide variety of things to do in Windsor-Essex this weekend.

Here’s a look at local events from April 10-12, according to the Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island website.

Jack Miner National Wildlife Week

Tuesday April 7 to Monday April 13

Come Experience National Wildlife Week at Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary!

2026 Canada Cup of Diving

Thursday April 9 to Sunday April 12

Don’t miss the Canada Cup of Diving at the Windsor International Aquatics and Training Centre

Matilda: The Musical

Friday April 10 to Sunday April 12

Come check out Matilda: The Musical at Chrysler Theatre!

Rose City Romance 2026

Friday April 10 to Sunday April 12

Get ready for a weekend of passion, creativity, and enchantment at the Rose City Romance Conference, where romance isn’t just a genre—it’s an experience!

11th Annual FIRST Robotics Competition

Friday April 10 to Saturday April 11

Windsor is once again welcoming the next generation of innovators as the Windsor Essex Great Lakes FIRST Robotics Competition returns!

Fine N’ Dandy Night

Friday April 10 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Join us to kick off Fine N’ Dandy Month!

Crossroads back at the Fort Fun Center

Friday April 10 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Bring the kids, it’s a great family night!

Round 2 OHL Playoffs – Windsor Spitfires Vs. Flint Firebirds – GAME 1

Friday April 10 7:05 pm

The Windsor Spitfires are back on home ice as they prepare to battle the Flint Firebirds in what promises to be a tightly contested second-round matchup in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.

New Exhibit – Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop

Saturday April 11 to Sunday July 5

This travelling exhibition from the Legacy of Hope Foundation was developed with input from the National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network.

Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market

Saturday April 11 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Discover fresh local produce, artisan foods, family fun, and community events at the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market.

Family Concert: The Jungle Book

Saturday April 11 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Mowgli, Baloo the Bear, and more of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved characters from The Jungle Book come to life on stage in a charming children’s ballet, featuring the dancers of Dance Barre Windsor.

Thrifted Garden Flea Market

Saturday April 11 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Join us for the first thrifted market of the season on April 11th from 11AM–4PM

Museum Volunteer Group Speaker Series – Chimczuk Museum

Saturday April 11 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join the Museum Volunteer Group at 1pm for our monthly speaker series.

Newsies Jr. presented by Windsor Light Music Theatre’s Youth Program

Saturday April 11 to Sunday April 12

Windsor Light Music Theatre’s Youth Performance Program presents its Spring 2026 production of Newsies Jr.!

Pizza Making Workshop

Saturday April 11 2:00 pm

Learn the basics while you sample different pairings before you make your own pizza to take home!

Latin Fiesta Night

Saturday April 11 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm

We’re bringing the heat to Erie Street with a night full of Latin music, amazing food, and cocktails that taste like vacation.

Hook & Ladder Presents: Fire House Comedy

Saturday April 11 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Join us for Firehouse Comedy, a free live stand-up comedy show at The Hook & Ladder, Windsor’s firefighter-themed venue.

After Dark Walkerville Speakeasy

Saturday April 11 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Enjoy a vintage inspired evening with live entertainment, games, a cash bar, and a classic Art Deco atmosphere.

Ghost Tours in Sandwich Town

Saturday April 11 7:30 pm

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.

Paul Anka at Caesars Windsor

Saturday April 11 8:00 pm

Experience an evening of timeless hits with Paul Anka on Saturday, April 11 at 8 PM.

Electro on Erie

Saturday April 11 9:00 pm

Electro lounge beats all night long with resident DJ, Greg Gnyp + new DJs every week.

Heimat Sunday Brunch Buffets

Sunday April 12

A whole spread of all the breakfast and lunch foods you could imagine with some of Heimat’s speciality food items!

The Parkside Market

Sunday April 12 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

For one afternoon only, we’ve invited the local farmers, brewers, and makers who supply our kitchen to set up their own booths right here at Rochester Place.

Round 2 OHL Playoffs – Windsor Spitfires Vs. Flint Firebirds – GAME 2

Sunday April 12 4:05 pm

The Windsor Spitfires are back on home ice as they prepare to battle the Flint Firebirds in what promises to be a tightly contested second-round matchup in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.

Music Bingo Trivia

Sunday April 12 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

A night filled with a little bit of bingo, a little bit of trivia and a whole lot of music!