1. Local Events & Fun Stuff ~ July 9

It’s summer get out and play

Here’s a curated list of events happening in July 2025 across Windsor and Essex County, ON:


🎉 Major Festivals & Events

Canada/Independence Celebrations

  • Canada Day Celebrations – July 1, various locations across the region (visitwindsoressex.com)
  • Windsor–Detroit International Freedom Festival (SummerFest) – multi‑day festival along the waterfront around Canada Day/July 4 with fireworks and midways (en.wikipedia.org)

Essex Fun Fest

  • Essex Fun Fest – July 3–6 at Essex Arena Complex: 35th annual music, food, parade, midway (visitwindsoressex.com)

Bluesfest International Windsor

  • Bluesfest – second weekend of July at Riverfront Festival Plaza; blues/roots music for three days (en.wikipedia.org)

🎨 Arts, Music & Culture

  • Under Disguise – art exhibit and fashion show at Circuit (Ford City), June 30–July 19; runway/fashion show finale on July 5 (windsorite.ca)
  • Walkerville Art Walk – July 19 in Walkerville (windsorfestivalguide.ca)
  • Mystic Garden Music Festival – July 5–6 (Windsor‑Essex festival guide) (windsorfestivalguide.ca)
  • YESfest (Improv Comedy Festival) – July 11–13 at Kordazone Theatre (allevents.in)
  • Candlelight Tribute (Queen & The Beatles) – July 11 at Water’s Edge Event Centre (allevents.in)
  • Windsor Cocktail Festival, ’90s Cruise, Moonlight Market – July 12 or 19 at WindsorEats (allevents.in)
  • Inked Circus Tattoo Expo – July 11 at Giovanni Caboto Club (allevents.in)
  • Walk Start Charity Car Show – July 20 at Average Joe’s Bar (allevents.in)
  • Sound Bath & Meditation (“Ignite & Expand”) – July 17 at White Feather Holistic Arts (allevents.in)
  • Jake Owen concert – July 25 at Caesars Windsor Colosseum (allevents.in)

🎂 Community Celebrations

  • Windsor’s 133rd Birthday + City Hall Square Grand Opening – July 13, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. at 350 City Hall Square West; free entertainment, cupcakes, hot dogs, kids’ activities plus free admission to Chimczuk Museum (citywindsor.ca)

🍽️ Dining & Nightlife

  • Trivia Night @ The Manchester Bar (downtown Windsor) – every Thursday: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (downtownwindsor.ca)
  • Terrace Dinners + Dinner & Sunset Cruises – July 3, 11, 17, 18, 25 & 31; cruises likely on the river (downtownwindsor.ca)
  • Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Movie Night – July 25 at dusk (\$12) (downtownwindsor.ca)
  • Paper & Button Balloon Art – July 23, 1–2 p.m. at Central Library, downtown Windsor (downtownwindsor.ca)
  • Open Heaven Warrior Worship Gospel Concert – July 26, 12–7 p.m., downtown Windsor (downtownwindsor.ca)

🚶 Outdoor & Family Fun


🍗 Food & Specialty Events

  • Windsor Jerkfest – July 4–5 at Charles Clark Square Park (visitwindsoressex.com)
  • Electric Avenue International Jazz Festival – July 4 at Medica Pharmacy Bocce Courts & July 5 at WindsorEats (visitwindsoressex.com)

✅ Tips & Extras

  • For ongoing and updated listings, check Visit Windsor Essex events page (linked from the PDF) (visitwindsoressex.com)
  • Summer cruise & dinner bookings fill up fast—reserve early
  • Most family and outdoor events are free or low cost

This lineup offers a fantastic mix—festivals, art, dining, family fun, and more. Let me know if you’d like details (tickets, times, maps), or want to dive deeper into a specific event!

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