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
- Militaria Gun & Knife Show – July 6, Essex (note: regulated items) (calendar.tourismessex.ca)
- 2nd Annual Essex Fun Fest 5K Walk/Run/Wheel – July 6 (calendar.tourismessex.ca)
- Board Game Sunday @ North 42° Estate Winery (Harrow) – July 6, 13 & 20 from 2–5 p.m. (calendar.tourismessex.ca)
- Live theatre “Salt-Water Moon” (Colchester) – July 10, 11, 12, 13 (calendar.tourismessex.ca)
- “The Explorer’s Secret” Escape Room (Kingsville) – July 11 & 12 & 18 (calendar.tourismessex.ca)
- Summer Day Camp @ Canadian Transportation Museum (Kingsville) – weekdays July 14–18 & 21+ (visitwindsoressex.com)
- Acoustic Open‑Mic @ North 42° Winery – July 16, 7–10 p.m. (calendar.tourismessex.ca)
- Jason Irwin Groundwork & Intro to Obstacles Clinic – July 19 & 20 at Sand Cherry Stables, Essex (calendar.tourismessex.ca)
- Colchester Village Country Markets – July 19, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (calendar.tourismessex.ca)
🍗 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!
