Things to do this Labour Day Long Weekend in Windsor Essex Region
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions and more.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Fun at the Orchard
Get lost at the corn maze, pick your own raspberries, blackberries and apples here at the Orchard. Details
Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday & Labour Day Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on Saturdays
Meleg’s Lakeview Orchard & Cider Mill, 166 Arner Townline, Kingsville
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The 169th annual Harrow Fair
The Harrow Fair is back and has become a favorite end of summer event for Essex County and beyond! 2023 Theme: Sew It, Grow It, Show It! Visit the 4H displays, the barns, the machinery and the parade. Visit the many vendors and the midway. And don’t forget to enjoy the entertainment, as we have some great people lined up. Details
August 31 – September 3, 2023
Fairgrounds, 134 McAffee, Harrow
Adult: $12; Children 12 and under will have free entry; Weekend Pass $30
End of Summer Celebration
Head to Lakewood Park in Tecumseh for the End of Summer Bonfire and Fireworks! A fun way for the whole family to say farewell to summer. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Bonfire, Marshmallow Roast & Concert | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ Lakewood Park North
Fireworks begins at Dusk ~ 9:00 PM @ Lakewood Park South
Lakewood Park, 13451 Riverside Dr E., Tecumseh
Free
Free bike valet will be available! Active transportation is encouraged as parking is limited!
Visit Historic Essex Railway Station
The station contains a variety of railway memorabilia and artifacts of historical interest. Booklets will be available to take self-directed tours. Details
Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Historic Essex Railway Station, 87 Station Street, Essex
Free
Scenic Train Rides
Enjoy a scenic ride on the Port Stanley Terminal Railway. Details
September 2 – 4, 2023 | 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Port Stanley Terminal Rail, Bridge Street, Port Stanley
$9 – $15
Visit Peche Island
The City of Windsor, which maintains the island offers boat transportation to the Island and you are free to brave the inland trails yourself. Details
Pick Your Own Dahlias
You will wander the rows at your own pace, get to know all the Dahlias and cut your very own bouquet to bring home. Feel free to bring a coffee and take photos while you’re here. Details
Summer in Windsor and Essex County
All surrounded by lakes and rivers, this region is special for its beautiful natural parks, farmland, and range of festivals to enjoy. Details
Discover Fort Malden National Historic Site
Know more about Canada’s early military history. Fort Malden National Historic Site is open daily until September 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm. Costumed interpreters will be present in select areas. Musket firing demonstrations will also be taking place. Details
Visit Point Pelee National Park
The Point Pelee National Park is currently open daily with limited access. Enjoy hiking, camping, and more. Details
Lake Erie Road Trip
Celebrate the end of summer with a Lake Erie shores road trip.
Go Apple Picking
Delicious apples are now ready to pick. Check out these u-pick apple farms.
Sunflower Fields and Mazes in Ontario
A visit to a sunflower farm is surely a cause for a smile, photo ops, and plenty of sunshine. Walk on a path through a sea of yellow flowers and purchase a specialty product from a store on-site to commemorate your summer experience. In Ontario, these flowersbloom for about two weeks only from early to late August/early September. Details
If you are going just for sunflowers, do call the farm to know more about the bloom condition.
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
Unique Summer Adventures in Southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario is home to some of the most famed birding sites, wineries, microbreweries, spas, nature sites, and spots for outdoor adventure in the country, and for some, in the world. Details
II. Live Music/Theatre/Performing Arts
James Staley
James is a young singer songwriter with a passion for live performances. Blending a perfect mix of classic & contemporary influences. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the summer weather! Pet friendly patio! Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Viewpointe Estate Winery – On the Courtyard, 151 County Rd. 50, Harrow
no reservations needed
Marina Patio Nights
Enjoy Friday nights on the Marina patio all summer long, starting in June. Enjoy this free, live entertainment lineup from great local musicians.
September 1 – Lisette & Tyler – Acoustic/Folk/Rock | 7:00 PM
Marina Patio, Leamington
Free
III. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Glengarry-Accelerate Skate Contest
Come join us for an afternoon of fun, prizes and giveaways. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 1:00 PM
Barron Skate Park, Windsor
Free Food
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 14, 2023
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
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47th Annual Fun on Wheels Car Show
The 47th Annual Fun on Wheels Car Show is back! Join us at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village for our classic car show, featuring food, an automotive flea market, and awards to be won. The 50’s Diner will be a buffet style (single plate) breakfast, and there will be BBQ and food vendors in the Heritage Village. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Townline, Kingsville
Spectator Admission $5/person
Labour Day Parade
Windsor & District Labour Council labour day celebrations include a parade, entertainment and free hotdogs.
Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | Parade starts at 10:00 AM
Marshalling begins at 9:30 a.m.
1455 Turner Rd.
Free
Windsor Graffiti Scooter Tour
Zip around Windsor on an official Bird Canada electric scooter, rolling through streets and alleys to see the many visually stunning ways artists, both local and internationally renowned, have used the urban landscape as their canvas. This tour will take you to some of Windsor’s best photo spots and ensure you get the perfect pic. It’s a great way to explore the city for both tourists and locals alike and you’ll be able to leave with great shots that will give all your friends FOMO. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 10:00 AM
1899 Niagara, Windsor
$59
Alexandria Masse: In the Garden
In the Garden is a collection of insects that are both native and invasive. Each one is inspired by an existing insect found in Masse’s backyard and scaled up to giant proportions. Utilizing scale to accentuate details not often caught by the naked eye, the works aim to familiarize the viewers with living creatures that we wouldn’t normally pause to explore. Details
August 19 – November 16, 2023
Tuesdays – Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor
Admission to AWE is $10
Water Protectors
This exhibition brings together artists whose works explore the importance of water from Indigenous perspectives. Artists in the exhibition are Christian Chapman, Ruth Cuthand, Melissa General, Tanya Harnett, Roy Kakegamic, Glenna Matoush and Roy Thomas. Details
February 17 – September 10, 2023
Tuesdays – Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Art Gallery of Windsor, 401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor
Admission to AWE is $10
Against the Current
Against the Current is an outdoor web-based experience accessible through participants’ portable devices. The interactive activities are free to enjoy. To ensure the experience is widely available, Downtown Windsor offers free Wi-Fi. Through the experience, participants are encouraged to use an interactive online map to move across Downtown Windsor to discover eight locations that feature artwork reproductions from the art gallery’s collection. Details
Various locations across Downtown Windsor
Free
Amherstburg Open Air Weekends
Every Friday starting at 3pm till Sunday 9pm the streets of Downtown Amherstburg are open for visitors to enjoy an open air safe atmosphere. Businesses in Amherstburg are ready with outdoor patios, cafes and sidewalk retail. To add extra fun to your experience we have added street games for the young and the young at heart. Hop scotch, corn hole, street chess and more. Details
Fridays – Sundays, June 2 – September 3, 2023 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Amherstburg
Free
Go on a Mural Tour
View the thirty -six outdoor murals located along Drouillard Road that signifies the importance of Ford City in history. A self-guided Mural Tour booklet is available by calling Marina Clemens at (519) 253-1073. Details
Wolfhead Distillery Tour
Enjoy a taste of 4 Premium Wolfhead spirits along with a cocktail sample while you learn about our story. Explore the Bottling Line, Barrel Room, and the Distillery itself as our knowledgeable guide talks about the distillation process. Details
Saturdays | 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Weekdays |upon request
7781 Howard Ave, Amherstburg
Tours are $15 per person
Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market
At the Downtown Windsor Farmers Market you’ll find farm fresh fruit, vegetables, produce and unique artisan food products from the best our area has to offer. Details
Saturdays, until October 28, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pelissier St. & Maiden Ln W, Windsor
Free
Amherstburg Farmer’s Market
The Amherstburg Farmers Market is a weekly rural market for local produce, prepared food & craft products. Details
Saturdays, April through end of October 2023 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
GL Heritage Brewing Company, 8728 Howard Avenue
200m north of the Little White Church at Howard and County Rd 20
Free
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
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Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at Ontario Provincial Parks. Do obey any fishing location restrictions in the park.
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.
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