Windsor, the holiday season is already sneaking into the calendar.
This week (Nov 5–12) WIFF 2026 wraps up its final weekend of screenings, Alice Cooper brings his Alice's Attic Tour to Caesars Windsor, and the Harvest Festival takes over Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville. Add Remembrance Day services across Tecumseh, LaSalle, and Harrow, plus live comedy from Windsor Laughs and SNIFF's WIFF-adjacent showcases, and there's plenty to fill your week before December hits.
Here's your full guide to the best of Windsor-Essex this week.

🏍️ November 14 – FMX World Tour: Stars of Freestyle Motocross
Pit Party 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM | WFCU Centre, 8787 McHugh Street, Windsor

Get ready for an explosive, full-throttle afternoon as the world’s top freestyle motocross riders defy gravity! 🔥 Watch elite athletes soar through the air with jaw-dropping tricks like Superman Seat Grabs, Cliff Hangers, Kiss of Death, Back Flips, Super Backflips and more. With roaring engines, mid-air rotations and heart-stopping landings, this high-octane show is packed with adrenaline for seasoned fans and first-timers alike.

Arrive early for the Pit Party to get up close with the riders and their machines before the action takes off! 🏁💨🤘

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Windsor’s music scene is stacked this season—from techno nights and live summer DJ parties, there’s a sound for every vibe and every night out.

🎬 November 5–8 – Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) 2026
Daily screenings | Capitol Theatre & venues across Windsor
Canada's largest volunteer-run film festival wraps up its final weekend with daily screenings of Canadian and international films across multiple downtown venues. WIFF Box Office at 109 University Ave W (cashless).

🎸 November 6 – Alice Cooper: Alice's Attic Tour
8:00pm | The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Shock-rock legend Alice Cooper brings his Alice's Attic Tour to the Caesars Windsor stage for a night of theatrical rock spectacle that only the godfather of shock rock can deliver.

🎶 November 7 – Bob Dylan: The Never Ending Tribute Show
Walkerville Brewery, 525 Argyle Rd
Tim Swaddling and The Twisted Fate salute the Poet Laureate of Rock 'n' Roll with selections spanning over 65 years of Bob Dylan songs. Admission $13 advance, $15 at the door.

🍷 November 7–8 – Harvest Festival 2026 in Kingsville
12:00pm – 5:00pm | Pelee Island Winery at Kingsville
A two-day celebration of harvest season featuring live music, food vendors, wine tastings from ten local wineries and distilleries, and games for all ages. General admission $32.92 includes three wine tastings.

🤠 November 8 – Country Line Dance at Walkerville Brewery
Walkerville Brewery, 525 Argyle Rd
Pull on your boots for a high-energy country line dancing night with 90 minutes of instruction from The Traveling Dancefloor followed by 90 minutes of open dance. Denim encouraged, 19+ event.

Windsor’s comedy scene is bringing nonstop laughs with stand-up showcases, lighting up intimate venues all across the city.

🎙️ November 5 – SNIFF Night 2: The WIFF Volunteer Appreciation Showcase
7:30pm | Meteor Lounge, 138 University Ave W
Brewing For Comedy & Friends honour the unsung heroes of WIFF with a special stand-up comedy showcase featuring fresh experimental formats and top-tier live acts. Tickets $15.

😂 November 6 – Friday Comedy: Live Stand Up
8:00pm | Windsor Laughs Comedy Club, 1444 Ottawa St
Windsor's only dedicated comedy club hosts its weekly Friday stand-up showcase, located downstairs at the Tipsy Toucan. 19+, cash-only bar, first-come first-served seating.

😂 November 7 – Juliana Rodrigues: Live Stand Up Comedy
8:00pm | Windsor Laughs Comedy Club, 1444 Ottawa St
Just For Laughs "New Face of Comedy" Juliana Rodrigues headlines Windsor's only dedicated comedy club, with stand-up featured on CTV Comedy and CBC Gem. 19+, doors at 7:30pm.

🎙️ November 7 – SNIFF Night 3: The SNIFF Finale
Meteor Lounge, 138 University Ave W
The grand finale of Brewing For Comedy's three-night SNIFF series, running alongside WIFF. Comedian Paul Montanier headlines the final night with fresh material and plenty of laughs.

🎃 November 7–8 – Carnival Noir: Dream Evil
Scarehouse Windsor, 1441 McDougall St
Scarehouse Windsor transforms for a dark, immersive carnival experience blending live performances, interactive art, and nightlife into one unforgettable evening at the iconic haunt venue.

🖤 November 7–8 – Asylum: Windsor's Monthly Dark Alternative Night
9:00pm – 2:00am | Villains Beastro, 256 Pelissier St
Asylum returns with a night of goth, industrial, postpunk, EBM, and new wave spun in one of downtown Windsor's most unique venues. No cover, tips welcome.

😂 November 8 – Funny to be HERE: Comedy & Music Showcase at WindsorEats
WindsorEats
An afternoon showcase blending live stand-up comedy and musical performances at WindsorEats, bringing together local talent for a unique daytime entertainment experience in a relaxed setting.

🎤 November 10 – Phongheads Comedy Showcase
8:30pm – 9:30pm | Phog Lounge, 157 University Ave W
Free weekly stand-up comedy at Phog Lounge featuring new comics and seasoned performers downtown. Doors at 8pm, free entry, cash bar — no tickets required, just show up.

🎨 November 5 – Framed Dreams: Charity Art Auction
6:30pm – 10:00pm | St. Clair Centre for the Arts
Bid on stunning works from local and celebrity photographers and artists at this charity art auction supporting Oneday Dreams' end-of-life wishes for Canadian adults. Tickets $20, includes hors d'oeuvres and champagne.

🍷 November 7 – November Meltdown (SOLD OUT)
11:00am – 4:00pm | 10 wineries across Essex County
An epic wine and grilled cheese trail across ten local wineries on two routes through Essex County. Tickets are sold out, but check for last-minute releases if you missed the initial drop.

✨ November 7 – Designed to Shine Gala 2026
Doors 5:00pm, Dinner 6:30pm | St. Clair Centre for the Arts
Windsor Life Centre's annual gala featuring a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, inspiring recovery stories, live music, and a DJ. Tickets $135 per person to support women overcoming addiction.

🏛️ November 7 – Great War South Walkerville Street Sign Tour
1:00pm – 3:00pm | Chimczuk Museum, 401 Riverside Dr W
Join museum staff to learn the history behind the poppies placed on South Walkerville street signs in honour of Remembrance Day. Tours $10 per person, pre-registration required, space limited.

📖 November 7 – A Word to Carry: Grief, Grace & a Blank Page
Mastering the Soul
A reflective writing and wellness workshop exploring themes of grief and grace through creative expression, guided journaling, and shared storytelling in a supportive community environment.

🔭 November 7 – Annual Dinner: A Celestial Field Trip Through the Milky Way
St. Mary's Hall, 12016 Talbot Rd, Tecumseh
The Essex County Field Naturalists' Club annual dinner features a presentation by Steve Pellarin of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, plus a delicious dinner, cash bar, and silent auction.

🌺 November 7 – Remembrance Day Parade & Service
10:30am | Tecumseh
The Town of Tecumseh hosts its annual Remembrance Day parade and service honouring veterans and those who served, with a formal ceremony and community gathering ahead of November 11.

🪙 November 8 – Windsor Coin Show
Giovanni Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave
The Windsor Coin Club celebrates 75 years with its semi-annual show featuring Canadian and world coins, paper money, tokens, gold, and silver. Free admission, free parking, and hourly door prizes.

🌺 November 11 – LaSalle Remembrance Day Ceremony
11:00am | LaSalle
The Town of LaSalle's official Remembrance Day ceremony honouring the men and women who served and sacrificed for Canada, with a formal service and community wreath-laying.

🌺 November 11 – Harrow Legion Branch 338 Remembrance Day Parade
10:30am | Harrow, Essex
The Harrow Legion Branch 338 leads the community in its annual Remembrance Day parade and act of remembrance honouring Canada's veterans in the heart of Essex County.

Enjoy markets, shows, fashion at Windsor.

🎭 November 6–8 – The Bank Theatre Presents: Farce of Habit!
Nov 6–7 @ 7:30pm, Nov 8 @ 2:00pm | The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St S, Leamington
The second play in the Wilburn family trilogy brings the laughs back to the Reel 'Em Inn Fishing Lodge as Gene and Wanelle battle bad habits in hilarious fashion. Tickets $25 + HST.

🎄 November 6 – Christmas Sip and Shop Open House
400 Talbot Road East
Get a head start on holiday shopping at this festive open house combining holiday gift browsing with refreshments, offering a relaxed early-season shopping experience in a cozy setting.

🛍️ November 7 – Lakeside Market
Kingsville
Browse local artisan goods, handmade crafts, and seasonal products at Kingsville's popular Lakeside Market, a go-to Saturday destination for unique finds and supporting local makers.

📚 November 7 – Local Authors Holiday Book Sale
St. Augustine of Canterbury Church Hall
Meet local Windsor-Essex authors and browse their latest titles at this holiday book sale, perfect for finding unique gifts while supporting the region's literary community.

⛪ November 7 – St. Andrew's Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar
St. Andrew's Anglican Church
A traditional church bazaar offering homemade baked goods, crafts, treasures, and festive finds in a welcoming community atmosphere as the holiday season gets underway.

🎅 November 8 – 12th Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Show
10:00am | LaSalle Event Centre
The 12th annual Christmas Craft & Gift Show returns to the LaSalle Event Centre with local vendors showcasing handmade gifts, crafts, and holiday décor for early Christmas shoppers.

🛍️ November 8 – Lakewood Mini Market
Location TBA
A neighbourhood mini market featuring curated local vendors with handmade goods, baked treats, and unique gifts in a cozy community setting. Perfect for a casual weekend browse.

🎨 November 12 – Frosty Paint & Sip at AWE
Art Windsor-Essex, 401 Riverside Dr W
Create your own winter-themed masterpiece while sipping Coopers Hawk wine at this guided paint night hosted by Art Windsor-Essex. Tickets $45 members, $55 general, includes wine, snacks, and supplies.

Enjoy games, trivia and dinner nights in Windsor.

🧠 November 5 – Seriously Trivia at Walkerville Brewery
Walkerville Brewery, 525 Argyle Rd
Test your knowledge at this popular weekly trivia night held at Walkerville Brewery, where teams compete for bragging rights and prizes over pints of locally brewed craft beer.

🎲 November 5 – Trivia Night at The Manchester Bar
7:00pm – 9:00pm | The Manchester, 546 Ouellette Ave
Free weekly trivia hosted by BRN Trivia at The Manchester Bar, with drink specials and three rounds to keep you and your friends entertained all evening.

🎲 November 12 – Trivia Night at The Manchester Bar
7:00pm – 9:00pm | The Manchester, 546 Ouellette Ave
Free weekly trivia hosted by BRN Trivia at The Manchester Bar, with drink specials and three rounds to keep you and your friends entertained all evening.

✏️ November 5 – Leamington Comic Jam
Leamington Arts Centre
Artists and comic enthusiasts gather for a collaborative drawing session at the Leamington Arts Centre, sharing techniques, creating comics together, and celebrating the art of sequential storytelling.

🥃 November 11 – Whisky Wednesdays: Bourbon & The Bird
Wolfhead Distillery, 7781 Howard Ave, Amherstburg
Enjoy stuffed chicken porchetta with roasted peppers and prosciutto, expertly paired with a Bourbon Rosemary Smash cocktail in this exclusive culinary pairing experience. Tickets $39.95 + tax.

🎲 November 12 – Brews & Board Games at Walkerville Brewery
Walkerville Brewery, 525 Argyle Rd
Grab a pint and settle in for a night of board games at Walkerville Brewery, with a huge selection of tabletop games available to play in the taproom's laid-back atmosphere.

Enjoy the sports events in Windsor of your choice!

🏒 November 7 – Windsor Lancers Hockey
Adie Knox Herman Arena
Cheer on the University of Windsor Lancers men's hockey team as they hit the ice for a home game at the Adie Knox Herman Arena. A great night out for university sports fans.

🏃 November 8 – Jingle Bell Run/Walk and Wheel
10:00am | Essex
Lace up your runners and jingle all the way at this festive community run, walk, and wheel event in the Town of Essex — a fun, active way to kick off the holiday season.

🥣 November 8 – Kingsville Souper Bowl
11:00am | Kingsville
Sample delicious soups from local restaurants and vote for your favourite at Kingsville's annual Souper Bowl, a beloved community fundraiser that brings out the best flavours in town.

🎳 November 7 – Forest Glade Optimist Junior Bowling
SuperBowl Lanes
The Forest Glade Optimist Club's weekly junior bowling program welcomes kids of all skill levels for a fun Saturday morning at SuperBowl Lanes, building skills and friendships through sport.

🏒 November 12 – Windsor Spitfires vs Niagara IceDogs
7:05pm | WFCU Centre, Windsor
OHL Home Game #10 features the Windsor Spitfires hosting the Niagara IceDogs at the WFCU Centre, plus the $5,000 Dash For Cash promotion. Grab your tickets for a thrilling night of hockey.

That's your week across Windsor-Essex. Whether you're catching WIFF 2026's closing weekend, rocking out with Alice Cooper at Caesars, or getting an early start on holiday shopping at the Christmas Craft & Gift Show, there's plenty to keep you busy before Remembrance Day on November 11th. Get out there, support local — we'll be back next week with another roundup of the region's best.
— Windsor Pulse