Monday May 25, 2026 to Sunday June 21
Father’s Day Guide
Celebrate Father’s Day in Windsor Essex with our comprehensive digital guide, designed to help you discover experiences and gifts from local businesses. Whether you’re planning a special meal, an exciting adventure, or searching for a thoughtful present, our guide has everything you need to make this Father’s Day unforgettable.
Father’s day stroll the street
June 12th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Father’s Day Stroll the Street: Treat dads to an evening of fun, complete with unique activities and local deals.
Stroll the Street is an upbeat urban experience with small town charm geared for locals of all ages. The community is invited to walk, shop, eat and enjoy all that local businesses have to offer.
Our vision is to bring Notre Dame Street to Life! Stroll the Street is an opportunity to slow down, visit with friends and family while enjoying a variety of music and activities taking place all along eight blocks of Notre Dame Street in beautiful Belle River – On the Lake!
Stroll the Streets
419 Notre Dame St, Lakeshore
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amherstburg ribfest
June 19th to 21st
Ribbers and food vendors will line Ramsay St. between Richmond St. and Murray St. from June 19-21, with the parking lot behind the Richmond St. businesses serving as an area for tables, music and more. The event will take place alongside Open Air Weekends and is proud to work with many local businesses throughout the event.
Amherstburg Ribfest
Dalhousie St, Downtown Amherstburg
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Family Father’s Day Charity Extravaganza
June 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm
The Fantastic Fathers Community Group & LiUNA!625 along with our incredible Sponsor family invite you to join us for an amazing, FREE celebration of Family and Fatherhood!
This is an open invitation for all families with children (age 12 & under) to attend.
(See list of event attractions below!)
Event Attractions:
– Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (1 Hour Live Event ~ 2pm – 3pm)
– Sarah Parks Horsemanship – Pony Rides (12pm – 3pm)
– 2nd Annual – Windsor Soapbox Derby Association Race (Begins At 11am)
– Magician – Ron Gudel
– Games On The Move
– Redline Inflatables
– 519 Aerial – Shannon Mills
– Busker – Kobbler Jay
– Beat Box Pro – Scott Jackson
– Hidden Trail Windsor
– Windsor Gellyball
– Nancy Lariviere Photographer & Craft Studio
– Evermore Entertainment Co.
– Costume Characters
– Southwestern Jack & His Magical Yak
– Bad Axe Windsor
-Caboto Soccer
– Craft Tables
St. Clair College Sportsplex
2000 Talbot Rd, Windsor
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windsor express Parents & Kids Basketball Camp
June 20th at 4:00pm
The Windsor Express is hosting a Parents & Kids Basketball Camp for all skill levels from ages 5-13 at the WFCU Centre Sports Gym on June 20, 2026. Parents and Kids can learn from the Pros on Father’s Day weekend! Develop and improve your basketball skills with a Windsor Express Coach and Player.
The camp will include skills and drills as well as a Parents vs. Kids scrimmage.
The cost is $45 per youth and Parents are FREE!
Includes: Prizes and Snack
What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle, gym shoes, and athletic clothing
If you have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected].
WFCU Centre Sports Gym
8787 McHugh St, Windsor
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free family fishing weekend
June 20th to 21st
Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free, and one of those weekends includes Father’s Day! This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish during the weekend from June 20th to June 21st.
Various Locations
Windsor, Essex County, Pelee Island
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Optimist Club of Riverside Annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby
June 21st from 7:30am to 12:00 noon
Join us for our annual Fathers Day Fishing Derby! Bring your fishing gear, we provide the bait.
Register in-person starting at 7:30 am. Derby begins at 8:00 am.
No fishing license required on Father’s Day weekend.
Several prizes and raffle items to be won, all kids will be entered to win a bike!
Reaume Park
4714 Riverside Dr E, Windsor
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father’s day tinsmithing experience at Park house museum
June 21st from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Join us for a “Mini” Tinsmithing Experience!
Pre-Registration Required
Complete details will be released closer to the event. Please check the Park House Museum Facebook page regularly for updates.
Park House Museum
214 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg
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father’s day cruises with windsor premiere cruises
June 21st from 2:00pm – 4:00pm or 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Experience the Historic Detroit River & Windsor/Detroit Skylines!
Macassa Bay will go underneath both bridges to get you a close view of these engineering marvels. Cruise is commentated with light music between. Guide will point out landmarks and historical information along the shoreline. Captain will also give updated information regarding transient ships.
Sightseeing cruises are the most affordable way for visitors and local residents to get out on the water for an enjoyable, afternoon scenic tour of the Detroit River.
NO PASSPORT REQUIRED
Windsor Premiere Cruises
78 Riverside Dr, Windsor
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