Tasty Apples & Perfect Pumpkins: Fall Fun In Windsor Essex
Fall winds are blowing in to Windsor Essex, the kids are back to their school routines and Essex County produce is ready to be harvested! There is no shortage of fun fall events for everyone to enjoy and we’ve created a downloadable guide for you to use as a checklist to make sure you don’t miss a moment of delicious, fresh fun in the region! Click here for our Fall Event Guide and get ready for a fabulous fall season!
The best way to celebrate fall is to get out and enjoy it! Use our Pick Your Own Guide to find the tastiest apples, the most beautiful bouquets and the perfect pumpkins to decorate your own and eventually carve for Halloween!
PICK YOUR OWN
Create lasting memories, fill your belly with deliciously crisp apples and a vase full of gorgeous blooms with a pick your own adventure with our W.E. Heart Local partners. Use our Pick Your Own Guide to wind your way through the abundant orchards and pumpkin patches throughout Essex County.
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Colour Pop Florals
Add some colour to early fall and plan a day to at Colour Pop Florals a pick your own dahlia bouquet.
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Meleg’s Lakeview Orchard
Pick up your favourite treat and stay a while at this family owned and operated fruit and vegetable farm on 65 acres of land since 1951.
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Sauve’s Country Market
Looking for mums, pumpkins and all of the fall decor you could ever want? Sauve’s Country Market is the place to be this fall! Head to the Fall Vendors Market on September 21st and 22nd and don’t forget to try your luck in the corn maze!
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Thiessen Orchards
Thiessen Orchards provides a fun filled day for the entire family! Pick Your Own Apples, hay rides in the orchard, and a pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkins. All ages can burn some energy with the kid-friendly activities or challenge the 3 acre corn maze. The Kountry Kitchen serves up a delicious menu.
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Fall Fun Events
We’ve highlighted a few of the events featured in our Fall Event Guide below to give you a taste of what Windsor Essex has in store for you as we head into the Holiday Season, take a look – we’re sure there is something for everyone!
Festival of Hawks, September 14th and 15th
Join ERCA and the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory for hikes, workshops, hands on activities and much more at Holiday Beach Conservation Area, identified as one of the top locations in all of North America for raptor watching.
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Amherstburg Uncommon Festival, September 20th to 22nd
One of the most anticipated events of the year! Dress up in your favourite wizardry or steampunk cosplay costume and enjoy buskers, live performances, games at this FREE event in downtown Amherstburg. PLUS! You won’t want to miss a sky full of twinkling dancing stars at the region’s FIRST Drone Light Show!
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Belle River Stroll The Streets, September 20th and October 18th
Stroll the Street is an upbeat experience geared to all ages, bringing people and local businesses safely together for food, fun activities, shopping and entertainment! A great opportunity to slow down, visit with friends and family and enjoy all that Belle River has to offer!
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Art At The oTENTiks, October 19th and 20th
Take a walk through Camp Henry oTENTik village and visit local artisans at work. Entrance to the show is included with your Point Pelee National Park admission. Shop the vendor marketplace, see artisans at work, enjoy entertainment throughout the weekend, you can even create your own piece of art to take home!
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Walkerville Distillery District Night Market, September 27th
This outdoor market takes place on Argyle Road in front of the Walkerville Brewery. A community event to bring people together to celebrate art, entertainment, food, drink and all things LOCAL. Shop local artisans and makers, eat delicious bites, sip libations, enjoy live entertainment and play fun outdoor games and activities. Free to attend and all ages welcome!
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Windsor International Film Festival, October 24th to November 3rd
WIFF returns for another unparalleled year of cinematic greatness celebrating the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian and international film and filmmakers. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, stay tuned for the full schedule release on September 19th.
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Download our Fall Festival & Events Guide today and start planning!
For a full listing of events happing in Windsor Essex head to our Event Calendar.
