Holiday Season Activities Windsor/Essex

The holiday season is already upon us, so we've taken a few moments to scour the local web to bring you as many good, family activities as we could find.

From downtown Windsor, to far our Chatham there are plenty of activities for your family to enjoy. Keep checking back. We'll keep updating this list as more present themselves.

Have another activity that we've missed? Contact us with your suggestion!

Kingsville Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 20th, 6:00 pm
https://www.kingsville.ca/en/explore-and-play/fantasy-of-lights.aspx

The 18th Annual Santa Claus Parade happens Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 6:00 pm in downtown Kingsville.

The theme is “What Christmas Means to Me.” This will be a community parade experience that is distinctly us and uniquely Kingsville.

Amherstburg Christmas Market
Saturday, November 20th, 10 am
Get your Christmas shopping done while supporting local craftspeople, small businesses, and Safe Families Windsor-Essex! $2 admission (cash only) includes entry into a door prize raffle. No charge for children. Masks and social distancing are required.

Lighthouse Amherstburg
266 King Street
Amherstburg, Ontario

Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade
Saturday November 27th, 6 pm

The 2021 Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade is proudly sponsored by the Town of Amherstburg. Join us in one of Ontario’s favourite town’s for this annual family event.

Downtown Amherstburg Amherstburg, Ontario

A Christmas Story Movie Night
Friday, November 26th 7:30 pm
https://www.chryslertheatre.com/events/
Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the ’40s, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good ‘ole Santa Claus himself.

Tickets: 7.95+tax.

The Theatre will follow Ontario Ministry protocols. Anyone 12 and older must be fully vaccinated.
Chrysler Theatre
201 Riverside Drive
Windsor, Ontario

Chatham Armoury Christmas Market
Saturday, November 27th 4 pm
https://fb.me/e/1LH9WmWcv
Come shop over 40 local vendors inside the majestic Chatham Armoury! Vendors will change every two nights too!! We will also have live entertainment, photo walls and the outside of the Armoury will look like a candy cane house!

This event runs for 6 nights, 4 pm-9 pm each night!
The Chatham Armoury
Chatham, Ontario

Downtown Windsor Holiday Market
Saturday, November 20th 9 am - 1 pm

Pelissier Street Parking Structure
Pelissier Street
Windsor, Ontario

Kingsville Fantasy of lights
Starts on November 20
https://www.kingsville.ca/en/explore-and-play/fantasy-of-lights.aspx

The 29th annual Fantasy of Lights Festival has something for the whole family. The festival starts on November 20, 2021. Come out and join us for all of the activities, including fireworks! You can also take part in our Light up the Town Competition. Decorate your home or storefront for a chance to win.

Holiday Artist Exhibit & Sale
Nov 10-28th

The Arts Society of Kingsville is hosting a holiday shopping experience at the Carnegie Arts and Visitor Centre. Discover unique gifts created by over 40 local artists. Plan to attend our Open House where you can meet the creators of the items on show at our beautiful century-old Carnegie Building located centrally in the town. It’s from 10-4 pm on Sunday, November 14th. Enjoy our lakefront parks, retail stores and our fabulous restaurants while you’re here!

Carnefgie Arts and Visito Centre
28 Division Street South
Kingsville, Ontario

Holiday Lights Heritage Nights, Lasalle
Friday, November 26th 6 pm
https://www.lasalle.ca/en/news/holiday-lights-heritage-nights-in-lasalle.aspx

This outdoor light display will transform the LaSalle Civic Centre into a beautiful outdoor walk-through holiday and light experience, including numerous ornamental/holiday lighting displays and a forty-foot-tall walk-through Christmas tree.

The lights will be on daily at 6:00 pm.
LaSalle Civic Centre
5950 Malden Road
LaSalle, Ontario

Light Up The Night
November 15 to January 16, 2022

Light Up the Night is a dazzling light show illuminating mainstreet commercial properties on Ouellette Avenue, from Tuscarora Street to Riverside Drive, and Maiden Lane West. LED colour bars and gobo light imagers create magical experiences that encourage residents and visitors to rediscover downtown’s many treasures.

Leamington Drive-through Christmas Prade
Saturday, November 27th
https://leamingtonchamber.com/

For the second year in a row, Santa Claus Parade in Leamington will be heading back to Point Pelee National Park!

The drive-thru event will be held in Point Pelee National Park on Nov. 27th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Spectators can view the floats, mascots, clowns, elves, Mrs., and Santa himself from their vehicle. The floats will be stationary, and the spectators will drive by enjoying the lit-up entries as well as the beauty of Canada’s most southern National Park.

Point Pelee Leamington, Ontario

HO HO HO Holiday Strole the Street
Friday, November 19th, 2021

An upbeat small town experience bringing people and local business together for shopping, fun activities, food and entertainment. Notre Dame Street will be closed for six entire blocks – from Dupuis Street west to the lights by Tim Horton’s. The event begins at 6 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. We collect Letters to Santa and send them to the North Pole so he knows what they would like for Christmas!
Notre Dame Street Belle River, Ontario

River Lights Winter Festival
November 20 until December 31 2021
https://visitamherstburg.ca/events/river-lights-winter-festival-2/

Every night, 100’s of customized LED light displays light up the town’s two main parks. Toddy Jones Park features whimsical, playful displays for the kids and the kid at heart to enjoy. Along the Detroit River, visit the King’s Navy Yard Park. You will see traditional displays that showcase the warm-hearted feel of the season with carolers, angels, soldiers and more.

Santa's Winter Wonderland
Nov 18 - Dec 24
https://www.devonshiremall.com/events/devonshire-santa-s-winter-woodland
Santa arrives Thursday, November 18th!

Visit Santa's Winter Woodland in Centre Court in front of Hudson's Bay!  Families are required to wear masks during the photos and cleaning of the set will take place after every visit.

Devonshire Mall

Holiday Season 2021