Downtown Windsor BIA

Join WSO for an extraordinary musical evening with the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra and experience Schubert’s timeless Unfinished Symphony.

November 26, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. $15 tickets at windsorsymphony.com.

Don’t miss the Downtown Windsor Holiday Market!

SATURDAY DECEMBER 2, 2023 , 3 – 8 PM | PELISSIER STREET PARKING GARAGE

Join us on Saturday, December 2nd, from 3 PM to 8 PM, at the Pelissier Street parking garage, for an enchanting holiday experience like no other.

The Downtown Windsor Holiday Market is more than just a market; it’s a festive celebration of community, craftsmanship, and the spirit of the season.

Did you know that on Saturdays from 2pm – 3pm, you can take a guided tour of the Art Windsor-Essex gallery? Tours are FREE with admission to the gallery. Admission is always free for members.

Don’t miss the 2023 Downtown Windsor Santa Claus Parade!

Santa’s coming to town — and he likes pancakes! Check out this cool opportunity at the Centre for the Arts.

“Could events like this be opera’s greatest hope for survival?” – Toronto Star

Join in for an unforgettable evening of operatic magic…without any of the snobbery — at Ruckus! on the Road: An Opera R***e Tour.

November 17, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Tickets: https://bit.ly/49C1IQm

Please join City Councillor Renaldo Agostino and Mayor Dilkens for a Ward 3 meeting and share your thoughts on your ward.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 6:30 p.m., All Saints’ Anglican Church – Scott Hall, 330 City Hall Square West.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/wGZn50Q6xRp

The cameras are working.

“If you plan on coming downtown Windsor and committing a crime. You've got to be off your rocker,” said Ward 3 city Coun. Renaldo Agostino.

He is beyond pleased with the results of a four month pilot project involving 4K surveillance cameras in downtown Windsor.

Camera pilot project downtown boasts 75 per cent reduction in crime A Windsor councillor is beyond pleased with the results of a four month pilot project involving 4K surveillance cameras in downtown Windsor.

The DWBIA is, once again, extending its Floral Beautification Program to include this year’s winter season, providing more opportunities for its members to beautify the exterior of their businesses and Windsor’s downtown.

Details: https://www.downtownwindsor.ca/members/programs-and-services/floral-beautification-program-guidelines/winter-floral-beautification-program/

Happy Sunday! Enjoy stilt walker Mark Lefebvre & some guitarists today, all at the Capitol Theatre for Buskers on the Block!

Buskers on the Block is back this weekend! Find performances in WIFF Alley and at the Chrysler Theatre tonight.

A Neighbourhood Safety Walk will take place in Downtown Windsor this evening, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Residents are invited to the walk to learn how to prevent opportunities for crime, change the way they see and walk through their neighbourhood, and learn personal safety tips.

Participants should meet at Mitchell Park, and staff from the City of Windsor and Windsor Police Service will guide a round-trip walk (approximately 2 kilometres) through the neighbourhood north of the park.

We’re halfway through the 2023 Windsor International Film Festival! What films have you watched so far? What ones will you see soon?

Full schedule at www.windsorfilmfestival.com.

Enjoy the last evening of our Buskers on the Block series with Windsor International Film Festival!

Folk music, graffiti art & guitar — there’s something for everyone to enjoy at tonight’s Buskers on the Block event with Windsor International Film Festival!

Saxophone, guitar or piano — what’s your go-to? Stop by the Chrysler, the Armouries or the Capitol this evening for Buskers on the Block with Windsor International Film Festival!

We have an exciting FOUR DAY lineup for Buskers on the Block with Windsor International Film Festival.

Find performances at the Capitol, the Armouries and the Chrysler all weekend.

COOK-UP's Food Showcase Event is a spectacular showcase of female entrepreneurs who have journeyed through their intensive 16-week program, and are ready to launch their small business.

This event is not just about food; it's about dreams realized, communities strengthened, and resilience in action.

COOK-UP is a food business incubator that supports early stage entrepreneurs formalize and grow their business. They do this by providing a licensed kitchen space, business support and access to market opportunities. With a focus on women and entrepreneurs from marginalized communities, COOK-UP has supported more than 40 entrepreneurs to formalize and grow, including local favourites such as Zule Eats, All on Board, and NaijaFoodEats.

On Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, join COOK-UP as they celebrate the stories and success of these incredible women who have embraced their culinary dreams and are ready to share their passion with you.

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Windsor Santa Claus Parade, a magical event on December 2, that has been a staple in the community, creating joyous memories for families and friends. The parade, which has been held on Wyandotte Street for the last few years, will now twinkle and shine through a nostalgic route from Wyandotte Street to Riverside Drive, and then proceed on Riverside Drive to Caron Avenue. Staging will take place on Ouellette Avenue, between Erie Street and Wyandotte Street, and destaging on Caron Avenue.

To make this event even more special, The Windsor Parade Corporation is inviting local businesses, groups, and individuals to be a part of the parade and create a float that will dazzle and delight attendees of all ages. Those interested in participating and contributing to the magic of the parade are encouraged to download an application form which can be found at www.windsorparade.org.

The Good Greens Food Reclamation Program, an initiative aimed at improving food systems, reducing food waste and enhancing access to fresh, healthy food in downtown Windsor, has been met with resounding success.

We donated 420 lbs. of fresh produce to 5 agencies last week (DT Mission, Welcome Centre, Feeding Windsor-Essex, Salvation Army and DWCC). In just 3 weeks, we’ve reclaimed and donated a whopping 1,381 lbs. of first-grade local Downtown Windsor Farmers Market produce.

It's crunch time! The Box Office is open and the film schedules are being made. While you explore what you'll be watching at the Festival this year, throw on one of their weekend recommendations.

windsorfilmfestival.com

The DWBIA is thrilled to announce the return of the cherished Santa Claus Parade organized by the Windsor Parade Corporation to its original downtown route, bringing the enchanting spirit of Christmas back to the heart of the city on December 2, 2023, at 6 pm.

It's Small Business Week in Ontario! Downtown wouldn't function without the small businesses we know and love. Thanks for being part of Downtown Windsor.

Tag your favourite small business in the comments!

Happy DWFM morning!

Wolfhead is a new vendor this week, selling their Limited Release Vanilla Almond Biscotti Cream Liquor plus their 375 ml whiskies, boozy bombs, tastings kits and Ready to Drink Cosmo!

In a pioneering effort to enhance the safety and well-being of those engaging in the city’s vibrant nightlife, the Red Frogs Support Network has successfully concluded its trial run in the downtown core, providing an essential harm reduction service.

The project, which unfolded bi-weekly on September 2nd, 16th, and 30th, aimed to mitigate the potential negative impacts of the party culture and ensure a safe environment for all.

It was a resounding success. Over the course of three nights, the Red Frogs team distributed a staggering 1,480 food items and 135 litres of water, offering a safe space, hydration, and nourishment to those navigating the downtown nightlife. The project not only catered to the physical well-being of participants but also provided a sober and trustworthy presence, ensuring that non-emergency situations were effectively managed without burdening local Emergency Response Personnel.

BookFest Windsor/Festival du Livre runs until Sunday with dozens of events in downtown Windsor. About 30 writers will host readings, meet-and-greets, Q&A sessions, and other events.

Details at www.literaryartswindsor.ca/bookfest

Muralists and graffiti artist from the global art community put their final touches on their work throughout the city on Tuesday.

From Oct. 3 until Tuesday, artists have been at work partaking in the Free For All Walls festival (www.freeforallwalls.com).

Photo: Gary Archibald/CTV.

This year's WIFF runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 5, with a slate of 186 feature films from 46 countries and over 300 screenings. New this year includes the WIFF Centrepiece Film, Detroit and Housing film slates, industry programming and more. Tickets at windsorfilmfestival.com.

She was a teacher, a noted anti-slavery writer and lecturer, Canada’s first woman publisher, and the first Black woman in all of North America to publish a newspaper. And she achieved all of that right here in Windsor.

Born on October 9, 1823, Mary Ann Shadd Cary is now recognized as a Person of National Historic Significance in Canada and an inductee of the U.S. Women’s Hall of Fame.

Saturdays = DWFM days! What did you pick up at the market today?

Daniel Bombardier is hosting the Free for All Walls Festival featuring the works of 50 graffiti artists from around the world. Here are a few of the murals that have just gone up downtown!

The full-service law firm of Mousseau DeLuca McPherson Prince LLP, proudly celebrates a century of excellence and service to the community.

The DWBIA presented the firm with a Certificate of Recognition in honour of its leadership and commitment to excellence, business growth and success in the city centre.

WIFF is back and bigger than ever with an impressive slate of 186 feature films from 46 countries and over 300 screenings. New this year includes the WIFF Centrepiece Film, Detroit and Housing film slates, industry programming and more. For the complete lineup visit windsorfilmfestival.com.

Mural artists will descend on Windsor this week to breathe new life into dreary outdoor walls.

Free For All Walls, a large-scale public mural festival, is expected to see 63 artists from around the world gather in the city to create from Oct. 3-10.

The DWBIA is electrifying the ice this season by announcing its official sponsorship of the Windsor Spitfire's signature puck for 2023/2024.

In a power move, the DWBIA and the Windsor Spitfires – both champions of teamwork and community spirit – have come together in a dynamite partnership. The DWBIA, which represents the heart of Windsor's thriving downtown pulse, demonstrates its unwavering support for both the sport of hockey and Windsor's vibrant heartbeat through this sponsorship.

Pucks can be purchased at a cost of $10 each at the WFCU Centre on game day, after warm ups, or through the Downtown Windsor BIA by calling 519-252-5723 or emailing [email protected].

A new week, a new Brewing for Comedy event! Brewing For Comedy is a weekly stand up comedy show Tuesdays at Craft Heads Brewing Co. -- and this week there's a special weekend Pro Show!