What’s Up YQG: Canada soccer party, LaSalle Strawberry Festival, Carrousel of Nations

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed yet again. CTV Windsor’s Michelle Maluske has the latest.

From soccer watch parties to festivals to live music, it’s going to be an action-packed weekend in Windsor-Essex.

Here’s a look at events from June 11-14:

89X Sandwich Summer Series Vol. 2 – Canada vs. Bosnia

Friday June 12

The 89X Sandwich Summer Series is back for June for Canada’s home opening soccer game! Join 89X Radio, Tailgate Take-Out, and Sandwich Town BIA for Windsor-Essex’s biggest party! A HUGE 32′ TV, BeaverTails® food truck, BEER TENT, soccer GAMES for kids, and lots of giveaways! …and it’s free

1:00 pm Gates open

1:30pm Canada opening ceremony

3:00pm CANADA v Bosnia and Herzegovina

7:30pm USA opening ceremony

9:00pm USA v Paraguay

12:00pm last call

LaSalle Strawberry Festival

Thursday June 11 to Sunday June 14

From live entertainment and dazzling fireworks, to a vibrant parade and thrilling carnival rides, the festival offers something for everyone.

The Man From Earth

Thursday June 11 to Sunday June 14

Bloomsbury House and Replica Door Productions presents Jerome Bixby’s, “THE MAN FROM EARTH”

Marcello Hernández Live at Ceasars Windsor

Thursday June 11 8:00 pm

Fan-favourite SNL comedian Marcello Hernández is set to take The Colosseum stage for a night of standup!

Ride the Cyclone at Kordazone Theatre

Friday June 12 to Sunday June 14

In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster.

WIFF Under The Stars

Friday June 12 to Sunday June 14

Bring your blankets and chairs, friends and family, and enjoy a weekend of amazing movies.

Windsor Waterfront Midway

Friday June 12 to Sunday June 28

Step right up! The Windsor Waterfront Midway is back for another year of summer fun!

Carrousel of the Nations – Weekend One

Friday June 12 to Sunday June 14

Explore cultures from around the world by visiting each country’s village at the award-winning Carrousel of Nations!

MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling MAYHEM on TSN TV Tapings

Friday June 12 to Saturday June 13

The revival of the legendary Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling brand continues at St. Clair College

Coastal Cowgirl Hat Workshop

Friday June 12 12:00 am to 12:30 am

Join us at Windsor Craft Club on Friday June 12th for our Coastal Cowgirl Hat Night

Mill St. Market – Summer Nights and Retro Delights

Friday June 12 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

A unique family-friendly street festival showcasing immersive and live music and cultural experiences, an array of ethnically diverse and delicious food, handcrafted and locally grown goods, local craft beer, wine, and creative cocktails.

Father’s Day Stroll the Street

Friday June 12 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Treat dads to an evening of fun, complete with unique activities and local deals.

Music Night at the Village Presented by Community Living Windsor

Friday June 12 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Bring your lawn chair and settle in for a great evening!

Windsor Dance eXperience: Romeo & Juliet

Friday June 12 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

A Post apocalyptic reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story.

Dark Sky Nights – Point Pelee National Park

Saturday June 13

Explore the park after dark and experience the dark skies of Point Pelee National Park.

Fort Malden Medieval Faire

Saturday June 13 to Sunday June 14

Experience the excitement and wonder of the Middle Ages in a festival like no other.

Kids Fishing Derby

Saturday June 13 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

The Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach Kids Fishing Derby is a family friendly event at Lakewood Park where every child receives a prize and enjoys a morning of fishing and fun.

Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market

Saturday June 13 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Discover fresh local produce, artisan foods, family fun, and community events at the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market.

Farmer’s Market In The Quarry

Saturday June 13 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join Stone and Sky at the Quarry for their weekly Farmers Market!

Historic Walking Tour of Sandwich Town

Saturday June 13 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for a fun and informative stroll around historic Sandwich Town. Your guides will highlight points of interest and share stories that showcase the town’s unique history.

French History Walking Tour

Saturday June 13 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join Museum Windsor staff on a walking tour and learn about the local French history of Windsor-Essex and etroit

Mandala mirror work painting

Saturday June 13 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

You’ll learn step-by-step techniques including dot mandala patterns, color placement, and mirror work design to create a stunning, symmetrical piece you can proudly display at home.

Windsor Dance eXperience: Romeo & Juliet

Saturday June 13 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

In a future ruled by rival factions, Romeo & Juliet is reborn as a brutal, high energy love story driven by an industrial rock soundtrack.

Still Got It: 30+ Disco Inferno Day Party

Saturday June 13 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Grab your friends and hit the dance floor at this feel-good daytime party for the 30+ crowd, packed with throwback hits and disco vibes.

Ribs & Ragtime

Saturday June 13 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate this milestone with an unforgettable evening of food, music, and community!

Expendable Youth Live on Macassa Bay

Saturday June 13 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

WPC is so excited to have Expendable Youth Live onboard performing all the Pop, Punk & Alternative anthem hits from the early 90’s to 2000’s party rock era.

Motown Block Party

Saturday June 13 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Good vibes, great music, and the whole community outside - don’t miss it! Get ready to roll into the biggest block party of the summer!

Ten Unsolved Mysteries About Bats

Saturday June 13 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join Dan Riskin for a captivating all-ages presentation exploring the mysteries of bats, blending science, storytelling, and a live outdoor bat-detection experience included with park admission.

Electro on Erie

Saturday June 13 9:00 pm

Electro lounge beats all night long with resident DJ, Greg Gnyp + new DJs every week.

Corvette Club of Windsor Annual Waterfront Show

Sunday June 14 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Come explore the downtown riverfront filled with unique and exotic Corvettes!

The Sounds of Olde Sandwich Towne

Sunday June 14 10:00 am

The Sounds of Olde Sandwich Towne is a guided walking concert featuring live music at historic stops throughout Sandwich Towne in collaboration with Jane’s Walk Windsor-Essex.

Rum Runners Tour – SOLD OUT

Sunday June 14 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Hop aboard for a 4-hour thrill ride filled with gangsters, rumrunners, comedy, music, and a lively speakeasy lunch show.

Dot-Painting Workshop

Sunday June 14 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Join us for a fun and relaxing dot-painting workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful mandala piece!

Sunday Sounds At Oxley Estate Winery

Sunday June 14 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Starting May 17th, join us every Sunday all summer long for live music, great food and wine, and good company right here on the estate.

Canada’s Circus Spectacular

Sunday June 14 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Canada’s Circus Spectacular brings a brand new 2026 family circus experience to Windsor featuring clowns, jugglers, and live entertainment at the WFCU Centre.