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Windsor Weekend 2026
All Jane’s Walk events are free to attend, but registration is required as capacity is limited.
Our schedule:
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Essex County: Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, April 26, 2026
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Windsor Weekend: Thursday, April 30 - Sunday, May 6, 2026 (see below)
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Picnic Weekend: May 9, 2026
About our events:
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Jane’s Walks are hour-long, guided walking tours.
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Jane’s Talks are seated presentations hosted in wheelchair-accessible community spaces.
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Jane's Tours are tours of historic, interesting buildings.
Please refer to individual event descriptions for specific accessibility notes.
Sun, May 03Riverside Centennial Community PoolWe will explore two parks and talk about how the space has changed over the years. We will also discuss ways to get involved in your community to make positive changes.
Sun, May 03Art Windsor-EssexGarlick's stories show how schools have changed over time yet remain fundamentally exactly the same. They reflect, shape and are the communities we live in.
Sun, May 03Whelpton ParkWe hear a lot about the history of Windsor’s employers, from Walker to Ford, but what about the everyday people who worked for them? This walking tour will explore Ford City through the lens of the working class people who worked in Windsor’s plants and lived in their shadow.
Sun, May 03Art Windsor-EssexThe Jackson Park Bandshell is a rare example of mid-twentieth century performance architecture. A landmark treasured by Windsor's Black community and rock and roll music lovers, it suffers from demolition by neglect.
Sun, May 03At the DROUILLARD muralThe Moodrey Building has been at the epicentre of Ford City's story, from the boom days of the nearby automotive plant through the neighbourhood's most recent revitalization. Join Shane for a walk through this storied address and discover the history of colourful tenants, trades, and characters.
Sun, May 03Art Windsor-EssexWe will find out what the American Revolution had to do with Detroit and Essex County. We will also explore the history of Canada leading up to the Revolution.
Sun, May 03Outside the Cookie BarJoin an Urban Planner from the City of Windsor for an introduction into the Ford City Community Improvement Plan and see it in action at the street level. We will discuss how the long term vision of the CIP was created in collaboration with the Ford City community and is rooted in its history.
Sun, May 03Brock Street & College AvenueJoin Dr. Ali Mokdad and the Centre for Cities team for a guided walk along College Avenue in Windsor's West End, where nature and the built environment reveal themselves as deeply entangled parts of the same urban fabric.
Sun, May 03Whelpton ParkJoin us for Part 3 of Ford City! This year’s walk will continue to explore the neighbourhood, its ties to Labour, and how the built environment/form impacts our community culture!
Sun, May 03Capri Pizzeria Recreation ComplexRegistration is full: Join us as we explore Canada's largest wildlife overpass, right here in Windsor!
Sun, May 03Outside the Ojibway Nature CentreRegistration is full: Join us for a birding walk in Ojibway during spring migration!
Sat, May 02The murals behind Twisted ApronRegistration is full: An informative and welcoming tour which will explore Albert Kahn's impact on the built world in Windsor’s Walkerville.
Sat, May 02Butterfly Way (Ontario St. Entrance)Registration is full: Stroll down Butterfly Lane to learn about the artist and organizational motives behind the creation of the alley of murals.
Sat, May 02Walkerville Jubilee ParkMany people are familiar with the name Hiram Walker and know of Walkerville. This tour aims to cover the humble beginnings of the businessman, as well as examining the origin of the former company town and providing a brief overview of the town's second phase of development.- Sat, May 02Art Windsor-EssexThrough real examples and community stories, learn how WEST helps newcomers and job seekers find employment and build their futures in Windsor-Essex.
Sat, May 02Outside of All Saints’ Anglican ChurchLed by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, this tour will explore some of the sites important to the Black community of Windsor in the heart of Windsor's traditional Black neighbourhood from the Underground Railroad forward.- Sat, May 02Art Windsor-EssexA panel discussion with Engage Windsor on activating members of the community. This discussion will explore social change, building strong organizing teams, and getting boots on the ground.
Sat, May 02Downtown Windsor Community CollaborativeIt's a beautiful day in the downtown neighbourhood! Join us for a walk through Bruce Park Village discovering how neighbours are collaborating together to impact where they live.
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